Assassination (skill)

Skill	Rank	Percent	Description
Dash	Inept	0 %	Sprint in a particular direction.
Envenom	Inept	0 %	Coat a weapon in venoms.
Stagger	Inept	0 %	A quick strike with the hilt of your dirk.
Doublestab	Apprentice	0 %	Quickly administer two venoms to a target.
Flay	Capable	0 %	Flay away protective defences using your whip.
Recuperating	Capable	50 %	Heal your wounds in the safety of darkness.
Warding	Adept	0 %	Pray to your comrades to protect you from harm.
Finesse	Adept	33 %	Hone your reflexes to avoid a rebounding aura.
Yank	Adept	66 %	Use a whip to pull an opponent into your room.
Swinging	Skilled	0 %	Swinging up to a higher vantage point.
Seize	Skilled	33 %	Grab an unwary victim and drag him up to your footing.
Bowmanship	Skilled	66 %	Use of the valued projectile weapon.
Garrote	Gifted	0 %	Choke the life out of a target with your whip.
Block	Gifted	33 %	Obstructing departure with your body.
Bowstance	Gifted	66 %	Wield bows fluidly.
Shove	Expert	0 %	Sending a hapless victim crashing to the ground.
Aiming	Expert	33 %	Increase your accuracy in shooting.
Marking	Expert	66 %	Mark your opponent for a critical blow.
Fangs	Virtuoso	0 %	Use of the iconic assassin's fangs.
Slit	Virtuoso	25 %	Cut the throat of a helpless victim.
Binding	Virtuoso	50 %	Hog-tie an unconscious or sleeping opponent.
Scaling	Virtuoso	75 %	Agilely climb over a wall.
Pacing	Fabled	0 %	The ability to anticipate and keep pace with others.
Shrugging	Fabled	25 %	Shrug off the effects of certain venoms.
Scan	Fabled	50 %	Scanning the area for potential targets.
Darkbows	Fabled	75 %	Using the infamous darkbows of lore.
Noose	Mythical	0 %	Covert and deadly assassination from above.
Weaving	Mythical	25 %	Twist and dodge to avoid attacks.
Backstab	Mythical	50 %	Plant your dagger into an unsuspecting victim.
Snipe	Mythical	75 %	The ability to sharpshoot.
Keeneye	Transcendent	0 %	Perceptional awareness of your opponent.

Dash	Sprint in a particular direction
Syntax:	DASH <direction>
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Details:	You can now dash in a particular direction, allowing you to move through multiple rooms at once.
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Envenom	Coat a weapon in venoms
Syntax:	ENVENOM <weapon/LEFT/RIGHT> WITH <venom> WIPE <weapon>
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Details:	With this ability, you may layer venoms on an edged weapon. Each time that weapon hits somebody, one venom will poison your opponent, and disappear from the weapon. Venoms work on a last-on, first-off basis, so if you put xentio on a weapon, and then put voyria on, the voyria would come off first, and the xentio second. You must possess a rag with the venom in order to apply it to a weapon. In order to get rid of the venoms on a weapon, simply WIPE <weapon>.
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Stagger	A quick strike with the hilt of your dirk
Syntax:	STAGGER <target>
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Works against:	Both players and NPCs
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Details:	While wielding a dirk or stiletto in hand, you can perform a quick blow to your target by thrusting the hilt of your weapon into their gut. This will deal a small amount of damage and, if they are an adventurer, it will knock them briefly off balance.
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Doublestab	Quickly administer two venoms to a target
Syntax:	DSTAB <target> [<venom>] [<venom>]
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Works against:	Players only
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Details:	If you are wielding a dirk or stiletto that has been envenomed with more than one venom, you can quickly prick your target twice and deliver two venoms simultaneously to them. The pricks are shallow and will deal no damage to the target, however it will cause them to bleed.
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Flay	Flay away protective defences using your whip
Syntax:	FLAY <target> [<defence>] [<venom>]
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Details:	Using a whip, you will be able to flay a number of defences from an opponent. If you do not specify a defence, then it will strip one in the given order. You can flay the following defences: Shield, rebounding, fangbarrier, speed, and cloak. Additionally, it will deliver a venom to the opponent afterward, but keep in mind that it will not if: * They are affected by hypnosis and you were unsuccessful in stripping a defence. * They have either rebounding or shield after stripping a defence.
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Recuperating	Heal your wounds in the safety of darkness
Syntax:	RECUPERATE
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Details:	While standing in the shadows, you can regain endurance, willpower and health while also curing afflictions. It must either be night time or you must be surrounded by magical darkness.
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Warding	Pray to your comrades to protect you from harm
Syntax:	WARDING
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Details:	Those devout in prayer towards their fallen comrades will find their comrades will protect their bodies from harm. As a result, you will take less damage from physical and magic attacks.
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Finesse	Hone your reflexes to avoid a rebounding aura
Syntax:	FINESSE
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Details:	By focusing on wielding your blade with finesse, you can quickly stop your attacks before they will bounce off a rebounding aura. This can protect you two times before the defence will fade.
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Yank	Use a whip to pull an opponent into your room
Syntax:	YANK <target>
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Details:	While wielding a whip, you can attempt to yank someone from an adjacent location into yours. Should the target be bound, the density defence will have no effect.
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Swinging	Swinging up to a higher vantage point
Syntax:	SWING <UP/DOWN>
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Details:	When in a location with either trees or in an urban setting, you may swing yourself up onto the rooftops or into the trees.
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Seize	Grab an unwary victim and drag him up to your footing
Syntax:	SEIZE <target>
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Details:	While in the trees or on the rooftops, you may seize someone on the ground below you and bring them to your elevation.
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Bowmanship	Use of the valued projectile weapon
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Details:	Using a bow: SHOOT <target> [type/venom] SWITCH <type> Using a quiver: INSPECT QUIVER or IQ INQ <amount> <type> ARROWS OUTQ <amount> <type> ARROWS Use a longbow to shoot someone in a line-of-sight location from you. First you must find yourself a longbow, some arrows, and a quiver. Place the arrows you wish to use within your quiver using INQ, and then while wielding your bow, you can SHOOT a target within line-of-sight of you. You can use SWITCH to choose which of your arrows you will shoot by default. In addition to the regular venoms, you may also use the sumac and loki venoms with a bow.
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Garrote	Choke the life out of a target with your whip
Syntax:	GARROTE <target>
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Works against:	Both players and NPCs
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Details:	By using your whip, you can slip behind a target and choke the life out of them. Should your opponent be in a helpless state, then your damage will be amplified.
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Block	Obstructing departure with your body
Syntax:	BLOCK <direction> and UNBLOCK
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Details:	Move into a position that blocks others from leaving your location, providing you are not incapacitated or feared. Should you move, you will cease to block.
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Bowstance	Wield bows fluidly
Syntax:	BOWSTANCE
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Details:	While wearing a bow, you can fluidly move it into your hands.
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Shove	Sending a hapless victim crashing to the ground
Syntax:	SHOVE <target>
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Details:	While in the trees or on the rooftops, you may shove someone to the ground, possibly crippling their legs.
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Aiming	Increase your accuracy in shooting
Syntax:	AIM <target>
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Details:	Increase the accuracy of your bow by aiming at your target first. As long as they remaining within the trajectory of the arrow, it will always hit them, even if they move from their original location.
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Marking	Mark your opponent for a critical blow
Syntax:	MARK <target>
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Details:	Direct your will to create a dark mark on your chosen foe, who must be in the same location as you. Once the mark is applied, the next time the foe takes damage from a non-passive source, it will be a critical hit, resulting in double damage. You can use this skill from above or below your opponent, in addition to being on the same elevation.
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Fangs	Use of the iconic assassin's fangs
Syntax:	BITE <target/ME> <venom>
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Details:	The iconic assassin's fangs is the trademark calling card for the members of the Syssin. When worn, one can make use of any venoms within their fluidcache and inject them into an unwilling target, even if they are shielded. Those with the fang barrier defence will be immune to your fangs until the substance is removed. Any venom may be used with your fangs, except for cirisosis. You can additionally target your bites towards a limb by using the targeting ability within Weaponry.
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Slit	Cut the throat of a helpless victim
Syntax:	SLIT <target>
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Details:	While wielding either a dirk or stiletto, you can slit the throat of an opponent who is prone. This will cause a large amount of bleeding based upon their maximum health and can deliver a venom. Additionally, for each affliction below the bleeding will be increased: Asleep, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, and writhe bind.
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Binding	Hog-tie an unconscious or sleeping opponent
Syntax:	BIND <target>
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Details:	If your target is sleeping or unconscious, and you have a length of rope ready, you can hog-tie your opponent.
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Scaling	Agilely climb over a wall
Syntax:	SCALE <direction>
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Details:	If there is some kind of wall in your way, you can quickly scale over it and to the other side. If there is water in your current location, you won't be able to scale the wall.
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Pacing	The ability to anticipate and keep pace with others
Syntax:	PACING <ON/OFF>
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Details:	At a constant endurance drain, you will be able to tense yourself to follow those that take off in a sudden dash.
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Shrugging	Shrug off the effects of certain venoms
Syntax:	SHRUG VENOM
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Cooldown:	20 seconds
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Details:	Your experience with poisons allows you to shrug off one of many afflictions that can occur from a venom, the affliction does not need to be sourced from a venom however. Please see HELP AFFLICTION TYPES for more information on venom-type afflictions.
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Scan	Scanning the area for potential targets
Syntax:	SCAN
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Details:	While in the trees or on the rooftops, you can scan the area and spot those upon the ground.
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Darkbows	Using the infamous darkbows of lore
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Details:	This ability is passive. The famous darkbows are both expensive and powerful, requiring well-refined technique in order to use competently. Your proficiency in the arts of the assassin has granted you the skill to use it. Refer to AB ASSASSINATION BOWMANSHIP on how to use a bow.
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Noose	Covert and deadly assassination from above
Syntax:	CRAFT NOOSE NOOSE <target>
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Details:	In order to noose someone, you must first craft yourself one using a piece of rope in your inventory. Once you have crafted a noose, you can attempt to hang a target by climbing above them either in the trees or on the nearby rooftops and quietly slipping the rope around their neck. This will take time to complete, and should you be successful, they will be hoisted from the ground and left unable to defend themselves. This cannot be performed if there is anyone else but your target present during the attempt.
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Weaving	Twist and dodge to avoid attacks
Syntax:	WEAVING <ON/OFF>
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Details:	At the cost of your mental reserves, you can mimic the cobra and boost your ability to dodge an attack. Read HELP AVOIDANCE for more information.
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Backstab	Plant your dagger into an unsuspecting victim
Syntax:	BACKSTAB <target>
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Works against:	Both players and NPCs
Cooldown:	30 seconds
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Details:	While wielding a dirk or stiletto, you may plunge your weapon into the back of an unsuspecting victim. As your victim recovers from the attack, their movement will be crippled for a short time. The first backstab to land will deal unblockable damage. Subsequent blows while they are crippled will cause it to deal cutting damage.
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Snipe	The ability to sharpshoot
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Details:	Usage: SNIPE <target> [type/venom] Your ability to sharpshoot has improved, allowing you to use your bow quickly and efficiently on the fly. Sniping will grant you all the bonuses of using AIM as well as granting a small amount of extra damage. If you manage to slay your mark, then you will be left anonymous to their eye and others.
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Keeneye	Perceptional awareness of your opponent
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Details:	This ability is passive. Your perceptive abilities have reached such a point that you are now able to passively discern the effects of random curing abilities used in the room with you. You can additionally view HELP LONGFORM AFFS to see a list of afflictions with altered names utilised by Keeneye.
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