Quote Originally Posted by Lemuria View Post
Personally, I have a hunch that Dark Knight will branch off Marauder (It makes the most sense) and be able to wield great axes, as well as have a few unique greatswords for levels 30+. No reason they couldn't change to a job-specific weapon type for DRK once you've unlocked it.
Animations make that impossible. You'd have to mo-cap and adjust animations to simulate a great sword, as using a big axe and a two-handed sword requires different stances. MRD/WAR's arm placement and footwork is designed for the use of a great axe (one hand at the base of the shaft, one near the head of the axe; feet spread apart for weight distribution and balance). This same stance and footwork wouldn't work for a two-handed sword.