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'''Assassination''' is a [[Combat Arts|Combat Art]] in ''Eldfall Chronicles''.
'''Assassination''' is a [[Combat Arts|Combat Art]] in ''Eldfall Chronicles''.


A levelled Combat Art focused on eliminating targets. Each level adds a new offensive effect to the user's Attack Action.
A levelled Combat Art focused on eliminating targets.


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== Used by ==
== Used by ==
=== [[Category:Coalition of Thenion|Coalition of Thenion]] ===
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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Frequently Asked Questions ==


'''Q:''' Does the Hit from Backstab Skill get converted by Decisive Blow Assassination Combat Art?
'''Q:''' Does the Hit from Backstab get converted by Decisive Blow?


'''A:''' No. It is a Hit, not a Successful Attack Roll.
'''A:''' No. It is a Hit, not a Successful Attack Roll.
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'''Q:''' If my Nightshade uses Mastery of Poisons and then uses Cunning Precaution Assassination Combat Art, does she gain Poison I or II?
'''Q:''' If Nightshade uses Mastery of Poisons then Cunning Precaution, does she gain Poison I or II?


'''A:''' She gains Poison II. Mastery of Poisons Upgrades any Poison I to II, even if gained during the turn.
'''A:''' Poison II. Mastery of Poisons upgrades any Poison I to II, even if gained during the turn.


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== Community Answers (Discord) ==
== Community Answers (Discord) ==


'''Q:''' When is the Assassination IV effect (all crits) applied — before or after the confrontation roll?
'''Q:''' When is Assassination IV applied — before or after confrontation?


'''A:''' After confrontation, because attack rolls become confrontation rolls, which only count as successful if they meet the winning confrontation criteria. *(— Dockel)*
'''A:''' After confrontation, because attack rolls become confrontation rolls first. *(— Dockel)*


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Revision as of 12:00, 24 June 2026

Assassination is a Combat Art in Eldfall Chronicles.

A levelled Combat Art focused on eliminating targets.

Level Name Effect
I Aiming for the Vitals User's Attack gains +6 Power.
II Cunning Precaution User's Attack gains the Poison I Trait.
III Overwhelming Assault User's Attack gains +1 Strike.
IV Decisive Blow In the Active Role, User's successful Attack Rolls become Critical hits.
V Deadly Precision If a model suffers a Wound by this ability, it automatically dies.

Used by

Unit Level Effect at that Level
Nightshade IV Decisive Blow: In the Active Role, User's successful Attack Rolls become Critical hits.
Rangers-Guild Hunter I Aiming for the Vitals: User's Attack gains +6 Power.
Slayer Dragoon I Aiming for the Vitals: User's Attack gains +6 Power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the Hit from Backstab get converted by Decisive Blow?

A: No. It is a Hit, not a Successful Attack Roll.

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Q: If Nightshade uses Mastery of Poisons then Cunning Precaution, does she gain Poison I or II?

A: Poison II. Mastery of Poisons upgrades any Poison I to II, even if gained during the turn.

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Community Answers (Discord)

Q: When is Assassination IV applied — before or after confrontation?

A: After confrontation, because attack rolls become confrontation rolls first. *(— Dockel)*

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Source: Eldfall Chronicles Rulebook v1.6.