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Posted by: Mystogan.4157

Mystogan.4157

Hey I’ve been using a 5/6/0/3/0 build and my utilities are infiltrators sig and shadow step currently with withdraw as a heal. I’ve been looking for a third and shadow trap seems promising just don’t know if its worth. also i have the trait that gives might on sig use. any thoughts? it gives 10 might and invis with 10,000 range….

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Posted by: Ghostwolf.9863

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I usually replace Shadow Refuge with it if I decide to use it.

After the nerf it feels a bit boring though, without trigger the teleport has a long cast time which can be interrupted and often will be. On trigger the might only lasts 5 seconds which makes it slightly more D/x oriented.

Other nice utilities would be:
- Signet of Agility for extra dodges, 1 cond removal and might.
- Signet of Shadows if you want more movement speed.
- Roll for Initiative is also a good option, evades, creates a gap, removes snares and restores initiative.
- Blinding Powder, this one is as strong as a stunbreak, AoE blind and stealth.

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Posted by: Jugglemonkey.8741

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I normally use withdraw, shadowstep, refuge, RfI and thieves guild when roaming, I swap refuge out for shadow trap and thieves guild for daggerstorm depending on what I’m doing and how many allies I have.

It’s a nice skill, I normally use it when attacking a camp where it’s easy to get zerged (like the camp north of bay, I place it on the south road entrance to ward for thieves) or a group ramming a tower door, it provides a nice escape option.

The thing to remember with it is that while it’s a stunbreak, the port can be interrupted if you’re using the destroy trap option, so try to get a little distance before you use it. It also relies on LoS so can be obstructed by trees, so you really have to plan your escape, but it’s a good skill overall.

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Posted by: Mystogan.4157

Mystogan.4157

Think imma stick to SoS for ms blind and might

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