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Silken Ring Assassin
Location Cradle of Shadows
Race Dark Elf Gender Varies
Health Normal49116Veteran136704
Reaction Hostile Class Nightblade
Other Information
Faction(s) Silken Ring
Silken Ring Assassin
A female Silken Ring Assassin

Silken Ring Assassins are Dunmer nightblades and members of the Silken Ring. They are found in the Cradle of Shadows. They dual wield daggers in combat.

Related Quests[edit]

Skills and Abilities[edit]

Quick Strike
A basic melee attack that does minor physical damage.
Whirlwind
The enemy spins around, doing moderate physical damage to all players as indicated by a red circle. Blocking will reduce the damage taken.
Assassinate
The enemy strikes at the player's back for moderate physical damage. This attack can only be performed if the enemy is behind the player, and thus Assassins will often leap to get behind the player. Ensure your character is facing the enemy at all times to prevent this.
Roll Dodge
The enemy can roll dodge to avoid attacks.
Veil of Blades
The enemy places a rune on the ground that deals moderate magical damage over time as indicated by a red circle.
Soul Tether
The enemy jumps and casts a rune on the ground. Any players caught in the AoE attack will take moderate magic damage and be stunned for 4 seconds and healing the Assassin for any damage done.

Dialogue[edit]

When you engage a group of Silken Ring cultists in combat, a Silken Ring Assassin will speak.

"Bad move, trespassers!"
"We have some presents for the Lady!"
"Fools! We're Mephala's chosen!"
"The Silken Ring will be your noose!"
"Spill their blood for the Lady!"
"Think you can tangle with the Silken Ring? Hah!"
"Mephala craves your death!"
"Oh, you've wandered poorly, fools."

Achievements[edit]

There is one Achievement associated with this enemy:

Achievement Points Description
ON-icon-achievement-Spider Cult Slayer.png Spider Cult Slayer 10 Defeat 600 members of the Silken Ring or their Spiderkith allies in Veteran Cradle of Shadows.