Guild Wars 2

I really like the utility d/p has to offer and the nice stealth options it gives. I also really like s/d’s mobility and cleave/aoe dmg. However, I’ve always ran d/p or s/d with sb. Is it smart to combine the 2 together and ditch sb altogether?
Do you guys have any tips/builds/guides on how to build some sort of a fusion of those weapon sets? Or is it generally more advisable to keep the sb?

*This is mostly intended for wvw btw, with occasional pve

Both are amazing for thief, although for wvw you might want to grab a shortbow.

Is there any particular reason why? I feel like shortbow most of the time is just used for fast travel/escape but with s/d the mobility (infiltrator’s) + the dodges I feel, more than make up for it. The thing I notice lacking with s/d is the burst which I feel d/p compensates for
I’m just curious if there is a trait spec that sorta accommodates both

I’ve been using this lately and it’s great for boon heavy classes or to control someone while an ally bursts them down, just keep a Shortbow in your inventory for siege/zerg fights and you’ll be sweet.

As for your traits and gear, just go x/30/30/x/x with Hidden Killer and put the last 10 wherever you like, most people go for either Mug in DA or Descent of Shadows/Fleet Shadow in Acro, and then get Valkyrie gear and orbs with Berserker trinkets.

Works like a charm.

Shhh dont let the secret out!

This is exactly what I do. It’s a handy option to have against boon or condition heavy classes and cloak and dagger is better for escapes than black powder combo.

Plus heart seeker spam is as fast as inflitrators arrow anyway.

The only thing I miss about the short bow is the ability to pressure guardians from range.

You know x/30/30/x/x is a fameous build for d/d it isnt a secret…

We aren’t talking about d/d and while the build is common synergising it with s/d is slightly less so. It gives you more options and makes you even harder to catch. We don’t need the qq

theres other options like conditions builds which keep you alive longer and also let you put more help into a fight rather than stay invis 75% of the time doing nothing. it really depends where you are and what your goals are. s/d is great but in wvw its more of a backup set. id go d/p and sb if u plan on doing 1 v 1 and d/p with s/d if u plan doing 2 v 2 ish…and p/d p/d if u plan on larger fights.