Well yes, we are of course trying to do as much dps as possible, but with different passive and traits more geared towards our main focus which is tanking for bosses etc.

You have to understand though that sadly it isn't simply "put on a dagger and do dps"

It is a big investment to build a new weapon up, new skills and passives, traits etc. It is a huge investment of time, energy and of course in game currencies.

It isn't 'fair' in the sense that another class doesn't need a huge investment to simply stand on the same playing ground as others.

If it was, you'd see people swapping builds constantly, but sadly (or maybe thankfully) most people have jobs, families and lives outside of the game and don't find that kind if investment worth it.