Youmuu's Ghostblade improves wall-roaming speed and flat Armor penetration for the opening combo, while Muramana converts Mana into Attack Damage and ability damage. Serylda's Grudge and Serpent's Fang answer Armor and shields; Guardian Angel and Armorcrusher Boots add safety and penetration to deep assassin entries. First Strike and Sudden Impact strengthen the first hit after approaching through terrain as Shadow Assassin.