Guild Wars 2

The #4 ability is really only effective as a projectile finisher. It’s a total throwaway skill outside of that. For this reason, I would propose that it works like the Chieftain’s axe does – that it pulls in enemies hit on the return flight. This would give it a lot more synergy with other abilities, such as pulling enemies into traps or grouping mobs for AoEing with #5.

Any type of CC can make a weak weapon to an OP weapon.

It’ll need to be tested first before it makes the change.

That’s true, it would need to be tested. However, the Axe #4 needs something to make it more useful than it currently is, and this synergizes very well with both Axe #5 and non-traited traps.

I wouldn’t anticipate it tests as overly powerful. Thieves and Necros both have similar abilities, and the Guardian has an AoE 600 range version of this ability.

Bump for feedback. I really feel the Offhand Axe lacks purpose for the Ranger. My proposal would make it’s role much clearer and more effective, but I’m interested to hear what people think/what other suggestions you’d put forward.