Yea they're intentionally here. They just add a little diversity I wouldn't touch 'em myself, 'cus I'm a conventional fighter but I've seen some other players using them.
"Two hands working do more than a thousand praying."
No AoS combat rules here. The art was used yes but they are balanced in like every weapon in game. Art, monsters and floating damage numbers and a few other little things from AoS was added that I felt was good for the game. Everything has been tested for balance.
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