Guild Wars 2

So, the nerf wish list, seems “successful”. And the change list, not so much, though to be fair not many would want to rework/change the class, probably only those in the thief community – and I’m sure they’ve had their ideas, that I’ve failed to recompile/find into the list.

Anyways, I’ve noticed, there’s been a few of requests for advice, builds and such in the past for days. Unfortunately the stickies kind of suck, and the information is all over the place…

So, I think I will start compiling a list of advice/tips/tricks…. Format is basically the same-ish.

Originally by: (If it’s not you giving the tip/advice) Jugglemonkey.8741

What: General defense.
Advice: (optional) DODGE!

Do follow the wise words/training of Piccolo and you shall survive!
Thread: (optional) https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/So-this-just-happened-1/page/5#post4921742

I think “advice” is more or less of a correct word to use, even when you might be posting builds and such. Giving advice can be optional, you can just link a build (like below) and not give advice for it, though that would suck in the case of link. Or you might be linking another advice/tricks thread, no need to really recompile it and put it in the advice, just link the thread.

So for instance a build post would be something like…

Originally by: Impact.2780

What: D/D build
Build: http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-c3RV;1Rw-_06-BOkd0;9;49TT;02;005B53A;4INl6L;1F-03F-03l
Advice: Here’s an old D/D stealth-based build in terms of weapons, skills and traits. As for gear in WvW I don’t know, but I’d imagine a mix of cavalier and valkyrie for the crit damage to work with hidden killer, and maybe a few knights or berserker pieces to up your crit chance a bit when not attacking from stealth. Again those utilities can be swapped a bit. Signet of Shadows, Signet of Agility, Shadow Trap, Roll for Initiative are all possibilities.
Thread: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/New-thief-2/first#post4901133

Those are some real examples, I will recompile some more… Ugh, please if you can/want to help and contribute like with the nerf counterpart.

I will recompile some more to give you guys some examples to follow. If anything, I will just correct your post/repost it and either there will be duplicates (not really an issue) or one of us will just delete their post. So, don’t be shy.

This is kind of a harder list to make, since there’s no clear cut on what’s good/bad advice… so yeah if you guys contribute it will be a bit easier.

So yeah, let’s see how this goes.

Originally by: Impact.2780

What: Race choice for a thief
Advice: The differences are size, appearance, and animations. Asuras, being smaller, have smaller animations for your opponent to spot, and you can more easily see your target over your head. Standard models in ranked arenas addressed the former, but it’s still the case in WvW, hot join and unranked PvP. As for the latter, the recent camera changes allow you to position your camera higher, so you can better see over your head on any race. Another point about the size is obstructions. For example, the mine cart on the mine point on Legacy of the Foefire can be stood behind to obstruct other players’ attacks. On an asura, a ranger’s longbow skills won’t hit you because you’re the same height as the cart. On a human, you would get hit unless you make yourself lower by, for example, using the /sleep command.
So it comes down to:
- How the enemy sees you in PvE, WvW, hot join, and unranked PvP.
- Sleight advantage regarding low height obstructions with asuras.
- The difference of animations between the two races.
- The appearance options they have, and how you want to look.
Thread: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/race-can-t-decide/first#post4910866

Noticed this question cropping up a few times…

Originally by: Geiir.7603

What: [Guide] Book of Shadows: The Thief Handbook
Thread: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/Guide-Book-of-Shadows-The-Thief-Handbook/first

A bit senseless of me to be try and recompile that, might as well just provide a link to it’s thread.
Oh and you don’t have to provide your opinion, like I’m doing here, just using these few posts as examples.

Originally by: Kount.5704

What: Thief Tricks and Tips
Thread: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/Thief-Tricks-and-Tips-1/first#post4915830

Originally by: Terrorsquad.2349

What: [PvP] Guide for (new) Thiefs in Ranked Arenas
Advice: Made a new guide for (beginner) thiefs to get an understanding what your team expects from you in Ranked Arenas! (for Solo and Team Arena both)
Cheers

Thread: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/PvP-Guide-for-new-Thiefs-in-Ranked-Arenas/first

Another aside…
I guess I was kind of provoked by Kount’s thread recent, since that kind of thread comes up often. Problem is/was that no one maintained or contributed to them…
Geiir tried to undertake a giant task on his own, as in he was writing a guide, people could pitch in but he would have to add it to the guide.
This list, hopefully, will be maintained at the very list by me (at my discretion… ) and others have the freedom to contribute to it while following a general format/theme that will make this list of advice/tips/tricks feel like a large community effort.

Yes, this is slightly unlike of my persona on the forums.

Originally by: Shadowstarkirby.4072

What: Silverwastes Build
Build: https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/Silverwastes-Build-Help/first#post4901721
Advice: Rotation:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/Silverwastes-Build-Help/first#post4924770

Originally by: DeceiverX.8361

What: D/D build
Build: http://en.gw2skills.net/editor/?fZAQRAoY8alsMpxpVOxzJ8PNRLhs9oVf86tuPCA-T1CBABHfCA2TPAGPAgV0Mg1+DAcQFyS5HjKBTRDDDHpAdU/JAACwNbzAwNv5Nv5NvZpAiYZE-w
Advice: Description:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/Post-Your-Build-Thread/page/4#post4647153

What: General scouting tips
Advice:

Props to the guy that made the video, it’s a bit dated but still gives a good sense for scouting. A thing to note…. The name of the game for scouts is to provide information… while roamers do w/e they want (along with maybe providing some information/causing havoc).

What: General Thief Guide
Advice:

Props to the guy that made the video.