Blizzard will be adding some much-needed changes to the classes in World of Warcraft Dragonflight, specifically focusing on Evokers, Druids, Hunters, Shamans, Paladins, and Warlocks. This time around, the class tuning is rather small, but not insignificant either because of apparent mana problems or lack of damage.
Having that in mind, we will take a look at all of the class and PvP changes that will go live in the next weekly reset. Although these combat adjustments are made on a regular basis, examining data and feedback from the community can allow the devs to experiment with WoW's game balance by implementing important updates.
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WoW Dragonflight Class Changes
Evoker
Preservation:
- All healing increased by 6%. Does not apply to PvP combat.
Druid
Restoration:
- Moonfire now costs 0.3% mana (was 1.2%).
Hunter
Survival:
- Survival Hunter 4-set Focus cost reduction increased to 20 (was 10).
- Survival Hunter 4-set damage bonus increased to 80% (was 50%).
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Paladin
Holy:
- Word of Glory healing increased by 15%. Does not affect PvP combat.
- Light of Dawn healing increased by 20%.
Shaman
- Brimming with Life now increases maximum health by 10% (was 8%).
Enhancement:
- Chain Lighting damage increased by 10%.
- Flame Shock damage increased by 10%.
- Frost Shock damage increased by 10%.
- Fire Nova damage increased by 10%.
- Crash Lightning damage increased by 10%.
- Primordial Wave’s additional Lightning Bolts now deal 175% of normal damage (was 150%). Not applied to PvP combat.
Warlock
- Fear now costs 4% of base mana (was 5%).
- Demonic Gateway now costs 10% of base mana (was 20%).
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WoW Dragonflight PvP Changes
Item Changes
- Seal of Diurna’s Chosen will deal 50% reduced damage in PvP combat.
Demon Hunter
Havoc:
- All damage reduced by 4% in PvP combat.
- Demonic Wards now reduces magic damage taken by 5% in PvP combat (was 10%).
Hunter
Marksmanship:
- Sniper Shot’s (PvP Talent) range increase reduced to 30% (was 40%).
- Sniper Shot’s (PvP Talent) damage is no longer affected by Mastery: Sniper Training.
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Paladin
Holy:
- Flash of Light healing increased by 12% in PvP combat.
- Judgment damage increased by 30% in PvP combat.
- Hammer of Wrath damage increased by 50% in PvP combat.
- Holy Shock damage increased by 20% in PvP combat.
- Glimmer of Light damage decreased by 25% in PvP combat (was 30%).
Priest
- Mental Agility now reduces the mana cost of Mass Dispel, Purify, and Purify Disease by 25% in PvP combat (was 50%).
Holy:
- Holy Fire’s direct damage is now reduced by 20% in PvP combat.
- The cooldown of Holy Word: Chastise is now reduced by 1 second per talent point from Voice of Harmony in PvP combat (was 2 seconds).
Rogue
Subtlety:
- Rupture damage is now increased by 15% in PvP combat.
- Backstab damage is now increased by 45% in PvP combat (was 30%).
- Gloomblade damage is now increased by 45% in PvP combat (was 30%).
And that covers all of the changes coming to World of Warcraft Dragonflight. It seems that the devs are not looking to nerf Vengence Demon Hunters as they have been dominating the M+ scene for quite some time.
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