WoW SoD Phase 3: Class Tuning and Rune Changes (April 16, 2024)

A new batch of changes will be hitting live servers on April 16, 2024. This time around, the devs are looking to introduce some much-needed class changes, especially to some runes and abilities that have been either underperforming or not working as intended.

With the new Sunken Temple Raid slowly getting traction as more and more players dare to enter the terrifying depths of the temple, we might see more hotfixes and class changes as the phase goes on. We will go over all of the upcoming changes to Season of Discovery Phase 3 so you can find out if your class will be getting buffs, nerfs, or overall quality-of-life changes.

Season of Discovery Phase 3 Class Tuning

Druid

• Starsurge no longer consumes Clearcasting procs from Omen of Clarity.
• Skull Bash rune moved to the Hands slot (was the Leg slot).
• Lacerate rune moved to the Leg slot (was Hands).
• Lacerate threat increased substantially.

Paladin

• Light's Grace rune moved to the Bracer slot (was Helm).

Rogue

• Focused Attacks now generates 3 additional energy (up from 2)

Shaman

• The Internal Cooldown for Overcharged has been increased to 3 seconds

Warlock

• Life Tap now grants mana return to warlock pets as well
• Unstable Affliction's damage has been increased by roughly 120%
• Warlocks with Metamorphosis active and the Master Demonologist talent will now gain increased threat generation when they summon an Imp or Felguard (was decreased threat generation).

Warrior

• Victory Rush heal increased to 30% of the Warrior's health (was 10%).

And that covers all of the upcoming class tuning for Season of Discovery Phase 3. We will be on the lookout for other notable changes coming to WoW Classic, so stay tuned and remember to have fun exploring the world of Azeroth!