My opinions are of the same as Senesia. I fully agree in the fact that the skills were not intended to be used as a primary attack, rather as just one of a few perks for completing a set.

Regarding the graphic change, I feel it is towards the best and will be quite interesting to see in PvP (Not like anyone would duel with Trang's Set though), especially if there is another set that gives this sort of change that they are not telling us about.