Guild Wars 2

I want to thank you for making such a beautiful legendary weapon. Since HoT I was looking forward to the gen. 2 legendary sword, because I really wanted one but I don’t like Bolt. (I was also a bit worried that it will be funny themed / ridiculous like Shooshadoo for example) I’ve been waiting for such a long time, but then, when I was again thinking it will take another few months (after the leg. hammer trailer), I saw that sword and I was so incredibly happy. My wallet became almost empty in few hours, and here it is <3

While the animation and visual effects are beautiful, I’m slowly beginning to dislike the actual model of this new sword – especially around the hilt area.

If it was a simple model, say like the Gold Fractal Sword, without all those spiky bits and fancy extra sharp edges where you could slice your own wrist off, I would make this without a doubt as it is perfect for mesmer.

But as Legendaries are all about aesthetics, I don’t like the look of the sword model. Which is good in one way because it means I can focus on finishing Astralaria, but a shame because I love the gold/purple illusion effects. :/

I guess it’s just a matter of taste I must say I love the overall design of the sword, even with these spikes and all.

Curunen.8729:

While the animation and visual effects are beautiful, I’m slowly beginning to dislike the actual model of this new sword – especially around the hilt area.

If it was a simple model, say like the Gold Fractal Sword, without all those spiky bits and fancy extra sharp edges where you could slice your own wrist off, I would make this without a doubt as it is perfect for mesmer.

But as Legendaries are all about aesthetics, I don’t like the look of the sword model. Which is good in one way because it means I can focus on finishing Astralaria, but a shame because I love the gold/purple illusion effects. :/

You do realize that the sword Aesthetic is based on the Shining Blade order Emblem which is derived from the sword technically, right?

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One of the reasons I like it.
Shining Blade is one of my favorite organizations in Tyria. (btw, footfalls look exactly the same like that emblem)

My wallet got empty yesterday as well, while buying thousands of elder wood planks as much and quickly as i can before the price reached abnormal dimensions ^(°-°)^ Now i have crafted the blade i recognized that it looks very good if u use twice of them but i cant decide what class to play with double swords. Revenant or Warrior. ( dont like to play double-blade mesmer).

I agree it looks more cool when dual wielded!
Well I prefer dual sword rev (that’s the one on that pic) over dual sword war. Mainly because I prefer rev overall and his sword skills are more fun to use (for me at least). Also warrior swords are condi and I don’t have gear for that :P

I hope you had 6000 elder wood log, if not, ouch for your 5 silver per elder wood log, order

Ontopic: I was surprised by how fast, and how cool the sword was released. In fact
I had high expectations for the hammer, but i’m a bit let down by it.

Sly.9518:

Curunen.8729:

While the animation and visual effects are beautiful, I’m slowly beginning to dislike the actual model of this new sword – especially around the hilt area.

If it was a simple model, say like the Gold Fractal Sword, without all those spiky bits and fancy extra sharp edges where you could slice your own wrist off, I would make this without a doubt as it is perfect for mesmer.

But as Legendaries are all about aesthetics, I don’t like the look of the sword model. Which is good in one way because it means I can focus on finishing Astralaria, but a shame because I love the gold/purple illusion effects. :/

You do realize that the sword Aesthetic is based on the Shining Blade order Emblem which is derived from the sword technically, right?

Doesn’t make it look like something I’d personally want to hold. Being based on an emblem that represents a sword doesn’t make this sword itself look more comfortable/practical than say Whisperblade.

Not to say I place any value on reality in a fantasy game, but my character has a certain aesthetic which goes along the lines of elegant but practical, and that means avoiding the more… “flamboyant” weapon and armour designs.

Also I suppose being a diehard asura main, I don’t really care for the Shining Blade order (“cult”) and didn’t really appreciate being forced to join it in the story. So the symbol doesn’t mean anything to me as such the footfalls aren’t really my cup of tea.

If anyone would like, this is a complete recipe and material break-down of the new sword.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Et_ndX1tMKlHzCDr-Rx2cUeybVYVYzC9yGeKjFfM3wc/edit?usp=sharing