The BDK axe swings just like any other axe in the game. I am not talking about the appearances. Guardian druids could not get a bear form that attacked or used the rigging of the original werebear until reintroduced.
Anyway, I’m not even giving you my opinion, I’m stating what Blizzard said when they brought back MT 2.0. And if you don’t believe me, let me link the articles and some quotes.
During Legion, the Mage Tower awarded most specs a new weapon appearance, yet players who missed earning those still have countless other admirable weapon transmogs to collect across the whole of the game. But for Guardian druids, the Mage Tower prize was an alternate bear form with a unique silhouette and animations. There is simply nothing else like it in the game. For years, we’ve heard feedback from druid players who are frustrated that something so transformative is no longer available, and we agree.
Therefore, in Legion Timewalking, Guardian druids who complete The Highlord’s Return challenge will also receive a new fel variant of the “werebear” form.
And then we have the more recent reasoning for not including them in Legion Remix.
Continuing the discussion from What's Your Wishlist for Lemix? (Part 1):