Perhaps that norm/pierce sword could start off as a Cutter, then require the 2* Thorn Blade to start that new line? The sword would function as a cutter for the basic attacks, and the charge could be a spin like the Calibur spin. The spin would be slightly weaker than normal, and the knockback would be slightly less like a CIV, but it'd shoot spines out in all directions like a giant lichen colony does (perhaps with less range than that, but, yeah).

I honestly find it disappointing that nigh nothing in the game requires something from a different line entirely to make, so a cutter using a thorn blade to lead to that new line would be interesting and unique.

That being said, if a new tier of equips come out, 6* or higher, I'd like to see weapons that require you to have more than one item to craft; like starlinvf's Ripjaw and a Fang of Vog making a sword that deals Normal, Elemental, AND pierce, with FoV's charge combined with the spike shooting.

Just brainstorming, here. If a new tier of equips come out, they have to be really, really hard to get... because, honestly, 5* gear is really powerful already. I personally wouldn't like it at all if they just added another upgrade to the line, like a 6* avenger or summat. They need to be unique, like combining two similar swords to make one that captures the best of both.

I like the idea, but having it start from the Snarble Barb doesn't really sound "right."

It should start out as its own line, since it would be an odd transition to go from Snarble Barb to this idea (Pure Piercing to Normal/Piercing)

@Duke_Nukem - There is already a thread that is adressing the 5* Winmillion ideas, and they have quite a few weapons thought out...

In regards to this weapon though, heres my own version...

2* - Ancient Blade: A blade worn down by the ages, it apears to have plants growing in the cracks and niches, making it somewhat dull compared to other blades.

3* - Overgrown Blade: Slight Alchemy has causes this blade to overgrow with flora. Its not very good at cutting, but it may give your foes a nasty rash.

4* - Ivy Blade: Further Alchemy has made the flora grow thick and grow spines, making this weapon much more efficient at killing as well as seeping toxins into your enemies.

5* - Forest's Champion: A blade teeming with life, the thick vines seep toxic chemicals constantly, making this natural blade a formidable weapon against those who doubt its power.

Starts out doing somewhat low normal damage, then when it reaches the 4* version it gains a split of Pierce/Normal. 3-5* versions have a chance to apply poison to the enemy. The charge attack for the 2-3* version would be more akin to a Proto Sword, but the 4-5* would either shoot vines straight forward or be a slightly more damaging spin attack acompanied with thorns that shoot out in multiple directions. 3* Charge has a slightly higher chance to poison, while the 4-5* is an almost guaranteed poison on contact with the blade, while the thorns have a slightly better chance than normal attacks to deal poison.

No one likes my idea of weapons made in crafting using items other than just the very last item in the line? I mean, really, everything in the game I've seen is get the 2*, make it 3*, use that same 3* to make it 4*, then use some random fancy material alongside the 4* and have it at 5*. It's the same thing over n' over. :/