After 1 (arguably 2) expansions what is square trying to achieve with WAR (and PLD)?

[Lyth]

Memes aside, I don't think that's Cover. WAR can already apply a single target damage reduction/heal/shield/regen to an ally with NF, so the only thing missing is Cover's niche damage transfer effect. I'm not sure that they would go that route.

That looks to be more like PoA, given that the WAR holds the animation until the hit lands. Wouldn't be surprising either, given that PLD regained Bulwark with the 6.3 rework to bring them in line with ToB/DMind/Camo. Expect DRK and GNB to get their magic damage only versions of PoA in 8.0.

[GoatOfWar]

Memes aside, I don't think that's Cover. WAR can already apply a single target damage reduction/heal/shield/regen to an ally with NF, so the only thing missing is Cover's niche damage transfer effect. I'm not sure that they would go that route.

That looks to be more like PoA, given that the WAR holds the animation until the hit lands. Wouldn't be surprising either, given that PLD regained Bulwark with the 6.3 rework to bring them in line with ToB/DMind/Camo. Expect DRK and GNB to get their magic damage only versions of PoA in 8.0.

I don't expect anything for Gnb or Drk.
War will just do it better. Warrior is already an expansion ahead and doesn't even need new abilities lmao

[Absurdity]

I don't expect anything for Gnb or Drk.
War will just do it better. Warrior is already an expansion ahead and doesn't even need new abilities lmao

If WAR is an expansion ahead you can look forward to GnB and DrK to be even dumber to play, gotta bring them down to EW WAR levels of gameplay after all.

[GoatOfWar]

If WAR is an expansion ahead you can look forward to GnB and DrK to be even dumber to play, gotta bring them down to EW WAR levels of gameplay after all.

Take a shot any time an ability reads ''Additional effect''