Originally Posted by
Gilor
I'm not running sims on you so this is just based on my own experience so far.
1. Yes, the set bonus is worth the switch
2. I'm the same in that simming shows a slight drop in dps if I switch to subterfuge (and I have a big Draught to go with my shoulders.) Also in game testing by me shows that subterfuge is an even larger drop again (simming showed a drop of about 2k dps but dummy testing gives me an average of about 35k dps less.)
3. I've tried multiple variations of openings reported here and in discord but have yet to find anything that makes up for the loss of the vanish empowered rupture, so I can't advise you usefully other than to give dummy testing a try and see if you have better luck than me.
I'm assuming this will all change once we get into T20 since more buffing of garrote will surely make subterfuge the best?
** Just did some sims on AMR (which I rarely look at) where it shows subterfuge ahead about 19k so maybe try that. Doing dummy testing with the opening they have on that sim and it's only just behind Nightstalker so probably worth some work.