The Assassin is a killer trained in discreet and efficient murder, relying on anonymity and surprise to perform his task.


Available Race(s): Human, Elf, Half-Elf, Gnome, Halfling, Dwarf, Half-Orc


Primary Attribute(s) Dexterity (9 Minimum)


Stronghold: The Assassin can acquire Mae'Var's Guildhall in the Docks District. See our Thief Quests section for more information.


Strengths

- +1 to THAC0 and Damage

- Can coat weapon in poison once/day for every 4 levels (next hit injects poison, dealing 1 damage/second for 24 seconds [3 damage for first 6 seconds], Save vs. Poison limits damage to 12 maximum)

- Backstab

- Set Traps

- Detect Illusions

- Move Silently

- Hide in Shadows

- Pick Pockets

- Pick Locks

- Find/Remove Traps


Weaknesses

- Only 15 percentage points for thieving abilities per level

- Cannot be Lawful Good

- Can only wear Leather or Studded Leather Armor

- Can only use Bucklers

- Limited weapon selection


Possible High-Level Abilities [ToB]

Alchemy
Assassination
Avoid Death
Evasion
Greater Evasion
Scribe Scrolls
Set Exploding Trap
Set Spike Trap
Set Time Trap
Use Any Item