Assassinate (PvP)

Assassinate (PvP) Icon.pngAssassinate (PvP)
PvP Action

Delivers an attack with a potency of 12,000.
Can only be executed while under the effect of Hidden.

※This action cannot be assigned to a hotbar.

Patch Changes
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Patch 6.1
  • Action category has been changed from ability to weaponskill.
  • Potency has been increased from 1,000 to 12,000.
  • Recast time has been reduced from 30 to 2.5 seconds.
  • The effect "Potency increases up to 3,000 as the target's HP decreases" has been removed.
  • Recast time no longer resets upon earning a kill or assist.
  • Can now only be used while under the effect of Hide.
  • Can no longer be assigned to a hotbar.
Patch 5.1
  • Recast time has been reduced from 45 to 30 seconds.
  • Maximum potency has been increased from 200% to 300% of base potency.
  • The additional effect "Stun" has been removed.
Patch 5.0 Shadowbringers release:
  • Maximum potency has been reduced from 2,500 to 2,000.
  • The additional effect "Stun" has been added.
  • The Hide bonus "Damage over time" has been removed.
  • The Hide bonus "Increases target's damage taken by 10%" has been removed.
  • The effect "Action changes to Raiton while under the effect of Three Mudra" has been removed.
  • Recast time has been reduced from 60 to 45 seconds.
Patch 4.15
  • Potency now increases up to a maximum of 2,500.
Patch 4.05
  • Recast time will now be reset upon earning a kill or an assist.
Patch 4.0 Stormblood release:
  • This action has been added to the game as the PvP-specific version of Assassinate.

Acquired: Ninja Icon 1.png Ninja (Lv. 30)
Affinity: Ninja Icon 1.png NIN
Potency: The mathematical base strength of an ability.12,000
Cast: The amount of time it takes from pressing an ability, to when the ability activates.Instant
Recast: The amount of time it takes from using an ability, to being able to use it again.2s
Range: The range of an ability, measured between player and target, in yalms.5y
Radius: {{{Target}}}0y