Black Knife Assassin — Invasions

A-Tier Dexterity/Faith Build • Invasions Variant

The Black Knife set's sound reduction and Concealing Veil make this the ultimate invasion stealth build. Appear from nowhere, Blade of Death the host, vanish.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 55
  • Mind: 25
  • Endurance: 22
  • Strength: 12
  • Dexterity: 40
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 38
  • Arcane: 10

Equipment Changes

  • Talisman: Concealing Veil — Invisibility when crouching — essential for stealth invasions
  • Incantation: Assassin's Approach — Eliminates fall damage and further reduces sound

Strategy & Tips

  • Crouch to activate Concealing Veil invisibility
  • Position behind the host while they fight PvE enemies
  • Blade of Death from stealth into R1 combo for massive burst
  • The %HP reduction prevents effective healing — one combo can be lethal
  • Use the environment for vertical ambushes with Assassin's Approach