Theorycraft

To keep my mental computations quick and my arithmetic sharp, every now and then I'll play with the game stats and see what mischief I can make. For example:

It would take 427 build for an assassin using nothing but a normal small weapon and backstab profs to swing for "20 backstab" or "Assail 100 body."

If you enjoy silliness, math, mental gymnastics, or double checking someone else's crazy mental math feel free to post and share your own ideas (and constructively correct me if I did any computations wrong).

PS: and yes, I know, I've been a bad scientist and used the term "theory" where I should have used "hypothesis"...the shame!

Challenge:

What is the least expensive way (build wise, no runes) to deal 20 damage with a melee weapon?

Show your work!

Lying

I HE (2), Backstab Prof +8 (58), Crit Arrack (2)

That was fast...

I'll stretch the challenge a bit. Base damage, which may be augmented by spells, potions, etc. but not combo skills. Pre-requisites & career points must be purchased as well, factoring into the cost.

Free List: Assassin, 1 build Small Weapon, 36 build for first 6 backstab, 72 for next 6 backstab, 144 for the next 6 backstab, 48 for 1 more backstab, 2 for Crit Attack, 6 for assail.....309 build for an assassin to swing 20 backstab with small weapon and assail for 100.