In WoW-Classic there has been a Hardcore mode for almost a week now. Each character has only one life, and if they die, they must start over. Blizzard has now revealed which class dies the most. It is the Hunter.
How often do Hunters die? On August 30, the developers revealed that so far 32% of all created Hunters have already died. This is the highest value among all classes. The result is surprising … but somehow also not:
- At first glance, Hunters seem like a strong class for the Hardcore mode. They have a pet that can tank, traps to prepare for a tough fight, rely on ranged combat, and can escape a fight thanks to the ability “Feign Death” with a bit of luck.
- However, a closer look reveals problems. Hunters are among the weakest classes in DPS according to WoWHead. Additionally, ranged combat is a disadvantage because it does not level the hit chance in melee and the defense. If the pet dies, you can be easily defeated.
- Another drawback is that Hunters only get their animal companion at level 10. On average, players die around level 9 in Hardcore mode. The class cannot yet tap into its full potential. Also, “Feign Death” is only available at a higher level.
The race for the World First at level 60 in Hardcore mode was won by a Mage. It took him about 70 hours of gameplay. For his success, he relied on a very risky build, which paid off in the end.
More than 360,000 deaths and no end in sight
How is it overall in Hardcore mode? Blizzard revealed that after 24 hours, over 90,000 players have already died. The number has increased massively since then.
Currently, there are more than 360,000 dead characters that can no longer be played, unless you want to walk around as a ghost to stay in touch with your friends.
The most deaths occurred for the Horde around Orgrimmar, Durotar, and Mulgore. So primarily in the starting areas. The Alliance players are increasingly making it to Westfall and Darkshore, with many deaths also reported around Ironforge.
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The Hardcore servers have indeed sparked a bit of hype among players. On Reddit, there are countless funny stories about how silly one died or how nice other players helped out.
Also, a well-known Swede has now returned to the MMORPG: WoW Classic is now truly hardcore, luring back a legendary player from the past who streams daily on Twitch.
What do you think about the Hardcore servers? Are you having as much fun with it?
