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AAssassin

Mosaic Assassin

Martial ArtsLightningSpeed

A unique martial arts build enabled by the Mosaic runeword, which makes finishing moves not consume charges. Phoenix Strike charges + Dragon Talon/Claw releases unlimited elemental explosions. One of the most visually spectacular builds.

Play Style

Build Phoenix Strike charges (each charge adds different element), then release with Dragon Talon kicks — Mosaic means charges don't get consumed, so you get continuous elemental explosions with every kick. Incredibly flashy and satisfying.

Pros

  • +Visually spectacular — elemental explosions everywhere
  • +Multi-element damage (fire/lightning/cold) from Phoenix Strike
  • +Fast and fun martial arts gameplay
  • +Mosaic makes charge-up system actually viable

Cons

  • -Mosaic claw x2 can be expensive to find/trade
  • -Complex playstyle — manage charges and finishers
  • -Melee range = inherently risky
  • -Outperformed by Trapsin for pure farming efficiency

Skill Tree

Total Points: 85
Martial Arts
1
20
1
1
1
1
1
20
Shadow Disciplines
1
1
1
1
1
5
1
1
15
3
Traps
1
1
1
1
5

Skill Investment Guide

  • 1.Phoenix Strike maxed (20) — core charge-up (fire/light/cold)
  • 2.Dragon Talon maxed (20) — finisher, rapid kicks release charges
  • 3.Venom 15 — poison damage on every hit
  • 4.Fade 5, Death Sentry 5, Shadow Master 3 — utility

Stat Priority

  • -Str for gear
  • -Dex for gear + some AR
  • -Vit all rest
  • -Energy 0

Gear Recommendation

Endgame

Weapons
Mosaic
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Armor
EnigmaChains of Honor
Helm
Harlequin CrestGriffon's Eye
Belt
Arachnid MeshVerdungo's Hearty Cord
Gloves
Dracul's GraspLaying of Hands
Boots
Shadow DancerGore Rider
Rings
Raven FrostBul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Amulet
Highlord's WrathMara's Kaleidoscope
Mercenary
InfinityTreachery

Mercenary

Act 2 Offensive (Might) — Infinity helps break Lightning Immune (Phoenix Strike Charge 2 is Lightning). Treachery for merc survivability.

Endgame Investment

After PS+DT maxed: Venom → 20, Fade → 10, Death Sentry → 10, Shadow Master → 5, Claws of Thunder 5