> @"KrHome.1920" said:
> > @"NorthernRedStar.3054" said:
> > Sb is a very expensive weapon but still 1 of the best utility weapon out there.
> Shortbow is not a utility weapon. Create a CS, Tr, X marauder thief and look at the shortbow damage numbers! You will be surprised.
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> > Yeah, 'cept now when the guy other guy blinks after you (assuming they have a port / blink), you're dead 9 out of 10 times. No initiative left.
> You are using shortbow wrong. Your deception skills fulfill the purpose you are looking for.
>
> When I read such comments I think this nerf is a good opportunity for some thieves to start to learn their class and stop relying on absurd mobility to gain unlimited disengages.
Yeah god forbid a thief rely on their class survival mechanic to survive right
Don't get me wrong I've used plenty of builds without a shortbow and they can still perform, but this change basically forces thief to be in-combat most of the time which we don't really have the tools for in a lot of cases. Although I am excited to see what new builds come of this change, I don't think it was necessary.