PvP · Thief build dossier
Deadeye duelist variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Loadout
Power competitive equipment · Mobility runes · Control sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Superior Rune of the Fighter (PvP)(1): +25 Power(2): +35 Toughness(3): +50 Power(4): +65 Toughness(5): +100 Power(6): +125 ToughnessSuperior Rune of the Fighter (PvP)One PvP rune activates the complete rune bonus.
Demolisher Amulet+1,000 Power+1,000 Precision+500 Toughness+500 FerocityDemolisher AmuletDetermines the majority of this build's attributes.
Relic of the DefenderBlocking attacks improves self-sustain during extended fights.Relic of the DefenderBlocking attacks improves self-sustain during extended fights.
Spear
Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Superior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Axe + Pistol
Superior Sigil of BattleSuperior Sigil of BattleGain might when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Superior Sigil of AbsorptionSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSteal a boon after interrupting an enemy.Combat configuration
Skill notes
Place Mark inside the main burst window and follow with Deadeye skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Kneel available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
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KneelHealMarkUtilityShadow FlareUtilityDeadeye skill 4UtilityDeadeye skill 5UtilityDeadeye skill 6EliteCombat execution
Mark the priority target before committing initiative so stolen skills and malice support the full damage sequence.
››Track stun breaksUse kneel or rifle pressure only when the encounter gives a safe firing position; reposition early instead of losing casts late.
››Do not overextendSpend stealth for a clean burst or safe reset, then preserve enough initiative to move after the target reacts.
››Return to a useful point