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Newbie questions on Thief
D/d is a bursty power build, p/d is a condi build. (Tho can be used with power, youre better off with d/d if you want power. D/d is better for 2-5 man groups because you can put a lot of pressure on someone really fast. I would say p/d or d/p for 1v1s. D/p is basically d/d, but better
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/thief/Build-Oscuro-s-LRB/first#post3863048
Pistol/dagger power build that devastates enemies, I suggest giving it a go!