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Rogue · Assassination · Row 4 of 7 · Single rank
Changed from Classic Active ability

Cold Blood sits in row 4 of the Rogue Assassination tree. It has one rank and costs one talent point.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

Instant: no cast time · Ability cooldown: 3 minutes (wait this long before using it again)

What each rank of Cold Blood does

This talent has one rank. The effect below uses the beta-client wording.

  1. Rank 1: When activated, increases the critical strike chance of your next Sinister Strike, Backstab, Ambush, Eviscerate, or Mutilate by 100%.

How to reach it

Row 4 opens after you spend 15 points in the earlier Assassination rows. Level 25 is the earliest you can pick up Cold Blood.

Is Cold Blood worth the points?

One point gives you the full effect. You also need to open row 4 (that is 15 points in the rows above), so take it when the talent suits your build.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Cold Blood. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Cold Blood in the Rogue calculator

FAQ

How many points does Cold Blood cost?

One talent point.

Which row is Cold Blood in, and how do I open that row?

Row 4 of the Assassination tree. Spend 15 points in the rows above to open it. Level 25 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Cold Blood change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Assassination talents

More talents in the Assassination tree: