It makes zero sense for the PLD class to have three different skills for AoE

[Jandor]

I'm always torn on the aoe situation. On the 1 hand i like the interconnected synergy in DRKs aoe. On the other hand, aoe redundancy is a great place to cull buttons and make space for interesting abilities. Trait flash into crescent. Same with AD. Etc.

While the aoe systems can move more in Drks direction for engaging gameplay, it comes at the opportunity cost of new functions and fleshing out other systems with new tools.

Could always make more existing single target skills work as AoEs too.

Savage Blade, Rage of Halone and Shield Swipe as conal AoE's for example.