If you're tired of keep getting killed in a AB or Aspenwood by a whatever, this build is perfect. It ignores the blocking stances and can quickly kill a foe and go immediately after another one since there is almost no recharge in the spike. With a few changes to the skills you can use this build in RA,TA.

Attributes and Skills

Assassin / Any	Attribute Rank
Dagger Mastery	11 + 2
Critical Strikes	11 + 1 + 1
Deadly Arts	5
Shadow Arts	7 + 1

Siphon Speed

Black Spider Strike

Horns of the Ox

Moebius Strike

Death Blossom

Optional

Expose Defenses

Shadow Refuge

• Optional: Burst of Aggresion, Mending Touch, Resurection Signet

Equipment

• I use Radiant Chest & Leggings, nightstalkers boots,mask,gloves. 1 rune of attunement.
• Nihil's Daggers (+5 energy slashing damage zealous 1:1 +30hp)

Usage

Try to find a target that is not nearby others, put siphon speed on it and expose defenses. Use Black spider stike > Horns of the Ox > Moebius Strike > Death Blossom > Horns of the Ox > Moebius strike > Horns of the Ox > Moebius Strike > Horns of the ox etc.

If your opponents health doesn't get down 50% of the first combo keep spamming death blossom till it does.

Counters

spitefull spirit, spoil victor, blind (if you didn't take Mending touch)

Variants

You can replace Death blossom with a dual attack of your choice.

Notes

Zealous daggers are a must.