The Human dagger line — Rogue → Treasure Hunter → Adventurer — is a hit-and-run assassin. Light armour, high evasion and burst damage from behind make it one of the best solo farmers and a genuine threat in PvP once geared.
Why play a dagger
- Excellent solo farmer — kills fast, moves fast.
- Huge burst from Backstab / Mortal Blow skills.
- Strong evasion and Dagger Mastery for survivability.
Core skills
- Backstab — your main opener; must be used from behind, can critical and land Lethal Strike.
- Mortal Blow / Deadly Blow — front-facing Blow skills for when you cannot get behind.
- Focus / Critical Chance toggles — raise the success and crit rate of all Blow-type skills; keep them on.
- Dash & Silent Move — close the gap and approach unseen.
Gear
- Weapon: a high-power dagger; damage scales hard with your weapon here.
- Armour: Light set for evasion, speed and the Light Armour Mastery bonus.
- Jewels: attack-speed and crit-oriented accessories.
Dyes
Daggers want STR for raw damage and DEX for accuracy, crit rate and attack speed. A common setup is +STR / −CON paired with a small DEX investment. See the class-by-class breakdown in our Lineage 2 dyes guide.
PvP tactics
- Always try to open with Backstab from behind — the damage difference is enormous.
- If you cannot flank, lead with a front Blow, then reposition.
- Kite casters: your speed lets you break line of sight and re-engage.
- Carry cure potions/herbs — daggers are squishy and get focused first in mass PvP.
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FAQ
Which race makes the best dagger?
Human Adventurer is the classic pick, but Elf Plains Walker and Dark Elf Abyss Walker are also strong.
Light or heavy armour?
Light armour — it gives the evasion, speed and mastery bonus daggers rely on.
What dyes should a dagger use?
STR for damage and DEX for accuracy, crit and attack speed.