Talk:Warrior/@comment-25577915-20150315051457/@comment-16191989-20150315100058

I don't like the look or feel of them either, but blunt damage is undeniably an important aspect of the game, especially when it comes to skeleton-type enemies, golems, and other things weak to blunt damage. The entire point of a warrior is to have a class that is able to deal this type of damage in vast amounts, and warriors excel at it arguably better than other classes, at least when it comes to melee range. Rangers can dish out blunt damage with arrows, but it doesn't come with the bad-assery of doing it right in the opponents face.

Also, while warhammers are indeed heavier than longswords, warriors actually have the choice. Mystic Knights have the choice as well, indeed, one of their best weapons is the permanently enchanted ice mace. Variety is the key here. I was once like you and always used a sword given the choice; now I like a little variation, even if it isn't my preference, and warriors using a warhammer has its own benefits. The stronger knockdown and blunt damage, I think, outweighs the aesthetics and the lighter weight of a longsword, and the less versatile slash damage.