Question about assassin class.

[すごいたこ]

This is actually my first ds game and I've been playing as an assassin class for a while. But I am curious. What's good about assassin class and what kind of build should I go with. Any tips?

[Cabbage]

The starting classes don't really matter. Every class can transform into any type of build they want. Just dump a bunch of points into Dex (or strength, or both, just make sure to use a right weapon for your build basically), vigor and endurance and you'll be fine. You can respec midgame if you ♥♥♥♥ it up.

[artiksilver]

The class only really matters for the very start of the game, mainly for the gear you start with. You can build however you want from there, though some classes offer better starting stats for min/maxing certain builds.

As a first time player you might want to go with what is usually called a quality build (melee), str & dex to about 40, and at least 20~30 in vigor and endurance. Maybe some on the carry weight stat too, for heavier gear.

[Brave and Fearless Sir Shiba]

Originally posted by Ealdwine:

The starting classes don't really matter. Every class can transform into any type of build they want. Just dump a bunch of points into Dex (or strength, or both, just make sure to use a right weapon for your build basically), vigor and endurance and you'll be fine. You can respec midgame if you ♥♥♥♥ it up.

pretty much. right now i started as a knight character now im a baller mage

[abyss]

Assassin is a pretty well rounded class that you can basically take in any direction. Although it's strongest stat is easily dex, swith a secondary of attunement/Intelligence. So dex/sorc hybrids could work well.

That said, you could easily shape the Assassin into a strength build, if you wanted to.

[すごいたこ]

Ohh I see. I spent quite a bit of points on strength , Dex and vigor. Guess it's a relief to know what class I chose doesn't matter.

[Sticky White Stuff]

You get the Estoc which makes PvE a cakewalk and the Spook spell which is the single most useful spell in the entire game. You can jump from REALLY high places with it, and it also masks your movement sounds, so you can go for backstabs.

Assassin is best for DEX/FTH or DEX/INT later on, or just pure DEX because of the starting points if you want to be within the meta. But you can make anything you want from it.

[Knavery]

Originally posted by Bunta Fujiwara 藤原 文太:

This is actually my first ds game and I've been playing as an assassin class for a while. But I am curious. What's good about assassin class and what kind of build should I go with. Any tips?

The starting classes are really to help you in early game. You pick a class that fits your play style the best and eventually do what you want. However, for people that like to min/max, there are certain classes that are better for certain things. For instance, you don't want to pick a warrior to play a sorcerer because you'll end up with points in stats you don't need, and end up with a higher level when you're done with your build.

tldr; Pick a class where the end result of your build results in the lowest possible level -- if PvPing. Otherwise, who gives a ♥♥♥♥?

[Cake for Mumm-Ra]

Originally posted by Ealdwine:

The starting classes don't really matter. Every class can transform into any type of build they want. Just dump a bunch of points into Dex (or strength, or both, just make sure to use a right weapon for your build basically), vigor and endurance and you'll be fine. You can respec midgame if you ♥♥♥♥ it up.

I disagree. I started with thief class, which has a good weapon that is only good later in the game. Bandit knife sucks against the first boss, whereas the estoc that assassin comes with is great from start to finish. Thief also starts with 15 luck - which is, for most people, a completely useless stat.

Everything else stated about how you can shape your character however you want is true. However, for a first time player, I'd say assassin or knight is a good choice.

[Julius Seizure]

The fact that you start with an Estoc, one of the best weapons in the game, should be all you need to know.

[すごいたこ]

Ahhhh and the funny thing is. I've never use my estoc so far. >_<

[Cabbage]

Just make sure to upgrade whatever you use and you'll be fine.

[ImHelping]

Heads up about a bug I've noticed with the spook spell.

Every time I've used the spook spell, if I'm two handed wielding a weapon, enemies will 180 to look at me from 50 feet away. Even if normally I can slow walk up to them for a backstab wearing the knight's set without the spell.

If I'm one handed wielding, I can still sprint up to them for my free backstab. Just something about two handed wielding while the spook spell is running is screwy though.

I did my testing on this primarily at high wall, with the lothric knight and the potential spoiler's enemy down a locked elevator.

EDIT: Also, the spook spell will protect you from all falls that are not automatically lethal.

This is what prism stones are for. If they break when you toss them over a cliff, it's impossible for anything to survive that distance even with the spook spell.

If they do not break, it's POSSIBLE to survive (especially with spook, or the silvercat ring). but you still take damage normally without those. And prism stones don't care if you don't have enough health to survive the fall in that situation.

I was reminded of this the hard way. "It didn't break, that means I'll barely survive the fall from full health like the last three times I did this. *you died*"