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|name = Assassin
|name = Assassin
|image = Assassin_Icon.png
|image = Assassin11.png
|caption = Master of Shadows and Death
|caption = Master of Shadows and Death
|game = [[Chrono Odyssey]]
|game = [[Chrono Odyssey]]
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|first_playable = Closed Beta #2 (TBA) - Not available in CBT #1
|first_playable = Closed Beta #2 (TBA) - Not available in CBT #1
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The '''Assassin''' is one of the six playable [[classes]] in [[Chrono Odyssey]], a next-generation [[MMORPG]] developed by [[Chrono Studio]] and published by [[Kakao Games]]. Assassins are masters of stealth and precision, striking from the shadows to eliminate their targets with ruthless efficiency.<ref name="questlog">{{cite web|url=https://questlog.gg/chrono-odyssey/en/news/chrono-odyssey-combat-classes|title=Combat and Classes in Chrono Odyssey: Action, Time, and Strategy|publisher=questlog.gg|date=May 31, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref><ref name="sixclasses">{{cite web|url=https://chronoodyssey.online/six-playable-classes-and-their-unique-weapons-revealed/|title=Chrono Odyssey: Six Playable Classes and Their Unique Weapons Revealed|publisher=chronoodyssey.online|date=May 28, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref> The sabre and wrist blades deliver precise hits even amidst the chaos of battle, while the [[musket]] deals ranged damage to catch enemies unawares.<ref name="questlog"/> They draw upon [[Vigor]] and [[Bloodlust]] to unleash devastating blows in quick succession. Reapers of death and executioners of fate, assassins wield the power of darkness, their musket shots often signaling victory.<ref name="sixclasses"/>
The '''Assassin''' is one of the six playable [[classes]] in [[Chrono Odyssey]], a next-generation [[MMORPG]] developed by [[Chrono Studio]] and published by [[Kakao Games]]. Assassins are masters of stealth and precision, striking from the shadows to eliminate their targets with ruthless efficiency.<ref name="questlog">{{cite web|url=https://questlog.gg/chrono-odyssey/en/news/chrono-odyssey-combat-classes|title=Combat and Classes in Chrono Odyssey: Action, Time, and Strategy|publisher=questlog.gg|date=May 31, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref><ref name="sixclasses">{{cite web|url=https://chronoodyssey.online/six-playable-classes-and-their-unique-weapons-revealed/|title=Chrono Odyssey: Six Playable Classes and Their Unique Weapons Revealed|publisher=chronoodyssey.online|date=May 28, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref> The sabre and wrist blades deliver precise hits even amidst the chaos of battle, while the [[musket]] deals ranged damage to catch enemies unawares.<ref name="questlog"/> They draw upon [[Vigor]] and [[Bloodlust]] to unleash devastating blows in quick succession. Reapers of death and executioners of fate, assassins wield the power of darkness, their musket shots often signaling victory.<ref name="sixclasses"/>


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* '''Hit-and-Run Tactics''': Engaging and disengaging rapidly
* '''Hit-and-Run Tactics''': Engaging and disengaging rapidly
* '''Flanking Specialist''': Attacking from unexpected angles<ref name="questlog"/><ref name="pvpbank"/>
* '''Flanking Specialist''': Attacking from unexpected angles<ref name="questlog"/><ref name="pvpbank"/>
* '''Debuffer''': Applying weakening effects through poison or bleeding that stack over time<ref name="youtubeguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpX2ihXtct4|title=Chrono Odyssey Class Guide 2025 All 6 Classes Explained + Best Picks|publisher=YouTube|date=May 31, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>


The Assassin offers "burst damage, steady attacks, ranged control, and close combat" capabilities, with their specific role in a group shaped by weapon choices and playstyle.<ref name="mmoblast"/> They are particularly effective in scenarios requiring quick elimination of high-value targets or disrupting enemy formations through surgical strikes.
The Assassin offers "burst damage, steady attacks, ranged control, and close combat" capabilities, with their specific role in a group shaped by weapon choices and playstyle.<ref name="mmoblast"/> They are particularly effective in scenarios requiring quick elimination of high-value targets or disrupting enemy formations through surgical strikes.
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* Fuels core abilities and movement skills
* Fuels core abilities and movement skills
* Regenerates steadily over time
* Regenerates steadily over time
* Functions as a base pool for stamina, agility, and core combat actions<ref name="redditResource">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG/comments/1ktv6rm/compiled_info_about_chrono_odyssey/|title=Compiled info about Chrono Odyssey|publisher=Reddit r/MMORPG|date=May 2025|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>


'''Bloodlust''':
'''Bloodlust''':
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* Encourages aggressive, momentum-based gameplay
* Encourages aggressive, momentum-based gameplay
* Decays when out of combat
* Decays when out of combat
* Community speculation suggests it may unlock temporary empowered states when full<ref name="reddit-speculation">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/chronoodyssey/comments/1dke8g3/hidden_reveals_in_1st_dev_interview/|title=Hidden reveals in 1st Dev Interview|publisher=Reddit r/chronoodyssey|date=May 27, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>


This dual-resource system creates a complex gameplay loop where Assassins must balance their Vigor for sustained combat capability while building Bloodlust for explosive burst windows. The interaction between these resources encourages the hit-and-run rhythm that defines the class.<ref name="pvpbank"/>
This dual-resource system creates a complex gameplay loop where Assassins must balance their Vigor for sustained combat capability while building Bloodlust for explosive burst windows. The interaction between these resources encourages the hit-and-run rhythm that defines the class.<ref name="pvpbank"/>
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Note: Some sources mention "daggers" and "rifle" as alternative translations or earlier versions of these weapons, but official sources confirm sabre, wrist blades, and musket as the canonical weapon names.<ref name="chronohub">{{cite web|url=https://chronoodysseyhub.com/all-chrono-odyssey-classes-latest-info/|title=All Chrono Odyssey Classes - Latest Info|publisher=Chrono Odyssey Hub|date=February 26, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
Note: Some sources mention "daggers" and "rifle" as alternative translations or earlier versions of these weapons, but official sources confirm sabre, wrist blades, and musket as the canonical weapon names.<ref name="chronohub">{{cite web|url=https://chronoodysseyhub.com/all-chrono-odyssey-classes-latest-info/|title=All Chrono Odyssey Classes - Latest Info|publisher=Chrono Odyssey Hub|date=February 26, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref><ref name="reddit-info">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG/comments/13g9z4h/chrono_odyssey_a_lot_of_info_by_me/|title=Chrono Odyssey a lot of info by me.|publisher=Reddit r/MMORPG|date=May 3, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>


===Weapon Switching Strategy===
===Weapon Switching Strategy===
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* '''Tactical Flexibility''': Adapt loadout based on encounter type<ref name="questlog"/><ref name="pvpbank"/>
* '''Tactical Flexibility''': Adapt loadout based on encounter type<ref name="questlog"/><ref name="pvpbank"/>


The ability to seamlessly switch from stealthy close-range attacks to precision distance shots makes this class especially versatile.<ref name="mygaming">{{cite web|url=https://mygamingtutorials.com/2025/05/03/chrono-odyssey-class-guide-everything-we-know-so-far/|title=Chrono Odyssey Class Guide: Everything We Know So Far|publisher=My Gaming Tutorials|date=May 3, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
Common rotation examples:
* '''Musket → Sabre''': Soften target from range, dash-in for critical combo<ref name="coach2carry"/>
* '''Wrist Blades → Musket''': Apply bleed stacks, disengage, finish with empowered headshot<ref name="pvpbank"/>
 
The ability to seamlessly switch from stealthy close-range attacks to precision distance shots makes this class especially versatile.<ref name="mygaming">{{cite web|url=https://mygamingtutorials.com/2025/05/03/chrono-odyssey-class-guide-everything-we-know-so-far/|title=Chrono Odyssey Class Guide: Everything We Know So Far|publisher=My Gaming Tutorials|date=May 3, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref> Switching resets the global cooldown on the incoming weapon, rewarding fluid chain attacks.<ref name="questlog"/>


==Combat Mechanics==
==Combat Mechanics==
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* Void-touched weapon enhancements
* Void-touched weapon enhancements
* Darkness-empowered critical strikes<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* Darkness-empowered critical strikes<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* Smoke bombs and vanish mechanics (shown in class teasers)<ref name="sixclasses"/>


===Time Manipulation===
===Time Manipulation===
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* '''Burst Extension''': Slow time during critical burst phases
* '''Burst Extension''': Slow time during critical burst phases
* '''Escape Enhancement''': Use time manipulation to vanish completely<ref name="questlog"/><ref name="chronoodyssey"/>
* '''Escape Enhancement''': Use time manipulation to vanish completely<ref name="questlog"/><ref name="chronoodyssey"/>
* '''Mistake Recovery''': Rewind brief errors during high-risk executions<ref name="coach2carry"/>


==Playstyle==
==Playstyle==
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==Lore and Background==
==Lore and Background==
===Reapers of Death===
===Reapers of Death===
Assassins are described as "Reapers of death and executioners of fate," positioning them as inevitable agents of demise within the world of [[Setera]].<ref name="questlog"/> This title suggests a deeper connection to the forces of death and fate that govern the game world, possibly tied to the temporal disruptions caused by the [[Void]].
Assassins are described as "Reapers of death and executioners of fate," positioning them as inevitable agents of demise within the world of [[Setera]].<ref name="questlog"/> This title suggests a deeper connection to the forces of death and fate that govern the game world, possibly tied to the temporal disruptions caused by the [[Void]]. The official description states: "Neither here nor there, as silent as the death they grant," setting a grim, enigmatic tone that positions them as mysterious figures operating outside normal society.<ref name="sixclasses"/>


===Masters of Darkness===
===Masters of Darkness===
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===The Unseen Death===
===The Unseen Death===
"Whatever their target sees before their life fades away, it won't be the Assassin."<ref name="chronoinfo"/> This chilling description emphasizes the class's mastery over death and concealment, suggesting that even in their final moments, victims never truly comprehend what ended their lives.
"Whatever their target sees before their life fades away, it won't be the Assassin."<ref name="chronoinfo"/> This chilling description emphasizes the class's mastery over death and concealment, suggesting that even in their final moments, victims never truly comprehend what ended their lives. For those deemed enemies of these assassins, it's only a matter of time before they meet their end.<ref name="chronoinfo"/>


==Development History==
==Development History==
* '''May 3, 2023''': Assassin class officially revealed alongside other classes in the "Next-Generation Gameplay Reveal" trailer<ref name="xboxwire">{{cite web|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/05/03/breaking-down-gameplay-reveal-chrono-odyssey/|title=Breaking Down the Gameplay Reveal of Chrono Odyssey|publisher=Xbox Wire|date=May 3, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
* '''May 3, 2023''': Assassin class officially revealed alongside other classes in the "Next-Generation Gameplay Reveal" trailer<ref name="xboxwire">{{cite web|url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/05/03/breaking-down-gameplay-reveal-chrono-odyssey/|title=Breaking Down the Gameplay Reveal of Chrono Odyssey|publisher=Xbox Wire|date=May 3, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
* '''May 3, 2023''': Early information lists weapons as "Dual Daggers / Rifle"<ref name="reddit-info"/>
* '''May 24, 2023''': Early gameplay analysis describes Assassins as "typical quick, agile fighters, wielding dual daggers, trying to carve up the enemies quickly"<ref name="noobfeed">{{cite web|url=https://www.noobfeed.com/news/chrono-odyssey-classes-and-combat-mechanism-revealed|title=Chrono Odyssey Classes and Combat Mechanism Revealed|publisher=NoobFeed|date=May 24, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
* '''May 24, 2023''': Early gameplay analysis describes Assassins as "typical quick, agile fighters, wielding dual daggers, trying to carve up the enemies quickly"<ref name="noobfeed">{{cite web|url=https://www.noobfeed.com/news/chrono-odyssey-classes-and-combat-mechanism-revealed|title=Chrono Odyssey Classes and Combat Mechanism Revealed|publisher=NoobFeed|date=May 24, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
* '''June 19, 2023''': First short class teaser highlights sabre counter and smoke vanish<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* '''April 14, 2024''': Class confirmed in GDC presentation with unique playstyle and abilities<ref name="arekkz">{{cite web|url=https://www.zleague.gg/theportal/arekkz-gaming-chrono-odyssey-gameplay-details-classes-character-creator-trailer-mmorpg-2024-pc-xbox-ps5/|title=Arekkz Gaming: Chrono Odyssey Gameplay Details, Classes, Character Creator & Trailer|publisher=zleague.gg|date=April 14, 2024|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
* '''April 14, 2024''': Class confirmed in GDC presentation with unique playstyle and abilities<ref name="arekkz">{{cite web|url=https://www.zleague.gg/theportal/arekkz-gaming-chrono-odyssey-gameplay-details-classes-character-creator-trailer-mmorpg-2024-pc-xbox-ps5/|title=Arekkz Gaming: Chrono Odyssey Gameplay Details, Classes, Character Creator & Trailer|publisher=zleague.gg|date=April 14, 2024|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
* '''February 26, 2025''': Alternative weapon names (daggers and rifle) mentioned in early sources<ref name="chronohub"/>
* '''February 26, 2025''': Alternative weapon names (daggers and rifle) mentioned in early sources<ref name="chronohub"/>
* '''May 28, 2025''': Official confirmation of weapon trinity (Sabre, Wrist Blades, Musket) and dual resource system (Vigor & Bloodlust)<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* '''May 28, 2025''': Official confirmation of weapon trinity (Sabre, Wrist Blades, Musket) and dual resource system (Vigor & Bloodlust)<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* '''June 6, 2025''': Kakao Games confirms Assassin not playable in first Closed Beta Test<ref name="gematsu">{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2025/06/chrono-odyssey-pc-closed-beta-test-set-for-june-20-to-22|title=Chrono Odyssey PC closed beta test set for June 20-22|publisher=Gematsu|date=Jun 6 2025|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>
* '''June 20-22, 2025''': Assassin confirmed as '''NOT playable''' in the first Closed Beta Test<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* '''June 20-22, 2025''': Assassin confirmed as '''NOT playable''' in the first Closed Beta Test<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* '''TBA''': Expected to be playable in Closed Beta #2
* '''TBA''': Expected to be playable in Closed Beta #2
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Assassins benefit from Chrono Odyssey's extensive [[character creation]] system, which includes:<ref name="mmoblast"/>
Assassins benefit from Chrono Odyssey's extensive [[character creation]] system, which includes:<ref name="mmoblast"/>
* No gender restrictions on class selection
* No gender restrictions on class selection
* Full customization of body types
* Full customization of body types with detailed sliders
* Facial features and appearance options
* Facial features and appearance options
* Various hairstyles and cosmetic choices
* Various hairstyles and cosmetic choices
* Scar and tattoo options fitting the deadly aesthetic
* Scar and tattoo options fitting the deadly aesthetic
* Light armor visual customization with stealth-appropriate designs
* Light armor visual customization with stealth-appropriate designs
* Makeup and markings options likely fitting the Assassin's dark theme<ref name="mmoblast"/>
* Complete freedom in appearance regardless of chosen playstyle
* Complete freedom in appearance regardless of chosen playstyle


This flexibility allows players to create their ideal shadow warrior, from traditional hooded figures to more unconventional interpretations of the assassin archetype.<ref name="questlog"/>
This flexibility allows players to create their ideal shadow warrior, from traditional hooded figures to more unconventional interpretations of the assassin archetype.<ref name="questlog"/>


==Class Tier and Reception==
==Reception and Tier Lists==
===Community Assessment===
===Community Assessment===
Early analysis positions the Assassin as a high-skill, high-reward class:
Early analysis positions the Assassin as a high-skill, high-reward class:
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* Valued for '''unique dual-resource system''' adding depth<ref name="pvpbank"/>
* Valued for '''unique dual-resource system''' adding depth<ref name="pvpbank"/>


The class is described as perfect for players who "love playing smart and striking surgically," with particular strength in PvP scenarios where unpredictability and burst damage reign supreme.<ref name="pvpbank"/>
Early preview articles praise the Assassin's "finesse-driven combat and stylish executions," while cautioning that its survivability hinges on perfect timing.<ref name="pvpbank"/><ref name="chronohub"/> Community tier lists place the class in '''A-tier''' for PvP burst potential but note a "steep learning curve" in PvE content.<ref name="coach2carry"/>


===Gameplay Appeal===
===Gameplay Appeal===
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* '''Solo capability''' and self-sufficiency
* '''Solo capability''' and self-sufficiency
* '''PvP dominance''' through skill expression<ref name="pvpbank"/><ref name="coach2carry"/>
* '''PvP dominance''' through skill expression<ref name="pvpbank"/><ref name="coach2carry"/>
The class is described as perfect for players who "love playing smart and striking surgically," with particular strength in PvP scenarios where unpredictability and burst damage reign supreme.<ref name="pvpbank"/>


==Comparisons to Other Classes==
==Comparisons to Other Classes==
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* The wrist blades may be inspired by similar weapons in the Assassin's Creed franchise
* The wrist blades may be inspired by similar weapons in the Assassin's Creed franchise
* Community speculation suggests Assassins may have the highest single-target burst damage potential
* Community speculation suggests Assassins may have the highest single-target burst damage potential
* Class teasers show smoke vanish mechanics, suggesting advanced stealth capabilities<ref name="sixclasses"/>
* Community tier lists place Assassins in A-tier for PvP but note difficulty in PvE<ref name="coach2carry"/>


==See Also==
==See Also==
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<ref name="noobfeed">{{cite web|url=https://www.noobfeed.com/news/chrono-odyssey-classes-and-combat-mechanism-revealed|title=Chrono Odyssey Classes and Combat Mechanism Revealed|publisher=NoobFeed|date=May 24, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
<ref name="noobfeed">{{cite web|url=https://www.noobfeed.com/news/chrono-odyssey-classes-and-combat-mechanism-revealed|title=Chrono Odyssey Classes and Combat Mechanism Revealed|publisher=NoobFeed|date=May 24, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
<ref name="arekkz">{{cite web|url=https://www.zleague.gg/theportal/arekkz-gaming-chrono-odyssey-gameplay-details-classes-character-creator-trailer-mmorpg-2024-pc-xbox-ps5/|title=Arekkz Gaming: Chrono Odyssey Gameplay Details, Classes, Character Creator & Trailer|publisher=zleague.gg|date=April 14, 2024|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
<ref name="arekkz">{{cite web|url=https://www.zleague.gg/theportal/arekkz-gaming-chrono-odyssey-gameplay-details-classes-character-creator-trailer-mmorpg-2024-pc-xbox-ps5/|title=Arekkz Gaming: Chrono Odyssey Gameplay Details, Classes, Character Creator & Trailer|publisher=zleague.gg|date=April 14, 2024|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
<ref name="youtubeguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpX2ihXtct4|title=Chrono Odyssey Class Guide 2025 All 6 Classes Explained + Best Picks|publisher=YouTube|date=May 31, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
<ref name="reddit-speculation">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/chronoodyssey/comments/1dke8g3/hidden_reveals_in_1st_dev_interview/|title=Hidden reveals in 1st Dev Interview|publisher=Reddit r/chronoodyssey|date=May 27, 2025|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
<ref name="reddit-info">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG/comments/13g9z4h/chrono_odyssey_a_lot_of_info_by_me/|title=Chrono Odyssey a lot of info by me.|publisher=Reddit r/MMORPG|date=May 3, 2023|accessdate=2025-06-09}}</ref>
<ref name="gematsu">{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2025/06/chrono-odyssey-pc-closed-beta-test-set-for-june-20-to-22|title=Chrono Odyssey PC closed beta test set for June 20-22|publisher=Gematsu|date=Jun 6 2025|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>
<ref name="redditResource">{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/MMORPG/comments/1ktv6rm/compiled_info_about_chrono_odyssey/|title=Compiled info about Chrono Odyssey|publisher=Reddit r/MMORPG|date=May 2025|accessdate=2025-06-10}}</ref>
</references>
</references>


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[[Category:Burst Damage Classes]]
[[Category:Burst Damage Classes]]
[[Category:PvP Classes]]
[[Category:PvP Classes]]
[[Category:Vigor Classes]]
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