Storm Crows Assassin

^ I'll probably make a shapeshifter like my light sorc has....but the issue with shapeshifters is his AI seems to have sometimers. Sometimes he will tank for you and other times he will let you tank for him...

I test it out it's showing my storm crow dmg is currently the same with either shield. Could be lying though. Actually I'm getting more dmg b/c skeleton flayers give me demon blood aura. However the summons drop like flies.

Heroebal wrote:I test it out it's showing my storm crow dmg is currently the same with either shield. Could be lying though. Actually I'm getting more dmg b/c skeleton flayers give me demon blood aura. However the summons drop like flies.

and later on any stray pebble flowing in the wind will be enough to drop them :mrgreen:

the good news is there are MANY SU/SSU/RW shields which are good for this build.

Adjusted Skill Section to accommodate Way of the Raven. Seems better than Way of the Spider

Noticed you have ways maxed in your skillplan. Having mained ele this patch, I highly recommend adding the new

Sky Murder

Sky Murder
Balanced Knife (Sacred)
Throw Damage: (163 - 182) to (370 - 390)
One-Hand Damage: (102 - 114) to (307 - 320)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 612
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+1 Extra Target to Storm Crows
+(3 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
50% Attack Speed
+200 to Maximum Damage
-30% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(151 to 180)% Enhanced Damage
5% Deadly Strike
Maximum Lightning Resist +(2 to 4)%
Socketed (2)

and

Zayl's Temptation

Zayl's Temptation
Bladed Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (2035 - 2181) to (2430 - 2604)
Chance to Block: 5%
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 1100
Item Level: 120
Regens 15% Life Over 5 Seconds Upon Taking Weapon Damage
+(4 to 6) to Assassin Skill Levels
1% Base Block Chance
-(11 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Slow Target (15 to 25)%
+(180 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Maximum Block Chance +10%
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)

for an alternate spec. Sky Murder's +1 target makes storm crows farming much cleaner.

Apeskull

Apeskull
Bone Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (2323 - 2613) to (2517 - 2832)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 468
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
Adds 75-100 Fire Damage
Adds 75-100 Lightning Damage
Adds 75-100 Cold Damage
-(14 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
Requirements -25%
Socketed (4)

Testament of the Apes
(Ape Set)

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Wind Runner

Wind Runner
Boots
'SilElqSilGul'
Runeword Level: 100
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
50% Attack Speed
10% Movement Speed
Adds 25-68 Damage
250% Bonus to Attack Rating
(12 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense

(for AR), And

Tracker's Runeward

Tracker's Runeward
Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2374 - 2967) to (2520 - 3150)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 385
Item Level: 1
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) to Dexterity
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
Requirements -33%
Socketed (2)

Creed
(Assassin Throwing Set)

(for +skills, or any belt giving a similar amount) are also quite good. The ape set 2 pc bonus could be added to ake advantage of some extra AR as well.
The druid owl set shield

Emerald Earth

Emerald Earth
Bone Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (1930 - 2412) to (2238 - 2797)
Chance to Block: 1 to 2% + Class%
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 527
Item Level: 1
(1 to 2)% Base Block Chance
40% Block Speed
Adds 100-200 Lightning Damage
-(11 to 15)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 75) to Dexterity
5% Reanimate as: Night Hawk
Socketed (6)

Rainbow Warrior
(Druid Wereowl Set)

is a very strong mid game pick for ele stacking, as well as

Elemental Disciple

Elemental Disciple
Light Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (6034 - 7131) to (7246 - 8564)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 650
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Druid Skill Levels
1% Base Block Chance
+(15 to 35)% to Fire Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(15 to 35)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +30%
20% Gold Find
Socketed (6)

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The boots you mention are also good if you have enough dex to not have AR problems. I personally stack a bit more vit than is necessary so AR from wind runner was more or less mandatory for me.

Also of note; When deciding whether or not an item is an upgrade, +1 all skills is at least 100 or more ele damage, per knife.

This build can do labs, when geared in a good ele spec.

magz_ wrote:Noticed you have ways maxed in your skillplan. Having mained ele this patch, I highly recommend adding the new
Sky Murder
Sky Murder
Balanced Knife (Sacred)
Throw Damage: (163 - 182) to (370 - 390)
One-Hand Damage: (102 - 114) to (307 - 320)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 612
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+1 Extra Target to Storm Crows
+(3 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
50% Attack Speed
+200 to Maximum Damage
-30% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(151 to 180)% Enhanced Damage
5% Deadly Strike
Maximum Lightning Resist +(2 to 4)%
Socketed (2)
and
Zayl's Temptation
Zayl's Temptation
Bladed Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (2035 - 2181) to (2430 - 2604)
Chance to Block: 5%
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 1100
Item Level: 120
Regens 15% Life Over 5 Seconds Upon Taking Weapon Damage
+(4 to 6) to Assassin Skill Levels
1% Base Block Chance
-(11 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Slow Target (15 to 25)%
+(180 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Maximum Block Chance +10%
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)
for an alternate spec. Sky Murder's +1 target makes storm crows farming much cleaner.
Apeskull
Apeskull
Bone Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (2323 - 2613) to (2517 - 2832)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 468
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
Adds 75-100 Fire Damage
Adds 75-100 Lightning Damage
Adds 75-100 Cold Damage
-(14 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
Requirements -25%
Socketed (4)

Testament of the Apes
(Ape Set)
,
Wind Runner

Wind Runner
Boots
'SilElqSilGul'
Runeword Level: 100
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
50% Attack Speed
10% Movement Speed
Adds 25-68 Damage
250% Bonus to Attack Rating
(12 to 15)% Life stolen per Hit
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
(for AR), And
Tracker's Runeward
Tracker's Runeward
Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2374 - 2967) to (2520 - 3150)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 385
Item Level: 1
+2 to Assassin Skill Levels
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) to Dexterity
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
Requirements -33%
Socketed (2)

Creed
(Assassin Throwing Set)
(for +skills, or any belt giving a similar amount) are also quite good. The ape set 2 pc bonus could be added to ake advantage of some extra AR as well.
The druid owl set shield
Emerald Earth
Emerald Earth
Bone Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (1930 - 2412) to (2238 - 2797)
Chance to Block: 1 to 2% + Class%
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 527
Item Level: 1
(1 to 2)% Base Block Chance
40% Block Speed
Adds 100-200 Lightning Damage
-(11 to 15)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 75) to Dexterity
5% Reanimate as: Night Hawk
Socketed (6)

Rainbow Warrior
(Druid Wereowl Set)
is a very strong mid game pick for ele stacking, as well as
Elemental Disciple
Elemental Disciple
Light Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (6034 - 7131) to (7246 - 8564)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 650
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Druid Skill Levels
1% Base Block Chance
+(15 to 35)% to Fire Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(15 to 35)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +30%
20% Gold Find
Socketed (6)
.

The boots you mention are also good if you have enough dex to not have AR problems. I personally stack a bit more vit than is necessary so AR from wind runner was more or less mandatory for me.

Also of note; When deciding whether or not an item is an upgrade, +1 all skills is at least 100 or more ele damage, per knife.

This build can do labs, when geared in a good ele spec.

Wow, that new balanced knife is epic, i have to find this one... Anyone trade this? Also personally got

Zayl's Temptation

Zayl's Temptation
Bladed Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (2035 - 2181) to (2430 - 2604)
Chance to Block: 5%
(Assassin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 1100
Item Level: 120
Regens 15% Life Over 5 Seconds Upon Taking Weapon Damage
+(4 to 6) to Assassin Skill Levels
1% Base Block Chance
-(11 to 15)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Slow Target (15 to 25)%
+(180 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Maximum Block Chance +10%
Requirements +100%
Socketed (6)

, it's good so far. block chance to 60%, ele pierce, and slow target is so important one, fucking nuts. Now my assi is much better, than prev patch. Also, i have recommend

The Awakening

The Awakening
Full Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: 11673 to 14304
Required Level: 130
Required Strength: 690
Item Level: 130
Ethereal
When Cubed with The Sleep, Enables an Additional Awakening
(The Armor will be Disenchanted by the Recipe)
5% Chance to cast level 50 Banish on Death Blow
+(1 to 4) to All Skills
50% Combat Speeds
-(31 to 35)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+200% Enhanced Defense
+25 Maximum Stamina
Magic Resist +5%
Socketed (6)

, it's a lot of pierce, all skills, 50% combat speeds, also magic res, and also proc 50 lvl banish, -res to mobs.

Can someone explain what "+1 Extra target to storm crows" means? I understand +knives from Shadow bite, but this one is mysterious

felix0808 wrote:Can someone explain what "+1 Extra target to storm crows" means? I understand +knives from Shadow bite, but this one is mysterious

the knife will splits

Any thoughts on what cycles we should aim for? Just dex? Or is it worth it to build a life wormhole?

arythia wrote:Any thoughts on what cycles we should aim for? Just dex? Or is it worth it to build a life wormhole?

Mine is mixed. You won‘t get crazy tanky, but a little more life sure helps.

"1 Point for transition Skills"

What?