Worthless WS

So I’ve been thinking (a dangerous pastime I’m sure) and I’m just wondering why so many weaponskills are worthless.

Not like, why they suck or do so little damage.  I’m aware of this on some of them, such as the weird modifiers or dubious skillchain potential, but why would SE put such worthless WS into the game in the first place, or, alternatively, not give some of them a buff?

I mean, consider how some (most) jobs use maybe 3 WS out of their whole repertoire as they level up.  It’s always seemed strange to me.  Of course, there are a few WS that stun and these get used occasionally, but what about the other weird ones?

Raiden Thrust?  Gale Axe?  Any Scythe WS before Guillotine?

Sometimes I wonder if SE even considers the mechanics of their own game, that’s all.

~ by wafuru on January 16, 2009.