Guild Wars 2

Bountiful Theft

I often steal for the sole purpose of opener, gap closer, CnD and the ability stolen. Bountiful theft is like a passive bonus I don’t actively keep aware of.

However, I wonder if there is a better opportune time to actively use it in order to mess up a player by removing critical boons. If so, against what profession and when?

In PvE eh not much reason to save it, not a lot of things are running boons on a level that you significantly care for boon removal. Arctic Crabs sure.

At least the way I play, Bountiful Theft, is used almost like a Finisher not an opener.
I see them activating their defenses and when I’m ready for the kill I strip them off it and obliterate.

Peck a guardian with my bow, drop a poison. Keep distance, when ready switch to sword inf strike into him, start the melee, do a couple PW’s or Headshots whatever it takes to have him bring up his Stability and Protection, when he feels he’s safe? Strip them, Haste, PIstol whip. Dead. Black Powder. Collect my Bag of loot or get the node..

Forgot to mention this thread pertains solely for PVP situations.

So bountiful theft is useful against guardian, any other professions?

I tend to steal Mace Head crack from the guardian and immediately use it he is low on HP. Dazes for 4seconds so he can’t heal or use skills.

kirito.4138:

Forgot to mention this thread pertains solely for PVP situations.

So bountiful theft is useful against guardian, any other professions?

I tend to steal Mace Head crack from the guardian and immediately use it he is low on HP. Dazes for 4seconds so he can’t heal or use skills.

Thieves on dagger storm
Eles on tornado thingie (though getting the daze to him afterwards might proof difficult)
Necroes lich form
Warrior stacked 25 might and thinks he can handle your team on his own .. make him cry
Opening attack on guardian so your mug dmg (or c&d, depending on build) won’t get blocked

If you’re in a duel, watch for Aegis or Protection.