gww>PFelix: Name of Anniversary shortbow corrected to "Whisper" from "Whispers".

2025-05-02T19:37:03Z

Name of Anniversary shortbow corrected to "Whisper" from "Whispers".

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[[Critical builds]] are a type of [[build]] used by [[assassin]]s based around a high [[rank]] in [[Critical Strikes]] to maximize damage via frequent [[critical hit]]s. The two most common builds are ''critical barrage'' using [[bow]]s and ''critical scythes'' for melee.

== Characteristics ==

* A rank of 13 or 14 in Critical Strikes.
* Rank 12 in the weapon's mastery [[attribute]].
* {{Skill icon|Way of the Master}} to increase [[critical hit]]s.
* {{Skill icon|Critical Eye}} for additional [[energy]] and to increase critical hits.
* {{Skill icon|Critical Agility}} for increased attack speed and extra armor.

=== Variations ===

; Bow
* ''Critical barrage'' include [[Barrage]], [[Volley]], and various Ranger [[interrupt]]s.
* Another variation uses [[Incendiary Arrows]] combined with [[Disrupting Accuracy]].
** This variation can specialize more in Wilderness Survival and Critical Strikes, making [[Anniversary Shortbow "Whisper"]] an interesting weapon.

; Scythe
Used by [[frontline]]rs to take advantage of the weapon's inherent ability to strike up to three adjacent foes. Allows the assassin to take advantage of appropriate [[Earth Prayers]] [[buff]]s. Although critical hits do not increase scythe damage as much as they do for other weapons, they still allow the assassin to maintain a large pool of energy.
; Axe
[[Axe]]s benefit greatly from critical hits, as it allows to reach their high damage maximum which combined with their fast attack speed provides good dps. [[Cyclone Axe]] and [[Triple Chop]] can hit several foes at once. This can very effectively fuel [["Save Yourselves!"]] for strong party protection in PvE. Axe also allows to wield a [[shield]] for additional armor, and [[Tactics]] offers [["Fear Me!"]] for more critical hits, however the spread of [[attribute point]]s makes it difficult to take full advantage of those.
; Other weapons
* [[Sword]]s are similar to axes, although less interesting, as critical hits have a smaller impact on their damage. [[Dragon Slash]] combined with [[Whirlwind Attack]] can make up for the lack of AoE skills.
* Critical damage from [[hammer]]s is significant, but their slow rate of attack makes it more difficult to maintain the necessary buffs.

== Evaluation ==
; Pros
* Near constant pool of energy, sufficient to make use of other skills.
* High rate of critical hits deal significant amounts of [[damage per second]] to multiple targets.
* Bow-based builds are often safer for assassins, particularly when leading a team of seven [[hero]]es or [[henchman|henchmen]].

; Cons
* Vulnerable to enchantment stripping.
* Little flexibility, especially when dealing with [[anti-melee]] teams.

[[Category:Assassin builds]]
[[Category:PvE Builds]]
[[Category:Unofficial terms]]

Critical builds - Revision history

gww>PFelix: Name of Anniversary shortbow corrected to "Whisper" from "Whispers".