I agree that tackling a fix for Paladin mobility is the best place to start for improving the class moving forward as well. I’m also happy to see that you would be on board with Avenging Leap as the directional choice for Paladin mobility! Thematically and mechanically, this would address most major complaints for the class and surely for the players who dislike Divine Steed.
I of course am on board with some uniqueness that helps retain some paladin flair. And seriously a short channel or cast time of about 1 sec would be absolutely reasonable.
After reading the class updates released today, there is no reason not to believe that an instant gap closer for Paladin could be brought to the game during Dragonflight. We have endless posts about poor mobility on Paladin, but few actually take charge and offer up a practical and implementable idea. This is my best design attempt that checks off all the appropriate boxes.
We just need more support to this thread, or more players offering up practical detailed ideas of their own instead until something really starts to stick with the community.
With Blizzard showcasing Liadrin leap in the Hearthstone cinematic, I believe this is our best and only shot to make the case for an “Avenging Leap” and have any chance of success. I would encourage anyone who has wanted something similar in any fashion to like the post. Here’s to seeing what the future has in store for Paladin mobility! 