#4
by Swan
I use a spear build with a 1:1:1 str/dex/vit base stat spread. Max shadowstrike, quick strike, double attack, riposte, and extra points into fast reflexes. Skewer and rend are used at level 1 for auto attacking without triggering cloaks.
I use radiant earthstone, spectral reaper ring, spectral midnight talisman, fiery triumph axe, adamant spear, etc.
In the past I used a cruel knife with a 3:2 dex/vit build, but I was tired of dying to cloaked bosses and players so I switched to spear. Auto attacking a riposted rogue with a cruel knife would be suicide.
Unavoidable double attack damage, high (but slow) auto attack damage, enough damage skills to completely avoid cloaks, and great skill damage. On haste/combo lixes, the DPS is amazing. My build also works OK in pvp, as long as I'm not fighting a warrior.