Controversy: Remove Shadow's Embrace?

Controversy: Remove Shadow's Embrace?

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Posted by: Kageseigi.2150

Kageseigi.2150

Well, ok, maybe not remove it. But give it some competition. Perhaps a trait that causes every shadowstep (mechanic, not utility) to remove a condition (or an extra condition).

Dagger/Pistol: Shadow Shot
Pistol/Dagger: Shadow Strike
Sword/X: Infiltrator’s Strike and Infiltrator’s Return
Shortbow: Infiltrator’s Arrow
Harpoon Gun: Ink Shot/Smoke Trail

Steal
Shadowstep and Shadow Return
Infiltrator’s Signet
(Shadow Trap’s) Destroy Trap/Shadow Pursuit

Yes, Shadow’s Embrace would still be needed for a set like Dagger/Dagger or Pistol/Pistol. Though I’d be all for replacing Death Blossom with a shadowstepping skill.

The reasoning is that as a master of shadows, when you move through the shadow realm, the shadow’s nature cleanses you.

I’m assuming such a trait would be placed in the Shadow Art’s line, though it wouldn’t be required.

After all, as a profession with only 11k health pool, there needs to be very easy access to condition removal in order to survive more than a few seconds. Stealth isn’t always accessible when you need it the most. Being able to cleanse immediately with initiative(and combat)-based skills would be very beneficial. Especially if things turn bad, Shortbow #5 will get you out of the battle and also cleanse you.

Suggestions to overhaul the Thief…

* * * Thief Trait Shakeup * * *

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Posted by: Kadin.2356

Kadin.2356

Shadow Return already cures 3 condi. Infiltrator’s return already cures 1 condi. To be honest if they actually wanted to bring our condi removal up to par with other classes they’d make Escapist’s Absolution just a baseline thief ability and replace it with something like might on dodge.

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Posted by: Sagat.3285

Sagat.3285

Nah put fall damage next to it since no one will chose Last Refuge. Same with EA if it is not a minor put trash traits next to it.

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Posted by: Tarkan.5609

Tarkan.5609

I’d like some condi remove on any shadowstep.
That could be really strong though… an ICD of 2 or 3s for 1 condi remove per shadow step would lessen the ability to “abuse” it.

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