- For the specialization in other games, see Assassin (Dragon Age II) and Assassin (Inquisition).
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.
Exploit[]
The following will allow for the Warden to obtain the specialization without having to purchase the manual:
- Save just prior to purchasing the specialization manual
- Proceed to purchase the manual
- Once the specialization has been unlocked reload to the save
Note: This exploit works for all specialization manuals.
External links[]
- Assassin on the BioWare wiki
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