About Darkness Assassin

Darkness

In darkness, there is protection. A darkness assassin acts in defense of their allies, using the dark side of the force to ward off attacks and launch powerful channels of force lightning while standing their ground against even the most formidable enemies.

• Role: Tank
• Weapon: Double-bladed Lightsaber
• Distance: Short Range

Darkness for New Players

•  Darkness is a tank style, which means it does less damage, but can stay alive more easily
•  Most players recommend to level as a damage style, then switch to tank when you are ready for group content
•  In group content, tanks are expected to take a unique leadership role, not just do damage, which can be challenging for new players
•  Darkness is the most complex of the three tanking styles

Cool Abilities

•  Darkness focuses on keeping up a series of protective wards over time, formed from rocks and your double-bladed lightsaber
•  Mass Mind Control, causes enemies to focus on you
• Stealth, the only tank with stealth allowing you to sneak past enemies
•  Mind Trap, cause an enemy to fall asleep while stealthed, allowing you and your group to sneak past
• Phantom Stride, leap to an enemy
• Force Pull, pull an enemy to you
• Force Speed, fast movement speed
•  Overload, a knock-back
• Force Slow, slow enemies down