Building Assassin hc ladder Switch

Any advice? I'm hoping for a norm rural rush...

Its gonna be a Trapsin.

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Deckard CainCain, any advice for an Assasin Traps sin?

Whero wrote:

Cain, any advice for an Assasin Traps sin?

Ah, the Assassin, a master of traps and subterfuge! If you wish to focus on the Trapsin build, here is some advice to guide you on your journey through Sanctuary.

Skills:
1.

Lightning Sentry: As one of your primary offensive skills, invest heavily into this. It is your main source of lightning damage.
2.

Death Sentry: This complements your

Lightning Sentry by providing

Corpse Explosion. Maximize it for maximum area damage.
3.

Fire Blast: A useful skill for additional fire damage; synergizes with your other traps.
4.

Charged Bolt Sentry: Invest points here for synergy bonuses to your

Lightning Sentry's damage.
5.

Shadow Master: Having a strong minion at your side can be invaluable. At least one point can greatly aid in your survival.

Attributes:
- Strength: Enough to wear your desired gear. Aim for around 156 strength if planning to use a

Monarch shield for Spirit.
- Dexterity: Only what is required for your equipment.
- Vitality: Most of your points should be allocated here to enhance your survivability.
- Energy: Generally, do not invest points here, as your mana can be managed with items.

Equipment:
- Weapon: The 'Heart of the Oak' runeword or a +3 Trap

Claws are ideal.
- Shield: 'Spirit' in a

Monarch shield is excellent for its overall bonuses.
- Helmet: '

Harlequin Crest' (

Shako) for life, mana, and +2 to all skills.
- Armor: 'Enigma' for teleportation, or 'Chains of Honor' for resistances and skills.
- Gloves:

Magefist for additional cast rate and mana regeneration.
-

Boots:

Marrowwalk or

Aldur's Advance for bonuses to stats and resistances.
-

Belt:

Arachnid Mesh for faster cast rate and skills.
- Amulet: A +3 to trap skills amulet with resistances or

Mara's Kaleidoscope.
- Rings: Stone of Jordan or

Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band for skill boosts and mana/life increases.

Tactics:
- Place your traps strategically for maximum coverage and crowd control.
- Use

Mind Blast to

Stun enemies when they get too close, controlling the battlefield.
-

Death Sentry's

Corpse Explosion will deal physical and fire damage based on the corpses, thus helping against lightning immune foes.

May these insights serve you well in your battles against the forces of darkness! If you require further assistance, do not hesitate to seek my counsel. Stay awhile and listen!

The Stone of Jordan