Quote Originally Posted by Kabooa View Post
I'm all for more varied weapon skins. Saying a class has 'identity' from its weapon is pretty absurd. A warrior would still be a warrior if you gave them a size appropriate polearm or warhammer.
Without a spear, a Lancer is not a Lancer anymore
Without a bow, an Archer is not an Archer anymore
Without a Sword, a Gladiator is not a Gladiator anymore (Since Gladiator litteraly means "Swordsman")

For the others...yes, the weapons is less iconic.

Remember, apart from DRK, AST or MCH, you're still gaining class XP.