Even after nearly two months, the balancing carousel continues to spin cheerfully in World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor. In the latest hotfix, there are significant adjustments to the passive bonuses of many specializations, and we have summarized the most important changes for you at a glance.
More Speed for Everyone!
Speed was a rather unpopular stat for many classes at level 100, which is why it is now significantly strengthened through this hotfix. To gain 1% speed, you now need only 90 speed rating instead of 100, making the value 11% stronger.
It will probably take a few days for the theorycrafters in World of Warcraft to adjust their “Best-in-Slot” tables accordingly.
The Sad Losers…
- Death Knights are hit hardest, as their “Blood Boil” now deals 33% less damage, a significant nerf. However, frost specialization dark riders can rejoice, as they now receive 20% more speed rating from all sources, instead of the previous 5%.
- Druids must accept a 5% weakening of the healing spell “Rejuvenation” and be very brave, as the initial damage of “Swipe” in bear form is decreased by a ruthless 50% (the DoT remains unaffected).
- Finally, all specializations of Priests are affected, especially adherents of Discipline. “Power Word: Shield” absorbs 15% less damage than before (thus reflecting less damage with the corresponding glyph).
…the Radiant Winners…
- Balance Druids, Beast Mastery Hunters, and Arms Warriors can look forward to increased effectiveness of their mastery – so this stat should rise in priority for all mentioned specs, and the corresponding classes will experience noticeable damage boosts.
- Another increase is experienced by Destruction Warlocks and Fire Mages, as they now receive 15% more critical strike rating from all sources (previously 5%) due to a change in their passive abilities.
… and a Special Case
Some Gladiator Warriors may frown a bit, as their namesake stance now increases damage dealt by only 5%, down from 20%. However, it was emphasized on Twitter that this is not a weakening, as many abilities of the Protection Warrior (Deep Wounds, Devastate, Revenge, Shield Slam, and Thunder Clap) now deal significantly more damage, which should offset the weakening of the stance.
You can view the complete list of changes on battle.net.
