Talk:Assassin/@comment-79.168.134.143-20131009035902/@comment-5166842-20131009050817

It isn't bad to use hybrid vocations when you're starting, but if you're dying a lot I suggest getting in a few levels as a Warrior -- maybe even max out the Warrior vocation. That'll get you some good physical defense and offense, and more importantly a huge amount of HP. Assassin is a great class, but if the game is beating you up I strongly suggest raising your HP first by using Warrior (or Fighter) for a while. The Warrior vocation also has some of the best augments in the game.

For an Assassin  I think it's a little easier to use daggers rather than a sword, since they're so fast and they give you a dodge roll, but using a sword is so much fun! I say take one of each out with you and play around with them, there's no reason to restrict your options.