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Malice Malice

Rogue · Assassination · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Malice sits in row 1 of the Rogue Assassination tree. 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 Malice does

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

  1. Rank 1: Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 1%.
  2. Rank 2: Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 2%.
  3. Rank 3: Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 3%.
  4. Rank 4: Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 4%.
  5. Rank 5: Increases your critical strike chance with all attacks and Poisons by 5%.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Malice.

Is Malice worth the points?

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

What it unlocks

Once Malice is maxed, it opens this talent deeper in the tree: Lethality.

Starter Rogue builds that use this talent

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

Try Malice in the Rogue calculator

FAQ

How many points does Malice cost?

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

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

Row 1 of the Assassination tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

What does Malice unlock?

Maxing it opens Lethality deeper in the Assassination tree.

Did Malice 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: