I'm proposing Weapon Individualization for each Non-Native Skill.

What do I mean? When using a skill not learned from the weapon currently equipped, that skill is Delivered Differently. This is already present to an extent on Conjurer and Thaumaturge in the way they case magic AOE. I'm proposing it be spread out amongst all combat Weapon Classes.

Examples.

Currently: Right now when an Archer casts a magic Spell, they stop raise their hand near their head and chant then throw the spell out. Just like Conjurer and Thaumaturge do. This is very boring to most people and as a result people claim that weapons have no difference in how they approach any task.

Proposed: When a user uses a non-native skill they adopt that skill for use with their currently equipped weapon. In the Example of Archer. The archer casts the spell onto an Arrow. The Arrow glows with the power of the spell. When they shoot the arrow it explodes with the energy of the spell when it hits the target.

Further Example. The Archer attempts to cast Cure. They cast cure onto an arrow and nock and fire it. In mid Air the arrow is replaced by a Magic Arrow that once it hits its target that target receives the effect of the Cure.

Further Example. A Marauder starts casting Fire. They hold their axe forward and chant. The Firespell enfuses into the weapon itself the Axe Head catches on fire. the Marauder swings and collides the axe head into his target and the spell explodes dealing damage.


Yes. I do understand that some abilities already have elemental attributes like Red Lotus Blade. In instances the Ability trumps the spell anyway. As a Gladiator using Red Lotus Blade should always deal more damage with that skill over the spell Fire. But if the user of these skills is pushing himself towards being a user specializing in Fire Element damage then he can use both alternating.


As for abilities like the Healing and Rebuffing, these ones can be done by using non-lethal alternatives. IE When using a Marauder and healing they strike the ground with the axe and the spell burst out from under its target.

I originally posted this in the GD but if no one ultimately hates your idea it gets wiped out in the sea of rage in there. So I should have just posted it here.