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News Roundup: New 5.4 Battle Pets, Kil'jaeden's Cunning Changes

posted 2013/06/19 at 2:54 PM by perculia

Patch 5.4 Battle PetsDon't forget to click the images to view them in our 3D Modelviewer!

These following pets appear to be rewards tied to the pet tournament on the Timeless Isle: Chi-Chi, Hatchling of Chi-Ji: Flying, Zao, Calfling of Niuzao: Beast, Xu-Fu, Cub of Xuen: Beast, Yu'la, Broodling of Yu'lon: Dragonkin.
Right now they all have the following abilities, which is subject to change in later PTR builds: Claw, Evanescence, Leap, Rend, Spectral Strike, Prowl.

Moon MoonMoonfangMoonfang's PawShimmering MoonstoneMoonfang Shroud

This pet also has several unique flavor abilities: Moon Fang, Moon Tears, Moon Dance.

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Changes

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The simple fact is that the constant, passive ability to perform a complete DPS rotation while moving was never intended to be a core feature of the Warlock class. Those who remember the early days of Patch 5.0 will recall that, initially, actually increased cast time whenever it was triggered. In those days, that extra cast time made the talent so unattractive that very few players actually took it. We decided to try it as only a snare instead, but that has had the opposite effect: in Patch 5.3, virtually all Affliction Warlocks are using . Remember, we want talents to be meaningful choices. If one talent is far and away superior to its neighbors, there’s a problem. There were also some very strange side effects (such as the ability to cast something like Fear while ducking in and out of line of sight).

Now, as I mentioned, the ability to always cast on the move wasn’t intended as a core Warlock feature (otherwise, it wouldn’t have been a talent). However, that doesn’t mean we want Warlock DPS to plummet every time there’s a fire on the ground. One thing that may have gone under the radar is the fact that the new version of is not on the global cooldown, and can be cast while another cast is already in process. So, for example, you won’t have to interrupt a Chaos Bolt to activate should you need to react to something in a hurry.

Furthermore, it’s a change that we’re certainly going to balance around. Remember, we’re very early in what is likely to be a lengthy PTR cycle. There’s plenty of time to tweak and tinker with it. In fact, a recent change made internally allows Haunt to be cast while moving by default. The goal is most certainly not that Warlocks lose out on a ton of DPS or lose viability in raid encounters. We do encourage you to hop on the PTR, experiment with it, and tell us what think once you’ve gotten some hands-on time!
Ghostcrawler just gave another update via Twitter. Reposting it here to make sure you guys see it :)

We're going to try keeping as an instant, slightly buffed, with no DoT refeshing. Intent wasn't to nerf on top of nerfing . As long as locks don't become backpedaling spamming machines, we think this change should work.

Draztal

felt too god. Most Affliction Warlocks were taking it. The developers weren't too happy with the snare effect, but not many warlocks were using it when it had a cast time debuff. Changing to a snare effect ended up making the talent too attractive. There's a long PTR cycle ahead of us, and the developers will have plenty of time to adjust it. You can also rest assured that Warlocks will be balanced around it.

It's worth noting that the new is off the global cooldown and can be cast even if another spell is already being cast at the moment.

One recent change the developers have made in the 5.4 PTR is that Haunt can now be cast while moving. They will also discuss 's interaction with DoTs, although they worry it might to get it in the right place.
Although some of you have mentioned it already, there're a few updates from the developers that we wanted you to know. This is in early testing and subject to change.

has been slightly reworked. Now it has a 1.5 second cast time, but can be cast while moving. It no longer extends the duration of damage over time effects and has received a small damage buff. The intent is that you'll use it to keep up some damage when you need to move, but you'll want to stick to your standard rotation otherwise.

For Affliction specifically, the developers are lowering the bonus damage that provides and moving it into Haunt and the DoT effects themselves to compensate. They still want Malefic Grasp to be your primary filler for single target DPS, but this will make it a bit less punishing when you can't afford to channel it (especially in PvP). Haunt will once again be interrupted by movement, in favor of the change.

and have had their cooldowns and durations lowered to 60 and 10 seconds, respectively. now only applies to the core AoE damage spells (Seed of Corruption, , , and Rain of Fire), but increases their damage by 100% while active in addition to the range increase. Rain of Fire is being changed to no longer generate enough Burning Embers to be worth using in a single target rotation (so, Destruction shouldn't feel forced into ).

These changes will be available on the PTR with the next build. Please remember that we're very early in the 5.4 development process, and therefore any or all of this may still change before the release of the patch.

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Comment by Alfa CAN'T WAIT - Bart Scott Comment by Ashelia Pierre! Comment by Anyonka Um did you just try justifying the lock changes because everyone only took KJC? Then why are you changing mannonroth as well?

Because most locks I know use both, and thats exactly why your changing both

To act like people only took one and thats not what you want to happen is a red herring, your effing up, people dont like it, your trying to appease.

Its bullcrap Comment by Manishtusu I'm becoming an engineer for Pierre. Comment by rpkxnoscope Why would you change KJC because affliction locks use it ?. balance ur game already. NO locks play affliction becasue the dmg sucks compared to other specs. And like the post mentioned how people will spam fel flame lol this will happen since it will be the only way to kite now. Get ready for yet another abilty to not be used by anyone just like warrior 2nd wind and old sherikan toss. This game needs balancing to be fun please fix it. Comment by Rankkor Pierre!Comment by Jerethjames KJC nerf... because aflic locks use it...I was an aflic lock and didnt use it till I took a break from pvp and went destro. Your excuse is the biggest bunch of bull crap since the heroic oops nerf in cata. seriously yall need to get your &*!@ right. Comment by CalaelenDT Really hope they add some unique abilities for Pierre, at least in terms of visual effects, to match the whole cooking theme! Comment by Hobnobs Why would you change KJC because affliction locks use it ?. balance ur game already. NO locks play affliction becasue the dmg sucks compared to other specs. And like the post mentioned how people will spam fel flame lol this will happen since it will be the only way to kite now. Get ready for yet another abilty to not be used by anyone just like warrior 2nd wind and old sherikan toss. This game needs balancing to be fun please fix it.Comment by NoirStar My own two cents: Why not keep KJC just the way it is as a core feature of locks? Changing something wildly popular, because it was "never intended" seems cheap to me. Who cares if it was never intended! People love it! I'm sure it won't last, and blizz WILL nerf it though. I won't enjoy playing my lock as much though. Have fun everyone! Comment by Farrook I can't wait to make Pierre. Pure awesomeness. Comment by Destruktio My own two cents: Why not keep KJC just the way it is as a core feature of locks? Changing something wildly popular, because it was "never intended" seems cheap to me. Who cares if it was never intended! People love it! I'm sure it won't last, and blizz WILL nerf it though. I won't enjoy playing my lock as much though. Have fun everyone!Comment by kasaman Blizz got something good by accident, and its great, ppl love to play lock coz of it. Here is one solution if you dont like affli lock using it. Make it ability for destro and demo and get new talent on its place. Comment by ChaosBurst Awesome! August Celestial Battle Pets! Can't wait! Comment by Sas148 I love when people are like, "you're changing this because..." and then say, "... well I wasn't doing that!" And that fact alone negates the possibility that you were one of the minority and evidently that means Blizz is full of it and are changing it for some other secret reason.

I'm just amused today I guess. Comment by Rainemard From Lore at http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/9309301938?page=1 :
We've been following all of your feedback very closely, and we're going to try a different approach to Kil'Jaeden's Cunning in 5.4.

In a future PTR build, Kil'Jaeden's Cunning will once again be a passive effect. Selecting it will allow the Warlock to cast Malefic Grasp, Shadow Bolt, and Incinerate while moving. There is no penalty, so you'll be able to move at full speed.

We still feel that the 5.3 version of Kil'Jaeden's Cunning isn't working out, but we don't want to "nerf fun" either. It's clear that many Warlocks simply enjoy the feel of being able to cast on the move, and we'd like to be able to preserve as much of that feeling as possible.

With this change, we can make the "penalty" of taking KJC that you don't have Mannoroth's Fury or Archimonde's Vengeance, which should result in more damage output in cases where movement is less critical (and we're working on some changes to Archimonde's Vengeance that should help with that). We're also still planning on buffing Fel Flame in a way that helps lower the impact to mobility caused by choosing one of those talents over Kil'Jaeden's Cunning, without nerfing it for PvP purposes.

Remember, we're still extremely early in the PTR process. There will be many more changes to the game before the patch goes live.Comment by Shredsmore I wish that was the 5.4 changes, that would actually be the best solution/compromise in my eyes.

I also find it slightly funny that not a lot of people even use Mannoroth's Fury extensively (except on Kanrethad), yet Blizz nerfs it to make it worse. Common sense right there.

Also, back to KJ's Cunning, why in the hell would any lock take Ice Floes as his 90 talent (that talent is not even optimal for a first tier...)? Comment by Keelerak There goes Warlock's only instant damage spell. After the change to Shaman totems it is not as important as it used to be, but still... Comment by mk487 First Pandaria brought some long needed love for locks and now they had to screw it up again by making KJC utterly useless.
Why make lock a stationary class once again?
Backpadle and Fel Flame spamming FTW... =(
Stop ruining locks Comment by DytjeSaurr Why would you change KJC because affliction locks use it ?. balance ur game already. NO locks play affliction becasue the dmg sucks compared to other specs. And like the post mentioned how people will spam fel flame lol this will happen since it will be the only way to kite now. Get ready for yet another abilty to not be used by anyone just like warrior 2nd wind and old sherikan toss. This game needs balancing to be fun please fix it.

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