High risk high reward in PVP for the fact they have to engage at close quarters, they'll show a bit more consistency once shotguns are gauged back a bit since that seems to be the best thing to shut down a Bladedancer besides a rocket. Most people SHOULD be able to get a couple of kills before being dropped. PVE wise the only thing that's disappointing is the lack of orbs you are able to generate, trash control is fine since you can basically make blade dancer last a lot longer, but it's not recommended taking on yellow enemies in the nightfall with blade dancer, haha.