Shadow Assassin
Vampire Subclass · Unlocks at Level 20
Overview & Playstyle
Veil Strike → Death Mark → Shadow Walk is the core PvP combo — learn the cooldown windows and never open without this setup. In PvE, prioritize DEX for crit fishing. The crit + dodge feedback loop makes Shadow Assassin exponentially better with better gear.
Strengths
- Highest burst damage in game
- High crit + dodge synergy
- Dominant 3-turn kill window
- Best Infinity Tower class (Floor 70+)
Weaknesses
- Lowest HP pool
- Countered by Blood Mage shield stacking
- Weak to sustained bleed DoT
Stat Priority
Subclass Passive Bonuses
These bonuses are always active when this subclass is equipped, regardless of equipped skills.
| Value | Bonus |
|---|---|
| +30% | Dex Bonus |
| +25% | Crit Chance Bonus |
| +15% | Dodge Bonus |
| −20% | Hp Penalty |
| −15% | Def Penalty |
Recommended Companion
Storm Hawk (+crit rate) or Void Sprite (Prestige 3+)
All Shadow Assassin Skills (10 total)
These skills are exclusively available when this subclass is active. Skill points can be spent freely across any tier once the level requirement is met.
T1
active
Veil Strike — Lv30, 1 SP
Teleport to target and strike for 220% ATK — always a critical hit.
T1
active
Poison Fang — Lv32, 1 SP
160% ATK strike + applies poison dealing 25% HP over 5 turns.
T2
active
Shadow Ambush — Lv35, 2 SP
300% ATK if the enemy has not attacked this turn.
T2
passive
Evasion Mastery — Lv38, 2 SP
Passive: +40% dodge chance when HP falls below 50%.
T3
active
Death Mark — Lv42, 3 SP
Mark the enemy — they take +30% damage from the next 3 attacks.
T3
active
Shadow Execution — Lv45, 3 SP
400% ATK strike; instantly kills enemies below 30% HP.
T4
active
Blade Flurry — Lv50, 4 SP
10 rapid strikes each dealing 80% ATK, each can critically hit.
T4
active
Cloak of Night — Lv55, 4 SP
Become invisible for 2 turns, then burst out for 350% ATK.
T5
active
Vanishing Act — Lv65, 5 SP
Skip this turn; next turn deals 150% of DEX as bonus ATK burst.
T5
active
Death's Embrace — Lv80, 6 SP
600% ATK guaranteed crit; instantly kills targets below 20% HP.
FULL GUIDE
Read the complete build guide with rotation examples, gear recommendations, and PvP counter-play: Shadow Assassin Build Guide 2026