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Ambush

assassin / Mastery

Ambush

What it does

Damages a target, with extra damage from behind.

Recommended Specialty

Group PvE Dungeon first choice · select only when unlocked.

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Specialty · first pickEngraves 2 Insignias for 10s on landing as a Back attack

Support damage or utility under the condition written on this option.

Switch when: These selections apply if you use this skill. They do not raise its investment priority.

Total 8 · 1 slot
1 Engraves 2 Insignias for 10s on landing as a Back attack
Total 12 · 2 slots
1 Engraves 2 Insignias for 10s on landing as a Back attack4 50% chance to trigger [Whirlwind Slice] on hit
Total 16 · 2 slots
1 Engraves 2 Insignias for 10s on landing as a Back attack5 +2 consecutive uses
Total 20 · 3 slots
1 Engraves 2 Insignias for 10s on landing as a Back attack5 +2 consecutive uses4 50% chance to trigger [Whirlwind Slice] on hit
All 5 options

1 Engraves 2 Insignias for 10s on landing as a Back attack Requires total 8

2 Absorbs 3% HP Requires total 8

3 Breaks Protective Shields on hit Requires total 8

4 50% chance to trigger [Whirlwind Slice] on hit Requires total 12

5 +2 consecutive uses Requires total 16

Line numbers identify the options from top to bottom. At total 16, all five options are available, but you still have two slots. The third slot opens at total 20. These are optional later setups, not a requirement to raise this skill to 20.

Global 1.0.21.0 client-data display; editorial recommendations · 2026-10-04

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This is a short functional summary of the reference-client guide entry. Trigger conditions, available specializations and rank-dependent values should be checked in the current client before investing.

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How to use it

A sustain or situational attack; do not automatically replace the main proc loop with it.

Official reference-client skill source ↗