I like FFXIV's more realistic approach to sounds being applied to skills.

A monk uses their fist. Ever hit someone for real? You probably didn't even make a sound close to what a monk's punches do in FFXIV. They aren't super unrealistic.
Same thing with swinging a sword. Ever swung one? Chances are, probably not, depending on the type of sword and how you attack, what they gave paladin and dark knights aren't unrealistic either.

Honestly, I think too many games give moves and attacks too much of the "Hollywood treatment" and over exaggerate too much. Or I just like simplier and quieter sounds since I tend to have sound effects turned down the most.