Assassin (Origins)

For the specialization in other games, see Assassin (Dragon Age II) and Assassin (Inquisition).

Assassin
type	Rogue
effects	+2 dexterity +2.5% critical chance (melee only)
description	The assassin finds any notion of fairness a quaint ideal that has no place in combat. Poisons are their weapon of choice, as are crippling strikes that inflict persistent wounds on their foes. As killers, assassins are a marvel of stealth and efficiency.

Assassin is a specialization available to rogues in Dragon Age: Origins which focuses on backstabbing and critical hits.

Talents

Mark of Death

Activated Range: Short Activation: 40 Cooldown: 60s

The assassin marks a target, revealing weaknesses that others can exploit. All attacks against a marked target deal additional damage.

Exploit Weakness

Passive Requires: Level 12

A keen eye and a killer instinct help the assassin exploit a target's weak points. During a successful backstab attack, the assassin gains additional damage based on cunning.

Lacerate

Passive Requires: Level 14

Whenever a backstab deals enough damage, the assassin's foe is riddled with bleeding wounds that inflict additional damage for a short time.

Feast of the Fallen

Passive Requires: Level 16

The assassin thrives on the moment of death. Stamina is partially restored whenever the assassin fells an opponent with a backstab.

Unlocking

• Zevran will teach this if his approval rating is high enough.
• Alternatively, a manual can be bought from Alarith at his store in the Denerim Alienage after the Landsmeet has begun for 11 0 0.

External links

• Assassin on the BioWare wiki