Residual Damage Effects Glitch in Awakened Raids - Evoker, Rogue Outputting Subpar Damage

Hey there, fellow gamers! It's WowCarry here, and today I want to shed some light on a pesky bug that's been wreaking havoc in Awakened Raids. Residual damage effects are currently bugged, causing them to deal only about a quarter of their expected damage. This bug has been affecting Evokers and Rogues, making them do significantly less damage than anticipated. Let's dive into the details, shall we?

What's the Buzz About?

If you've been participating in Awakened Raids, you may have noticed a large bug affecting "Residual" damage spells. These spells typically deal a percentage of another spell or ability's damage. Unfortunately, these residual effects are currently reduced by a whopping 75%, significantly impacting the following:

• Season 4 Devastation Tier Set (Evoker)

Evokers rocking the Season 4 Devastation Tier Set may have noticed a substantial decrease in their damage output. The set is supposed to deliver approximately 16% damage on a single target. However, due to the bug, it's currently only hitting for about 4% on encounters. It seems that these effects are not receiving the Awakened damage modifier, resulting in roughly 4 times less damage than intended. Interestingly enough, this happens to align with the recent buff to Vault of the Incarnates for Awakened Raids. It's worth noting that this bug is not present in Mythic+ dungeons, so at least there's a silver lining there.

• Assassination Rogue Abilities

Caustic Spatter and Sanguine Blades, two essential abilities for Assassination Rogues, have also fallen victim to this frustrating bug. Similar to the Devastation Tier Set, these abilities are currently dealing significantly less damage than expected.

• Various Items

It's not just specific spells or abilities that are affected; certain items are also impacted by this bug. Double Time, Nick of Time, Traveler's Timesplitter, and Borrowed Time are a few examples of items suffering from reduced residual damage effects. It's unfortunate to see both spells and items being affected by this bug, making it quite a widespread issue.

Unveiling the Speculation

Now, you might be wondering how such a bug slipped through the cracks. Well, the prevailing speculation among the community is that these residual damage effects are simply not receiving the Awakened damage modifier. As a result, their damage output is significantly lower than intended. This bug has persisted despite various fixes implemented during the launch of Season 4.

Guilds and Tier Loot Decisions

This bug certainly has implications for guilds aiming for Mythic progression. In fact, this bug makes the Devastation Evoker Tier Set, until it's fixed, the worst Tier Set of Season 4. Guilds pursuing Mythic difficulty content should definitely take this bug into consideration when making Tier Loot decisions. It's crucial to be aware of the current limitations to avoid compromising your raid's performance.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Awakened Raid scaling bugs have been quite the nuisance in this patch. While most of the bugged abilities of Season 4 have been addressed, the residual damage effects continue to cause issues. It's essential to understand the impact of this bug, particularly if you're a guild pushing for Mythic progression. Keep an eye out for further updates and fixes to ensure your raid team is performing at its best. Until next time, happy gaming!