AION 2 Assassin Build

DPS Assassin PvP Build

Shadow Walk hides you on the way in, Shadowstrike lands you at their back with a 3s Stun, and a single Right Click macro bursts them down.

Class: Assassin
Role: DPS
Weapon: Dagger

Checked October 17, 2026

This page is for PvP. Running dungeons or bosses? For those, use the Heart Gore Assassin PvE build.

DPS Assassin PvP Build Summary

DPS Assassin PvP Endgame Build

DPS AssassinPvP Build

Quick Slice
Heart Gore
Insignia Explosion
Swift Contract
Illusive Clone

Role: DPS
Main Stats: AttackCombat SpeedAccuracyBack Attack Damage Boost
Pantheon Stats: DestructionDestinyDeathTime
Arcana Set Effects: Magic Armor

You hit from behind and you hit fast. Back Attack Damage Boost is on most of your manastones, and Shadowstrike drops you right at their back.

Swift Contract, Illusive Clone and Savage Fang go out first for Combat Speed, a reset Heart Gore and 5 Insignia stacks. Then Right Click chains Insignia Explosion and Heart Gore.

Date	Change Log
October 17, 2026	DPS Assassin PvP build added with full gear, Pantheon, Arcana and Daevanion setup.

DPS Assassin PvP Playstyle and Skill Rotations

DPS Assassin Macro and Skill Order

Macro Setup

Insignia Explosion
Heart Gore

Skill Sequence

Swift Contract
Illusive Clone
Shadowstrike
Savage Fang
Insignia Explosion
Heart Gore

Set Macro Display MS to about half your ping.

Before the fight, Shadow Walk gives you 20s of Stealth to walk up. Combat breaks it right away.
In range, hit Swift Contract and Illusive Clone, then Shadowstrike to land behind them with a 3s Stun.
Savage Fang for 5 Insignias, then hold Right Click for Insignia Explosion and Heart Gore.
Between macro casts, Quick Slice keeps Heart Gore firing with its Critical Hits and pulls Insignia Explosion 1s closer per hit.
If Insignia Explosion stuns them, Shadow Fall jumps in for a 3s Knockdown.

Key Bind Setup

Swift Contract and Illusive Clone can share a corner of your bar. You never press one without the other.
Shadowstrike and Flash Slice need fast keys. They get you behind someone who keeps turning.

DPS Assassin PvP Skills and Leveling Priority

DPS Assassin PvP Active Skills

Quick SliceSkill Lv. 20
- +50% Multi-Hit on hit
- Each hit cuts the Insignia Explosion cooldown by 1s
- Goes through Block and Evasion, hits as a Critical Hit
Heart GoreSkill Lv. 20
- Absorbs 0.7% HP
- Multi-Hit on hit
- Critical Hits reset its cooldown
Insignia ExplosionSkill Lv. 20
- +50% Multi-Hit on hit
- -3s cooldown
ShadowstrikeSkill Lv. 16
- On hit, +20% Critical Damage Boost on you for 5s
- Hits have a 50% chance to Seal
Flash SliceSkill Lv. 16
- +6m Range
- +1 Consecutive Use
InfiltrateSkill Lv. 16
- Restores 300 Stamina on Landing
- +10m Infiltrate Range
Shadow FallSkill Lv. 5
No specialty at this level
Savage RoarSkill Lv. 5
- Up to 12% more damage on fewer targets
- 20% Skill Speed
Whirlwind SliceSkill Lv. 5
No specialty at this level
Storm RampageSkill Lv. 5
No specialty at this level

DPS Assassin Passive Skills

Exploit WeaknessLv. 20
Apply PoisonLv. 15
Rear SmiteLv. 15
Assault StanceLv. 15
Ambush StanceLv. 15
Defense BreakLv. 15
DeterminationLv. 15
Heightened Sixth SenseLv. 15

DPS Assassin Stigma Skills

Illusive CloneLv. 20
Swift ContractLv. 20
Shadow WalkLv. 20
Savage FangLv. 20

Swift Contract, Illusive Clone and Savage Fang carry over from PvE. Shadow Walk replaces Triniel's Dagger so you can reach targets in Stealth.

DPS Assassin PvP Gear Stats

DPS Assassin PvP Equipment

Dagger and off-hand run Superior Abyssal Manastones with Back Attack Damage Boost, Weapon Damage Boost, PvP Accuracy and PvP Evasion. All seven armor pieces have PvP Damage Boost, and five of them add Back Attack Damage Boost.

WeaponEnraged Kromede Silver Dagger
Attack
309-398
Critical Hit
200
Block
50
Soul BindWeapon Damage BoostCritical HitHeart GoreLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastoneBack Attack Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostPvP AccuracyPvP Evasion
TheostoneBeritra's Conspiracy
Off-handSplendent Star Dragon Lord Guard
Attack
144
Critical Hit
50
Block
0
Soul BindMightCombat SpeedDamage BoostPrecisionQuick SliceLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastoneBack Attack Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostPvP AccuracyPvP Evasion
TheostoneBeritra's Conspiracy
HelmetNuakum Helm
Defense
477
HP
215
Soul BindConstitutionWillpowerDouble ChanceExploit WeaknessLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastonePvP Damage BoostPvP AttackPvP AccuracyPvP Evasion
ShoulderNuakum Pauldrons
Defense
477
HP
215
Soul BindCritical Damage BoostDefense IncreaseCritical HitApply PoisonLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastonePvP Damage BoostPvP AttackPvP AccuracyPvP Evasion
ChestNuakum Breastplate
Defense
637
HP
344
Soul BindDamage BoostAttackPrecisionRear SmiteLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastonePvP Damage BoostPvP AttackPvP AccuracyBack Attack Damage Boost
GlovesNuakum Gloves
Defense
424
HP
172
Soul BindCombat SpeedAccuracyCritical HitAssault StanceLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastonePvP EvasionPvP Damage BoostPvP Critical HitBack Attack Damage Boost
PantsNuakum Greaves
Defense
531
HP
258
Soul BindAttack IncreaseWillpowerPerfect ChanceAmbush StanceLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastonePvP AccuracyPvP Damage BoostPvP EvasionBack Attack Damage Boost
BootsNuakum Boots
Defense
424
HP
172
Soul BindMove SpeedAttackPerfect ChanceDefense BreakLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastonePvP AccuracyPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost
CapeNuakum Cloak
Defense
424
HP
172
Soul BindAttack IncreaseAttackDouble ChanceDeterminationLv. 1
Superior Abyssal ManastonePvP AccuracyPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost

DPS Assassin PvP Accessories

EarringSplendent Star Dragon Lord EarringsAlt: Enraged Kromede Earrings
Attack
90
Defense
216
PvE Damage Boost
2.5%
Soul BindMightPrecisionAccuracyCritical HitExploit WeaknessLv. 1
Superior Abyssal SoulstonePvP AttackPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost
EarringSplendent Star Dragon Lord EarringsAlt: Enraged Kromede Earrings
Attack
90
Defense
216
PvE Damage Boost
2.5%
Soul BindMightPrecisionAccuracyCritical HitHeightened Sixth SenseLv. 1
Superior Abyssal SoulstonePvP AttackPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost
RingSplendent Star Dragon Lord RingAlt: Enraged Kromede Ring
Attack
72
Defense
172
PvE Damage Boost
2.5%
Soul BindMightPrecisionAttackCritical HitHeart GoreLv. 1
Superior Abyssal SoulstonePvP AttackPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost
RingSplendent Star Dragon Lord RingAlt: Enraged Kromede Ring
Attack
72
Defense
172
PvE Damage Boost
2.5%
Soul BindMightPrecisionAttackCritical HitHeart GoreLv. 1
Superior Abyssal SoulstonePvP AttackPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost
BraceletAbyssal Bracelet
Attack
111
Defense
265
Soul BindPvP AttackPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost
BraceletPilgrim Bracelet
Attack
55
Defense
131
Superior Abyssal SoulstonePvP AttackPvP Damage BoostWeapon Damage BoostBack Attack Damage Boost
AmuletFierce Battle Amulet (Rare)
Penetration
100
PvP Damage Boost
10%

DPS Assassin PvP Wings and Titles

WingsTalisra WingsAttack BonusDefense BonusAccuracy BonusCooldown Reduction
Title, OffensiveTreading on White WingsPvP Damage BoostPvP AttackPvP Accuracy
Title, DefensiveSaint of AltgardDefense BonusDamage ToleranceBlock
Title, UtilityEmpty ClosetCombat SpeedNatural HP RegenCooldown Reduction

DPS Assassin PvP Genus Insight

Cogni Insight

1Attack Bonus
2HP Increase
3Critical Hit
4Damage Boost
5Attack Bonus
6Critical Hit
7Critical Hit
8HP Increase
9Critical Hit

Fera Insight

1Attack Bonus
2HP Increase
3Critical Hit
4Damage Boost
5Attack Bonus
6Critical Hit
7Critical Hit
8HP Increase
9Critical Hit

Natura Insight

1Attack Bonus
2HP Increase
3Critical Hit
4Multi-Hit Chance
5Attack Bonus
6Critical Hit
7Critical Hit
8HP Increase
9Critical Hit

Varian Insight

1Attack Bonus
2HP Increase
3Critical Hit
4Attack Bonus
5Attack Bonus
6Critical Hit
7Critical Hit
8HP Increase
9Critical Hit

Special Insight

1Attack Bonus
2HP Increase
3Critical Hit
4Damage Boost
5Attack Bonus
6Critical Hit
7Critical Hit
8HP Increase
9Critical Hit

DPS Assassin PvP Pantheon

Recommended Pantheon Setup

ColossusZikel's Apparition

Statues

Artworks, Asmodian

Artworks, Elyos

Artworks, Both factions

Stat priority

1Destruction2Illusion3Death4Space5Time

FocusDamageCooldown ReductionCritical HitAttack Speed

DPS Assassin PvP Arcana

Best Arcana Setup

Arcana SetMagic Armor (4 pieces)

Restores 1500 MP when HP drops to 20% or lower (30s cooldown)
+1000 PvE Defense while MP is 50% or higher

Deity StatsDestructionTimeIllusionDestinyFreedomJustice

Sub Skills

Heart GoreLv. 4

Quick SliceLv. 4

Exploit WeaknessLv. 4

DPS Assassin PvP Daevanion Boards

PvP Daevanion Board Setup

Nezekan
4521534
1. 1Quick Slice
2. 2Heart Gore
3. 3Insignia Explosion
4. 4Combat Speed
5. 5Exploit Weakness
Zikel
42355214
1. 1Heart Gore
2. 2Damage Boost
3. 3Quick Slice
4. 4Damage Tolerance
5. 5Ambush Stance
Vaizel
42134
1. 1Quick Slice
2. 2Heart Gore
3. 3Determination
4. 4Critical Damage Boost
5. 5Sinew Explosion
Triniel
3415233
1. 1Heart Gore
2. 2Quick Slice
3. 3Multi-Hit Chance
4. 4Insignia Explosion
5. 5Heightened Sixth Sense
Azphel (PvP)
2321333113331232
1. 1PvP Damage Boost
2. 2PvP Damage Tolerance
3. 3Status Effect Chance
4. 4PvP Attack/Defense

Numbered: the build's node orderBigger orange nodes cost 3 or 4 pointsStart node. Hover or tap a skill node to see the skill.

Put your first points into Heart Gore and Quick Slice, which are on all four class boards, then Insignia Explosion on Nezekan and Triniel.
After that, spend on Azphel (PvP) for PvP Damage Boost and PvP Damage Tolerance, and take orange nodes as they come up.

DPS Assassin PvP Build FAQ

What is the best Assassin PvP build in AION 2?

DPS Assassin. You get behind one target, buff up, and burst it with Insignia Explosion and Heart Gore on Right Click.

What stats should a PvP Assassin focus on?

Attack, Combat Speed, Accuracy and Back Attack Damage Boost. The manastones add PvP Damage Boost and PvP Accuracy on top.

What is the best Assassin PvP macro?

Insignia Explosion and Heart Gore on Right Click. Swift Contract, Illusive Clone, Shadowstrike and Savage Fang go first, then you hold it.

Which Arcana set does a PvP Assassin use?

The set is Magic Armor, built from all five Magic cards. Sink to 20% HP and 1500 MP comes straight back (30s cooldown). Stay at half MP or more for +1000 PvE Defense.