Patch 10.2 PTR: Throw Glaive Buff and Amirdrassil Tier Sets
The Patch 10.2 PTR buffed Havoc Throw Glaive to ricochet and tuned three Amirdrassil tier sets. Here is what shipped for Dragonflight Season 3.
By:
John Langan
Key Takeaways
- This Patch 10.2 PTR hotfix build buffed Havoc Demon Hunter's Throw Glaive so it ricocheted to an additional enemy within 10 yards, improving its cleave in packed encounters.
- Outlaw Rogue's Blind gained utility, with its cooldown cut by 30 seconds and its range extended by 5 yards.
- Three Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope tier sets were tuned, and the original write-up mislabeled all three: the "Hunter" set was actually Elemental Shaman, the "Shaman" set was Demonology Warlock, and the "Warlock" set was Destruction Warlock.
- The Elemental Shaman set reworked Primordial Wave so Lava Burst burned targets and Chain Lightning fed extra Flame Shock hits, sharpening the spec's spread damage.
- Both Warlock sets were distinct: Demonology leaned on Doom Brand and a summoned Doomfiend, while Destruction leaned on Dimensional Rift and Immolate.
- These PTR notes shipped with Patch 10.2 on November 7, 2023, ahead of Dragonflight Season 3 and the Amirdrassil raid.
The headline was a single spell buff, but the set-bonus notes carried the weight for Season 3 raiders, so both are covered below.
The Throw Glaive Buff for Havoc Demon Hunter
The change that named this build was a buff to Throw Glaive for Havoc Demon Hunter. On top of its physical damage, roughly 43.57% of Attack Power on this PTR build, the glaive now ricocheted to an additional enemy within 10 yards of the primary target. That turned a mostly single-target ranged poke into a small cleave, which mattered in the tight trash pulls of Mythic+ and on cluttered raid bosses. The percentage shifted slightly before launch, but the ricochet mechanic itself carried through to live.
Outlaw Rogue's Blind Utility
Outlaw Rogue picked up a control buff in the same build. Blind had its cooldown reduced by 30 seconds and its range extended by 5 yards, making it far easier to use proactively for crowd control rather than saving it for emergencies. This paired well with the Airborne Irritant talent, which spread Blind to nearby enemies during Blade Flurry, giving Outlaw a genuine area-of-effect stop in group content.
The Three Amirdrassil Tier Sets, Correctly Labeled
The build also tuned three Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope tier sets. The original post attached the wrong class to each one, so here is what they actually were.
| Mislabeled as | Actually belonged to | What the set did |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter set | Elemental Shaman | After consuming Primordial Wave, Lava Burst burned the target for extra damage over 4 seconds, and each Chain Lightning made the next Lava Burst strike additional Flame Shock targets. |
| Shaman set | Demonology Warlock | Consuming a Demonic Core applied Doom Brand, and its removal could summon a Doomfiend that unleashed Doom Bolt volleys. |
| Warlock set | Destruction Warlock | Bolts from Dimensional Rift dealt splash damage to nearby enemies, and Immolate's periodic damage could grant a Dimensional Rift charge. |
Because two of the three sets were Warlock sets, the distinction matters. The Demonology set was built around Doom Brand and its summoned Doomfiend, while the Destruction set was built around Dimensional Rift and Immolate. Reading them as a single "Warlock" set would blur two very different playstyles heading into the raid.
How These Changes Landed in Season 3
Patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream" went live on November 7, 2023, and Dragonflight Season 3 with the Amirdrassil raid opened the week of November 14. The Throw Glaive ricochet stayed part of Havoc's kit, and all three tier sets shaped how Elemental Shamans and Warlocks geared for the tier. If you wanted to farm those set pieces on schedule, our teams could explore our WoW raid carries for the season.
FAQ
What did the Patch 10.2 Throw Glaive buff do?
For Havoc Demon Hunter, Throw Glaive gained a ricochet, bouncing to an additional enemy within 10 yards of the primary target. It also dealt roughly 43.57% of Attack Power as physical damage on the PTR build, giving the spell more value as a light cleave tool in Mythic+ and raid.
Which classes actually owned the three tier sets?
The original post mislabeled them. The "Hunter" set was the Elemental Shaman set, the "Shaman" set was the Demonology Warlock set, and the "Warlock" set was the Destruction Warlock set. All three were Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope bonuses for Dragonflight Season 3.
What did the Elemental Shaman Amirdrassil set do?
It reworked Primordial Wave. After the Shaman consumed Primordial Wave, Lava Burst burned the target for additional damage over 4 seconds, and each Chain Lightning caused the next Lava Burst to strike extra targets already affected by Flame Shock. It rewarded spreading Flame Shock before committing to burst.
How were the two Warlock sets different?
The Demonology set revolved around Doom Brand and a summoned Doomfiend that cast Doom Bolt volleys. The Destruction set revolved around Dimensional Rift, with its bolts splashing to nearby enemies and Immolate able to grant extra Rift charges. They shared the raid but played nothing alike.
Did the Outlaw Blind change make it to live?
Yes. Blind's 30-second cooldown reduction and 5-yard range increase shipped with Patch 10.2, giving Outlaw Rogue more flexible crowd control. Paired with the Airborne Irritant talent, it also enabled an area-of-effect Blind during Blade Flurry.
When did Patch 10.2 go live?
Patch 10.2 "Guardians of the Dream" launched on November 7, 2023. Dragonflight Season 3 and the Amirdrassil, the Dream's Hope raid opened the following week, on November 14, 2023, along with the season's Mythic+ rotation.
Last reviewed 2026-07-02 against Patch 10.2 Guardians of the Dream. Maintained by WowCarry's WoW team.