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Lethality Lethality

Rogue · Assassination · Row 3 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic Requires Malice

Lethality sits in row 3 of the Rogue Assassination tree, and you will need Malice maxed first. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

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

What each rank of Lethality does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 4%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 8%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 12%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 16%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Sinister Strike, Gouge, Backstab, Mutilate, Ghostly Strike, and Hemorrhage abilities by 20%.

How to reach it

Row 3 opens after you spend 10 points in the earlier Assassination rows. Level 20 is the earliest you can pick up Lethality, and you will need Malice maxed first.

Is Lethality worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

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

Try Lethality in the Rogue calculator

FAQ

How many points does Lethality cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

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

Row 3 of the Assassination tree. Spend 10 points in the rows above to open it. Level 20 is the earliest you can take it.

Does Lethality need another talent first?

Yes. Malice has to be maxed first.

Did Lethality 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: