In this final section, I answer some bowazon questions that I seen too often in chat and forums. Please remember to keep an eye on the "big picture," which includes your skills, stats, items, charms, playing ability, intent, hireling and team play.
Do the unique Rainbow Facet jewels work with traps?
No, neither the skill damage bonus nor enemy resistance penalizer will have any effect on traps. This applies to all items with +% skill damage or -% enemy resistance, such as Ormus' Robes.
What do I invest my attribute points in?
Standard assassin build is an equal amount of strength and dexterity; all you need is enough to use your katar, and maybe extra for other equipment. Because her most powerful skills are magical or elemental in nature, she doesn't need to pump strength or dexterity for physical damage. If your assassin is focused on the martial arts and melee combat, then high vitality with base energy would be standard; if your assassin is focused on shadow disciplines or traps, then you go for a balance of vitality and mana, using mana-additive items to buff your blue orb.
How much leech does my assassin need?
Start with around 10% life and 10% mana, with life leech taking priority. Assassin skills, on the whole, simply don't use enough mana per casting to justify high mana leech. However, with judicious use of Cobra Strike, it's safe to say you might not need any at all.
last updated: Friday, May 21, 2004 — version 0.10
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