The initial framework of the animation from launch at the shoulder looks fine. But the follow through on landing is laughably bad. It sort of sticks on its side like it’s made of Velcro. You would think they could have it arc in and stick out at an angle at least.
Also while being able to place at specific grounds points adds significant utility, it doesn’t seem like it will feel good on a melee dps spec. Taking a moment to choose where to jump with leap doesn’t feel bad, precisely cause it’s utility and movement where I’m not doing damage anyways. Being a ground target doesn’t seem like it will feel good other than to macro to place at your feet. Placing it at your feet would really make the animation even worse, almost like you vomited out a spear instead of throwing. I would much prefer to be targetable instead of ground placed.