In the science fiction MMO WildStar, a month after launch, the first hints about player distribution begin to surface. The Spellslinger is emerging as the most popular class. Additionally, the developers provide a glimpse into the near and distant future regarding dungeons, loot boxes, and the next patch.
More Exiles than Dominion, but Dominion is a bit stronger in PvP
In a video podcast, Community Manager Tony Rey and Mike Donatelli, the Product Director of WildStar, were in good spirits as they answered numerous questions from fans. Between the lines, some valuable information could be gleaned. The agile and nimble Spellslinger seems to be the most frequently played class, which was already indicated in the beta. According to the developers, it’s not a huge lead, but a respectable one. About 7% to 8% more players are opting for it compared to the average. The Spellslinger is a ranged DPS; our YouTuber Darion has provided an extensive guide for it. However, whether it is also the best and strongest class remains open for discussion.
Surprising figures also emerged regarding the population distribution between the two warring factions. More players seem to play the Exiles, a band of fortune seekers and underdogs. However, Dominion appears to be slightly ahead in PvP. It was joked that Tony Rey’s disastrous PvP play could be the reason for the struggles of the Exiles.
Security will soon pay off even more, loot boxes will soon be of rarity
The 2-Factor Authenticator was another important topic in the podcast. Donatelli urged players to enable this additional security. Most bots are hacked accounts. Therefore, Carbine has a vested interest in having as many players as possible set up this 2-Factor Authentication. Currently, there are already 2% bonuses on experience, renown, and prestige; a costume and a title as rewards for security-conscious players. In the future, securing accounts should become even more rewarding.
The loot boxes that were available again on the PTR are reportedly even more valuable than players might suspect. There probably won’t be this form of loot boxes forever. In the future, a new version of the loot boxes may come into play, containing rewards that might not be as valuable and rare. Then, the mounts, costumes, and decorative items found in the loot boxes would become true rarities and collectibles.
A light dungeon for practice is coming, along with the next content patch
A “low-level, teaching dungeon” will be coming soon. In the next 2 patches, meaning within the next 2 months, it will not arrive yet. However, it is planned thereafter.
Carbine and WildStar have been criticized in recent weeks for the steep increase in difficulty. Especially the transition from solo questing to the first 5-man instance feels like throwing players into cold water. Apparently, they want to ease this with this training dungeon.
Rey and Donatelli were somewhat evasive, very much against their nature, about the next content patch, Drop #2. The patch will primarily focus on PvP, making many adjustments to balance and introducing more PvP content.
According to data miners, the PvP content is said to include a 15vs15 battleground called Daggerstone Pass.
