WvW: Scouting thief build

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Posted by: epiq.7084

epiq.7084

http://intothemists.com/calc/?build=-c;4Rw-_0I5R;9;9-JTJ;409-29A56;7m9fgm9fgKBGSF6-6;3WV_WeXj2qZv_51V;06kW8aN1AgU

I’m still working on leveling my thief, but I’m looking to scout around the zerg and have some survivability. Move from point to point quickly and hold my own against a glass class.

I’m not worried about 1-shotting anyone. Thoughts on this build for that kind of game play?

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Posted by: TomoHawkx.8139

TomoHawkx.8139

Looks like a good scouting build, but the trait Hard To Catch in unreliable and can screw you over sometimes, most people hate it.

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Posted by: Pavel.8531

Pavel.8531

Your build might be able to let you survive surprise hits from a glass and let you run, but you lack the punch to make a good roamer think a 2nd time, or even pick off baddies.
I think 0/20/30/20/0 is better trait allocation – here is what I came up in 3m of theorycrafting: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fYAQNAsYVlUmaPHfS6E+5EymidqC5e4UJVT1pArkPA-j0BBYLCiJPQJQEZslhFRjVtATViIq2boIa1A-w
You can just replace sword with dagger, I just put sword because it’s a better weapon for scouting imo, even with the nerf.

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Posted by: epiq.7084

epiq.7084

Thanks for the feedback guys. @pavel that does look promising

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Posted by: stinkypants.8419

stinkypants.8419

0/20/30/20/0 is a great scouting build. You have swiftness through dodge, combines with sB5 I can keep up with anybody. It’s malleable enough that you can run different weaponsets and still be effective. Using different armor/trinkets/etc also changes the flavor of this build, but it’s still great across the board.

Good luck.

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