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surely if it's the primary choice during speedruns it has a modicum of merit

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Mock this class as you will, but i've found it worthy of being used for builds that use a combination of all stats. I have a status buff and debuff/luck sorcery/hollow weapon build. It's just so good for when you need many stats, especially if you want/need to start with better gear then the Deprived class, especially if you are specializing in one stat and want to start with a boost ahead of time for all your dabbling needs.

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the worst starting class is also the most fun one. hmmmmm

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I like this class, this is the 2nd class I beat the game with. I used a claymore and magic buffs. Lightning claymore, fire claymore, magic claymore etc. Fun build, fun class, would recommend

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pve speedrun/low lvl pvp class
pretty fun if you played as wanderer in ds1 or swordmaster in ds2
a shame only scimitar and pontiff knight curved sword have that funny moveset of backflip for kick and swag parry for heavy attack when on left hand

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they say it's bad but speedrun-er say no

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they say it's bad but speedrun-er say no

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For a lot of people the assassin is a bad class and some thinks a true the start-level-ups are pretty expensive , but its good class for Dex/Int builds and the estoc is a pretty good starting weapon because its fast and thrust can be pretty useful . I recommend a lightning-infusion .

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The assassin is a bad class for optimization purposes. For DEX/INT builds, sorcerer is best for example. So this class could be useful for a very hybrid class, or for very specific weapons, such as maybe a blood murky hand scythe...

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If u use best class finder assassin can't level dex past 15, I usually go around that with the help of hunter ring which gives 20 dex total, enough to use most weapons. Next - u can't level faith at all, even sorc can, but assassin - no. Sounds like a perfect class for a hexer - leave regular blue-ish magic to sorcs. Staple build - 27+ vigor, med-high attunement, str 30-40, dex 15, int 45+, faith luck vit untouched. Hope this helps somebody.

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I've done dozens of different builds and this class is the only one I've never used as a base for anything as it seems like the weaker option for everything I've come up with so far. Very strange.

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The ass in the name is right, because the only thing that will come from picking this is rancid shit

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good for GiantDad fans

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actually my assassin character is at 66 str and 40 dex

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Ass ass in

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I think this is the best starting class for noobs, not knight

Spook for backstab cheesing all the tough enemies, making it easier to allocate more of your early stats to vigor/endurance and not suffer from having pathetic damage during tough 1v1s against enemies like the lothric knights.

Also allows stealthing through tough areas and negating fall damage to take short cuts

Only pyro is cheesier early game, but then you unlock orbeck and buy spook and backstab everything with Dark Hand instead of spamming fireball.

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what is the best build for an assassin??

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It's unfortunate that Mercenary actually beats Assassin for making a DEX/INT hybrid. Assassin has few more points in FTH & LCK, which is a complete waste for DEX/INT build.

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Best Class to start and being gud at invading. Its starts with the infamous Bestoc and has one of the best invade spells, no sound while walking and no fall damage. and don´t forget the parry´ol´buckler. This class screams...low level pvp

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I've been using an assassin since I first tried DS3. I kind of unintentionally steered it towards a quality build, but I do have to say the assassin makes a pretty decent quality build.

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Spookiest class NA.

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What's the difference between thief and assassin ?

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I can foresee many speed runners loving this class simply for starting with fall control, AGermanSpy in particular.

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It needs to go and burn in the jabroni pit.

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Hype

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His stats and gear reminds me the Noble class from Demon Soul. Both have light gear and a thrusting sword. And a catalyst.He seems less OP but his overall stats are quite similar.

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Intriguing that the assassin starts with the estoc, a weapon that has proved its worth in previous games, and quite long range.

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Looks like assassin class will have the most options available to it from the start of new game.

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