User:Chief Thunderhead/My New Build

The Vampiric Assassin uses the assassin's ability to shadow step and hit quickly with dagger attacks combined with the necromancer's life stealing "touch" skills. The capability to get out of the mob quickly when in trouble, and the ability to maintain health is also beneficial. It was designed for use in PVE.

Attributes and Skills
[build prof=N/A sha=2 sou=8+1 dag=10 blo=12+1+3][Recall][Life Transfer][Death's Charge] [Golden Lotus Strike][Fox Fangs][Vampiric Bite][Vampiric Touch][Sunspear Rebirth Signet][/build]

Equipment

 * Full set of Radiant armor with highest Rune of Vigor you can afford, a Rune of Vitae and Rune of Attunement.
 * Sundering or Vampiric Daggers of Fortitude, with +5 energy inscription.

Usage
Upon entering area, cast Recall on one of the rear area casters, I suggest a monk. Pick a target and apply Life Transfer. Either select another target and enjoy the steady regen from Life Transfer or continue attack chain on the same target. Use Death's Charge to shadow step to the foe and get some quick healing if you got hit on the way in. Use the attack chain Golden Lotus Strike, Fox Fangs, Vampiric Bite and Vampiric Touch. Use Sunspear Rebirth Signet to resurrect fallen teammates. If you get in too deep and find yourself in danger, cancel Recall and be transported to the back lines. Also, if your monk gets in trouble, you can cancel Recall and get back there quick to help them out.

Counters
Enchantment removal can cancel your ability to be recalled, and hex removal may hinder your ability to gain health regen from Life Transfer.

Variants
Life Transfer can be swapped with Assassin's Promise for better energy management, but less health regen.