Naginata Assassin

Sardonic wrote:
AisForAcronym wrote:After using the skill, I have to say, Barrier Strike feels like straight up garbage. Like a clunky, far worse version of Crucify. I don't see the appeal at all... Is that really all we have for general purpose attacks?

I find that Barrier Strike is used in combination with Hades Gate in late game, but to answer your question, Yes.

Barrier Strike + Broadside + Hades Gate is the 3 main I use for clear. - pure physical version.

altoiddealer wrote:I’m clearing T10 labs with Broadside and Barrier Strike.

I’ll use cruficy to snipe a straggler here and there.

https://tsw.vn.cz/char/Typical_Broad
(I do NOT have a budget setup )

I see. I'll keep at it then and try to get used to it, thank you for the replies.

altoiddealer wrote:I’m clearing T10 labs with Broadside and Barrier Strike.

I’ll use cruficy to snipe a straggler here and there.

https://tsw.vn.cz/char/Typical_Broad
(I do NOT have a budget setup )

Nice build! How does ZKT compare with say, Storm Blade? Or Black Ice?

I’m planning to upload some videos soon, and post more info about the build, but I’ve been holding off a bit while I’m still putting the finishing touches. For one, I need to kill Sam - I did not buy a vial charm, and plan to earn it good and proper

I would have tried Black Ice or Stormblade if I ever felt like I was hitting a wall but that simply never happened. I was able to kill the first Phoboss I encountered in T6 with zero MOs in anything except the ZKT.
I can’t imagine Ice or Storm builds being much better than this.

What are the good ways for this build to get some additional cast speed? Say for the purify fights like Lazarus

APAKane wrote:What are the good ways for this build to get some additional cast speed? Say for the purify fights like Lazarus

I think putting Vex runes in gear is best for this.

Just succeeded in killing Deimoss with my ZKT build

► ZKT Deimoss WIN

I have not been as successful with Samael though (yet). Here's my best attempt so far, got him to ~30% HP

► ZKT Samael FAIL

My build... https://tsw.vn.cz/char/Typical_Broad
90 all max res, 96 max cold res
260+ all ele res
capped IAS and FHR
capped FHR, FBR and FCR on weap swap

Congrats, deserving of a dedicated showcase thread

altoiddealer wrote:Just succeeded in killing Deimoss with my ZKT build
► ZKT Deimoss WIN

I have not been as successful with Samael though (yet). Here's my best attempt so far, got him to ~30% HP
► ZKT Samael FAIL

My build... https://tsw.vn.cz/char/Typical_Broad
90 all max res, 96 max cold res
260+ all ele res
capped IAS and FHR
capped FHR, FBR and FCR on weap swap

Well done !
Deimoss and high lab also being able to be done on zkt and not only black Ice is very nice news. I gotta say, the add of way of the raven, the new zkt, and the possibility to use banish in labs are much better than I expected. Still, your set up is real nice, and well played.
Good luck with sam, you'll get him soon

@Lynderika: I've been meaning to put this post together for awhile now, feel free to pull anything out for your guide, and I won't be sad if this doesn't get copy/pasted into the OP (-:

Altoiddealer's Zular Khan Super Endgame Guide

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When approaching the ideal gear, charms, etc, this build achieves the following:

20k+ Life / 96% Max Cold res / 90% All other max res / 260+ all base ele res / Capped IAS + FHR
*with* 25 UMO in armors + 5 UMO in weap + 13 UMO in jewelry (clvl 145+)
Clears Dimensional Labyrinth T10 and all it's fun surprises (Video)
"Easy" Deimoss (Video)
Samael is possible, altoiddealer was close (Video)

Skills

► Skills

Gear
Weapon:

Zular Khan's Tempest

Zular Khan's Tempest
Halberd (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 71 to 100
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 558
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
Area Effect Attack
10% Chance to cast level 1 Stormpike on Striking
Broadside Cooldown Reduced by 2 seconds
-30% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(25 to 30) to Way of the Raven (Assassin Only)
+(25 to 30) to Way of the Gryphon (Assassin Only)
+(25 to 30) to Way of the Spider (Assassin Only)
+(25 to 30) to Way of the Phoenix (Assassin Only)
+(51 to 100) Life after each Kill
Socketed (6)

(First 3 Ways Added = 85+ | Way of Spider is Irrelevant)
Helm:

Blackskull's Horns

Blackskull's Horns
Crown (Sacred)
Defense: 4437 to 4914
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 675
Item Level: 120
Adds 100-150 Fire Damage
+25% to Fire Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+200% Enhanced Defense
+50 to Strength
15% to Strength
Maximum Fire Resist +2%
+5 Fire Absorb
Socketed (4)

Henchmen Trophies
(Legendary Set)

Body Armor: Natasha's Legacy (3 max ele res / 20+ pierce)
Gloves:

Stareye's Claws

Stareye's Claws
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: 1674 to 1959
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 120
Adds 100-150 Cold Damage
+25% to Cold Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+200% Enhanced Defense
+50 to Dexterity
15% to Dexterity
Maximum Cold Resist +2%
+5 Cold Absorb
Socketed (4)

Henchmen Trophies
(Legendary Set)

Belt:

Doomcloud Spine

Doomcloud Spine
Plated Belt (Sacred)
Defense: 4089 to 4479
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 675
Item Level: 120
Adds 100-150 Lightning Damage
+25% to Lightning Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+200% Enhanced Defense
+50 to Vitality
15% to Vitality
Maximum Lightning Resist +2%
+5 Lightning Absorb
Socketed (2)

Henchmen Trophies
(Legendary Set)

Boots:

Angel's Wrath

Angel's Wrath
Chain Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1625 - 2217) to (1762 - 2403)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 575
Item Level: 120
+(0 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Barbarian Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Amazon Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Assassin Skill Levels
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(120 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Life +5%
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (4)

or

Fangskin Scales

Fangskin Scales
Greaves (Sacred)
Defense: 2481 to 2799
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 650
Item Level: 120
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
Adds 6-8 Poison Damage over 1 seconds
+25% to Poison Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+200% Enhanced Defense
+50 to Energy
15% to Energy
Maximum Poison Resist +2%
Socketed (4)

Henchmen Trophies
(Legendary Set)

(if short 60+ PR) → Quiet Craft (30+ All Attribute 50+ Vitality > Life > +2sk > FHR)
Rings:

Bad Mood

Bad Mood
Ring
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
-20% Cast Speed
Adds 50-100 Fire Damage
Adds 50-100 Lightning Damage
Adds 50-100 Cold Damage
-(5 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(5 to 20)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(5 to 20)% to Enemy Cold Resistance

Amulet: There’s a few great options for this build

Quov Tsin's Talisman
Quov Tsin's Talisman
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 110
15% Innate Elemental Damage
-(20 to 30)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
(if short 199+ pierce) →
Death Ward
Death Ward
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Poison Resist +30%
Poison Length Reduced by 30%
30% Curse Length Reduction
(if short max ele res) →
Locket of Dreams
Locket of Dreams
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
+100 to Vitality
+(150 to 200) Life when Struck by an Enemy
25% Gold Find
+10 to Light Radius
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Celestial Sigil
Celestial Sigil
Celestial Sigil
Amulet
Required Level: 125
Item Level: 110
Level 20 Warp Field Aura
Nearby Enemies: -30% Attack Rating
and -25% Weapon Physical Damage
16.6 Yard Radius
1% Chance to cast level 50 Bloodlust on Death Blow
+(2 to 4) to All Skills
+20% to Spell Damage
5% Chance of Crushing Blow
5% Deadly Strike
Lightning Resist -100%
(all-around) →
Lamen of the Archbishop
Lamen of the Archbishop
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 120
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Doubled
+4 to All Skills
(damage)

Weapon Swap :

Cold Blood

Cold Blood
Crystal Sword (Sacred)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 1020
Item Level: 120
Innate Cold Damage: (45.0% of Dexterity)
Regens 15% Life Over 5 Seconds Upon Taking Weapon Damage
100% Chance to cast level 50 Shatter the Flesh on Kill
1% Chance to cast level 63 Blizzard on Striking
25% Attack Speed
Adds (460 to 660)-(750 to 950) Cold Damage
+150% to Cold Spell Damage
-(20 to 30)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
Maximum Mana -50%
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)

(Banish!!) +

Celestial Barrier

Celestial Barrier
Spiked Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (2525 - 2828) to (3012 - 3374)
Chance to Block: 1% + Class%
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 550
Item Level: 120
+(4 to 5) to All Skills
1% Base Block Chance
-50% Attack Speed
30% Cast Speed
-(20 to 25)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(150 to 180)% Enhanced Defense
50% Bonus to Defense
1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (6)

(+5 Banish!!)

Gear Comments:

Henchmen Set is absolutely amazing. This build excels with Attributes. 5% F/C/L absorb = 10% Damage reduction from these sources. The 3-piece bonuses are amazing. Add the boots if you are short on PR since 4-piece bonus includes 10PR.
The Quiet Crafted Boots will help get you into the 19k+ HP range, avoiding major stun attacks from T8+ necrobots. Out of 100 shrines you will probably find 5-10 candidates. Attempt to Corrupt a godly roll at your own peril - I advise against it!
Breath of Thaumaturgy
Breath of Thaumaturgy
Occult Effigy

Cube Reagent
Cube with a Blessed Crafted/Rare Weapon/Armor to Add Bonus
Item can be blessed Again
+25 Required Level
is recommend to double bless for the extra flat Vit.
Banish Oskill adds flat Fire AND Cold AND Light AND Magic damage TO EVERY HIT.

Sockets
Helm : Ele Res or Attributes Crafted Jewels -10 Requirements > AR% > IAS / FHR > 1%AA / 2%st vit dex > Life)
***4 x -10 requirements will allow
Blackskull's Horns
Blackskull's Horns
Crown (Sacred)
Defense: 4437 to 4914
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 675
Item Level: 120
Adds 100-150 Fire Damage
+25% to Fire Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+200% Enhanced Defense
+50 to Strength
15% to Strength
Maximum Fire Resist +2%
+5 Fire Absorb
Socketed (4)

Henchmen Trophies
(Legendary Set)
to be equipped with minimal or zero Strength points invested, which will solve Strength requirements for everything else***
Weapon : Ele Res or Attributes Crafted Jewels AR% > IAS / FHR > 1%AA / 2%anything-but-energy)
Weapon Swap :

Suicide Note

Suicide Note
Jewel
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 115
Can be Inserted into Socketed Items
+1 to All Skills
+100 Defense
Elemental Resists -5%
+10 Required Level

/ Ele Res Crafted Jewels FHR / FCR / FBR > Life > 1%AA / 2%vit)
Armors : Perfect Onyx x5 / Perfect Turquois x3 / Perfect Bloodstone x1 / Perfect Amber x1 = 96% max cold res + 90% max others
Crafted Jewel Comments:

From my experience Combat Speeds should be prioritized, you'll have plenty of AR from MOs.
Make sure to keep ALL jewels that roll two of either FHR / FCR / FBR as these will allow capping combat speeds on weapon swap.
Flat life is obviously great but a lower priority than the other listed affixes.

Mystics Orbs
Weapon : Attack Rating → Ten Pin Striker
Armors :

Solitude

Solitude
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
(helm only)
Adds your current mana percentage as Weapon Physical Damage
(Max +100% at full mana)
-25% Attack Speed
+20 Required Level

x15 /

Periapt of Life

Periapt of Life
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
4% to Vitality
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
+10 Required Level

x10 (or similar ratio)
Jewelry :

The Endless Light

The Endless Light
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
-2% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+100 Defense
3% Bonus to Defense
+10 Required Level

(enough for 199+ pierce) →

Apple of Discord

Apple of Discord
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
+40 to Life
+40 to Mana
+10 Required Level

Charms

Corrupted Wormhole

Corrupted Wormhole
Required Level: 100
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus

: Life/Mana (Vitality works, too, however you will have mana issues if spamming Backstab)

The Sleep

The Sleep
Required Level: 125
Cube After Completing a Trophy Challenge to Awaken
Disenchant to open a portal to the World Nexus
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Fire Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(0 to 1)%

Option 1 : Triune + Laz = Good Attributes plus capped IAS and FHR as well as capped FHR + FBR + FCR on swap with good jewel crafts

The Sleep

The Sleep
Required Level: 125
Cube After Completing a Trophy Challenge to Awaken
Disenchant to open a portal to the World Nexus
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Fire Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(0 to 1)%

Option 2 : Triune x2 = Amazing Attributes but combat speeds can't be capped without sacrificing MO space

Umbaru Treasure

Umbaru Treasure
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Cube with Essence/Runestone to Roll Stat
+10% to Spell Damage
Essence Slots: 20

/

Fool's Gold

Fool's Gold
Moo moo moo Moooo! Moo!

Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(0 to 38) to Strength
+(0 to 38) to Dexterity
+(0 to 38) to Vitality
+(0 to 38) to Energy
(11 to 15)% Bonus to Defense
-10% Gold Find
(16 to 20)% Magic Find

/

Cold Fusion Schematics

Cold Fusion Schematics
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
1% Chance to cast level 10 Time Strike on Striking
+(16 to 30) to Strength
+(16 to 30) to Dexterity
+(16 to 30) to Vitality
+(16 to 30) to Energy

: Dex > Vit > Strength

Required Trophy Bonuses

Archbishop Lazarus Trophy

Archbishop Lazarus Trophy
Cube with the Glorious Book of Median to Add Bonus
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
- Glimmer of Genesis -

Astrogha Trophy

Astrogha Trophy
Cube with Astrogha's Venom Stinger to Add Bonus
-5% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
- Web of Deception -

Eve of Destruction Trophy

Eve of Destruction Trophy
Cube with Spirit of Creation to Add Bonus:
Elemental Resists +10%
- Stigma of Excidium -

(The rest are obvious / self explanatory - but do not skip these!!)

Relics
Barrage / Trinity Nova : Missing Pierce
Banish : Good roll will add more damage than anything else!!
Orb of Annihilation : +1 all skills, amazing for damage
Time Wave : 1% CTC Time Strike = essentially additional broadside knives. Barrier Strike can proc 5% CTC Time Wave.
Raven Familiar : Companion that gives +1 all skills, amazing for damage
Wychwind : +1 Assassin skills, amazing for damage
Phalanx / Storm Crows : The procs are basically additional broadside knives
Shunpo : Not needed in labs, but great for targetted Scosglen farming

Playstyle
Generally : Banish → Broadside > Bloodbath > Shadow Refuge > Spam Barrier Strike (repeat).
Bosses / Minibosses : Banish → Broadside > Shadow Refuge > Spam Backstab (repeat).

Backstab is great for expediting the deaths of Sinew Shapers, Tunnelers and Necrobots, while picking up invincibility frames.
Backstab is also great for picking off stragglers without suffering a Broadside cooldown.
You can skip Bloodbath in lower labs (and single target bosses) but it is an excellent source of regen, and a good habit to maintain for T8+
Shadow Refuge can be skipped for 1-2 cycles, however you do NOT want to be caught with single digit PR

Hmm I plan on playing assassian next ladder anyways. This looks so fun to play nagi, i am extremely tempted now not just black ice set up for endgame lab ect ect. Nagi always a favorite. Very nice guide. And those vita boots u have are sweet. Take whirlpool craft off helmets and put on boots. That would be nice.