User blog comment:BigBad486/Solo guide/@comment-4260041-20120614212021

Assassins are the best solo characters based on any situation... They can uses swords, daggers, bows, and a shield(keep the weapons in your inventory and switch to the item when you need it)

They are boss killers(can travel around a boss quickly and can kill them faster than a fighter/warrior-while climbing)

They get stronger while traveling alone(skills) and are especially deadly at night.

They can cloak and block attacks(via shield with all the reduced damage skills they offer) and even poison foes.

They can attack at range and use elemental skills(fire moves for an example) to help kill phantoms and etc.

Try gaining some better perks(by using other classes then switch back- to become a one man wrecking ball)

You really only need fear hydras and the chamber of fate Good luck guys!