Purple drops aren't being taken out of the game. They have the same drop rate as other colors. There are just more rogues than any other class; this is especially true in S-U-L-I-S.
Shadowstrike isn't an OP skill. It's one of the few skills that actually make a significant impact in encounters, as all skills should.
You're right rogue gear is hard to get.
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Re: Purple drops been taken out of the game?
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