Staff Warrior Needs to be Support. Not Just Another Brawler

[Yerlock.4678]

This thing will compete with Firebrands and Core Guards, which have great support util. Please make sure to give this kit the proper treatment so it's not just a different version of Bladesworn.

[Fueki.4753]

We have been asking for a support specialisation (preferably with a mid-range right hand weapon) for years. With Paragon, GW1 already had what basically was a support-oriented ranged Warrior, so they didn't even need to invent a new theme for a support Warrior.

But we got an Engineer specialisation instead.

[Mevelios.4809]

Warrior can already perform well as support without the staff, the real caveat being aegis & stab access if you want it to compete with the firebrand (and protection, if running without the Relic of the zephyrite).

The staff will provide an extra aegis & protection source, which are pretty much the only things I find interesting on it - Banner of defense on Doubled standards work the magic already for regeneration.

Edited February 8 by Mevelios.4809

[draxynnic.3719]

In an sPvP environment, healbreaker has been on the edge of being a viable support for a while, and even crossed into meta once. Staff has real potential to push it over that line. We'll see when it actually arrives.