Hello all, I’m Hurdy.2748 but you can call me Hurdy, everyone else does and I’m here to bring attention to the sad lack of 2h axes in this fine game. I love 2h axes. I love everything about them. They’re the most kitten weapon in history. So I was a little sad when I found out that GW2 didn’t have them. My main has been a warrior since beta and I kind of drifted around looking for a weapon that fit me. I tried them all but Greatsword is pretty much one of those arranged marriages, “Son, you’re going to marry this woman you don’t like or I’ll disown you” = “Son, you’re going to use this weapon you don’t like or you’ll do no damage”. Anyway it worked out in the end because I ended up liking the kit it has but everytime I look at my warrior I feel a little sad that he has a 2h sword and not a 2h axe.
So here’s my proposition: We add a 2h weapon type to the game. It could be a condition based 2h weapon which no class really has, aside from ranged 2h’ers, as far as I’m aware (not sure about ranger greatsword). I don’t think it’s necessary but I would really really like it just for the looks.
The alternative: Some 2h axe skins for greatswords. Same kit so there doesn’t need to be any more balancing and we’re all happy for more visual options. Also, I bet arenanet artists have some cool axe designs that they haven’t been able to implement because of the lack of the weapon type.
Pros:
- Cool 2h axes, more options visually and kit-wise !
- Possible gem revenue off xmute stones, or black lion keys if you put axe skins in BL chests
- Artists/designers have more to work with
- Something fresh to add to the game
Cons:
- Rebalancing if adding new weapon type
- Work work (dabu (me not that kind of orc (stop poking me!)))
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Combaticus – 80 warrior – Tarnished coast