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Today, I will introduce a popular character that has great versatility, can be used very well from afar or close range, which is: Assassin Build – Assassin Phoenix strike Light Build. I would like to start with the charge-up Sin build, the first of which is PHOENIX STRIKE SIN, using Phoenix Strike combined with Claw of Thunder.
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1. INTRODUCTION:
*ADVANTAGE:
- This is a very strong and unquestionable melee lightning char build. Attack in combination with Physical and Lightning
- Because it is a lightning strike, Phoenix Strike must accumulate a second Charge (In order: 1 is Fire, 2 is Light, 3 is Cold)
*DEFECT:
- Even though he combines Physical and Elemental, he is still affected by the Iron Maiden and Aura Thorn curses. And most of all, I'm still afraid of Immu Light
2. STAT DISTRIBUTION:
- STRENGTH: It's a melee char, the higher the strength, the higher the damage caused by the Phoenix strike, so you should put about 120-140 points here without counting the additional stats of the item.
- DEXTERITY: To play accurately, in addition to adding strength, Attack Rating and Block rate are also very important, so put about 100-120 points here.
- VITALITY: After steadily increasing your Strength, put all your remaining points here, you won't regret it!!!!!!!! On average, for every 15 points, you should put 4 points into Dex, 6 points into Strength and the remaining 5 points into Vitality.
- ENERGY:Don't waste points here because Phoenix Strike doesn't require too much mana. In addition, Cobra Strike drains a lot of monster's health and mana.
3. SKILL DISTRIBUTION:
MARTIAL ARTS: Please give 1 point to each of the following skills:
- Tiger Strike: 1 point.
- Dragon Talon: 1 point.
- Cobra Strike: 1 point.
- Dragon Tail: 1 point.
- Dragon Flight: 1 point.
Those are the basic skills, and the following are the main skills. You have two options, one is to max Phoenix Strike and put the remaining points into the Fists of fire and Claws of thunder resonances, or increase the points evenly for each skill. Sep has tested it and found that their damage is the same. so it depends on you.
- Dragon Claw: Max this skill, you can use it as a finishing move for Phoenix Strike or a normal attack is also very strong.
- Fists of Fire: Put 10-12 here, it is the resonance for Phoenix Strike, its damage is very high. (Should be raised last right after arranging other Skills)
- Claws of Thunder: The direction I play is Claws of Thunder, so let's max out 20 points.
- Blades of Ice: Put 1 point here or increase steadily with Phoenix, decent damage, helps freeze monsters when they surround us.
- Phoenix Strike: Here it is, our main skill, a very strong Charge-up skill, our main skill. You should max 20 Points.
Because our main move requires a fairly high level of 30, but from the first levels we can use Tiger Strike or Fists of Fire which is very strong, so you won't have too many difficulties.
SHADOW DISCIPLINES: Please give 1 point to the following skills:
- Claw Mastery: 20 points. (This is necessary)
- Psychic Hammer: 1 point.
- Burst of Speed: 1 point.
- Weapon Block: 1 point.
- Fade: 1 point.
- Cloak of Shadows: 1 point.
- Shadow Warrior: 1 point.
- Shadow Master: 1 point.
Claw mastery increases the damage of our Phoenix Strike, Burst of Speed increases attack speed, running speed should be around 5 points if possible. Weapon Block increases Block rate combined with high Dex, we won't worry too much about blood loss anymore. The reason why Sep doesn't put points into Mind Blast is because our Shadow Master has already used it, so let's put points into useful skills.
TRAPS: Forget it, you have to put all your main skills in the Martial Arts column.
4. ITEMS: (Refer here: Link)
Instructions for finding items quickly:
For Upgrade Items based on the link provided above, you can use the combination Ctrl + F to quickly search for the item you need. For Runeword, you should search on Google quickly. (Example: Enigma Runeword diablo 2).
Regarding Items, I will divide it into 2 types of Build: 1 is the first stage to play LoD. 2 is the Upgrade Item phase.
Build initial LOD:
These are all unique products, you can use them for reference. If not, use the items you feel most comfortable with.
- Hat : Use the Harlequin Crest helmet, +2 to all skills and a bunch of health and mana, in addition to socketing the helmet to add "Cham" runes. Or if possible, use Unique item Crown of Corona socket “Um” with “Cham”.
- Giap : Enigma runeword (Jah+Ith+Ber) or Chain of honor runeword (Dol+Um+Ber+Ist) on the Archon Plate, both +2 to all skills. Enigma gives us a lot of health and mana and Chain of honor adds damage to us. According to Sep, it is best to use Chain of honor.
- Weapons 1 : dual Bartuc's Cut-Throat, Assassin Unique Claw. Add a bunch of damage, 30% Faster hit Recovery, 20% to attack rating and most importantly, +2 to Assasin skill and +1 to Martial Arts Skill, dual that we have +6 to Martial Arts skill. After you have 2 claws, plug in the "Shael" Rune, increase attack speed combined with Burst of spedd, you will attack at extraordinary speed.
- Weapons 2 : Use Call to Arms runeword (Amn+Ral+Mal+Ist+Ohm) on the Phase Blade, giving Warcry Battle Orders the ability to buff the Barbarian's health and mana.
- Shield 2 : Phoenix runeword (Vex+Vex+Lo+Jah) has Aura Redemption that helps us drain blood and mana from dead monsters. Or use duckweed Spirit runeword (Tal+Thul+Ort+Amn), to get 2 All skills to support Call To Arm Buff.
- Belt : Verdungo's Hearty Cord with 15% damage reduction , + more health and stamina => belt of Melee Char
- Glove : Steelrend with 10% chance to crushing blow and 20 Str , Venom Grip with 5 % chance to crushing blow or Soul Drainer with dual leech 7% and chance to cast Curse Weaken .
- Shoe : Gore Rider is always a good choice to accompany Steelrend for Melee chars. 15% crushing blow, 15% deadly strike, 10% chance to open wound, making Phoenix Strike many times stronger.
- Ring : 1 Stone of Jordan and 1 Bul-Kathos's Wedding Band or 2 Rare Rings with + skills for Assasin, mana, res etc...
- Necklace : Mara's Kaleidoscope with 2 to all skills , Attributes and Res all , or Highlord's Wrath with Deadly Strike . Can be replaced = Rare Amulet with +Assasin Skill , Res all …..
- Charm – Charm : Hellfire Tourch Large Charm and Anihilus Small Charm are two things that must be had at all costs. In addition, if possible, use charms that add skills to Martial Arts and charms to increase attack Speed.
Build Upgrade Strong stage:
- Hat : Diadem Griffon's Eye [Upgraded], Top choice for Build Light.
- Giap : Sacred Armor Tyrael's Might [Upgraded] or Archon Plate Diablo's Soul are the 2 most advanced options. Combined with Jewel Teleport Upgrade to increase mobility when Farming.
- Weapons 1 : We use Claws JadeTalon Upgrade – Wear on the left hand: (Required because the 75% Change Finish Move line helps me retain the Charge of Phoenix's main Skills) and Runic Talons Shadow Claws: Wear on right hand. (Fire Damage Addon).
- Weapons 2 : Use Call to Arms runeword (Amn+Ral+Mal+Ist+Ohm) onto the Phase Blade, giving Warcry Battle Orders the ability to buff the Barbarian's health and mana.
- Shield 2 : Phoenix runeword (Vex+Vex+Lo+Jah) has Aura Redemption that helps us drain blood and mana from dead monsters. Or use duckweed Spirit runeword (Tal+Thul+Ort+Amn), to get 2 All skills to support Call To Arm Buff.
- Belt : Thudergod's Vigor [Upgraded] are the perfect options for this Build.
- Glove : Ogre Gauntlets Steelrend or Vampirebone Gloves are 2 options with full support options when building.
- Shoe : Myrmidon Greaves Shadowkiller is the top choice for Assassin. (Specialized shoes for Char are indispensable).
- Ring : Ring Devil's Eye and Ring Sadness: These are the 2 sect items of this system.
- Necklace : Amulet Deathspade [Upgraded] is the top choice.
- Charm – Charm : Hellfire Tourch Large Charm and Anihilus Small Charm are two things that must be had at all costs. In addition, if possible, use charms that add skills to Martial Arts and charms to increase attack Speed.
This article is for reference only for newbies... If you want to get stronger, play your way hehe Good Luck.