New Class: Assassin

[Drizztrocks]

I have hardly any experience in creating classes, so this is my first attempt at making a Martial Striker much different then the rogue {I hope}. I used the DM's Toolkit program to design the class, and it is 4E, so thank you to the creators of the DM's toolkit. I just want everyone to honestly evaluate this.

                    Assassin
 "Kill one, save a thousand,"  

Class Traits  Role:
 Striker. When there is one key enemy that needs to be taken down, your the one for the job. Your group need someone to sneak past the mobs of minions to take out the archers? Your the answer. Although this aplies for all strikers, the assassin specializes in taking out key targets instead of just doing lots of damage to everyone.

Source: Martial. You have learned acrobatics and advanced killing moves through some means, and use them to your advantage.

Key Abilities: Dexterity, Wisdom, Strength, Intelligence, Charisma  

Armor Proficiencies: Cloth Armor, Leather Armor, Chainmail; Light Shield

Weapon Proficiencies: Simple Melee, Simple Ranged, Military Melee, Superior Melee

Bonus to Defense: +2 Reflex  

Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + Constitution score Hit Points per Level Gained: 5

Healing Surges: 6 + Constitution modifier  

Trained Skills: Perception and Stealth plus 3 others. From the class skills list below, choose 3 more trained skills at 1st level.
Class Skills: Acrobatics (Dex), Athletics (Str), Bluff (Cha), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha)  

  Build Options: Crimson Viper Assassin,Black Shadow Assassin


 Class Features: Black Egg, Finisher, Assassinate, Flash Bomb

 The Assassin is the stalker in the night. He moves from shadow to shadow silently, and moves behind an enemy archer. He comes up from behind, cups his hand over the man's mouth, then a knife is driven into his back. The deadly assassin pulls the dead enemy into shadows, awaying from the eyes of sentries. This is how the assassin operates.  

   ASSASSIN OVERVIEW  Characteristics:

  Rarely is an assassin a happy person. Killing is their life, and death is not a joyous thing. They are almost always dark, distant and cold, having no sense of humor whatsoever and always having a dangerous glare in their eye.  

 Religion: Although it might be a strange thing, many religious orders have assassins working for them. They can take out enemies of the religious order, and are thought of as holy guards. Assassins themselves, however, rarely ever worship gods or goddesses.  

 Races: Humans, Elves, Half-Elves and Drow are all the best assassins. All of them are able to posses the acrobatic ability needed and the perception and awarness that comes with it. Although Halfling physically make incredible assassins, are not capable of the grim and dark state of mind an assassin needs to posses. Eladrin could possibly make good assassins. Teiflings posses the right state of mind for the job of killing, but their infernal blood drives them to impulsive decisions, and they are not patient enough.  

 Creating an Assassin  When creating an assassin, keep in mind that you want to dish out as much damage as possible to one enemy at one time. You should also focus make sure you can escape at all times, and pick feats, skills and powers that can compliment that.  

 Crimson Viper Assassin Your are rougher then other assassins, but your fighting style focuses on quick, incredibly damaging strikes. Damage, damage damage is what you should be worried about. Anything that does more damage, do it. Although you may lack the versatilety of other assassins, the ammount of damage you dish out makes up for it. You usually where bright red clothes and armor, but at all times you wear a crimson mask.  
Suggested Feat: Weapon Focus
Suggested Skills: Perception, Stealth, Athletics, Intimidate, Heal
Suggested At-Will Power: Swirling Blade, Lunging Blow
Suggested Encounter Power:
Suggested Daily Power:  

  Black Shadow Assassin The Black Shadow assassin focuses on disabling his enemies, and putting them in various conditions. This includes slowing them down, knocking them onto the ground, dazing them and using that ever so helpful poison blade. You set your enemy up for your allies attacks, and more importantly, your killing blow.  
Suggested Feat: Alertness
Suggested Skills: Perception, Stealth, Bluff, Acrobatics, Athletics
Suggested At-Will Power: Piercing Thrust, Forcing Stab
Suggested Encounter Power: Falling Arrow
Suggested Daily Power: Flying Death  

         Assassin Class Features
      Every Assassin shares these class features.  

                         Black Egg
 You launch a hollow egg full of glass shards and black powder into your enemies face, blinding him for 2d4 rounds. This can only effect one enemy at a time, and you must be directly adjacent to the enemy to perform it.  

                         Finisher
  When you attack an enemy that has been reduced to the bloodied state and you have combat advantage against, you do your weapons damage plus 3d12 +5.  

                        Assassinate
 When an enemy your level or lower is not aware of you, you may perform the assassinate move. This instantly kills whoever you are attacking.  

                         Flash Bomb
 You throw a flash bomb at the ground, distracting your opponents with the blinding light and allowing you to shift five squares, and all allies adjacent to you to shift three squares.  

                 Assassin Powers  
Breaking Axe Assassin Attack 1
A wide swing from the side does more damage but also is an attack easier to block. _______________________ Encounter ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity-2 vs. AC W +10 _______________________
Crimson Viper Assassin: The attack penalty is reduced to -1.  

 Clashing Blows Assassin Attack 1
You weapon stabs in for a thrust, you step back and then slash again. _______________________
Daily ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +6 _______________________
Secondary Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +8
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do +5 damage.  

 Dashing Thrusts Assassin Attack 1
Your enemies hold an advantage against you. In a blur of deadly motion you break free of their hold, doing major damage to them and escaping. _______________________
Daily ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. W + against all enemies within two squares that hold combat advantage against you. _______________________
Special: To use this your enemies must have combat advantage against you, and must be within two squares of you.  


  Falling Arrow Assassin Attack 1
You leap into the air above your enemy, slashing down on them. They stagger back to their feet in a daze.
 _______________________ Encounter ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+5 _______________________
Black Shadow Assassin: The enemy is stunned for six rounds.
Special: The enemy is stunned for four rounds.  

 Flying Death Assassin Attack 1
You leap over your opponents head, landing on the other side an stabbing your blade into his back. _______________________ Daily ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+12 _______________________
Black Shadow Assassin: You can shift after you make the attack.  

 Forcing Stab Assassin Attack 1
You stab into your enemy, and use the momentum to push him back. _______________________
At-Will ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+1 _______________________
Black Shadow Assassin: Your enemy is pushed back two squares.
Special: Your enemy is pushed back 1 square.  

 Lunging Blow Assassin Attack 1
You step to the side, then slice a deadly blow into your surprised enemy. _______________________
At-Will ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+2 _______________________
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do an extra +3 damage.
Special: You can shift one square before attacking.  

 Piercing Thrust Assassin Attack 1
You pierce your enemies defenses, opening him up for other attacks. _______________________
At-Will ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W-1 _______________________
Black Shadow Assassin: Next person who attacks enemy does +2 damage instead of +1
Special: The next person who attacks the enemy who was just damaged by piercing thrust does an extra +1 damage.  

 Sliding Thrust Assassin 1
You slide across the ground toward your enemy, your momentum driving your weapon into him. _______________________ Encounter ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+5 _______________________
Special: You can move three squares into a strait line before you attack, as long as you end adjacent to an enemy.  

 Swirling Blade Assassin Attack 1
Your weapon spins in an arc, slicing into your enemy. _______________________
At-Will ¦ Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+3 _______________________
Crimson Viper Assassin: Does +3 damage.  

[Drizztrocks]

I'm very sorry, something has gone wrong with all the sizes for headlines and powers, i'll try to fix that.

[Drizztrocks]

Okay I tried to edit it and now the class isn't even showing up. I don't know what's wrong.

[Drizztrocks]

Sorry for the waste of space.

[Nomadic]

Your formatting was a bit of a mess. Here's the fixed version.

I have hardly any experience in creating classes, so this is my first attempt at making a Martial Striker much different then the rogue (I hope). I used the DM's Toolkit program to design the class, and it is 4E, so thank you to the creators of the DM's toolkit. I just want everyone to honestly evaluate this.

Assassin
"Kill one, save a thousand,"  

Class Traits  Role:
Striker. When there is one key enemy that needs to be taken down, you're the one for the job. Your group need someone to sneak past the mobs of minions to take out the archers? You're the answer. Although this applies for all strikers, the assassin specializes in taking out key targets instead of just doing lots of damage to everyone.

Source: Martial. You have learned acrobatics and advanced killing moves through some means, and use them to your advantage.
Key Abilities: Dexterity, Wisdom, Strength, Intelligence, Charisma  
Armor Proficiencies: Cloth Armor, Leather Armor, Chainmail; Light Shield
Weapon Proficiencies: Simple Melee, Simple Ranged, Military Melee, Superior Melee
Bonus to Defense: +2 Reflex  
Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + Constitution score
Hit Points per Level Gained: 5
Healing Surges: 6 + Constitution modifier  
Trained Skills: Perception and Stealth plus 3 others. From the class skills list below, choose 3 more trained skills at 1st level.
Class Skills: Acrobatics (Dex), Athletics (Str), Bluff (Cha), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha)  
Build Options: Crimson Viper Assassin,Black Shadow Assassin

Class Features: Black Egg, Finisher, Assassinate, Flash Bomb

The Assassin is the stalker in the night. He moves from shadow to shadow silently, and moves behind an enemy archer. He comes up from behind, cups his hand over the man's mouth, then a knife is driven into his back. The deadly assassin pulls the dead enemy into shadows, awaying from the eyes of sentries. This is how the assassin operates.  

ASSASSIN OVERVIEW Characteristics:
Rarely is an assassin a happy person. Killing is their life, and death is not a joyous thing. They are almost always dark, distant and cold, having no sense of humor whatsoever and always having a dangerous glare in their eye.  

Religion: Although it might be a strange thing, many religious orders have assassins working for them. They can take out enemies of the religious order, and are thought of as holy guards. Assassins themselves, however, rarely ever worship gods or goddesses.  

Races: Humans, Elves, Half-Elves and Drow are all the best assassins. All of them are able to posses the acrobatic ability needed and the perception and awareness that comes with it. Although Halfling physically make incredible assassins, are not capable of the grim and dark state of mind an assassin needs to possess. Eladrin could possibly make good assassins. Tieflings posses the right state of mind for the job of killing, but their infernal blood drives them to impulsive decisions, and they are not patient enough.  

Creating an Assassin  When creating an assassin, keep in mind that you want to dish out as much damage as possible to one enemy at one time. You should also focus make sure you can escape at all times, and pick feats, skills and powers that can compliment that.  

Crimson Viper Assassin Your are rougher then other assassins, but your fighting style focuses on quick, incredibly damaging strikes. Damage, damage damage is what you should be worried about. Anything that does more damage, do it. Although you may lack the versatility of other assassins, the amount of damage you dish out makes up for it. You usually where bright red clothes and armor, but at all times you wear a crimson mask.  
Suggested Feat: Weapon Focus
Suggested Skills: Perception, Stealth, Athletics, Intimidate, Heal
Suggested At-Will Power: Swirling Blade, Lunging Blow
Suggested Encounter Power:
Suggested Daily Power:  

Black Shadow Assassin The Black Shadow assassin focuses on disabling his enemies, and putting them in various conditions. This includes slowing them down, knocking them onto the ground, dazing them and using that ever so helpful poison blade. You set your enemy up for your allies attacks, and more importantly, your killing blow.  
Suggested Feat: Alertness
Suggested Skills: Perception, Stealth, Bluff, Acrobatics, Athletics
Suggested At-Will Power: Piercing Thrust, Forcing Stab
Suggested Encounter Power: Falling Arrow
Suggested Daily Power: Flying Death  

Assassin Class Features
Every Assassin shares these class features.  

Black Egg
You launch a hollow egg full of glass shards and black powder into your enemies face, blinding him for 2d4 rounds. This can only effect one enemy at a time, and you must be directly adjacent to the enemy to perform it.  

Finisher
When you attack an enemy that has been reduced to the bloodied state and you have combat advantage against, you do your weapons damage plus 3d12 +5.  

Assassinate
When an enemy your level or lower is not aware of you, you may perform the assassinate move. This instantly kills whoever you are attacking.  

Flash Bomb
You throw a flash bomb at the ground, distracting your opponents with the blinding light and allowing you to shift five squares, and all allies adjacent to you to shift three squares.  

Assassin Powers
Breaking Axe Assassin Attack 1
A wide swing from the side does more damage but also is an attack easier to block.
Encounter - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity-2 vs. AC W +10
Crimson Viper Assassin: The attack penalty is reduced to -1.  

Clashing Blows Assassin Attack 1
You weapon stabs in for a thrust, you step back and then slash again.
Daily - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +6
Secondary Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +8
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do +5 damage.  

Dashing Thrusts Assassin Attack 1
Your enemies hold an advantage against you. In a blur of deadly motion you break free of their hold, doing major damage to them and escaping.
Daily - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. W + against all enemies within two squares that hold combat advantage against you.
Special: To use this your enemies must have combat advantage against you, and must be within two squares of you.  


Falling Arrow Assassin Attack 1
You leap into the air above your enemy, slashing down on them. They stagger back to their feet in a daze.
Encounter - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+5
Black Shadow Assassin: The enemy is stunned for six rounds.
Special: The enemy is stunned for four rounds.  

Flying Death Assassin Attack 1
You leap over your opponents head, landing on the other side an stabbing your blade into his back.
Daily - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+12
Black Shadow Assassin: You can shift after you make the attack.  

Forcing Stab Assassin Attack 1
You stab into your enemy, and use the momentum to push him back.
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+1
Black Shadow Assassin: Your enemy is pushed back two squares.
Special: Your enemy is pushed back 1 square.  

 Lunging Blow Assassin Attack 1
You step to the side, then slice a deadly blow into your surprised enemy.
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+2
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do an extra +3 damage.
Special: You can shift one square before attacking.  

 Piercing Thrust Assassin Attack 1
You pierce your enemies defenses, opening him up for other attacks.
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W-1
Black Shadow Assassin: Next person who attacks enemy does +2 damage instead of +1
Special: The next person who attacks the enemy who was just damaged by piercing thrust does an extra +1 damage.  

Sliding Thrust Assassin 1
You slide across the ground toward your enemy, your momentum driving your weapon into him.
Encounter - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+5
Special: You can move three squares into a strait line before you attack, as long as you end adjacent to an enemy.  

 Swirling Blade Assassin Attack 1
Your weapon spins in an arc, slicing into your enemy.[/i
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+3
Crimson Viper Assassin: Does +3 damage.  

[Superfluous Crow]

Seems odd that some of the abilities are equipment-based? (the black egg and the flash bomb mainly). Wouldn't they just fall under regular item use.

[brainface]

Assassinate
When an enemy your level or lower is not aware of you, you may perform the assassinate move. This instantly kills whoever you are attacking.

slightly[/i] easy challenge for the whole party, not an effortless cakewalk. 4e also has little (no?) mention of opponent's levels in other powers--i don't remember anything like circle of death, for instance.

Maybe something that works well against minions instead? (the 'new' pushovers for this edition). Something where he can automatically deal small damage to an adjacent creature?

stunned for six rounds. stunned for four rounds. , etc

really[/i] good (see eyebite the warlock power) should last until the beginning of your next turn.

(generally of course, the more often the assassin can use a power the shorter the duration should be--i think most powers just last until the end of the player's turn, with most 'save ends' powers being daily attacks.)

Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +6
Secondary Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +8
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do +5 damage.

i'm not sure about your modifier numbers? Usually a power's bonus attack/damage is based off some attribute or a flat, fairly small number like +2 or so.

[Drizztrocks]

Your formatting was a bit of a mess. Here's the fixed version.

I have hardly any experience in creating classes, so this is my first attempt at making a Martial Striker much different then the rogue (I hope). I used the DM's Toolkit program to design the class, and it is 4E, so thank you to the creators of the DM's toolkit. I just want everyone to honestly evaluate this.

Assassin
"Kill one, save a thousand,"  

Class Traits  Role:
Striker. When there is one key enemy that needs to be taken down, you're the one for the job. Your group need someone to sneak past the mobs of minions to take out the archers? You're the answer. Although this applies for all strikers, the assassin specializes in taking out key targets instead of just doing lots of damage to everyone.

Source: Martial. You have learned acrobatics and advanced killing moves through some means, and use them to your advantage.
Key Abilities: Dexterity, Wisdom, Strength, Intelligence, Charisma  
Armor Proficiencies: Cloth Armor, Leather Armor, Chainmail; Light Shield
Weapon Proficiencies: Simple Melee, Simple Ranged, Military Melee, Superior Melee
Bonus to Defense: +2 Reflex  
Hit Points at 1st Level: 12 + Constitution score
Hit Points per Level Gained: 5
Healing Surges: 6 + Constitution modifier  
Trained Skills: Perception and Stealth plus 3 others. From the class skills list below, choose 3 more trained skills at 1st level.
Class Skills: Acrobatics (Dex), Athletics (Str), Bluff (Cha), Heal (Wis), Intimidate (Cha)  
Build Options: Crimson Viper Assassin,Black Shadow Assassin

Class Features: Black Egg, Finisher, Assassinate, Flash Bomb

The Assassin is the stalker in the night. He moves from shadow to shadow silently, and moves behind an enemy archer. He comes up from behind, cups his hand over the man's mouth, then a knife is driven into his back. The deadly assassin pulls the dead enemy into shadows, awaying from the eyes of sentries. This is how the assassin operates.  

ASSASSIN OVERVIEW Characteristics:
Rarely is an assassin a happy person. Killing is their life, and death is not a joyous thing. They are almost always dark, distant and cold, having no sense of humor whatsoever and always having a dangerous glare in their eye.  

Religion: Although it might be a strange thing, many religious orders have assassins working for them. They can take out enemies of the religious order, and are thought of as holy guards. Assassins themselves, however, rarely ever worship gods or goddesses.  

Races: Humans, Elves, Half-Elves and Drow are all the best assassins. All of them are able to posses the acrobatic ability needed and the perception and awareness that comes with it. Although Halfling physically make incredible assassins, are not capable of the grim and dark state of mind an assassin needs to possess. Eladrin could possibly make good assassins. Tieflings posses the right state of mind for the job of killing, but their infernal blood drives them to impulsive decisions, and they are not patient enough.  

Creating an Assassin  When creating an assassin, keep in mind that you want to dish out as much damage as possible to one enemy at one time. You should also focus make sure you can escape at all times, and pick feats, skills and powers that can compliment that.  

Crimson Viper Assassin Your are rougher then other assassins, but your fighting style focuses on quick, incredibly damaging strikes. Damage, damage damage is what you should be worried about. Anything that does more damage, do it. Although you may lack the versatility of other assassins, the amount of damage you dish out makes up for it. You usually where bright red clothes and armor, but at all times you wear a crimson mask.  
Suggested Feat: Weapon Focus
Suggested Skills: Perception, Stealth, Athletics, Intimidate, Heal
Suggested At-Will Power: Swirling Blade, Lunging Blow
Suggested Encounter Power:
Suggested Daily Power:  

Black Shadow Assassin The Black Shadow assassin focuses on disabling his enemies, and putting them in various conditions. This includes slowing them down, knocking them onto the ground, dazing them and using that ever so helpful poison blade. You set your enemy up for your allies attacks, and more importantly, your killing blow.  
Suggested Feat: Alertness
Suggested Skills: Perception, Stealth, Bluff, Acrobatics, Athletics
Suggested At-Will Power: Piercing Thrust, Forcing Stab
Suggested Encounter Power: Falling Arrow
Suggested Daily Power: Flying Death  

Assassin Class Features
Every Assassin shares these class features.  

Black Egg
You launch a hollow egg full of glass shards and black powder into your enemies face, blinding him for 2d4 rounds. This can only effect one enemy at a time, and you must be directly adjacent to the enemy to perform it.  

Finisher
When you attack an enemy that has been reduced to the bloodied state and you have combat advantage against, you do your weapons damage plus 3d12 +5.  

Assassinate
When an enemy your level or lower is not aware of you, you may perform the assassinate move. This instantly kills whoever you are attacking.  

Flash Bomb
You throw a flash bomb at the ground, distracting your opponents with the blinding light and allowing you to shift five squares, and all allies adjacent to you to shift three squares.  

Assassin Powers
Breaking Axe Assassin Attack 1
A wide swing from the side does more damage but also is an attack easier to block.
Encounter - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity-2 vs. AC W +10
Crimson Viper Assassin: The attack penalty is reduced to -1.  

Clashing Blows Assassin Attack 1
You weapon stabs in for a thrust, you step back and then slash again.
Daily - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +6
Secondary Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +8
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do +5 damage.  

Dashing Thrusts Assassin Attack 1
Your enemies hold an advantage against you. In a blur of deadly motion you break free of their hold, doing major damage to them and escaping.
Daily - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. W + against all enemies within two squares that hold combat advantage against you.
Special: To use this your enemies must have combat advantage against you, and must be within two squares of you.  


Falling Arrow Assassin Attack 1
You leap into the air above your enemy, slashing down on them. They stagger back to their feet in a daze.
Encounter - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+5
Black Shadow Assassin: The enemy is stunned for six rounds.
Special: The enemy is stunned for four rounds.  

Flying Death Assassin Attack 1
You leap over your opponents head, landing on the other side an stabbing your blade into his back.
Daily - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+12
Black Shadow Assassin: You can shift after you make the attack.  

Forcing Stab Assassin Attack 1
You stab into your enemy, and use the momentum to push him back.
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+1
Black Shadow Assassin: Your enemy is pushed back two squares.
Special: Your enemy is pushed back 1 square.  

 Lunging Blow Assassin Attack 1
You step to the side, then slice a deadly blow into your surprised enemy.
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+2
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do an extra +3 damage.
Special: You can shift one square before attacking.  

 Piercing Thrust Assassin Attack 1
You pierce your enemies defenses, opening him up for other attacks.
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W-1
Black Shadow Assassin: Next person who attacks enemy does +2 damage instead of +1
Special: The next person who attacks the enemy who was just damaged by piercing thrust does an extra +1 damage.  

Sliding Thrust Assassin 1
You slide across the ground toward your enemy, your momentum driving your weapon into him.
Encounter - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+5
Special: You can move three squares into a strait line before you attack, as long as you end adjacent to an enemy.  

 Swirling Blade Assassin Attack 1
Your weapon spins in an arc, slicing into your enemy.[/i
At-Will - Martial Standard Action
Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W+3
Crimson Viper Assassin: Does +3 damage.  

[Drizztrocks]

Thank you so much nomadic, wasn't sure what happened there.

[Drizztrocks]

Seems odd that some of the abilities are equipment-based? (the black egg and the flash bomb mainly). Wouldn't they just fall under regular item use.

  I hand't really thought about that. I would like to keep them a class ability, but maybe I could have the PC have to spend money on the appropriate materials to create black eggs.

[Drizztrocks]

Assassinate
When an enemy your level or lower is not aware of you, you may perform the assassinate move. This instantly kills whoever you are attacking.

slightly[/i] easy challenge for the whole party, not an effortless cakewalk. 4e also has little (no?) mention of opponent's levels in other powers--i don't remember anything like circle of death, for instance.

Maybe something that works well against minions instead? (the 'new' pushovers for this edition). Something where he can automatically deal small damage to an adjacent creature?

stunned for six rounds. stunned for four rounds. , etc

really[/i] good (see eyebite the warlock power) should last until the beginning of your next turn.

(generally of course, the more often the assassin can use a power the shorter the duration should be--i think most powers just last until the end of the player's turn, with most 'save ends' powers being daily attacks.)

Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +6
Secondary Attack: Dexterity vs. AC W +8
Crimson Viper Assassin: You do +5 damage.

   As for the Assassinate class feature, I didn't like it myself but I want a sort of instant kill ability, because I didn't feel an assassin class would be complete without it. Maybe I will make it something like an instant kill to minions.

  Good point for the durations, but I still use them in my home games.

 About the modifier numbers, I don't know what I plan to do about that, but it will come to me.