Class Tuning in Patch 1.15.1 Phase 2 PTR Datamining - Season of Advancement

Season of Discovery Phase 2 is here, and it brings a variety of changes to classes in the game. This phase doesn't include any new runes, but there are still plenty of exciting updates to look forward to. Let's dive into the details!

Druid Changes

• Feral Combat

• Lacerate: This ability now causes the enemy target to bleed for damage over time. Additionally, it stacks up to 5 times on the same target.
• Mangle: Mangle now deals additional damage and causes the target to take increased damage from bleed effects and Shred.

• Restoration

• Rejuvenation and Regrowth: These spells are now able to be active on targets affected by another Druid's Rejuvenation or Regrowth.
• Mark of the Wild: The mana cost of Mark of the Wild has been decreased by 50% and its duration has been increased by 50%.

Hunter Changes

• Beast Mastery

• Multi-Shot: Multi-Shot now strikes all enemies in front of the player, dealing damage to each target.

• Marksmanship

• Aimed Shot: Aimed Shot now deals increased weapon damage and triggers various effects based on the current Sting on the target.

• Survival

• Survival Tactics: This ability now increases your pet's damage done from Claw and Bite by 60% for a limited time.
• Raptor Strike: Raptor Strike now increases melee damage and has a chance to reset the cooldown on Flanking Strike.

Mage Changes

• Arcane

• Arcane Intellect: The mana cost of Arcane Intellect has been reduced by 50% and its duration has been increased by 50%.
• Arcane Explosion: Arcane Explosion now deals damage to multiple targets and has increased healing effects.

• Fire

• Pyroblast: Pyroblast now deals increased Fire damage to enemies.

• Frost

• Blizzard: Blizzard now deals increased damage and has improved area-of-effect effects.

Paladin Changes

• Holy

• Blessings: Blessings such as Blessing of Might, Wisdom, Salvation, Sanctuary, Light, and Kings now have increased duration and reduced mana cost.
• Seal of the Crusader: This seal now causes each melee attack to deal weapon damage to the target and provides mana to party and raid members when damage is taken.

• Protection

• Seal of Vengeance: Seal of Vengeance now increases Parry chance and lasts longer based on the number of combo points.

• Retribution

• Seal of Blood: Seal of Blood now instantly causes weapon damage to the target at the cost of health and mana.

Priest Changes

• Discipline

• Power Word: Fortitude: The mana cost of Power Word: Fortitude has been reduced by 50% and its duration has been increased by 50%.
• Penance: Penance now causes damage or healing over time to the target.

• Shadow

• Shadow Word: Death: Shadow Word: Death now inflicts Shadow damage to the target and may cause damage to the caster.

Rogue Changes

• Assassination

• Deflection: Deflection now increases Parry chance based on the number of combo points used.

• Combat

• Redirect: Redirect now removes existing combo points from the target and stores them for later use.

• Subtlety

• Shadow Dance: Shadow Dance now lasts longer and grants increased Parry chance.

Shaman Changes

• Elemental

• Lightning Bolt: The mana cost of Lightning Bolt has been reduced.

• Enhancement

• Shamanistic Rage: Shamanistic Rage now reduces all damage taken and provides mana regeneration. Additionally, party and raid members within range receive a portion of the mana regeneration.
• Flametongue Totem: Flametongue Totem now enhances main-hand weapons with fire damage.

• Restoration

• Chain Heal: Chain Heal now heals multiple targets within range and applies a healing effect over time.
• Healing Wave: Healing Wave now heals the target and applies a healing effect over time.

Warlock Changes

• Affliction

• Seed of Corruption: Seed of Corruption now deals increased damage to enemies and has a chance to generate additional soul shards.

• Demonology

• Ritual of Summoning: Ritual of Summoning now creates a summoning portal that can be used by party or raid members to summon others.

• Destruction

• Drain Soul: Drain Soul now has a chance to generate additional soul shards.

These are just a few highlights of the Class Changes in Season of Discovery Phase 2. There are many more adjustments and improvements to explore in the game. So get ready to experience the updated class gameplay and enjoy the new abilities! Happy gaming!

Conclusion

With Season of Discovery Phase 2, players can expect exciting changes and improvements to their favorite classes. The updates bring enhanced gameplay, new abilities, and improved balance. Whether you're a Druid, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, or Warlock, you'll find something to look forward to in this phase. So dive into the game and experience the revamped class dynamics. Have fun and enjoy the Season of Discovery Phase 2!