The Assassination stance is available to Archers and Sellswords. The abilities for this stance are listed below.
Apothecary: You have learned the vagaries of poisoning and can now apply them to gain a great advantage.
Stance Points: 1
Type: Passive
Effects:
• "Sneak Attack" will cause max damage to opponents poisoned with hemlock even when they are targeting you
Assassin's Dance: You are free to focus on inflicting devasting strikes when not targeted by an opponent.
Stance Points: 1
Type: Passive
Effects (if no opponents are targeting you):
• Chance of critical hit +5%
• Critical damage +10%
Blinding Dust: Stun and disorient your opponent by precisely tossing dust into their eyes.
Stance Points: 1
Energy Cost: 33
Weapon Required: One-handed weapon
Type: Interrupt
Effects:
• Stunned (2.5s)
Contagion: Your hemlock poison can be spread to other opponents.
Stance Points: 1
Type: Passive
Effects:
• With every blow to an opponent poisoned by hemlock, there is a 50% chance the hemlock will spread (8s) to another opponent (within a range of 4 meters)
Deterring Strike: Unleash a swift circular attack that sends your opponents (within a range of 3 meters) fleeing.
Stance Points: 1
Energy Cost: 29
Weapon Required: One-handed weapon
Type: Area Damage
Effects:
• Damage x0.8
• Your opponents will attack your allies (if you have any)
Guile: You take advantage of any opportunity during a fight.
Stance Points: 1
Type: Passive
Effects:
• Damage +10% against opponents who are stunned or knocked down, or who are fighting someone else
Poisoned Weapon: Apply hemlock to your blade. Your next attack will poison your opponent.