Elite Assassin is a World // Zero perk that increases damage dealt to elite mobs while also increasing damage taken from elite mobs. It is a focused combat perk for players who want stronger damage against elite enemies, but it comes with a defensive tradeoff.
This guide explains how Elite Assassin works, which gear types can use it, its weapon and pet ranges, perfect roll values, listed perfect perk drop rates, and whether it is worth using.
Quick Answer
Effect: Deal more damage to elite mobs, but take more damage from elite mobs.
Weapon range: 10% - 30%.
Pet range: 5% - 10%.
Perfect rolls: 30% on weapons and 10% on pets.
Best use: Fighting elite mobs rather than bosses or normal mobs.
Elite Assassin Perk Effect
Elite Assassin increases the damage you deal to elite mobs by the perk value. However, it also increases the damage you take from elite mobs by the same value.
This makes Elite Assassin a specialized perk. It is useful when elite mobs are the main target, but it is less direct for boss farming or normal mob farming compared to perks made for those enemy types.
Elite Assassin Availability and Range
Elite Assassin is listed for weapons and pets. The weapon version has a higher value range than the pet version.
Type | Availability | Range |
|---|---|---|
Weapon | Weapons | 10% - 30% |
Pet | Pets | 5% - 10% |
Perfect Elite Assassin Rolls
A perfect Elite Assassin roll is the highest value in its listed range. Since weapons and pets have different ranges, they also have different perfect rolls.
Elite Assassin Type | Perfect Roll |
|---|---|
Weapon Elite Assassin | 30% |
Pet Elite Assassin | 10% |
Elite Assassin Compared to Similar Perks
Elite Assassin is part of a group of enemy-type damage perks. Boss Bane focuses on bosses, Mob Slayer focuses on normal mobs, and Elite Assassin focuses on elite mobs. Each perk increases damage against its target enemy type while also increasing damage taken from that same target type.
Perk | Best Target |
|---|---|
Boss Bane | Bosses and enemies with large health bars. |
Elite Assassin | Elite mobs. |
Mob Slayer | Normal mobs. |
Perfect Elite Assassin Drop Rate Notes
The supplied perfect perk drop rate data lists 30% Elite Assassin in both Arcane Tower and Nightmare Dungeon tables. It also lists 10% Elite Assassin for Legendary Pets, with separate values for World 10 Legendary Pets and Legendary Pets outside World 10.
Perfect Elite Assassin | Source Type | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
30% Elite Assassin | Arcane Tower generic Tier 5 perk table | 1 in 2,169 | 0.0461% |
30% Elite Assassin | Nightmare Dungeon Tier 5 perk table | 1 in 2,105 | 0.0475% |
10% Elite Assassin | World 10 Legendary Pets table, assuming guaranteed 5★ pet | 1 in 150 | 0.667% |
10% Elite Assassin | Outside World 10 Legendary Pets table | 1 in 90 | 1.111% |
Elite Assassin Strengths
Elite Assassin increases damage against elite mobs.
It can appear on weapons and pets.
The perfect weapon roll is a strong 30% elite mob damage bonus.
Elite Assassin Weaknesses
Elite Assassin also increases damage taken from elite mobs.
It is not aimed at bosses or normal mobs.
The tradeoff can be risky if elite mobs are already difficult to survive.
Is Elite Assassin Worth It?
Elite Assassin is worth using when elite mobs are a major part of the content being farmed or cleared. It can improve damage against elite mobs, but the extra damage taken makes it less safe for players who are already struggling with survivability.
For general use, players should compare Elite Assassin with Boss Bane and Mob Slayer. The best choice depends on whether the main target is bosses, elite mobs, or normal mobs.
FAQ
What does Elite Assassin do in World // Zero?
Elite Assassin increases damage dealt to elite mobs, but also increases damage taken from elite mobs.
What is the Elite Assassin weapon range?
Elite Assassin is listed with a weapon range of 10% - 30%.
What is the Elite Assassin pet range?
Elite Assassin is listed with a pet range of 5% - 10%.
What is the perfect Elite Assassin weapon roll?
The perfect Elite Assassin weapon roll is 30%.
What is the perfect Elite Assassin pet roll?
The perfect Elite Assassin pet roll is 10%.
Is Elite Assassin good for bosses?
Elite Assassin is focused on elite mobs. For bosses, Boss Bane is the more direct boss-focused perk.
Is Elite Assassin good for normal mobs?
Elite Assassin is focused on elite mobs. For normal mobs, Mob Slayer is the more direct normal mob-focused perk.
Is Elite Assassin risky?
Yes. Elite Assassin increases damage dealt to elite mobs, but it also increases damage taken from elite mobs.
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Notes: Values, requirements, drop rates, locations, and mechanics may change in future World // Zero updates.