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Core S/D Thief Roaming Build

GW2. WvW Build. Core S/D Thief Roaming Build. World vs World.


Last Update: March 2024


Overview

The sword dagger thief is great for poking targets down with the sword ports which allow them to easily go in and out of fights. The unblockable boon steal from Larcenous Strike makes this build strong against higher sustain builds, however it lacks easy access to stealth which makes it more vulnerable against burst classes.

Synergy

The combination of evades from Acrobatics vigor and Flanking Strike lets the sword dagger thief stay in fights. Boon steal from Bountiful Theft trait allows you to get the bonus damage from Larcenous Strike on targets with no boons more reliably.

Playstyle

Either engage with Infiltrator’s Strike to have a return location or with Steal if Infiltrator’s Strike already is down. Open with Cloak and Dagger into Tactical Strike for a good amount of vulnerability then use Flanking Strike to avoid counter pressure. If Flanking Strike lands, wait until the right moment to land Larcenous Strike combined with Steal or after a dodge.


Difficulty
75%

Equipment

ItemStatRune / Sigil
Helm
Marauder
Shoulders
Marauder
Coat
Marauder
Gloves
Marauder
Leggings
Marauder
Boots
Marauder

Primary Weapon Set

Sword
Berserker
Dagger
Berserker

Secondary Weapon Set

Shortbow
Marauder

ItemStat
Amulet
Valkyrie
Ring
Marauder
Ring
Marauder
Accessory
Marauder
Accessory
Marauder
Backpiece
Valkyrie

Relic

Consumables

Infusions

Optional
x18

Alternatives

  • Stats: Full Marauder can also work
  • Sigil:  instead of Fire

Skills

Sword / DaggerHeal / Utility / Elite
ShortbowStealth Attack

Traits


Build Template

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Gameplay

Video Build Guide:

Credit to Vallun for the video.

Alternative Gameplay:


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