Class Tuning Hotfixes - Unveiling the Season of Discovery

Welcome to the latest blog post by WowCarry! Today we will be discussing some recent hotfixes implemented by Blizzard in World of Warcraft. These hotfixes cover Class Tuning adjustments, as well as changes to Gnomeregan Salvage and Gnomeregan Grime-Encrusted Salvage. Let's dive right in and see what's new!

Class Tuning Changes

In the most recent update, Blizzard has made several adjustments to various classes to improve gameplay balance. Here are some of the notable changes:

• Druid

• Berserk now increases the number of targets struck by Lacerate while active.
• The bonus damage to Starfire caused by Starsurge has been increased to 80%.
• Swipe now scales with attack power and gains 10% of attack power as damage.
• The threat caused by Swipe has been significantly increased.
• The duration of Rip has been extended to 16 seconds.

These changes aim to enhance the Druid class's abilities and make them more effective in combat.

• Hunter

• Raptor Strike damage has been normalized to weapon damage when the Melee Specialist rune is active.

This adjustment brings greater consistency to the damage output of Raptor Strike, making it a more reliable skill for Hunters.

• Paladin

• An issue where Fiery Weapon enchantment and Seal of Martyrdom triggered each other has been resolved.
• Interactions between Fiery Blaze, Fiery Weapon enchantments, and Seal of Martyrdom have been eliminated.

These fixes address unintended interactions between certain Paladin abilities, ensuring smoother gameplay for Paladins.

• Priest

• Mind Spike damage has been increased by 10%.
• Void Plague damage has also received a 10% boost.
• The base damage of Shadow Word: Death has been reduced by 40%, and its spellpower coefficient has been adjusted.

Blizzard's developers made these changes to prevent Shadow Word: Death from overshadowing other abilities and potentially causing balance issues.

• Rogue

• The bounce range of Shuriken Toss has been reduced from 15 yards to 10 yards.

This alteration ensures that Shuriken Toss doesn't pull additional packs of enemies in dungeons, matching the range of similar chain spells.

• Shaman

• Fire Nova now benefits properly from Elemental Mastery.
• The Dual-Wield Specialization rune now provides a 50% damage bonus to offhand weapon swings.
• Lava Lash gains a 50% increased damage if Flametongue Weapon is imbued on the offhand.
• The proc chance of Maelstrom Weapon is now roughly 50% higher when Windfury Weapon is imbued into the main hand or two-hand weapon.

These adjustments aim to improve the Shaman class's performance and provide more viable options during combat.

Changes to Gnomeregan Salvage

Blizzard has also made updates to the loot from Gnomeregan Salvage. They have increased the number of crafting materials found in Boxes of Gnomeregan Salvage and slightly boosted the drop rate of Grime-Encrusted Salvage throughout Gnomeregan. These changes will provide players with more resources and rewards when exploring this iconic location.

Conclusion

These recent hotfixes bring welcome adjustments to various classes, enhancing their gameplay and improving overall balance. The changes to Gnomeregan Salvage will also provide players with greater rewards for their efforts. As always, Blizzard continues to listen to player feedback and make necessary adjustments to ensure an enjoyable gaming experience. Stay tuned for more updates and happy adventuring!

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