Expected Class Tuning Changes with Patch 11.0.5 - Class Writer Opinions
Patch 11.0.5 launches tomorrow with a large amount of class changes and tuning. Our class writers have given estimates of the DPS changes coming tomorrow!
Our Class Writers have given us a rough approximation of how much DPS or healing is expected to change with the Patch. Some of these comes with rotation, talent or full playstyle changes, so make sure to check out the full Patch Notes and each individual Class Guide for more details.
Patch 11.0.5 Patch Notes
Patch 11.0.5 Class Tuning
We asked our class writers what the impact of Patch 11.0.5 will be for their spec and here are their estimations using sims and theorycrafting!
Disclaimer: The last couple weeks of hotfixes were never deployed to the the PTR. As such, some of the specs impacted are unable to generate conclusive results and should be treated as estimations.
(Deathbringer)5%Slight Nerf -15% to -20% 8.1%7.6% -0.5%-5% Maybe 2%-Might be a slight buff depending if patch notes or PTR are true. Restoration Druid--A few new talents were added and nerfed an old one, but only one is a clear upgrade and you're likely to feel similarly powerful with the patch. Augmentation EvokerTo Shields-Unravel is likely one of the best globals on ST. Devastation EvokerTo Shields-Unravel is likely one of the best globals on ST. Beast Mastery HunterBuffBuffSingle target is likely going up to at least pre-basilisk change numbers (pending on ptr vs live hotfix implementation). Single target in AoE and AoE in single-target is worse. Power Infusion losing value. Marksmanship Hunter~2%~2%Within 2% of previous performance for ST. AoE similar, a couple % buff. Survival Hunter6%9% 11.7%11.2% 15% — 20%29.4%Sunfury is still ~10% ahead in single target. Fire Mage-6.5%-AoE is the same, but giving up a lot more on single target to do so. Frost Mage8%- 2.5%2.9%Could be up to 5% more depending on bugs. Mistweaver Monk~1%3-5%Many quality of life improvements with new and Read more on wowhead.com
