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Critical Strikes

SpecializationThiefCore

Critical Strikes

Critical Strikes is a core Thief specialization with 9 major and 3 minor traits.

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Adept

Keen ObserverKeen ObserverTraitCritical-hit chance is increased, and it is further increased while your health is above the threshold.
  1. Assassin's FuryAssassin's FuryTraitGain might when you gain fury.
  2. Signets of PowerSignets of PowerTraitSignets grant initiative.
  3. Twin FangsTwin FangsTraitDeal increased critical damage, which is further increased while your health is above the threshold. Gain bonus critical-hit chance when hitting a foe from behind or the side or when they are defiant.

Master

Unrelenting StrikesUnrelenting StrikesTraitGrant fury to yourself and nearby allies when you critically strike an enemy.
  1. Sundering ShadeSundering ShadeTraitStealth Attack skills inflict vulnerability and grant fury upon successfully hitting foes.
  2. Practiced TolerancePracticed ToleranceTraitGain ferocity based on your precision.
  3. Deadly AimDeadly AimTraitYour pistol and harpoon gun attacks now pierce and have increased strike damage.

Grandmaster

Ferocious StrikesFerocious StrikesTraitGain increased critical damage against foes whose health is above the threshold.
  1. No QuarterNo QuarterTraitLanding a critical hit while under the effects of fury increases the duration of fury. Gain increased ferocity while under the effects of fury.
  2. Hidden KillerHidden KillerTraitGain bonus critical-hit chance while stealthed. This bonus lingers for a short duration after you've been revealed.
  3. Invigorating PrecisionInvigorating PrecisionTraitYou are healed for a percentage of outgoing critical-hit damage. This healing is increased while you are under the effects of fury.