Black Knife Assassin — PvP Duels

A-Tier Dexterity/Faith Build • PvP Duels Variant

Blade of Death's %HP damage is devastating in PvP where players have limited HP. This variant maximizes the assassin archetype for duels.

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Stat Distribution (Level 150)

  • Vigor: 60
  • Mind: 25
  • Endurance: 20
  • Strength: 12
  • Dexterity: 40
  • Intelligence: 9
  • Faith: 40
  • Arcane: 10

Equipment Changes

  • Armor: Black Knife Set — Full set reduces sound for stealth play in arena
  • Talisman: Concealing Veil — Turns you invisible when crouching at distance — ambush potential

Strategy & Tips

  • Blade of Death's %HP damage makes it incredibly potent in PvP
  • The attack has a ranged projectile component that catches dodges
  • Mix R1 pokes with Blade of Death to keep opponents guessing
  • Concealing Veil + crouch to go invisible, then rush in with Blade of Death
  • The HP reduction effect means opponents heal less effectively