Not only is it obscure, it just doesn’t fit the class. If this were the Crusader, it’d still be clunky and difficult, but at least it would fit the fantasy. It would at least make sense to those that like to role play a class. At least give it some purpose, even if it’s a poorly done rework.
I’d say it’s really poorly thought out re-design, but I’m not sure much of any real thought was put into it. This was a rush job, no two ways about it, and that’s why I’m hoping they don’t try another band-aid solution. Take the time next season to do it right.