In our three playthroughsRogues had a slightly harder time than the other classes. They lack the pure damage of the magicians and the combo potential of the warriors. But thanks to a unique sword and clever combination of items, you can build a skill that inflicts so many damage over time effects on all enemies that they die on their own.
Blood or necrosis? Why not both!
The spec is around the tree ofDuelingconstructed. You'll get better and better in combat if you don't get hit. At the same time, you also attack your opponentsNecrosis, a status effect best compared to poison.
If you get hit, you loseAdrenalin, the quality that makes you so strong. But this can be completely ignored with two items and additional enemiesBleedlet.
Our most important tool is hereBlitzphiole, which we want to strengthen with as many skills as possible.
The most important weapons
At the beginning you have hardly any options for creating status effects. But a unique sword that you can get very early in the game will help you.Cordova's toothpickdoes almost no damage, but inflicts bleeding on targets with each hit. This easily compensates for the low base damage. You can capture the weapon on your second visit to Treviso.
The sword causes little damage, but causes enemies to bleed constantly.
We recommend this as a second weaponBloodletting double blade. Thanks to this, you won't lose anythingdynamicsstillAdrenalin, as long as enemies bleed. This way you always fight with maximum strength.
Level 1-20
At the beginning there is no real skill. We just try to find skills that work well together. So first skill as follows:
- Riposte:Unlocks counterattacks.
- Evasive maneuvers:You can use hits after dodging.
- Pickpocketing:Very good opportunity to heal yourself early.
- Blitzphiole:One of the best skills for villains. Constant damage for just one dynamic.
For just one dynamic you deal constant damage, which we can strengthen with numerous talents.
Then prepare to go towards the duelist:
- Blood poisoning:Necrosis and bleeding stacks for counters.
- Poisoned answer:Gives you access to necro weapons that deal massive damage.
- Toxic Sprint:A good skill for the transition, but we replace it quickly.
- Adrenalin:Make yourself stronger when you don't get hit. The Duelist's Automechanics.
Level 20-30
Now skill everything in the duelist tree. Replaces Toxic Sprint withA thousand cutsand then focus on nodes thatControl skillsimprove. All three abilities we currently use belong to this category.
One thousand cuts is your best source of damage, especially against individual enemies.
This is particularly importantToxic presence. This will release a poison cloud with necrosis every time you use an ability.
Level 30-40
Next up is the lower part of the duelist tree. This will boost your adrenaline and become a machine in longer fights.
Decomposing rain replaces pickpocketing. It is also a control ability and benefits from any bonuses unlocked.
You also want to slowly replace pickpocketing. Potions no longer heal anything at this level. Grab yourself insteadDecomposing rain, which is also a control ability.
From here you also have access toTimingandMarked target. Both strengthen your lightning vial.
Level 40-50
In the duelist tree you now take everything exceptEnergy conversion. This is unnecessary.
In the last few levels we try to get the most out of Lightning Vial. To do this, for example, we strengthen our damage in close combat.
Then move on to talentShort-range combatinto the Masters of Destiny skill tree. What is important here is:
- Inspired by victory:This makes necro weapons even better.
- Salt in the wound:Allows Lightning Vial to extend damage over time.
- Endless range:Makes Lightning Vial work in a larger radius.
With these last few points, Lightning Vial destroys everything single-handedly and you can almost save yourself the other abilities.
equipment
We've already talked about the weapons. So here are just the remaining equipment slots.
- The book:Cryptwood arch
- Helm:Antivianischer Paradehelm
- Armor:Langer Mantel des Coordinator
- Hals:Sightless skull
- Call:Necrotic Jade + Bleeding Shard
- Belt:Crow bandolier
- Runes:Diminish + scourge + reshape
Play style
Try to get an early parry in groups of enemies so that you can activate necro weapons. Then attack as many targets as possible to cause bleeding. At the first opportunity, activate Lightning Vial and use it to stack all the effects. If you have any momentum left, use Corrosive Rain.
You use the same tactics against bosses. Keep Lightning Vial active and use One Thousand Cuts if you have any momentum left.
