Assassin/Shadowdancer [Archive] - Wizards Community

Assassin/Shadowdancer [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
TheJackal
03-14-06, 11:37 PM Hello all, Im currently playing an Elf Rogue, he is Lawful Evil in alignment, and I plan on making him an assassin/shadowdancer. However, I feel like I can make him more powerful and versatile by adding possibly another class or so to the mix of things. Im really not sure what Im looking for but, I figured this would be the place for the best advice.

Thanks in advance.
gorfnad the shiznit
03-15-06, 12:47 AM If you could post your character's stats, feats, and what books your dm allows then we could help you. Otherwise your question is a bit vague.
TheJackal
03-15-06, 12:57 AM Level 7

Rogue 4 Assassin 3

Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency - Elven Thinblade
Improved Two Weapon Fighting
Weapon Finesse - Elven Thinblade

Our DM is fairly cut and dry. We use a small amount of books compared to others I have met, but have a small collection. Things like Complete Warrior, Sword and Fist, BoVD etc.
He is completely anti psionic though, so that is probably the only thing out of the question.
The Simbul
03-15-06, 01:29 AM Why on earth would you need Shadowdancer levels for if you are already an Assasin? Assasins gains Hide in Plain Sight at level 8, and can cast dimension door later on.

Also, you cannot qualify for the Assasin PrC unless you have at least 5 character levels already, in order to have the 8 ranks in the necessary skills (you dont count your total skill modifier when it comes to meeting requirements, you only count your actual ranks invested in the skill)
Archmagi1976
03-15-06, 01:43 AM What I might recomend is waiting till you see the tome of magic because of the Shadow spells seem to out strip the Shadow Dancer. At least it seems more capable of getting what you might want out of those classes in one single class. I would recomend looking into it.

Archmagi
gorfnad the shiznit
03-15-06, 02:11 AM I would stick with assassin and for your next feat take Craven feat from Champions of Ruin (adds your level to sneak attack damage dealt...ie if you took this feat at 9th level with your build that would be 5d6+9 per sneak attack), or Deadly Precision from the Expanded Psionics Handbook(reroll 1's on sneak attack dice rolls), or perferably if your base attack is high enough...Improved Two Weapon Fighting, of course from the Players Handbook.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
TheJackal 03-14-06, 11:37 PM	Hello all, Im currently playing an Elf Rogue, he is Lawful Evil in alignment, and I plan on making him an assassin/shadowdancer. However, I feel like I can make him more powerful and versatile by adding possibly another class or so to the mix of things. Im really not sure what Im looking for but, I figured this would be the place for the best advice. Thanks in advance.
gorfnad the shiznit 03-15-06, 12:47 AM	If you could post your character's stats, feats, and what books your dm allows then we could help you. Otherwise your question is a bit vague.
TheJackal 03-15-06, 12:57 AM	Level 7 Rogue 4 Assassin 3 Feats: Exotic Weapon Proficiency - Elven Thinblade Improved Two Weapon Fighting Weapon Finesse - Elven Thinblade Our DM is fairly cut and dry. We use a small amount of books compared to others I have met, but have a small collection. Things like Complete Warrior, Sword and Fist, BoVD etc. He is completely anti psionic though, so that is probably the only thing out of the question.
The Simbul 03-15-06, 01:29 AM	Why on earth would you need Shadowdancer levels for if you are already an Assasin? Assasins gains Hide in Plain Sight at level 8, and can cast dimension door later on. Also, you cannot qualify for the Assasin PrC unless you have at least 5 character levels already, in order to have the 8 ranks in the necessary skills (you dont count your total skill modifier when it comes to meeting requirements, you only count your actual ranks invested in the skill)
Archmagi1976 03-15-06, 01:43 AM	What I might recomend is waiting till you see the tome of magic because of the Shadow spells seem to out strip the Shadow Dancer. At least it seems more capable of getting what you might want out of those classes in one single class. I would recomend looking into it. Archmagi
gorfnad the shiznit 03-15-06, 02:11 AM	I would stick with assassin and for your next feat take Craven feat from Champions of Ruin (adds your level to sneak attack damage dealt...ie if you took this feat at 9th level with your build that would be 5d6+9 per sneak attack), or Deadly Precision from the Expanded Psionics Handbook(reroll 1's on sneak attack dice rolls), or perferably if your base attack is high enough...Improved Two Weapon Fighting, of course from the Players Handbook.