Guild Wars 2

Greatsword were given so much love in this game, and I don’t just mean in terms of visuals, like the skins, so much variety and sexiness.

Even the weapon skills are designed so well and not only have unique attacks but are great in terms of dmg, and variety.

Just taking Ranger greatsword, not only does the auto have fantastic utility (1 second evades) but also good dmg, and the animation is so graceful it feels amazing in every respect.

Ranger GS #2 not only has great visuals/sound effects but hits incredibly hard and it’s satisfying. #3 attack as well give fantastic mobility. #4 not only hits hard and has a cripple but pairs as a 3 second shield block, that’s incredibly good, and finally the #5 with a quick stun/daze but the 300 range leap and animation gives it SO much impact, it also, is incredibly satisfying to use I find myself using it just for the animation.

This spills over to even Warrior/Guardian Greatsword attacks, Guardians DEFINATELY have some unique and satisfying whirl attacks along with the whirl finishers that are rare, but even provides it’s own whirl finisher for condition removal and a defensive mobility tool, although the auto is lacking.

Then of course Warriors with the crazy mobility and dmg.

I feel the rest of the weapons in this game should have as much love and pizazz in the attacks, as well as skin options. Staff/dagger skins for example are lacking a lot in that department, legendaries aside.

If every weapon set was as well rounded and powerful and satisfying as Ranger Greatsword (seriously, there’s nothing I can complain about with it), the game would be even better, and I hope Anet does share the love, whoever designed the GS skills and whoever did their skins definately show their passion.