Reasoning:
- tbh Triple slash and rapid strike are basically auto attacks, it's really down to preference.

- Overwhelm is a must on nearly any melee class using shadowplay.

- There's so much possibility with drop back, you can easily use then and follow up with and then if you're fast enough use then continue to , also if you're kiting, you can use it to even out the hp with "ranged attack".

- This is entirely preference as well, you could easily get rid of this for for more kiting ability but I'd prefer over because of the bloodthirst accumulation, then again if you have rapid strike you don't actually need it, but great for keeping yourself topped off.

and - Pretty obvious choices, you combo with or even if you didn't want .

- another obvious choice as a melee, does an absurd amount of damage with bloodthirst stacks or even from a back stab.

, and - Stealth is a must with shadowplay, Freerunner helps with kiting and as melee to gap close, shadow step can also help you set up your and .

- It's a snare also a short cd gap closer, also with you have more mobility

- This combos with to make a trip, which is amazing for because it does 20% more damage when enemies are tripped

- combos with to make it do more damage which is always lovely :D

- although the cc removal is nice, what it's really used for is the 50% less damage taken which could easily make or break a fight

- out of the buffs of and I'd prefer , because stuns you and diminishes your physical defense

- this ability is has the largest range for a gap closer, there would be no reason to not get this ability

- most of these are kind of self explanatory because their passives, then again if you're doing 2h you wouldn't need and you'd have to find a filler.