DRK change idea

[zmas]

4.) 20y forward is a huge distance, all other dashes/backflips of that type are 10-15y. There is a good chance you are going to overshoot your intended spot; without Plunge existing as an alternative (targeted) dash, this would be actually a painful gimmick to deal with. Alternatively, it could behave like Shukuchi (ground-targeted) or Icarus (can be used on teammates), that way it would stand out again.

5.) Replace it with a proc that let's use Plunge after using Unmend (and lower the Lv requirement to learn it to at least the Lv62-70 range).

Enhanced Unmend (Lv.54-70 Trait)
Upon execution of Unmend you are granted the effect of "Plunge ready", changing the action Shadowstride to Plunge and allowing you to use Plunge without cost.

Plunge (Lv.54-70 Ability)
Rushes target and delivers an attack with a potency of 200.
Bonus effect: Enhanced enmity

I had considered 10y-15y range for the thrust movement skill and I am ok with it, I slapped 20y on it because it gives more challenge as it is more likely to overshoot.
But your argument is right, 10y-15y is more practical.

In fact, I think it is a fun idea to combine my overkill 20y thrust and your Unmend proc trait. Then DRK movement skill becomes something like: You want control over direction->don't use unmend; You want your movement to be precise-> use unmend.

I would want DRK movement skill cooldown to decrease from 30s to 20s if unmend don't reduce shadowstride cooldown. May as well give my thrust movement 70-100 potency, good luck using that 20y thrust as a dps skill.

Create more choice making on the utility side of the job while keeping the DPS side simple and straightforward