Tag Blizzard

John Barrymore October 03, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has shared class tuning changes for Patch 10.2 PTR, focusing on the Augmentation Evoker class. The changes aim to reduce the power of stacking Augmentation buffs and encourage the use of multiple Augmentation Evokers without being overpowered. Additionally, other classes such as Demon Hunters, Druids, Hunters, Mages, Monks, Paladins, Priests, Rogues, Shamans, Warlocks, and Warriors have also received some adjustments.
John Barrymore October 03, 2023 3 minutes
Blog Post Summary: Blizzard has announced significant nerfs to popular embellishments in Patch 10.2 PTR, reducing both damage and healing values by 35%. Additionally, changes have been made to the player versus player items, as well as improvements to the user interface and accessibility, such as displaying crafted quality icons for long-named items in the Auction House.
John Barrymore October 02, 2023 2 minutes
In this blog post, Blizzard responds to feedback on Season 3 trinkets from the Patch 10.2 PTR. The Seedling trinket has been fixed to spawn at 50% HP and burn down at a slower rate, and the Blossom of Amirdrassil trinket now grants Haste and has increased healing. The post also addresses some bugs and issues with these trinkets, promising to look into them further.
John Barrymore September 29, 2023 2 minutes
Blizzard is making adjustments to the Lich King encounter in Heroic Icecrown Citadel, reducing damage to the Lich King, Raging Spirits, and Vile Spirits for 45 seconds after Harvest Souls is cast. This change aims to address a tactic where certain classes deliberately die and resurrect outside of the fight to deal more damage. The adjustment will be available for testing soon on the PTR.
John Barrymore September 28, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard has given a sneak peek of the October Trading Post, showcasing new class sets, mounts, and cosmetic items. Highlights include a spooky Halloween mount, a pet for purchase, and a broom mount that can be used all year round. Check out the linked database for more previews of the upcoming offerings.
John Barrymore September 28, 2023 4 minutes
The latest blog post from Blizzard addresses feedback on the Demon Hunter Havoc Tier Set. The post discusses concerns regarding talent choices, the restriction of certain abilities, and the weak tuning of tier set bonuses. Blizzard plans to make adjustments to better align with player expectations and improve gameplay experience.
John Barrymore September 28, 2023 2 minutes
The blog post discusses Blizzard's decision to revert the physical damage reduction change on the Glyph of Omen of Clarity, after receiving feedback from users during the patch 3.4.3 PTR. The post expresses gratitude towards participants and highlights other new content and features in the Fall of the Lich King patch.
John Barrymore September 28, 2023 3 minutes
The Patch 10.2 PTR developer notes have been released, revealing updates for various classes and specializations in World of Warcraft. There are changes to Hunter raid buffs, Mage fixes for critical damage bonuses, and adjustments to talents and abilities for other classes like Demon Hunters, Druids, and Shamans. Overall, these updates aim to enhance gameplay and balance in the game.
John Barrymore September 26, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard has released a new patch for Wrath Classic 3.4.3, introducing changes to the Glyph of Omen of Clarity and fixing various bugs in raid encounters, abilities, and options menu. Additionally, raid testing for Icecrown Citadel has resumed, with the final round lasting until September 29.
John Barrymore September 22, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard has revealed upcoming changes to Mistweaver Monks on the Patch 10.2 PTR, focusing on defensive abilities and the Guardians of the Dream tier set. The changes aim to make Mistweavers less squishy, reduce the need for active spell use, and improve the viability of Expel Harm. Additionally, functionality issues with the tier set will be addressed in future PTR builds.
John Barrymore September 22, 2023 2 minutes
The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority has given preliminary approval to the merger between Microsoft and Activision Blizzard. The restructured deal, which involves transferring cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft, addresses concerns about competition in the market. The CMA will now consult on residual concerns before making a final decision.
John Barrymore September 22, 2023 3 minutes
The blog post discusses the latest update to the Wrath Classic PTR, including the addition of a new pet called Arfus for completing dungeons on Defense Protocol Gamma and loot from Hardmore 25 Player Ulduar being added to the vendor. It also mentions the possibility of a higher resolution model for Arfus in the Dragonflight Patch 10.1.5 PTR.
John Barrymore September 21, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post warns players about two bugs in the encounter with Ouro in the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj. Blizzard advises players on Hardcore realms to avoid attempting this boss until the bugs are resolved, as they are likely to cause a raid wipe.
John Barrymore September 20, 2023 15 minutes
Blizzard has announced upcoming Augmentation Evoker nerfs coming to Patch 10.2 PTR. The blog post details the changes to various classes and specs, including adjustments to talents, set bonuses, and abilities. These changes aim to balance gameplay and address issues in the current meta.
John Barrymore September 18, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard is currently investigating the use of kick bot macros in Rated PvP content. These macros, combined with automation programs like AutoHotKey, allow players to automate important interrupts and prevent spells from being cast under certain conditions. The issue has been highlighted by highly ranked players and content creators, and Blizzard is working to address it.
John Barrymore September 15, 2023 3 minutes
Blizzard has released an update on the Wrath of the Lich King Classic Public Test Realm, including the schedule for the next raid testing of Icecrown Citadel. They have also provided development notes and bug fixes for the upcoming patch. Additionally, a new quest tracking feature is now available for testing, allowing players to easily locate quest objectives on the map.
John Barrymore September 15, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent feedback and responses from Blizzard regarding the Rogue Rework in Patch 10.2. It includes information on fixes for issues such as Killing Spree with Dreadblades and Blade Flurry cleaving through immunity abilities. The post also addresses adjustments made to Grand Melee and how it affects the Rogue's damage.
John Barrymore September 14, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post discusses the recent updates made by Blizzard in their hotfixes, focusing on issues related to PvP combat effectiveness and quest progression in World of Warcraft. The changes include reducing Sarannis' Mystic Sheen's effectiveness in PvP and fixing quest-related problems in Secrets of Azeroth and WoW Classic Era.
John Barrymore September 10, 2023 3 minutes
This blog post discusses potential evidence in the data indicating the arrival of Season 4 in Dragonflight, despite Blizzard being dismissive about it. The post explores the addition of new mounts in the PTR and speculates that Season 4 might be based around the Blue Dragonflight, continuing the Dragonflight theme seen in previous seasons.
John Barrymore September 09, 2023 4 minutes
Blizzard has released a new hotfix blog with updates to quests in World of Warcraft. The Patch 10.1.7 quest No Limits can now be accessed without completing the mega-dungeon, and the Loamm Roamm Reverse Dragonriding Challenge will correctly award silver medals. Additionally, there are adjustments to PvP contribution calculations in WoW Classic Era to prevent players from exploiting dishonorable kills for faster progress.
John Barrymore September 01, 2023 2 minutes
This blog post provides a roundup of recent blue posts and developer discussions in WoW Classic and Dragonflight. Highlights include updates on Hardcore Classic stats, the testing of Icecrown Citadel in Wrath Classic, and the ongoing Secrets of Azeroth event. Stay informed about the latest news and events in World of Warcraft!