Higher Sustained DPS? (PvE)
Pretty sure it’s backstab, but I don’t have the math for it so I’m not 100% certain. If you trait for Hidden Killer then your backstab is a guaranteed crit every time and that really does add up if you consistently land backstabs and never miss one.
So is hidden killer the way to go in PvE or Executioner?
Executioner, far ahead. Unload spam isn’t close to backstab aa backstab heartseeker dps.
Keep in mind that in order to BS you need to enter stealth. After leaving stealth you get 3 seconds revealed, so you can only land a BS every 3-5 seconds (the extra 1-2 seconds comes from landing CnD/entering stealth and landing BS, probably 1 second though).
Plus you need a way to go into stealth, lets say CnD, which eats up 6 points. Though the combo does more damage.
:/ I for some reason always thought that using HS after 50%, was more worthwhile than CnD+BS, could be very wrong here though.
Hs +aa at 50% to keep 6 initiative, then hs spam at 25% health.