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Hashashin Succession

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Succession

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Succession Hashashin player since 2021 in all content; active member of the Hashashin Discord

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Comfort Medium/Low
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Hashashin Succession

PvE Combo Guide

DPS Priority List

Priority-based combo built with a DPS sheet. Open with the pre-engage buffs, then repeat groups 1 to 4 and prioritize them in that order.

Pre-Engage and Buffs

  1. Shift + W / A / S / D, then Shift + F
    Succession: Sand Warp+Succession: Hourglass of DeathDash, then Hourglass of Death. Mostly for AP/movement
  2. Quick Slot
    Prime: Aal's Breath
  3. LMB
    Prime: Sand SlicerRecast whenever it fits for damage and Attack Speed

1) DP Down and Burst Phase

  1. Shift + LMB
    Prime: Purge
  2. Shift + RMB
    Prime: Ridge Reaver
  3. C
    Prime: Dune Slash
  4. Space
    Prime: Aal's Dominion

2) Damage

  1. Shift + X
    Prophecy Blade
  2. S + RMB
    Aal's Command
  3. Shift + Q
    Prime: Chosen Blade

3) Descent

  1. Shift + C
    Prime: DescentOn cooldown every other loop

4) Fillers (in order)

  1. W + RMB
    Prime: Piercing Tornado
  2. Shift + E
    Prime: Quicksand

Movement

Class Mobility

Movement Between Packs

  1. Shift + W / A / S / D
    Succession: Sand WarpTwo dashes into the PvE iframe
  2. W + F
    Succession: Haladie Assault
  3. W + RMB
    Prime: Piercing Tornado
  4. Shift + F
    Succession: Hourglass of DeathJumps to the target
  5. Shift + Z
    Mirage AssaultJumps behind the target
  6. LMB
    Prime: Sand Slicer
  7. RMB
    Tail Cutter
  8. E
    Succession: Arid Assault

Repositioning in Packs

  1. Shift + E
    Prime: Quicksand
  2. Quick Slot
    Absolute: Haladie Throw
  3. S + RMB
    Aal's Command
  4. Shift + F
    Succession: Hourglass of Death
  5. Shift + LMB
    Prime: Purge
  6. E
    Succession: Arid Assault

Build Notes

Class Specifics

Skills to Lock

  1. Rupture
    RMB
  2. Succession: Hourglass of DefianceOptional
    F
  3. Absolute: Haladie Throw
    S + RMB
  4. Rage Transfer
    X

Skill Enhancements

No Skill Enhancements were listed in the guide.

Rabam Skills

Rabam picks are preference.

  1. Prophecy BladeMore damage when canceled with Aal's CommandorDominion SlashPreferred at Down Attack spots
    Lv. 56
  2. Mirage Assault
    Lv. 57
  3. Shadow SlicerorSand Tornado
    Lv. 58

Frontal Guards

Frontal guards (Forward Guard) are scarce.

  1. Prime: Purge
  2. Prime: Chosen Blade
  3. Prime: Quicksand
  4. Aal's CommandOnly if you don’t play Dominion Slash (less damage when canceled)

Healing

There is effectively only healing on these skills.

  1. Prime: Chosen Blade
  2. Prime: Descent
  3. Aal's Command

Skill Add-ons

Class Addons

Universal PvX Addons

Add-ons that can be used in all content with basically no downside.

Hourglass of Death I

Use the haladie's power to soar above the target's head, then slam downwards.

Skill Add-on Effect

  • All Damage Reduction +20 for 15 sec
  • All Evasion +20 for 15 sec

Piercing Tornado I

Wrap the body in a fierce, whirling tornado, then quickly spin forward to damage enemies.

Skill Add-on Effect

  • Movement Speed +10% for 12 sec
  • Down Attack damage +5% for 7 sec

Purge I

Empower the shamshir with magic and unleash devastation on everything in front.

Skill Add-on Effect

  • Attack/Casting Speed +10% for 12 sec
  • All Damage Reduction -20 for 10 sec to target

Ridge Reaver I

Clash the haladie and shamshir and slay the enemy using their frictional force.

Skill Add-on Effect

  • All Accuracy +20 for 12 sec
  • All Evasion -20 for 10 sec to target

Aal's Dominion I

An indifferent side-slash attack that triggers a butterfly effect.

Skill Add-on Effect

  • Critical Hit Rate +30% for 12 sec
  • Back Attack damage +5% for 7 sec

Prime: Dune Slash

Preceding Skill: [Succession: Dark Tornado] Channel your power into the shamshir briefly and quickly slash your opponent, sending them flying.

Skill Add-on Effect

  • Air Attack damage +5% for 7 sec
  • Critical Hit Damage +5% for 7 sec

Change Log

October 8, 2026

 3 changes
Official patch notes
  • All

    Max MP increased at Lv. 75 after the base stat rework.Both specs

  • All

    Unified the level-based base stats (Max HP, HP Recovery, All AP, All Damage Reduction and All Evasion) for every class. Class-specific stat differences now come from a new passive skill learned automatically at Lv. 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70.All classes

  • All

    Added the common skill Godslayer: Force Palm (Lv. 60+). Its Secret Book is obtained at A Freesword's Hearth in Voidekaia after finishing the Inner Edania main quests.All classes

September 23, 2026

 1 change
Official patch notes
  • PvE

    Monsters no longer target summons such as Hashashin's Sandstorm (only Heuklang, Gorr, Tett, Arne and Marg are still targeted).Both specs

July 9, 2026

 1 change
Official patch notes
  • All

    Mirage: Fixed the Way of Aal buff being removed when used during Retribution with dual glaives.Both specs

June 25, 2026

 4 changes
Official patch notes
  • All

    Absolute: Aal's Breath, Prime: Aal's Breath: Reworked: Sand Twisters no longer rush nearby enemies on creation (random drift remains), move to your target spot when you use Hourglass of Death, Purge or Arid Assault, and merge to grow stronger: 800% up to 1,840% x1, max 12 hits (59.67% in PvP). Fixed the described damage not matching actual damage.Both specs

  • All

    Aal's Command: Added All AP +20 for 10 sec on use (same as Absolute: Hourglass of Death, Absolute: Haladie Throw and Crown Kick).Both specs

  • PvE

    PvE damage raised: Absolute: Hourglass of Death +17%, Absolute: Rupture +12%, Aal's Command +5%, Prophecy Blade +14%, Dominion Slash +19%. PvP ratios lowered so PvP damage stays the same.Both specs

  • PvE

    PvE damage raised: Prime: Aal's Dominion +14%, Prime: Purge +13%, Prime: Ridge Reaver +11%, Prime: Chosen Blade +22%, Prime: Quicksand +35%, Prime: Descent +21%, Prime: Piercing Tornado +28%. PvP ratios lowered so PvP damage stays the same.

June 4, 2026

 1 change
Official patch notes
  • All

    Retribution: Fixed LMB during the skill not changing the effect after learning Aal's Mirage.Both specs

April 30, 2026

 5 changes
Official patch notes
  • All

    Prime: Aal's Breath: Disguise defense Super Armor → Invincible then Super Armor (Super Armor during the skill kept).

  • All

    Prime: Chosen Blade: Recover HP per hit 100 → 183.

  • PvP

    Prime: Quicksand: Stun now on the first hit and applies in PvP; last-attack Knockdown also applies in PvP.

  • All

    Rupture: Always uses the follow-up motion after Shadow Splitter or Purge (slightly longer); cannot be comboed during the start of Shadow Splitter; can go on a Quick Slot; explosion Floating now PvE only. PvP damage 71.6% → 50.34% (explosion 83.54% → 71.6%).Both specs

  • PvP

    PvP damage raised: Prime: Descent 30.79% → 36.51%, Prime: Ridge Reaver 31.51% → 34.44%, Prime: Sand Slicer 46.54% → 50.37%, Prime: Chosen Blade 45.35% → 49.23%.

February 12, 2026

 1 change
Official patch notes
  • All

    Removed "Extra Damage to Guard Gauge" (including Extra Fixed Damage to Guard Gauge) from all skills.All classes

October 2, 2025

 2 changes
Official patch notes
  • PvP

    Sand Warp, Prime: Sand Warp: Your vanishing animation now stays briefly visible in the direction you move. Prime: Sand Warp cooldown 2 → 3 sec.Both specs

  • PvP

    PvP damage lowered: Prime: Purge 31.63% → 20.99%, Prime: Ridge Reaver 41.89% → 31.51%, Prime: Piercing Tornado 50.24% → 40.34%.

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