Guild Wars 2

Hey everyone!

I’m currently looking for a new build for PvE (I don’t really do much WvW/PvP but I’d like to do it more if I had a solid build) and was wondering what your guys’ input would be on that.

I’m running full berserker gear right now with superior divinity runes. If I have to change that out, I’m completely fine with throwing it away for a new set of gear for a build.

Honestly I have no idea what sort of build I should go so I’d like your guys’ thoughts on it. I’ve tried some builds in the past that are p/p, d/d, s/p and I have no issues with learning a build. I’d like to get better at playing thief and learning more about the profession, so any suggestions for a build to try or anything would be greatly appreciated.

Also I know there’s a lot of people talking about thief either “being OP”, “nerfed and completely useless now”, etc. Rather we just discuss solid builds instead that’d work with this new patch and try and adapt to the changes rather than complain about it.

Thanks in advance!

I am in the same boat as you friend!

We’re gunna need a bigger boat.

Well, while you guys are finding or building a bigger boat. I’ll briefly explain my build.

I was fortunate to not have my build changed at all after the update.
I also run in full berserker gear. Except my armor has Superior Balthazar runes. (I like the precision gain, though the fire buff doesn’t do much. I’ve been looking into changing these out for different precision runes.)
I use dagger/dagger and shortbow. With a sigil of bloodlust in one dagger and sigil of venom in the other, shortbow has sigil of force
And my traits are 10/30/0/0/30
I chose traits that increase initiative gain, and regen. I forget exactly which trait selections I chose, due to being at work. But if you /whisper me in game, I’d be glad to share with you.
The skill slots I use include 1 venom, and 2 signets, though in a group setting, I’ll replace 1 signet with shadow refuge. The elite skill is usually a defensive golem (Asura only obviously.)

This build lasts longer in combat, able to spam skills more, with less down time waiting on initiative. It does require heavy dodging skills, but hits very hard and often.

This is not my build for PvP, I’m still experimenting with that. However, it works great in PvE!