Patch 8.3 of World of Warcraft changes many classes. We reveal what buffs and nerfs the developers have come up with.
The next Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth is currently on the PTR of World of Warcraft. Anyone who wants can already play the next contents themselves and get an impression of the development. A fixed part of every “big” patch is adjustments to the classes, so buffs and nerfs. We will tell you what will change for the classes in Patch 8.3.
What changes for the Druid in Patch 8.3
For the Druid, there are a few small nerfs, but in return, there are also a few improvements to his Azerite abilities. All in all, this should result in a little less damage for Balance Druids. The power will be taken from the Druid directly and given instead to Azerite abilities.
Balance
- The damage and periodic damage of Moonfire has been reduced by 10%.
- The damage and periodic damage of Sunfire has been reduced by 10%.
- Blade Twelve (Azerite ability) deals 11% more damage.
- Power of the Moon (Azerite ability) deals 11% more damage.
What changes for the Mage in Patch 8.3
For Mages, there is currently only one change. Frost Mages currently often forgo Ice Lance as its damage is too low. This will be significantly increased so that Frost Mages can use Ice Lance more often.
Frost
- The damage of Ice Lance has been increased by 20%.
What changes for the Monk in Patch 8.3
For the Monk, there are several adjustments for all specializations. While Brewmaster is significantly weakened, Mistweavers and Windwalkers are getting a clear boost. The tank will be weaker as Monks currently have little fear of high damage spikes. While this should still remain their strength, it should not be at the current level. Monk tanks have already undergone several nerfs in Battle for Azeroth.
Brewmaster
- The stamina bonus has been reduced to 30% (previously 35%).
- The percentage of Staffs has been reduced to 90% of agility (previously 105%).
- Qualities of a Taker now improve the effect of Staves by 5% (previously 8%).
- A bug has been fixed where the spheres from “Gift of the Ox” appeared too far away when the player had an extremely high amount of health.
Mistweaver
- The healing from Rising Mist has been increased by 30% and the duration of healing-over-time effects has been extended by 3 seconds (previously 2 seconds).
- Life Cocoon now absorbs 55% of the caster’s maximum health instead of 1100% of spell power. This is a clear improvement in most cases.
Windwalker
- The damage of Rising Sun Kick has been increased by 25%.
- The damage of Blackout Kick has been increased by 10%.
What changes for the Paladin in Patch 8.3
For the Paladin, there is only one change to the Azerite traits and only for Holy Paladins. In the future, they should no longer rely so heavily on Holy Shock, as this playstyle currently overshadows all others.
Holy
- Light’s Reflection (Azerite ability) can now only affect up to 8 targets at the same time.
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What changes for the Priest in Patch 8.3
For Priests, there are several changes, but only to Shadow and Discipline. Both specializations are significantly nerfed, especially the Shadow Priest loses a lot of its punch. Fairness requires mentioning that it was previously extremely high.
Discipline
- Schism now only increases the damage of priest abilities (no longer from racials, trinkets, and active abilities of the Heart of Azeroth).
- The healing from Atonement has been reduced to 50% of the damage dealt (previously 55%).
- The effectiveness of Mastery has been increased by 12%.
Shadow
- The damage bonus of Vengeful Spirits has been reduced to 25% (previously 50%).
- Refrain of Madness (Azerite ability) now grants 25% less critical strike rating.
- Shadow Word: Pain deals 8% less damage.
- Vampiric Touch deals 8% less damage.
What changes for the Warlock in Patch 8.3
For Warlocks, there is only one change and it concerns the Affliction specialization. However, this nerf is quite hefty since Deathbolt loses 33% of its strength.
Affliction
- Deathbolt now only deals 20% of the remaining damage of all damage-over-time spells of the Warlock (previously 30%).
What about the other classes? For the classes not mentioned here, there are currently no changes. However, Patch 8.3 is still in an early state on the PTR, so it is quite possible that some changes might come later.
The changes will mostly impact the new raid Ny’alotha.
What do you think of these buffs and nerfs? Are they appropriate? Or will your class once again become “unplayable”?
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