Guild Wars 2

Hello,
is it possible that the “root” effect after heartseeker and shadow shot is created by the “melee assist” ? I couldn’t try it so I’m asking here… maybe someone tested it.
thanks

Im afk but it is suggested that it is. Hopefully they remove the root to make the thief feel fluid. I love the dagger pistol build but it is brought down by the root.

I have Melee Attack Assist turned off. No impact on the root from SS.