I also have mastered CW very well and have used it many times in weak
signal work on 2 meters. I have an Advanced license and never felt the
need yo go beyond if for my purposes.

As to whether I still feel it's a hugh priority, no I don't.

With today's modes of communication it does seem out-moded.

My typing is better than ever and many new modes use a keyboard. :-)

JMO