From the official Japanese website:
Image removed <- Paragon. Looks like the spear is one-handed
Image removed <- Dervish. Looks like the scythe is two-handed.
Not a big deal, but I thought I'd give a heads-up. Sorry if it's been posted before.
Edit: The new images have been replaced by the well-known old images found also on www.guildwars.com. A mirror of the new images can now be found on page 4 of this thread.
New images of Dervish and Paragon (wielding weapon)
Tetris L
Foppe
Wow they look cool, thanks for sharing
WhiteZombie
i wonder what attribute paragon shields will have for a req. leadership?
Maiyn
Wow, I can't wait to get away from the backline and try out that scythe!!! 
Awesome ..
Awesome ..
Sai of Winter
Cool, thanks for posting the images. I wonder though, if the Paragon's spear is a one-handed weapon and be using a shield, what will the required attributes to wield the shield? Paragon attributes of course.
And another thing, I wonder how the attack animations will look for the Dervish when they use the scythe if they're a two-handed weapon.
And another thing, I wonder how the attack animations will look for the Dervish when they use the scythe if they're a two-handed weapon.
Terra Xin
That shield has holes in all the wrong places...
The sythe looks huge.
The sythe looks huge.
devils wraths
both look awesome i want that sheild
Liu
'Training will raise your shield to the blow, but courage fills the gaps the shield leaves open'
Vilaptca
Wow nice. I want a scythe 
Kattox1
I have new found respect for the Paragon class. Before they looked pretty... well I'd have to say feminine, (even the men,) but that shield has put them up a notch.
That Scythe looks beasty.
That Scythe looks beasty.
Tetris L
Yeah, that scythe looks really wicked.
"Don't fear the Reaper ...."
"Don't fear the Reaper ...."
Arkantos
That scythe is just wow. Can't wait to play the dervish this weekend 
Safer Saviour
I want a bigger scythe.
In all seriousness though, I have to say that those pictures are a thousand times better than the first ones that were released. They look way cooler with weapons.
In all seriousness though, I have to say that those pictures are a thousand times better than the first ones that were released. They look way cooler with weapons.
Chuba
If you've seen the movie "Troy" or studied ancient english Greek battles, the shields were used very integrally with a spear, those notches are probably used to strike the spear through them for surprise attacks and to fend off shorter enemy weapons away more efficiently, or even disarm them.
I'd like to see them used in the Paragons' skills in such a way too. Except of course if they use the spear for throwing...
I'd like to see them used in the Paragons' skills in such a way too. Except of course if they use the spear for throwing...
KurtBatz
That scythe is just plain SEXY
I absolutely love scythes. Totally and utterly my favourite weapon
I absolutely love scythes. Totally and utterly my favourite weapon
Vahn Roi
possible box art?
Arkantos
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Originally Posted by Chuba
If you've seen the movie "Troy" or studied ancient english Greek battles, the shields were used very integrally with a spear, those notches are probably used to strike the spear through them for surprise attacks and to fend off shorter enemy weapons away more efficiently, or even disarm them.
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Anyways ya, thats basically why the shield is like that.
Terra Xin
well... yeah ok the hole at the top would make alot of sense... I suppose it depends on how you use the shield
oh... stop showing off, lol.
Ooo i just thought of something, like when someone goes to stab you with a sword through one of the two lower holes, you can just jab your shield far into the ground and force the weapon to snap^^.,
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Ooo i just thought of something, like when someone goes to stab you with a sword through one of the two lower holes, you can just jab your shield far into the ground and force the weapon to snap^^.,
Seissor
warning: although it LOOKS like the spear is one handed thats a promo shot and not an in game shot.
Lets all look at the promos for Devona...ahh two swords....can you wield two swords...no.
That aside, what a cool shield the para has. As for the dervish... well
the force will be with you... always.
Lets all look at the promos for Devona...ahh two swords....can you wield two swords...no.
That aside, what a cool shield the para has. As for the dervish... well
the force will be with you... always.
WhiteZombie
Paragon and Javazon sound so alike...
zakaria
warriors can't use these shields ..right ?
RTSFirebat
Added to the guide, thanks
Dobermann
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Originally Posted by Tetris L
From the official Japanese website:
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WHOA MAN! thx, these pics look awsome, cant wait till the 28th
Dobermann
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Originally Posted by Safer Saviour
I want a bigger scythe.
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Snowman
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Originally Posted by zakaria
warriors can't use these shields ..right ?
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Solar_Takfar
actually, a shield is the natural complement for a spear. especially a throwing spear. In military history, only a minority of spearfighters fought without em.
Tetris L
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Originally Posted by zakaria
warriors can't use these shields ..right ?
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silv3rr
Wow... that's just awesome.. I hope their ingame weapons actually look as good as the concepts...
I remember this one game (horrible MMORPG but was addictive for some reason) called Priston Tale, had the craziest looking weapons/shields...
I remember this one game (horrible MMORPG but was addictive for some reason) called Priston Tale, had the craziest looking weapons/shields...
Mercury Angel
Significantly sexier than the first images. Definitely fills out their own unique look.
Solar_Takfar
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Originally Posted by Tetris L
A warrior with secondary profession paragon putting enough attribute points into the required attribute should be able to utilize a paragon shield just fine.
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beanerman_99
Why do other countries always get the cooler art, screenshots, item skins, etc.?? Why doesn't anet just release the same stuff for all the countries? I would have never seen these pics if the OP hadn't found them. Unfair
Tetris L
There are more tactics than strength shields for warriors, so I see a good chance that not all paragon shields are based on leadership.
natus
Whoa those schythes are awesome o _ o
Theus
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Originally Posted by WhiteZombie
Paragon and Javazon sound so alike...
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King's Spectre
Fend: Attack all adjacent foes. Attacks hit for +2-17 damage. This skill is easily interrupted.
gamemagus
Wow they look pretty darn sweet, ANet lets hope they turn out the way they look. =)
Vakir
Those are the CG rendered models of the two classes. I wouldn't be surprised if we saw them in the box art and in the upcoming Guild Wars Nightfall cinematic. It's gonna be interesting. I hope the plot of GW:N doesn't suck.
sassoonssamson
awesome cant wait to check them this weekend
Talin Verderben
Wow, my Necro wants to be a Dervish secondary so she can use a cool Scythe!
ischuros
I want a bigger blade on my scythe. The shaft is fine, just need bigger blade, for reapin' stuff. A dervisher/necromancer with armour dyed black would be awesome. Look ust like Death and be able to kill and resurect minions. Awesome!!