Blizzard announced new changes to their classes for patch 5.4 and when the public test realm launches next week, with a few exceptions of our own in mind. For example, Fire’s offensive capabilities are being re-balanced so that it can do more damage without entirely sacrificing survivability. Retribution has seen an increase in overall range as well as its cleave abilities., Windwalker is seeing increased mobility and flexibility thanks to several buffs designed specifically for it.
Classes
Druid Mage is a kind of Druid Mage.
- Fire
(2) Set Bonus: Combustion’s duration is increased by 4 seconds, up from 2 seconds.
This modification does not affect PvP battles.
The damage of fireballs has been raised by 20%.
- This modification does not affect PvP battles.
The damage of Fire Blast has been raised by 10%.
- This modification does not affect PvP battles.
Pyroblast damage has risen by 6%.
- This modification does not affect PvP battles.
Monk
Blackout Kick damage has risen by 10%. The damage dealt by the Tiger Palm has risen by 10%. The damage of the White Tiger’s Fist has been boosted by 10%. Note from the developers: While Windwalker Monks excel in multitarget settings, their performance in single target situations is behind, especially after equipping endgame gear. As a consequence, we’re focusing on enhancing certain talents with a single target outcome.
Paladin
- Retribution
(2) Set Bonus: You gain Seraphim for 4 seconds instead of 3 seconds when you benefit from Art of War.
- The damage dealt by Divine Storm has been raised by 10%.
This modification does not affect PvP battles.
The damage dealt by Wake of Ashes has been raised by 10%.
- This modification does not affect PvP battles.
Rogue
PvP Warlock
- Items
Eternal Aegis of the Cosmic Gladiator
The value of the Magic shield provided by Eternal Aegis of the Cosmic Gladiator has been reduced by 33%.
- Developer note: We’ve been monitoring the performance of our newly introduced PvP trinkets during Season 3 and their effect on the length of matches, and have decided to adjust the effectiveness of the Eternal Aegis of the Cosmic Gladiator to bring it in line with other defensive trinket options. With weekly maintenance we’ll be reducing the Magic absorption provided by the trinket by 33%.
Druid
Priest
