Assassin (Dragon Age II)

Assassin is one of the specializations available to the rogue class in Dragon Age II.
== Background ==
Assassins do not simply end lives. Anyone can kill. Accidents can kill. But sometimes it's not just the death that matters—it's the means and the message. Assassins remove problems with surgical precision as efficiently as possible. They hit where and when it hurts most, exposing vulnerabilities that allow others to do the same. For the Assassin, cold calculation matters more than raw speed or ferocity, and each victory can improve the odds of success in the next. This specialization has been raised to an art form in Antiva, but its raw utility has ensured that it knows no borders. Where there are people, there are both clients and targets."Rogue Class". Retrieved 05-26-2014.
== Talent tree ==
== Talents ==
== Tactics ==
Assassins, more so than any other class, are focused on obscene damage in an extremely short timeframe. This makes them extremely adept at taking out a single, powerful enemy quickly (such as a leader or boss), but they tend to be less effective against swarms of lesser enemies than other classes. Another unfortunate side effect of that damage is that it tends to draw the attention of enemies, while the assassin is limited in defense.
In order to maximize the damage output, focus on Cunning to utilize the full power of Devious Harm. Talents like Pinpoint Strikes, Precision and Unforgiving Chain can provide the necessary critical hit chance (although most Dual Weapon talents score a critical hit automatically). 
When facing a tougher enemy, activating the Mark of Death talent will allow teammates to begin tearing into them. Follow up with Pinpoint Strikes to make sure you score a critical hit. Finally, use the Assassinate ability to deplete a substantial portion of their health, if not kill them outright. 
To increase your effectiveness against swarms of enemies, try to max out Rush. Using Pinpoint Strikes can allow the player to kill enemies much quicker, but be aware that they will attract more attention from the damage dealt. 
Another smaller point is that the Assassinate ability will cause the player to backflip away from the target, which can be useful for Archery assassins.
== References ==
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