Guild Wars 2

So, I’m returning to GW2 after taking about 6 months off or so, and I’m having a hard time deciding on a build. I mostly enjoy roaming and small group (3-5 ppl) action. Here’s a build I’ve put together:

http://www.intothemists.com/calc/index.php?build=-c;4Rw-_06-VOVd0;9;49ET-E2;05;037A;14;8xpMUxpMUu-FSF6-6;2VNVSWXXb2h3n_-T0GF3N0;9;9;9;9;9;9-VTk3t

I’ve had some success with it, but I’m unsure if it’s mostly just bads that I’m stomping. Also, my skills are really rusty so I don’t know if it’s the build that causes me to lose when I do, or just me not being up to par against competent players.

I know that 10/30/30/0/0 is a much more popular build, but there are a few things about going this route that I really like. The extra initiative from 15 in trickery is so helpful. I love using Infiltrator’s Arrow to get around the map quickly and to stay out of trouble, but it is really expensive to use. Also, I find the might, fury, and swiftness from TotC to be quite nice with steal/mug.

Just looking for some thoughts from other players. Thanks!!

15 points in trickery / condition damage accesory are pointless in my oppinion on an direct damage build
Mug got nerfed 2 months ago , so you will mug for arround 2k damage
the new traveler runes give 25% movement speed bonus, that could replace your signet of shadows

x/30/30/x/x is popular because when using stealth builds 30 in Shadow Arts keeps you alive, and when doing anything putting 30 into Crtical Strikes will increase your damage more than anything else you can trait into.

Have you tried any of the x/30/30/x/x builds? Stuff becomes popular/cookiecutter because it’s good, I suggest trying it. Try 30 CS with 3-6-12 and 30 SA with 5-6-11 on your D/D build. Then put the last 10 into mug or thrill, whichever youd rather have, I bet you’ll like it a lot more.

Also: Ya, whats up with the condition damage jewelery? Thats so weak, lol.
Soldiers weapons, hat, body, coat will match your current EHP, then switch everything else to Berserkers for the best damage output/survivability mix you can achieve with your current EHP.

thanks for the input, guys. I’m gonna switch to 10/30/30/0/0. I wasn’t trying to criticize the meta build, just wanted some comments on an alternative.

I didn’t really look at the trinkets/jewelry i put in on the build lol. I was more interested on getting feedback on the trait spec.

Thanks again