Overall, has Warrior changed for better
Dont Forget that axe was nerfed too.
How was GS nerfed?
GS (with trait), Sword MH, Rifle, pick what you want
post-Hammer changes…maybe…the clunkiness has been removed but so has the damage – still usable in zerg; Mace, you were briefly given the honor of being usable but = DEAD…again; Axe and LB = RIP, you were the best for quite a while
I typically run 0/10/30/30/0 sword and horn/longbow with banners as a dungeon & zerg support specialist. Apparently ANet can’t thank me enough, because I’ve seen nothing but buffs for my weapons, utility choices, and trait array from months now.
The clipping of damage on the longbow burst is about the only hit I’m taking in the notes currently proposed, but they’re leaving the fire field and combo potential alone, so I’m not feeling too mauled by the changes. The increase on defense 25’s minor trait is pure DPS gravy.
I wonder what your basis for comparison is…”
- Jareth, King of Goblins.