WoW SoD Phase 6 Hotfixes: World Buffs and Class Changes

Blizzard Entertainment has rolled out several quality-of-life changes and class balancing updates with the release of World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 6. As the development team gears up for the final phase of this experimental take on WoW Vanilla, this patch addresses some balancing issues that have arisen during the latest season of discovery.

In this comprehensive roundup, we’ll delve into the modifications that are shaping the current gameplay experience in World of Warcraft Classic, from significant class adjustments to changes in the functionality of the Chronoboon Displacer.

World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Changes

This latest round of hotfixes places a spotlight on several classes, enhancing key abilities while rebalancing others to ensure better gameplay dynamics. Let’s break down the class-specific changes below.

Druid Changes

The Druid class sees minor adjustments, focusing on enhancing performance in both PvE and PvP scenarios.

Hunter Enhancements

• Trueshot Aura now grants 100/150/200 additional ranged attack power (up from 50/75/100).
• Melee T2.5 set 2-piece bonus increases damage over time from Wyvern Strike by 50%.
• Melee T2.5 set 4-piece bonus boosts the impact damage of Mongoose Bite and all Strikes by 15%, an increase from 10%.
• Beast Mastery rune has been enhanced to increase your pet’s damage and health by 15% (previously 10%).

Priest Updates

• T2.5 Shadow Priest set bonus now increases the damage of Mind Spike by 20% (previously 30%).

Rogue Modifications

• 5 tank set 2-piece bonus will now persist for 10 seconds after using Main Gauche, rather than requiring the Parry buff to remain active.

Shaman Adjustments

• 5 Enhancement 2-piece bonus effectiveness for Stormstrike and Lava Lash damage increased by 50% for 2-handed weapons.
• 5 Enhancement 4-piece bonus now ensures that critical strikes from Stormstrike, Lava Lash, and Lava Burst cause burn damage over 4 seconds.

Warlock Improvements

• Haunt now increases Shadow damage over time effects by 40% (previously 20%).
• Haunt animation has been updated for improved visuals.

General Changes

Notably, the functionality of the Chronoboon Displacer has been addressed:

• Known issue: consumable items related to Chronoboon Displacer incorrectly display their duration. This will be corrected in a forthcoming hotfix.

Conclusion

These updates in the World of Warcraft Season of Discovery Phase 6 promise to enhance gameplay and class performance while addressing important balancing concerns. As players embark on their adventures, these adjustments will undoubtedly influence strategies and outcomes in both raids and PvP encounters.

For a complete list of patch notes and further details, check the official Blizzard forums. Stay tuned for more updates and good luck on your quests!