Archive:A/any Hidden Caltrops Assassin

Assassin build with a hex-based elite snare, useful both 8v8 and as a split character.

Frequency
Seen somewhat frequently in three melee builds, particularly on splittable maps such as Corrupted; far less popular than its YAA counterpart.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=A/x dagger=12+1+1 shadow=10+1 critical=8][Hidden Caltrops][Jagged Strike][Fox Fangs][Critical Strike][Optional][Twisting Fangs][Shadow Walk][Dash][/build]

Optional

 * for splitting; not very useful 8v8.
 * useful both 8v8 and for interrupting Weapon Spells on split.
 * to maintain high DPS and for stance removal.

Armor

 * 5x Saboteur's Insignia
 * Superior Vigor
 * Restoration
 * Clarity
 * Minor Shadow Arts
 * Minor Dagger

Weapons

 * Zealous Daggers of Fortitude/Defense, 15^50
 * Zealous Daggers of Fortitude/Defense, +5 energy
 * Spear of Fortitude, +5 energy
 * Strength Shield of Fortitude, -20% cripple
 * Strength Shields of Fortitude, +10 armor vs each damage type

Usage

 * Use attack skills as often as possible.
 * Use Hidden Caltrops as needed - to control split movement; slow down enemy flaggers; snare/weaken enemy warriors defensively, etc.
 * Utilize the lack of hex removal on flaggers to harass them as much as possible.
 * Use Shadow Walk to kill enemy party healing spirits safely.

Counters

 * Anti-Melee
 * Collapses on split
 * Mending Touch