Upcoming Class Tuning on the Weekly Reset - Frost DK, BM Hunter and Warlock Nerfs
Blizzard has posted upcoming class tuning on the Weekly Reset which includes nerfs to Frost DK, BM Hunter and Warlocks, combined with Ret Paladin nerfs in PvP.
In patch 10.0.7, we made changes to several classes to address issues we saw with itemization or talent trees. Game data since the patch went live has shown us that certain specs are overperforming, so with scheduled weekly maintenance on March 28, we’ll make the changes below.CLASSESDEATH KNIGHTFrost All ability damage reduced by 3%.HUNTERBeast Mastery Kill Command damage reduced by 10%. MarksmanshipAll ability and pet damage reduced by 4%. SurvivalMongoose Bite damage reduced by 10%.
This does not affect PvP Combat. WARLOCKDevelopers’ notes: We’re modifying the output of Grimoire of Sacrifice to bring it in line with the output of Warlock demons. At the end of the day Warlock is a pet-centric class and while we want there to be an option to opt-out of your pet, we don’t want it to always be the clear answer.
Wrathful Minion now increases the damage of Grimoire of Sacrifice by 10% (was 15%). Demonic Inspiration now increases the damage of Grimoire of Sacrifice by 10% (was 15%). Grimoire of Sacrifice damage reduced by 15%.
AfflictionDevelopers’ notes: With the removal of less impactful talents in both their class and specialization trees, Affliction received a lot of additional damage options that have increased their damage beyond what was intended. We’re making these adjustments to bring them in line with other damage dealers. Damage done by spells and abilities reduced by 2%.
Darkglare damage reduced by 20%. DemonologyDevelopers’ notes: We’re targeting Demonology’s multi-target profile with these adjustments to bring them closer to other damage dealers. We.
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