Editing Assassin (section)

=== Assassin in PvE ===
At low levels, assassins often have some difficulty due to having to fight in melee (as opposed to ranged, like magic users or archers) with weaker defenses than the other melee classes (due to using light armor, unlike the other melee classes, which usually use heavy armor).  Prior to level 89, assassins rely heavily on defensive buffs, and frequently have to use various methods to recover HP (meditation, potions, and charms) when doing PvE quests solo.  Low level assassins have to be especially careful to avoid [[aggro|aggroing]] multiple attackers, so using Zeal genie skill "Earthflame" to [[Venomancer Luring|lure]] helps versus groups of mobs.  Having someone else along to either tank or heal also helps immensely.

Starting at level 89, however, with the crit rate from the high Dex at that level (helped by the Wolf Emblem skill), the ability to triple spark, plus the HP recovery from the Bloodpaint skill, especially with the addition of high APS (Attacks Per Second) gear, assassins really begin to shine.  With good, highly refined and properly sharded gear, not to mention their skills that usually allow them to stealth out of danger, assassins become PvE powerhouses in both solo and squad situations.
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