ASSASSINATE EXECUTE

Type: combat                        Area of Effect: 1 target - touch
Class: Assassin                     Pre-Req: Backstab
Delay: no delay is started while not fighting
       delays 2 to 3 rounds while in battle.

With cunning skill, a bit of luck, and an explosive use of energy, Assassins
can deal massive damage in a single strike against unwitting foes.  With this
skill, between a third to a half of the assassin's stamina is converted into
damage (in addition to damage normally dealt when using the backstab skill).
You should be hidden. Assassinate won't always start battle.

Higher ranks convert more stamina to damage per strike along with these
additional abilities:
  Rank 2 = can assassinate mounted targets
  Rank 3 = can assassinate even when targets can see you (secret strike!)
  Rank 4 = can assassinate other assassins
  Rank 5 = can assassinate with a two-handed weapon
  Rank 6 = can assassinate while mounted
  Rank 7 = can assassinate underwater

Usage: assassinate <target>
("assassinate" also responds to the "execute" command.)

See Also: SKILLS, "SKILL RANKS", PRACTICES, LEARN, BACKSTAB, TARGET