1. Build Intro
Introducing a build that utilizes infinite Shadow Step with no cooldown.
Deals less damage than the Death Shadow build, but excels in feel, impact, and speed.
Can clear Nightmare Dungeons up to Tier 80 in 1-2 minutes.
Optimized based on ideas from Maxroll's Melee Rogue guide.
2. Basic Mechanics
Utilizes the Shadow Step skill as the main damage dealer.
Selecting Disciplined Shadow Step increases damage by 4x and reduces cooldown by 3 seconds.
Cooldown can be adjusted to less than 3 seconds with Shako, Assassin's Gait, Tempering, etc.
Assassin's Gait Unique item effect automatically applies Shadow Imbuement when using a mobility skill.
Increases damage by utilizing the Shadow Clone ultimate.
Reduces Shadow Clone cooldown with the Combat Preparation effect.
3. Item Setup
Introduction to the overall item setup (see screen).
Build operation is not hindered even without Uber Uniques (alternatives available).
The most important stat is maintaining a Shadow Step cooldown of less than 3 seconds.
Using Harlequin Crest makes it easy to meet the cooldown reduction condition.
Consider Doomslayer's Hauberk and Godslayer Crown for damage.
The Deathspeaker's Pendant is the best chest armor.
Use Shadowgrasp Gauntlets (skill rank is important).
Recommend a bow for the two-handed weapon (utilize the Heartseeker skill).
Utilize the Fraying Aspect ring (increased critical strike damage after using Smoke Grenade).
Securing Armor and Resistance stats is important.
4. Season Effects (Boss Powers)
Icy-Veins of the Frozen Beast: Increased damage through monster freezing.
Apostle of Hatred: Increased Vulnerable damage.
Flamescar of Senara: Increased Elemental damage.
Training of the Beastmaster: Increased Minion damage (Shadow Clones).
5. Skill and Paragon Setup
Refer to the pinned comment in the video for skill and Paragon setup links.
Main skills used: Smoke Grenade, Dark Shroud, Shadow Clone, Dash, Heartseeker, Shadow Step.
Smoke Grenade: Increased damage and poison effect.
Dark Shroud: Supplements survivability (can be replaced with Caltrops).
Shadow Imbuement: Automatically applied by the Assassin's Gait item effect.
Shadow Step: Main damage dealer.
Dash: Mobility skill.
Key Passive: Close Quarters Combat (increased damage to close enemies).
6. How to Play
Use Shadow Clone and then hold down Shadow Step.
Use the Heartseeker skill once every 8 seconds (activates Close Quarters Combat and Exposure).
Utilize Smoke Grenade, Dash, and Dark Shroud.
Key: Maintain Shadow Clone, use Heartseeker periodically, and use Shadow Step continuously.