Guild Wars 2

I’m actually pretty new to the thief, but finally after a long while I decided to make one as I like their quick gameplay style in PvP and WvW (roaming part). From PvE, I started to like the dagger/dagger combination though, since it just feels fluid and smooth – this is with a swappable shortbow combination.

To stop confusing – what I’m interested in, is there any viable dagger/dagger build for PvP and/or WvW roaming? (in your opinion) Is the weapon combination overall OK? Why yes, why not etc.

No info is too little or too much! I’m an open book

Well it’s not the best starter weapon since its mostly skill and timing based but its certainly very viable in WvW. In high tier pvp it’s not really viable, though.

The standard build for D/D in wvw is 2/6/6 with zerk/valk/cav gear and whatever runes you like best for damage really.

However, I use 0/6/2/6/0 since I like the playstyle of Acro d/d. Same gear, with strength runes.

D/D is overall a good weapon set, but is one of the harder ones to use. Unfortunately it lacks a good dual skill for power thieves. It has good chase and damage.

Yeah, I need a lot more practice with a thief, definitely, then, to play a d/d build. Since I was just trying out a couple of games with my guildies with sword/dagger & SB and I still find my self too slow.

Thank you for the input, though!
I’m also seeing a lot of complaints about P/P, but I don’t really trust general gw2 forum complaints, so any input on those, are they really so unviable, or is it all just a buzz?

I don’t like it much for the lack of utility (it really has nothing but damage)
But is definitely more fun and challenging than a D/P build even though i’d say the latter is quite superior

Only advice i could give you is (if you’re going the standard 2/6/6) try to get runes of the traveler and swap sigil of malice for blinding powder, it will help you A LOT

Remember you HAVE TO carry some movement speed boost, either traveler, malice or perma swiftness or everyone will kite you around like there’s no tomorrow (they still will)

good thing is c&d + bs hurts like hell if you can land them

What i usually do is valk armor + traveler / zerk trink+weapons running 2/6/6/0/0.
anyway this is the vid that at the time made me fall in love with the profession/build
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKzHTFfi3mk

P/P is not really in a good spot, some people say you can make it work, i couldn’t and i haven’t yet encountered yet any half efficient P/P player but that could be just me. P/D on the other side is usually played as condi and is probably the cheesiest / easiest / most OP build for 1v1 in the whole game

I loved the video!! Thank you for the opinions, guys/galls ^^!

but other weapon sets is better.