Classes that fulfill the role of the assassin can be given to a lot of them. Slicing or penetrating through enemies is one of the assassin things. They are quick, powerful, unpredictable, and very skill dependent.
This article will cover which type of assassin favors you.
5. Deadeye
Melee version of The Gunslinger. The Deadeye can swap 3 different weapons to match his situation, making his playstyle hard if you are not committed to this class.
In PvP, the Deadeye uses his pistol and rifle to dance around opponents, while waiting for the right moment with a shotgun. This kind of playstyle screams assassin.
Pros &
- High Mobility
- Big Damage
- Decent Stagger
- High Push Immunity
- Low HP
- High Skill Cap
- Tiresome to Swap Weapons
Deadeye details: https://lostark.fandom.com/wiki/Deadeye
4. Gunslinger
The Gunslinger has a whole kit arsenal: two pistols, a shotgun, and a sniper rifle. She can rotate her weapons via the character's identity gauge. It's worth mentioning that she needs a lot of pressing buttons.
As a Gunslinger, you should keep the crit debuff up on your opponent by properly rotating skills and weapons. In PvP, she is supposed to dance around players while delivering devastating combos. She can be very sneaky with movement abilities and gets out of sight very quickly.
Pros &
- Big Damage
- High Mobility
- High Push Immunity
- Low HP
- High Skill Cap
- Prone to Mistakes
Gunslinger details: https://lostark.fandom.com/wiki/Gunslinger
3. Sharpshooter
Not your typical ranger from MMORPGs, his abilities include a lot of close-distance combat. Both Class Engravings revolve around building Sharpshooter's Identity gauge called Hawk Meter. Activating it, you get Silverhawk as a companion in your journey.
In PvP, the Sharpshooter plays like an assassin. Stealthing, positioning, and unleashing big damage can appeal to those who like sneaky assassins.
Pros &
- Stealth
- Good Mobility
- Big Damage
- Good Push Immunity
- Low HP
- RNG Damage
- Requires Good Positioning
Sharpshooter details: https://lostark.fandom.com/wiki/Sharpshooter
2. Shadowhunter
Shadowhunter inflict big damage from melee and ranged distances. Also, they can transform into their demonic version with their own set of abilities. She can apply a debuff to the target that increases the damage dealt by you and your party.
In PvP, her kit relies on hit and run playstyle. She can rank high in the PvP with low Cooldowns and High Mobility while dealing decent damage. These traits make her second pick for the best assassin.
Pros &
- Big Damage
- High Mobility
- Lack of Super Armor
- High Skill Cap
Shadowhunter details: https://lostark.fandom.com/wiki/Shadowhunter
1. Deathblade
The Deathblade wields three Swords coated in chaos to slash their enemies. She is considered a very versatile class with high-range melee combos and lighting fast mobility. She can apply a debuff to the target, which increases the Back Attack damage, a real assassin trait.
In PvP, the Deathblade utilizes her mobility and crowd control to gain an advantage on the battlefield.
Pros &
- High Mobility
- Big Damage
- Decent CC
- Super Armor
- Squishy
- Prone to Kiting
Deatblade details: https://lostark.fandom.com/wiki/Deathblade