The other benefit that Assassins have over the other Thief variants, is its' x7 Backstab Modifier. Now... I know some will complain that most Bosses are immuned to backstabs, but honestly, that is where Spike Traps( or even normal traps) come in.
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Do not be deterred by the less than usual amount of Thieving Points. Remember that even Imoen( and to a certain degree, Nalia) can become a proficient Thief in the game simply because there are so many items in the game that boost Thieving Skills and alternatives.
Low Stealth average? Potions of Invisibility, Ring of Invisibility will serve you well here, not to mention Nightshade Armour and/or Boots of Stealth. Need to Lockpick? Get the Ring of Lockpicks for free from the Shadow Thieves' Guild. Traps? Mercykiller Ring. Detect/Disarm Traps? Ring of Danger Sense from the Planar Sphere.
The Assassin... truth be told, has no disadvantage at all, and was the first Thief variant to successfully solo SoA-ToB; and was in fact, the 3rd favourite character-type to solo with, after the Sorcerer and Kensai-Mage.
[ 01-30-2003, 11:22 AM: Message edited by: Dundee Slaytern ]