Weapon Specialization Fan Concept Art by Sercan Özyurt

Live Posted 2021/02/26 at 6:09 PM by Archimtiros

Sercan Özyurt (aka Lordozy)When we reach the end-game level in the game, character progressing becomes just about collecting items and progressing character with that way becomes boring and uniqueless for players. I present to you the "weapon specialization" system, which is one of the concepts I have created to improve progressing. One nice feature of classic WoW is that it offers us a long way of characther progressing. I set out such a system, taking care of the weapon systems to further expansions. Also, I have added a new tradeskill factor to the Blacksmith profession.

Coming to the summary of the system: Your character levels up and gain skill points depending on the weapon is equipped with. Players use these skill points to improve their weapons. However, this takes so long progression that you may need to play with your character for a long time to master it.

Skills are of a fairly low standard (power). So, there is minimal difference on players which is high-low level on weapon skills.

I hope you like that system.talentsBattle for AzerothWeapon Specialistactually leveling themfinding creative ways to grind out weapon skillconcept art for Blizzard's Free Shadowlands Mount Contestclass-specific tier sets themed after the Old GodsLordozy's Artstation

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Comment by seddarinI dont get why blizz still not hiring this guy...Comment by NecrodogeI dont get why blizz still not hiring this guy...Comment by Danv0rshahaha :D
nice concept that's never going to happen because wow is not an rpg anymoreComment by grayshirtStill, the idea of creating supplementary end-game progression systems are often well received, with WoWabsolutely Level to maxgear upComment by AlakeiThancanStill, the idea of creating supplementary end-game progression systems are often well receivedlackComment by abhorsen1988So if was using a sword, which I had significantly progressed with this weapon specialisation system, but then got an upgrade that was a wand, that had no specialisation points in, I'd essentially be screwed and couldn't use the wand cause it'd be a dps loss? Lol no thanks.Comment by WaldorfDon't get me wrong, it's a cool idea, but I don't think this implementation would be practical.
I immediately see 2 glaring problems with this idea:

1) "Skills are of a fairly low power. So, there is minimal difference on players which is high-low level on weapon skills."

+5% auto attack damage
+5% parry chance
+3% Critical damage to auto attacks
+6% attack speed
Ignore 6% of target armor
+Wildcard gem slot / conduit

I don't think I can call that "low power difference" between someone who has them vs someone who doesn't.

2) The example used is maces, with bonuses to auto attack damage, parry chance, and ignoring target's armor.
I'm sure elemental shamans, shadow priests, and all the healers would love these bonuses!Comment by HagithSomething to grind = Too much grind
Nothing to gring = Lack of grind

Thats why blizz never cares about what ppl complains..Comment by ixnorpThis is just the Legion artifacts but worse because they're all boring flat bonuses. There is an existing a system for flat stats and it's called all of the armor we already wear.Comment by NiccoloMIt is smart to avoid introducing any more systems that would cause imbalances. The game is already broken as it is.Comment by rvan2711this is legion artifact system... :DComment by FleckerManI dont get why blizz still not hiring this guy...Comment by raptoraurionMore photoshop recolors, awesome right :^)Comment by VinceVegaPeople will complain, that they cannot unlock everything in one day and it will get trivialized in one patch. Just like gear drops in this oneComment by BwgmonFun idea, but how does one "impale" with a mace?Comment by angztwelp, there is a reason weapon leveling was removed during classic ;)Comment by draeneighyes please more horizontal progression... and please, hire this person and more for an art team to implement these!Comment by jacho981woooow, imagine the amount of farming behind those concepts.....Comment by Aralndaman those mounts are on point! i feel like blizz would make these store mounts. they are store mount quality. sad to say that honestly since the best mounts are in store and most details and uniqueness are in the storeComment by stormrage666Blizz don't want to make their game good (or better for those who still goes playing).

It's the only explanation for SO LITTLE changes since blizzconline in comparisson for player base work.

It's sad. And pathetic.

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