Thayne thiefs get exit if you unlock them right, that skill mean you get 1 more slot on your items.
Also Daggers are not weak at all, dual wielding daggers with the fire ring set up means over 60 damage a hit for me. When I'm thief though.
Some people like the monk/dagger set up online I've noticed.
I'm Unamerica and you can too.
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