Some of the changes I suggest converting:
“December 10th Nerfs
This was the time where we lost the instant-cast non-stun-breaking ability of Sword 2’s Shadow Return and more than half of our initiative gain capabilities."
→I would like to see this, but keep in mind that this will allow vast access to safe stomps which may be undesirable, I do like the element of teleporting in and out while in fights as a damage avoiding mechanic, I love that playstyle, maybe u can do something about both of those things!?
Either way I’m not sure if Pistol Whip could see some damage increase, it depends on where the meta is going, the only problem I’m having atm is with cele tempests or druid which can outsustain my pressure, keep in mind that a well landed Pistol Whip with pulmonary impact is that more rewarding than a plain dmg increase.
If the instant cast on Sword #2 is there I wouldnt say so.
“Dancing Dagger Nerf
Dancing Dagger damage reduced by half. Also a few skills had damage reductions in pvp only. :c"
→This skill seems pretty week atm and niche at that.
“Venom Nerf
Venoms used to not lose a charge when an attack was negated. They do now!"
→Maybe condi thief could be a thing? atm bleed is the only reliable source and its way to long for it to be effectice, also there is no proper condi auto.
“Flanking Strike (S/D) was unblockable. Flanking Strike also was not split into two attacks where the second attack is required to hit to gain access to the second attack, like it is now.”
→This skill could use some buffs, if you run S/D you’re ability to burst is non existent.
Not saying it has to be there but giving this set some specific flavour would help.
Perhaps this could be a more attrisive set contrary to S/P which is more bursty.
Think of plundering you’re foe as you get stronger.
Shortbow is pretty bad as it is, combat wise, yet It is still the one choice for thieves in pvp due to mobility, which is sad cos I’d like to see some pistol 1#+2# changes to make P/P more viable. Unload is good atm.
Lastly, D/P is pretty bad atm, the dmg is so crappy why would I bother going stealth and back stabbing when staff is so much better while having nearly the same dmg output. 6k sure is bad, but I wouldn’t want an easy way to 1 shot people from stealth thoug!
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