Specializations

They are a unique part of the progression of the Thief tree. Specializations provide a unique step in the progression for them.

For anyone unfamiliar, they are similar to the old Rebirth Jobs, except that they just expand your job capabilities, they don't reset it.

Details for Specializations

To choose a specialization:

Assassin or Rogue Job Level 50
Any Base Level
Talk to a Master in the Desert Guild
You will receive a free skill reset. Your Job Level will continue from 50 but max job level will be expanded to 70.
You can use skill points freely between Assassin/Rogue or the Specialization skills.
Once you're Job Level 70, you can advance to the final job.

There are 8 Specializations Available:

Assassin

Blade Dancer. Specialization focused on speed and dual wielding. Evolves into Night Raven.
Executioner. Specialization focused on criticals and katars. Evolves into Gravekeeper.
Scoundrel. Specialization focused on poisons and axes. Evolves into Black Plague.
Shinobi. Specialization focused on covering all aspects. Evolves into Satsujin.

Rogue

Duelist. Specialization focused on preventing and countering damage. Evolves into Kingslayer.
Saboteur. Specialization focused on traps and bombs. Evolves into Blast Juggler.
Deadeye. Specialization focused on preparation and bows. Evolves into Sinner.
Mystic. Specialization focused on magic and elements. Evolves into Arcane Master.

Skill	Max Level	Description	Skill Type	Details	Scaling
Soul Destroyer	Lv 10	Deals ranged physical damage to an enemy. High INT scaling.	Offensive Ranged	Uses ATK for calculations, heavy INT-based boost.	INT
Southern Cross	Lv 10	Deals Heavy damage with both hands to a target. Target is marked with Night Wound.	Offensive	Repeat use of the skill deals extra damage vs marked targets. Other skills also boosted.	AGI
Weapon Blocking	Lv 10	Allows blocking of direct attacks.	Self-Support	When blocking activates counter stance, required for some skills. Requires dual wielding to work. While active, Rolling Cutter has no effect.	No
Counter Slash	Lv 5	Deals heavy damage against all enemies around caster.	Offensive AoE	Generates Rolling Counters and deals extra hits per consecutive use. Can only be used during counter state.	AGI
Dark Claw	Lv 5	Removes reflect power from enemies and increases physical damage for 10 seconds.	Offensive Support	Cooldown is 90 seconds, Damage bonus is 2% per level.	No