Torn... Engi or SW?

[HolySpartan]

Coming back to the game, and want to play some RDPS, what are the general strengths/weaknesses of these two?

[DanielWinner]

Engi.
Strengths:
- Good dps, high range
- Possibility of good burst
- Medium utility
- Self-sufficient
Weaknesses:
- Low or no mobility at all
- No escape mechanisms.

Shadow Warrior.
Strengths:
- Mobility
- Spammable heal debuff, range Knock Down, group crit tactic.
- Sustained damage (support dps basically)
- Escape mechanism.
Weaknesses:
- Mediocre/low damage in general
- No self-sufficiency.
- Has no use outside of RvR/chill play.

[Reesh]

Engi - less mobile, has to manage his turret constantly as a mechanic, yet decent single target damage. Has a place in warbands because of the aoe pull.

SW - mobile outside of scout tree, medicore damage (scout tree has really weak dps output), has a working melee build and lots of utility.

[Glorian]

Pretty much what everyone said.
Additionally:

Engi:
There is a dwarf guild that runs regularly snipersquads to bath in RR at Keep defences.

Spoiler:

SW:
Has an Elven Guild that runs Hunting groups on Friday EU prime.

[poffo]

Engi.
Strengths:
- Good dps, high range

Thats for the sniper/Gun only....Tinker is utility and granadeer is medium to low damage.