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Assassin Guide: Skill Trees, Synergies and Popular Builds

Diablo 2 Resurrected Assassin: required level, prerequisites, level 1 and 20 values and synergies for all 30 trap, shadow discipline and martial arts skills, plus starting stats, claws and popular builds such as the Lightning Trapsin, Mosaic and Blade Fury.

The Assassin is an agile class who sets traps, summons shadow allies and fights with claws using charge-up martial arts. The charge-up attacks (Tiger Strike, Claws of Thunderโ€ฆ) build charges on the enemy, and a finisher (Dragon Claw, Dragon Talonโ€ฆ) or hit releases them. Hover over a skill icon (tap on touch screens) for its details.

1.Starting Stats

StatStartPer levelPer point
Strength20โ€”โ€”
Dexterity20โ€”โ€”
Vitality20โ€”โ€”
Energy25โ€”โ€”
Life50+2+3 (Vitality)
Mana25+1.5+1.7 (Energy)
Stamina95+1.2+1.2 (Vitality)
  • Every level gives 5 stat points and 1 skill point.
  • Quests give 4 more skill points per difficulty: Den of Evil (Act I, +1), Radament's Lair (Act II, +1) and The Fallen Angel (Act IV, +2). Lam Esen's Tome (Act III) gives +5 stat points per difficulty.

2.Traps

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Entrapping โ€” see Charms.

Fire BlastFire BlastRequired level: 1Fire BlastRequired level: 1Fire Damage: 3-4 โ†’ 85-113Mana Cost: 3 โ†’ 5.3Radius: 3.3 yardsShock Web: +11% Fire Damage per LevelCharged Bolt Sentry: +11% Fire Damage per LevelWake of Fire: +11% Fire Damage per LevelLightning Sentry: +11% Fire Damage per LevelWake of Inferno: +11% Fire Damage per LevelShock WebShock WebRequired level: 6Shock WebRequired level: 6Requires: Fire BlastSpikes: 6 โ†’ 11Average Lightning Damage: 1-10 โ†’ 1-119 per secondDuration: 3.6 secondsCasting Delay: 0.6 secondsMana Cost: 6Fire Blast: +1 Spike per 3 LevelsCharged Bolt Sentry: +17% Lightning Damage per LevelLightning Sentry: +17% Lightning Damage per LevelBlade SentinelBlade SentinelRequired level: 6Blade SentinelRequired level: 6Damage: 6-10 โ†’ 79-83Duration: 4 โ†’ 13.1 seconds75% Weapon DamageCasting Delay: 1 secondMana Cost: 7Blade Fury: +10% Damage per LevelBlade Shield: +10% Damage per LevelCharged Bolt SentryCharged Bolt SentryRequired level: 12Charged Bolt SentryRequired level: 12Requires: Shock WebLightning Damage: 1-7 โ†’ 1-84Shoots 5 TimesReleases 5 charged boltsMana Cost: 13Shock Web: +1 Bolt per 3 LevelsLightning Sentry: +1 Shot per 4 LevelsFire Blast: +9% Lightning Damage per LevelLightning Sentry: +9% Lightning Damage per LevelWake of FireWake of FireRequired level: 12Wake of FireRequired level: 12Requires: Fire BlastFire Damage: 5-10 โ†’ 63-72Shoots 5 TimesMana Cost: 13Fire Blast: +10% Fire Damage per LevelWake of Inferno: +10% Fire Damage per LevelBlade FuryBlade FuryRequired level: 18Blade FuryRequired level: 18Requires: Blade Sentinel, Wake of FireDamage: 8-10 โ†’ 101-103Mana Cost: 1 โ†’ 3.3 per blade75% Weapon DamageMinimum Mana Required to Cast: 3Blade Sentinel: +10% Damage per LevelBlade Shield: +10% Damage per LevelLightning SentryLightning SentryRequired level: 24Lightning SentryRequired level: 24Requires: Charged Bolt SentryLightning Damage: 1-20 โ†’ 1-314Shoots 10 TimesMana Cost: 20Shock Web: +18% Lightning Damage per LevelCharged Bolt Sentry: +18% Lightning Damage per LevelWake of InfernoWake of InfernoRequired level: 24Wake of InfernoRequired level: 24Requires: Wake of FireAverage Fire Damage: 15-37 โ†’ 308-359 per secondShoots 10 TimesRange: 6.6 yardsMana Cost: 20Wake of Fire: +0.5 Yards per LevelFire Blast: +18% Fire Damage per LevelWake of Fire: +18% Fire Damage per LevelDeath SentryDeath SentryRequired level: 30Death SentryRequired level: 30Requires: Lightning SentryLightning Damage: 1-50 โ†’ 1-306Radius: 3.3 โ†’ 9.6 yardsCorpse Explosion Damage: 40-80% of corpse LifeShoots 5 TimesMana Cost: 20Fire Blast: +1 Shot per 3 LevelsLightning Sentry: +12% Lightning Damage per LevelBlade ShieldBlade ShieldRequired level: 30Blade ShieldRequired level: 30Requires: Blade FuryDamage: 1-30 โ†’ 112-141Duration: 120 โ†’ 348 secondsMana Cost: 27 โ†’ 6575% Weapon DamageRadius: 4 yardsBlade Sentinel: +10% Damage per LevelBlade Fury: +10% Damage per Level
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Fire Blast1โ€”Throws a fire bomb that explodes on the target.
Shock Web6Fire BlastThrows a web that scatters electric spikes, damaging enemies that cross them.
Blade Sentinel6โ€”Places a spinning blade that moves back and forth along a line, cutting anything in its path.
Charged Bolt Sentry12Shock WebSets a trap that fires charged bolts at nearby enemies.
Wake of Fire12Fire BlastSets a trap that sends waves of fire ahead of it.
Blade Fury18Blade Sentinel, Wake of FireThrows a stream of spinning blades at the target, spending mana per blade while held.
Lightning Sentry24Charged Bolt SentrySets a powerful trap that strikes nearby enemies with lightning.
Wake of Inferno24Wake of FireSets a trap that breathes a continuous stream of fire ahead of it.
Death Sentry30Lightning SentrySets a trap that fires lightning and explodes nearby corpses.
Blade Shield30Blade FurySurrounds you with spinning blades that cut nearby enemies.

3.Shadow Disciplines

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Mentalist's โ€” see Charms.

Claw MasteryClaw MasteryRequired level: 1Claw MasteryRequired level: 1Passive skillAttack Rating: +30 โ†’ +220%Damage: +35 โ†’ +111%3 โ†’ 21% Chance of Critical StrikePsychic HammerPsychic HammerRequired level: 1Psychic HammerRequired level: 1Damage: 1-3 โ†’ 28-39Magic Damage: 1-3 โ†’ 28-39Mana Cost: 4 โ†’ 8.7Burst of SpeedBurst of SpeedRequired level: 6Burst of SpeedRequired level: 6Requires: Claw MasteryAttack Speed: +22 โ†’ +53%Run/Walk Speed: +23 โ†’ +61%Duration: 120 โ†’ 348 secondsMana Cost: 10Weapon BlockWeapon BlockRequired level: 12Weapon BlockRequired level: 12Requires: Claw MasteryPassive skill27 โ†’ 58% chanceCloak of ShadowsCloak of ShadowsRequired level: 12Cloak of ShadowsRequired level: 12Requires: Psychic HammerDefense: +10 โ†’ +67%Enemy Defense: -15 โ†’ -72%Duration: 8 โ†’ 27 secondsRange: 20 yardsMana Cost: 13FadeFadeRequired level: 18FadeRequired level: 18Requires: Burst of SpeedReduces curse duration by 47 โ†’ 82%Physical Damage Received Reduced by 1 โ†’ 20%Resist All: +20 โ†’ +65%Duration: 120 โ†’ 348 secondsMana Cost: 10Shadow WarriorShadow WarriorRequired level: 18Shadow WarriorRequired level: 18Requires: Cloak of Shadows, Weapon BlockAttack Rating: 40 โ†’ 800Defense: +12 โ†’ +240%Mana Cost: 27 โ†’ 36.5Casting Delay: 0.6 secondsMind BlastMind BlastRequired level: 24Mind BlastRequired level: 24Requires: Cloak of ShadowsDamage: 10-20 โ†’ 96-106Stun Length: 2 โ†’ 5.8 secondsChance to convert: 18 โ†’ 36%Duration: 6-10 secondsMana Cost: 15VenomVenomRequired level: 30VenomRequired level: 30Requires: FadePoison Damage: 60-80 โ†’ 425-445over 0.4 secondsDuration: 120 โ†’ 348 secondsMana Cost: 12Shadow MasterShadow MasterRequired level: 30Shadow MasterRequired level: 30Requires: Shadow WarriorAttack Rating: 40 โ†’ 800Resist All: +18 โ†’ +76%Mana Cost: 35 โ†’ 44.5Casting Delay: 0.6 seconds
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Claw Mastery1โ€”Passive: raises damage, attack rating and critical strike chance with claws and katars.
Psychic Hammer1โ€”A mental blow that knocks the enemy back, dealing magic and physical damage.
Burst of Speed6Claw MasteryRaises your run and attack speed for a while.
Weapon Block12Claw MasteryPassive: a chance to block attacks while wielding two claws.
Cloak of Shadows12Psychic HammerDarkens the area, lowering enemy defense and raising yours.
Fade18Burst of SpeedRaises all resistances and reduces the physical damage you take and the duration of curses on you.
Shadow Warrior18Cloak of Shadows, Weapon BlockSummons a shadow that fights beside you and mimics your skills.
Mind Blast24Cloak of ShadowsA mental blast that stuns enemies and may convert some of them to your side.
Venom30FadeAdds strong poison damage to your attacks.
Shadow Master30Shadow WarriorSummons a powerful Shadow Master that fights with skills and gear of its own.

4.Martial Arts

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Shogukusha's โ€” see Charms.

Tiger StrikeTiger StrikeRequired level: 1Tiger StrikeRequired level: 1Attack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Damage: +100 โ†’ +480%Charge 2 - Damage: +200 โ†’ +960%Charge 3 - Damage: +300 โ†’ +1440%Mana Cost: 1Dragon TalonDragon TalonRequired level: 1Dragon TalonRequired level: 11 โ†’ 4 KicksAttack Rating: +20 โ†’ +685%Kick Damage: +5 โ†’ +138%Mana Cost: 6Fists of FireFists of FireRequired level: 6Fists of FireRequired level: 6Attack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Fire Damage: 6-10 โ†’ 201-221Charge 2 - Fire Damage Radius: 4 yardsCharge 3 - Average Fire Damage: 9-15 โ†’ 289-301 per secondMana Cost: 2Phoenix Strike: +12% Fire Damage per LevelDragon ClawDragon ClawRequired level: 6Dragon ClawRequired level: 6Requires: Dragon TalonAttack Rating: +40 โ†’ +515%Damage: +50 โ†’ +335%Mana Cost: 2Claw Mastery: +4% Damage per LevelCobra StrikeCobra StrikeRequired level: 12Cobra StrikeRequired level: 12Requires: Tiger StrikeAttack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Life Steal: +40 โ†’ +135%Charge 2 - Life and Mana Steal: +40 โ†’ +135%Charge 3 - Life and Mana Steal: +80 โ†’ +270%Mana Cost: 2Claws of ThunderClaws of ThunderRequired level: 18Claws of ThunderRequired level: 18Requires: Fists of FireAttack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Lightning Damage: 1-80 โ†’ 1-780Charge 2 - Nova Damage: 1-30 โ†’ 1-475Charge 3 - Charged Bolt Damage: 1-40 โ†’ 1-740Mana Cost: 4Phoenix Strike: +8% Lightning Damage per LevelDragon TailDragon TailRequired level: 18Dragon TailRequired level: 18Requires: Dragon ClawAttack Rating: +20 โ†’ +305%Fire Damage: +50 โ†’ +430%Radius: 4 yardsMana Cost: 10Blades of IceBlades of IceRequired level: 24Blades of IceRequired level: 24Requires: Claws of ThunderAttack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Cold Damage: 15-35 โ†’ 231-259Charge 2 - Cold Damage Radius: 4 yardsCharge 3 - Freezes for 4 โ†’ 11.6 secondsMana Cost: 3Phoenix Strike: +8% Cold Damage per LevelDragon FlightDragon FlightRequired level: 24Dragon FlightRequired level: 24Requires: Dragon TailAttack Rating: +60 โ†’ +535%Kick Damage: +100 โ†’ +765%Mana Cost: 15Phoenix StrikePhoenix StrikeRequired level: 30Phoenix StrikeRequired level: 30Requires: Cobra Strike, Blades of IceAttack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Meteor Damage: 20-40 โ†’ 358-410Average Fire Damage: 14-23 โ†’ 433-452 per secondCharge 2 - Chain Lightning Damage: 1-40 โ†’ 1-740Charge 3 - Chaos Ice Bolt Damage: 16-32 โ†’ 156-176Mana Cost: 4Fists of Fire: +10% Fire Damage per LevelFists of Fire: +6% Average Fire Damage per Second per LevelClaws of Thunder: +13% Lightning Damage per LevelBlades of Ice: +10% Cold Damage per Level
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Tiger Strike1โ€”A charge-up attack; when released by a finisher it greatly boosts damage.
Dragon Talon1โ€”A finisher that delivers a series of kicks.
Fists of Fire6โ€”A charge-up attack that stores fire and releases it as a burst.
Dragon Claw6Dragon TalonA finisher that strikes with both claws at once.
Cobra Strike12Tiger StrikeA charge-up attack that steals life and mana when released.
Claws of Thunder18Fists of FireA charge-up attack that releases lightning, a nova and charged bolts.
Dragon Tail18Dragon ClawA kick finisher that explodes on the target, dealing fire damage around it.
Blades of Ice24Claws of ThunderA charge-up attack that deals cold damage and freezes when released.
Dragon Flight24Dragon TailA finisher that teleports you to the target and kicks it.
Phoenix Strike30Cobra Strike, Blades of IceA charge-up attack that releases a meteor, chain lightning and ice bolts.

The builds players use most. Main skills are usually maxed to 20; synergy skills are filled as points allow and support skills often get a single point.

BuildMain skillSynergies and supportKey gear
Lightning TrapsinLightning SentryLightning SentryRequired level: 24Requires: Charged Bolt SentryLightning Damage: 1-20 โ†’ 1-314Shoots 10 TimesMana Cost: 20Shock Web: +18% Lightning Damage per LevelCharged Bolt Sentry: +18% Lightning Damage per Level Lightning Sentry Death SentryDeath SentryRequired level: 30Requires: Lightning SentryLightning Damage: 1-50 โ†’ 1-306Radius: 3.3 โ†’ 9.6 yardsCorpse Explosion Damage: 40-80% of corpse LifeShoots 5 TimesMana Cost: 20Fire Blast: +1 Shot per 3 LevelsLightning Sentry: +12% Lightning Damage per Level Death SentryShock Web, Charged Bolt Sentry, Fire Blast, Burst of Speed, Fade, Shadow MasterInfinity on the mercenary against lightning immunes; claws with trap skills
Mosaic (martial arts)Phoenix StrikePhoenix StrikeRequired level: 30Requires: Cobra Strike, Blades of IceAttack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Meteor Damage: 20-40 โ†’ 358-410Average Fire Damage: 14-23 โ†’ 433-452 per secondCharge 2 - Chain Lightning Damage: 1-40 โ†’ 1-740Charge 3 - Chaos Ice Bolt Damage: 16-32 โ†’ 156-176Mana Cost: 4Fists of Fire: +10% Fire Damage per LevelFists of Fire: +6% Average Fire Damage per Second per LevelClaws of Thunder: +13% Lightning Damage per LevelBlades of Ice: +10% Cold Damage per Level Phoenix Strike Claws of ThunderClaws of ThunderRequired level: 18Requires: Fists of FireAttack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Lightning Damage: 1-80 โ†’ 1-780Charge 2 - Nova Damage: 1-30 โ†’ 1-475Charge 3 - Charged Bolt Damage: 1-40 โ†’ 1-740Mana Cost: 4Phoenix Strike: +8% Lightning Damage per Level Claws of Thunder Blades of IceBlades of IceRequired level: 24Requires: Claws of ThunderAttack Rating: +25 โ†’ +215%Charge 1 - Cold Damage: 15-35 โ†’ 231-259Charge 2 - Cold Damage Radius: 4 yardsCharge 3 - Freezes for 4 โ†’ 11.6 secondsMana Cost: 3Phoenix Strike: +8% Cold Damage per Level Blades of IceFists of Fire, Dragon Claw, Claw Mastery, Burst of Speed, FadeMosaic (runeword) claws
Blade FuryBlade FuryBlade FuryRequired level: 18Requires: Blade Sentinel, Wake of FireDamage: 8-10 โ†’ 101-103Mana Cost: 1 โ†’ 3.3 per blade75% Weapon DamageMinimum Mana Required to Cast: 3Blade Sentinel: +10% Damage per LevelBlade Shield: +10% Damage per Level Blade FuryBlade Sentinel, Blade Shield, Claw Mastery, Burst of Speed, FadeFast, high-damage claws
  • Lightning Trapsin: Lightning Sentry gains +18% per level from Shock Web and Charged Bolt Sentry, and Death Sentry blows up the corpses the crowd leaves behind.
  • Mosaic (martial arts): The Mosaic runeword keeps charges from being spent; the elemental attacks gain +8% per level from Phoenix Strike, and Phoenix Strike gains +10โ€“13% from them.
  • Blade Fury: Blade Fury gains +10% per level from Blade Sentinel and Blade Shield and hits with 75% of weapon damage, so your weapon's damage matters.

6.Class-Only Items

Only the Assassin can use these. Magic versions of these bases can roll bonuses to the class's skills.

TypeNormalExceptionalElite
Claw (Assassin)Katar, Wrist Blade, Hatchet Hands, Cestus, Claws, Blade Talons, Scissors KatarQuhab (21), Wrist Spike (24), Fascia (27), Hand Scythe (30), Greater Claws (33), Greater Talons (37), Scissors Quhab (40)Suwayyah (44), Wrist Sword (46), War Fist (51), Battle Cestus (54), Feral Claws (58), Runic Talons (60), Scissors Suwayyah (64)

The number in brackets is the required level.

Class-Only Uniques

Hover over an icon (tap on touch screens) to see its stats.

Bartuc's Cut-ThroatBartuc's Cut-ThroatGreater TalonsBartuc's Cut-ThroatGreater TalonsExceptionalOne-hand damage: 77โ€“155Required Strength: 79Required Dexterity: 79Required Level: 42+150โ€“200% Enhanced DamageAdds 25โ€“50 Damage+30% Faster Hit Recovery+20% Bonus to Attack Rating5โ€“9% Life Stolen per Hit+20 to Strength+20 to Dexterity+2 to Assassin Skill Levels+1 to Martial Arts Skills (Assassin only)Jade TalonJade TalonWrist SwordJade TalonWrist SwordEliteOne-hand damage: 98โ€“153Required Strength: 105Required Dexterity: 105Required Level: 66+190โ€“240% Enhanced Damage+1โ€“2 to Martial Arts (Assassin only)+1โ€“2 to Shadow Disciplines (Assassin only)+30% Faster Hit Recovery10โ€“15% Mana Stolen per HitAll Resistances +40โ€“50Shadow KillerShadow KillerBattle CestusShadow KillerBattle CestusEliteOne-hand damage: 145โ€“201Required Strength: 100Required Dexterity: 100Required Level: 78+170โ€“220% Enhanced Damage-25% Target DefenseFreezes Target +2+10โ€“15 to Mana after each Kill33% chance to cast level 8 Frost Nova on strikingEthereal (Cannot Be Repaired)IndestructibleFirelizard's TalonsFirelizard's TalonsFeral ClawsFirelizard's TalonsFeral ClawsEliteOne-hand damage: 66โ€“196Required Strength: 113Required Dexterity: 113Required Level: 67+200โ€“270% Enhanced DamageAdds 236โ€“480 Fire Damage+15% Increased Attack Speed+1โ€“3 to Martial Arts (Assassin only)+1โ€“2 to Wake of Inferno (Assassin only)+1โ€“2 to Wake of Fire (Assassin only)Fire Resist +40โ€“70%

All unique items are in the unique items guide.

7.Data Source

Skill values are calculated from the Diablo 2 Resurrected 3.3 (Reign of the Warlock) game data. Tooltip lines whose base value comes from monster data (such as a summon's life and damage) are not shown.

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