Tier Set Bonus Changes in Patch 9.2 Build 42257 - Feral Druid Nerfs

PTR Posted 2022/02/08 at 7:28 PM by Anshlun

in their recent Development NotesDevelopment Notes

Remorseless Winter grants 8% Critical Strike while active.
Effect #4 REMOVED Effect #1 Dummy
Value: 8

REMOVED Effect #2 Apply Aura: Proc Trigger Spell Modifies Damage/Healing Done
Value: 0

REMOVED Effect #3 Dummy
Value: 0

NEW Effect #1 Apply Aura: Dummy Modifies Damage/Healing Done
Value: 8

Entering Berserk causes you to strike all nearby enemies, dealing (700%320.2% of Attack power) Bleed damage over 10 sec. Deals reduced damage beyond 8 targets.
Item Set: Tapestry of the Fixed Stars: 4 pieces

While Berserked, you radiate (45%26.6% of Attack power) Cosmic damage to nearby enemies and heal yourself for (61%39.7% of Attack power) every 1 sec.
Item Set: Tapestry of the Fixed Stars: 4 pieces
These nerfs are to compensate the fact that the bonus now scales with buffs and legendaries. In some cases, even with the reduction, it is a buff.

Essence Font's residual healing effect is increased by 5% and lasts an additional 2 sec.
Effect #1 NEW Effect #3 Apply Aura: Add Modifier - % Modifies Periodic Damage/Healing Done
Value: 5%
Affected Spells:

Effect #1 Apply Aura: Proc Trigger Spell Modifies Damage/Healing Done
Value: 123450

Comment by KanegasiRet bonuses must be fine, since I don't see them here. Hmmm.Comment by sharnieMore nerfs to Feral, whilst most other specs are left untouched. I'm not even a feral player, never have been, this is just sad. Feral and Shadow just aren't as OP OP as other specs. The tier set does nothing to change their gameplay much and nor does it make up for their weaknesses.Comment by LayneeyFeral can't aoe at all and this massive over nerf is really bad 65% plus removed from tigers fury is literally dead st and aoeComment by AgentkillerleeMore nerfs to Feral, whilst most other specs are left untouched. I'm not even a feral player, never have been, this is just sad. Feral and Shadow just aren't as OP OP as other specs. The tier set does nothing to change their gameplay much and nor does it make up for their weaknesses.Comment by Tal1980props for having the bravery to nerf feral, god knows what they'd do with passable AOE when they're already not desirable in raids due to lacking utility and being outclassed by literally all 3 rogue specs and a few others. Smart move to execute the worst m+ spec while 2 of the others in the same class have been meta for 3 tiers. guess we're paying for being above average but not amazing in raid damage by being one of if not the worst AOE spec in the game.Comment by DoppleterHonestly, just delete any dps spec that doesn't belong to mage or rogue at this point.Comment by RaduBotezatuthere go any hopes for feral viability
cya in 10.0, maybeComment by QuadramThey really hate MW and Feral, huh.Comment by CodemagusThey really hate MW and Feral, huh.Comment by FeralsoulBecause Feral was so "overpowered" and had synergy again between tier and legendary pieces, it had to be nerfed? Really? Is that the idea?

It wasn't even like these were really a good or fun combo, it was purely average - we've seen a lot better and more interesting tier sets for Feral over the years and they go and botch the return of tier by butchering it further. Typical snubbing of Feral by Blizzard once again.Comment by DracuhlCan someone explain the changes to Frost DK easily enough that an idiot could understand it? Asking for a friend.Comment by SupaThis is the second nerf to feral...can a kitty get a break this expansion :(Comment by Lunae067That's all guys. We are officially became Blizz's punching bag... It was a nice hope for few weeks. Time to go back to reality. Maximum respect to all who still plays feral.Comment by niktononcleMore nerfs to Feral, whilst most other specs are left untouched. I'm not even a feral player, never have been, this is just sad. Feral and Shadow just aren't as OP OP as other specs. The tier set does nothing to change their gameplay much and nor does it make up for their weaknesses.Comment by OwlseAhahahaha...ripComment by KhetumThat's all guys. We are officially became Blizz's punching bag... It was a nice hope for few weeks. Time to go back to reality. Maximum respect to all who still plays feral.Comment by CrippsterSYou’re kidding? Everyone was expecting MW buffs and Resto Sham nerfs today. MW is literally unusable in higher keys with the Venthyr leggo 50% nerf. Dmg is absolute trash in aoe and you’ve got every single other healer doing tonnes more dmg…

The 40/50k DPS Resto Shamans are doing on PTR is a joke compared…Comment by CreepyxThank for killing Feral ... f blizzComment by NoctisqueStay down Feral! Final Warning!Comment by 2350822"Feral druid nerf" -- never something I expected to read. Ever. XD