With patch 11.1.7, the new one-button rotation has landed on the servers of World of Warcraft. A player showcases their new interface, which is designed for this playstyle, sparking a lively discussion in the community.
What does the player’s new interface show? The screenshot on Reddit by CaleoGaming shows only the health bars of their hunter and the pet, along with the rotation button represented by the icon of the Cobra Shot.
The player’s accompanying comment: ‘I just updated my UI and I’m finally ready for Mythic Plus.’ The new ‘one-button assistant’ has just landed on the servers with WoW patch 11.1.7.
This ‘smart’ system allows you to execute a solid rotation of your character with just one button, while the assistant takes into account which effects are currently active and how many enemies you are fighting.
This video explains WoW:
“Just pump damage”
How does the community react to the screenshot? To understand this, one first needs to know, that the announcement of the one-button rotation has already sparked heated discussions. Parts of the community have always complained that World of Warcraft is becoming easier. While this might attract casuals, it could alienate experienced veterans.
Another point of contention: Damage dealers have always been accused of focusing too much on their DPS rotation. The precise interrupting of enemy spells or other special tasks is often neglected. The concern: the one-button rotation may exacerbate this issue.
Both points are reflected in the more than 340 comments under the screenshot. At the same time, there are also many players who evaluate the new feature very positively – the more than 3,800 thumbs up underscore this. Here is a small selection of opinions:
- HipGamer notes on Reddit (probably) sarcastically: ‘Finally, a DPS who masters their rotation. You don’t have to interrupt or stop anything, just pump damage.’
- NoCompetition5276 presents a thesis on Reddit that receives much approval: ‘I believe many people will be surprised and impressed when their DPS increases as a result.’
- Kylroy3507 believes on Reddit that it is positive for the community, even if the DPS turns out to be effectively lower, as players can focus more on the fights: ‘Sacrificing 20% DPS to achieve a perfect execution of encounter mechanics would greatly benefit many raids.’
- Busy-Ad-6912 also expresses hope on Reddit: ‘We have several players who are performing less than the tanks in the raid. I really hope they use this so we don’t have to drag them along so much.’
- salyer41 fears disasters on Reddit: ‘I can’t wait for the one-button user insults for players with low DPS.’
What do you think about the new feature? Have you had personal experiences with it? Share it in the comments! Since there’s always a patch after a patch, there’s already info on WoW patch 11.2 – you can expect big things: WoW is getting the largest raid boss of all time, as big as a city
