Assassin

:See also: Assassin!
 is a Hero unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer II.
==Recruitment==
* Unlocked with: Hidden Lair
==Description==
Skaven Assassins are the pinnacle of Clan Eshin warriors, elite killers in a class of their own. The few who know of the existence of the black-clad Assassins fear them above all others. Rumours of their cut-throat abilities are whispered in fear: the Clan Eshin devils are invisible and their very shadows are poisonous. The art of sabotage, arson, and poison all form part of an Assassin's deadly bag of tricks. Many Assassins-in-training are lost as the regimen is gruelling. The final tests are death missions assigned by Clan Eshin's ruling council, presided over by Lord Sneek, the leader of the clan and one of the Lords of Decay. After surviving such actions, an Assassin is considered an acknowledged master in the methodology of murder.
==Attributes==
* Melee Specialist
== Campaign Abilities ==
=== Embed Hero ===
* Replenish Troops
=== Constant Local Effects ===
* Spread Control
=== Target ===
*Settlement
* Assault Garrison
*Hero
* Assassinate
*Army
* Assault Units
== Character Abilities ==
* Slippery
* Assassin's Trophy
* Concealment Bombs
* Scurry Away!
* Rival Hide Talisman (multiplayer only)
== Items (Multiplayer) ==
*Rival Hide Talisman
== Talent Tree ==
* Skill Tree on TotalWarhammerPlanner
==Gallery==
File:Skv assassin campaign 01 0.png
File:Skv assassin campaign 02 0.png
File:Skv assassin campaign 03 0.png
==Strategy==
Assassins are fast, sneaky, and deadly to enemy lords and heroes. The Assassin should never be sent directly into combat with enemy units. Instead, it should prowl the edges of the battlefield, looking for vulnerable lords and heroes to pick off. The Assassin can deal with most spellcaster lords and heroes on its own, however, it shouldn't attack melee-focused lords and heroes, as it has low melee defense. It is wise to pair the Assassin with a unit of Death Runners, as the Death Runners soften up the Assassin's target with their armor sundering attacks. During Siege battles, the Assassin can easily sneak under the noses of the enemy's towers and prowl inside the fort. In some situations, the Assassin and a unit of Death Runners or other sneaky infantry can capture the enemy victory point on their own. To reliably take down a Lord, bring 2 assassins. They can pretty much instantly kill any Lords. 
Alternatively, the Assassin is also a very capable saboteur on the campaign map. Apart from his obviously useful ability to assassinate Heroes before a large battle, he can also deal heavy casualties to an enemy army by way of his assault units ability, poisoning their food supplies and luring them into traps. If multiple Assassins are assembled, their combined sabotage efforts can cripple an army before it even gets to the battlefield. Plus, the replenishment is pretty nice because you can get this Hero very early on at Assassin's Hideout, then 2 more at Den of Secrets, might as well rush that building then deconstruct it after you are done.
Category:Total War: Warhammer II units
Category:Total War: Warhammer II heroes
Category:Skaven units
Category:Skaven hero units