Assassin
Skills
| Skill | Max Lv | Tags |
|---|---|---|
| Venom Knife | 30 | DMG, Single, Toxin |
| Sonic Blow | 30 | DMG, Single, Fatal |
| Grimtooth | 30 | DMG, Single, Shadow |
| Sonic Acceleration | 10 | Passive |
| Viral Spread | 10 | DMG, AoE, Toxin |
| Jur Mastery | 10 | Passive |
| Two-handed Mastery | 10 | Passive |
| Enchant Poison | 5 | Support, Buff, Toxin |
| Venom Infection | 30 | DMG, AoE, Toxin |
| Enhanced Hiding | 10 | Passive |
| Fatal Stab | 30 | DMG, AoE, Fatal |
| Deadly Amplification | 10 | Passive |
| Shadow Stab | 120 | — |
Assassin Build Guide
The Assassin advances from the Thief branch in Ragnarok: The New World. You can reset skills and stats anytime for free, so experiment with builds. All builds share the same Thief foundation — at Job Level 40 you choose your path.
Build Comparison
| Build | Role | Best For | Difficulty | F2P Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crit Katar | Auto-Attack Crit DPS | MVP, PvE farming | Medium | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Dual Dagger | Burst DPS | PvP duels, single-target | Hard | ⭐⭐ |
Crit Katar Assassin Level 55+ Build
The Crit Katar Assassin focuses on auto-attack crit dps. MVP, PvE farming.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGI | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Attack speed and Flee |
| STR | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Physical ATK |
| LUK | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Crit rate for Katar builds |
| VIT | ⭐⭐ | 20–30 | Survivability in melee |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Blow | 10 | Assassin | 8-hit burst — can crit since July 2026 patch |
| Jur Mastery | 10 | Assassin | Katar damage passive |
| Grimtooth | 10 | Assassin | AoE katar attack |
| Sonic Acceleration | 10 | Assassin | Boosts Sonic Blow |
| Two-handed Mastery | 10 | Assassin | Dual dagger damage passive |
| Venom Knife | 10 | Assassin | Poison dagger attack |
| Enchant Poison | 5 | Assassin | Weapon poison enchant |
| Venom Infection | 10 | Assassin | Spreads poison between targets |
| Enhanced Hiding | 5 | Assassin | Stealth + crit bonus on exit |
Crit Katar Gear Progression — Level 55 to Endgame
Gear for the Crit Katar Assassin prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the recommended head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame. All items linked below are verified from the in-game database.
| Slot | Level 55 (F2P / Budget) | Level 70+ (Endgame) | Trait / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Loki’s Nail I (Lv40), Royal Holy Dagger (Lv55) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Headwear | Angel Wing (Lv1), Angel Wing (Lv1) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Armor | Tights (Lv41), Royal Tights (Lv41), Formal Suit (Lv41) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Cape | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Captain’s Manteau (Lv70) | — |
| Shoes | Anklet (Lv42), Goibne’s Greaves (Lv57) | Black Leather Shoes IV (Lv92) | — |
| Accessory | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | — |
| Accessory R | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | Do not duplicate trait from Accessory L |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and provide survivability. Fuse runes until matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes. Wind Resonance (green) gives +15 all stats and -25% fixed cast time — useful for most builds.
Dual Dagger Assassin Level 55+ Build
The Dual Dagger Assassin focuses on burst dps. PvP duels, single-target.
Stat Priority
| Stat | Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGI | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 80–99 | Attack speed and Flee |
| STR | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 60–80 | Physical ATK |
| LUK | ⭐⭐⭐ | 30–50 | Crit rate for Katar builds |
| VIT | ⭐⭐ | 20–30 | Survivability in melee |
Core Skills
| Skill | Level | Job | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Blow | 10 | Assassin | 8-hit burst — can crit since July 2026 patch |
| Jur Mastery | 10 | Assassin | Katar damage passive |
| Grimtooth | 10 | Assassin | AoE katar attack |
| Sonic Acceleration | 10 | Assassin | Boosts Sonic Blow |
| Two-handed Mastery | 10 | Assassin | Dual dagger damage passive |
| Venom Knife | 10 | Assassin | Poison dagger attack |
| Enchant Poison | 5 | Assassin | Weapon poison enchant |
| Venom Infection | 10 | Assassin | Spreads poison between targets |
| Enhanced Hiding | 5 | Assassin | Stealth + crit bonus on exit |
Dual Dagger Gear Progression — Level 55 to Endgame
Gear for the Dual Dagger Assassin prioritizes damage and survivability. Here is the recommended head-to-toe setup at level 55 and where to upgrade for endgame. All items linked below are verified from the in-game database.
| Slot | Level 55 (F2P / Budget) | Level 70+ (Endgame) | Trait / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weapon | Loki’s Nail I (Lv40), Royal Holy Dagger (Lv55) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Headwear | Angel Wing (Lv1), Angel Wing (Lv1) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Armor | Tights (Lv41), Royal Tights (Lv41), Formal Suit (Lv41) | Upgraded red variant of level 55 equipment | — |
| Cape | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Captain’s Manteau (Lv70) | — |
| Shoes | Anklet (Lv42), Goibne’s Greaves (Lv57) | Black Leather Shoes IV (Lv92) | — |
| Accessory | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | — |
| Accessory R | Level 40–55 equipment with primary stats | Morrigane’s Belt (Lv75), Bradium Brooch III (Lv90) | Do not duplicate trait from Accessory L |
Rune Engine
Focus on runes that boost your main damage stat and provide survivability. Fuse runes until matching color resonance for set bonuses. Aim for level 3+ on key runes. Wind Resonance (green) gives +15 all stats and -25% fixed cast time — useful for most builds.
Assassin Leveling Guide
Level as Thief with Double Attack and Envenom to Job 40. Thieves clear slower than ranged classes — party up. After job change, Katar crit builds clear faster in PvE. Dual Dagger builds need more gear but dominate PvP.
Assassin Farming Guide
Assassins are gear-dependent farmers. Invest in weapon refine and crit stats. Use the Job Freedom System to farm with a Mage alt and funnel resources. In PvP, Assassins delete isolated targets with Sonic Blow.