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PTR Patch 4.1 Notes Updated (3/1)
Just a few quick
Warrior
changes so far today, and it looks as though the mana cost increase to
Druid
's
Lifebloom
may have been reverted. I'm sure we'll see more changes being added as the day progresses and I'll update this post as necessary with the latest patch notes changes!
Be sure to check out the fully updated and Wowhead linkified
4.1 PTR Patch Notes
!
Druid
Lifebloom
's bloom effect has been reduced by 20%.
In addition, it now costs 11% of base mana, up from 7%.
Warrior
Talent Specializations
Arms
damage has been increased by 10% to keep stat parity with other strike changes.
Fury
Mastery: Unshackled Fury
now only grants 2 base points of mastery, down from 8. This change offsets the
boost to better control Fury burst damage.
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Patch 4.1 - PTR Build 13698 - Spell Changes, Icons, Maps
We've got the latest spell changes for you guys - nothing
too
unexpected, mostly the game getting patched to the adjustments and changes documented in last night's
patch notes update
!
As a bonus, I've included the latest batch of of new and changed icons, including some new druid spell icons and (perhaps) a seemingly randomly updated icon for the
Dark Edge of Insanity
)! We also have an updated
Northern Stranglethorn
map, now featuring a large lake and cave south of Zul'Gurub!
New and Changed Icons
Abilities
Axe
Items
Updated
Northern Stranglethorn
Map[/h
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PTR Patch 4.1 Notes Updated (2/28)
The first batch of major updates to the PTR Patch 4.1 patch notes has been posted, including some
Warlock
changes (finally!) as well as some
Warrior
. In addition, this update also brings adjustments to the battlegrounds flag-carrying debuffs and an obnoxious nerf to
Druid
's
Lifebloom
. Looks like more of those beloved PVP changes that end up screwing over players in PVE... oh well.
Update!
Apparently Blizzard snuck a few more changes in within the past half-hour, I've added these as well to the full update below so check 'em out! Also, I take back my complaining about the
Lifebloom
change because with this latest update, they've added a very strange restoration
Druid
change:
Druid
-
(passive) also reduces
Tranquility
's cooldown by 2.5/5 minutes.
I'm not sure where they're getting the 2.5/5 minutes, since
is passive and has no ranks, but if we're really going to get 3 minute
Tranquility
after all these years then sign me up!
Other notable changes include:
Flying mounts can now be used in
Ghostlands
.
Druid
- [spell=3
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PTR Patch 4.1 Blizzard Post + Official PTR Patch Notes!
Blizzard has just made a detailed post about the changes we can expect in
patch 4.1
! If you've already checked out our awesome
Patch 4.1 Mini-Guide
, much of this will come to no surprise, but Blizzard has made an extremely welcome addition -
official PTR patch notes
!
Be sure to read Zarhym's detailed post announcing the return of
Zul'Gurub
and
Zul'Aman
as 5-player Cataclysm Heroics, as well as some interesting information about upcoming class changes below. Also, you can check out the patch notes (fully Wowhead linkified, of course) after the break! Or, you can check 'em out
right here
!
That's right, folks. Development on the first major content patch for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm is well underway! We're currently making preparations to bring some of the initial content and updates we've been working on for this patch to the Public Test Realms. So you ask, "what will we find in the first 4.1 test c
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Latest Cataclysm Hotfixes (Feb 22)
Just a few hotfixes today, including the previously announced and now implemented nerf to
Aimed Shot
and a change to the attack power contribution from
.
Classes
Hunter
Aimed Shot
damage has been decreased to approximately 160% weapon damage (at level 80+), down from 200%.
now provides 2000 attack power at level 85.
Dungeons & Raids
Throne of the Four Winds
The Catch Fall aura is now removed whenever a player leaves the dungeon.
*snores*
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Latest Cataclysm Hotfixes (Feb 18)
Latest Cataclysm hotfixes have just been posted!
Notable changes include:
Previously proposed
Dungeon Finder changes
have been implemented. Some changes may yet require a realm restart.
(
Hunter
)
Aimed Shot
damage has been decreased to approximately 160% weapon damage (at level 80+), down from 200%.
(
Priest
)
Body and Soul
no longer reduces the mana cost of
Power Word: Shield
(the hotfix made on February 16 to provide this additional benefit has been reverted).
(
Warrior
)
(Arms passive) now gives 20% bonus damage with two-handed weapons, up from 10%.
Remember, you can check out all of the latest hotfixes under the blog's
Hotfixes
tag!
Check our the full list of today's hotfixes after the break!
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Upcoming Healer Changes! Resto Shaman Specialization Buffed, Power Word: Shield Mana Cost Increased
Looks like Blizzard is interested in taking some necessary steps towards balancing out healers in Cataclysm! As anyone who plays a healer (or healers) in Cataclysm has realized, the classes are pretty terribly balanced compared to each other - for example, priests were almost downright unplayable at launch, and now they're rather overpowered! Some other healing specs have just been relatively lackluster in comparison. Restoration shamans, for example - have you seen the
logs
? Yeesh.
To address some concerns, Blizzard is making two major changes via upcoming hotfixes - the
Priest
Power Word: Shield
's mana cost will be
increased
by 33% and
Shaman
passive specialization is being increased to 25% (from 10%). In addition, the addition of healing cooldowns have been proposed for both Restoration Shamans and Druids in an upcoming patch!
You can check out the full details in the Blizzard post after the break! What do you guys think about these changes?
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News Roundup: Blizzard on Recent Warrior Nerfs, Cultivation, Faded Wizard Hat Change and more!
We've got quite an assortment of Blizzard posts today, mostly coming from our friends on the European official forums!
Topics include:
Justice Point Vendor Selections
Cookie's Tenderizer (Heroic) Model Change
Faded Wizard Hat Change
Tauren's Cultivation Herbalism Racial
Azeroth's Invisible Ceiling
Warrior's Raging Blow / Fury Nerf
Talent Tri-Specializations
Elemental Death Animations and Epilepsy
Check out the full Blizzard posts after the break!
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Latest Cataclysm Hotfixes (Feb 14)
Happy Valentine's Day - ENJOY YOUR NERFS, HA HA!
No, I'm kidding - just a few bugfixes today. :)
Remember, you can check out all of the latest hotfixes under the blog's
Hotfixes
tag!
General
Players who are exalted with 40 factions are again awarded
The Exalted
title. Note that the associated achievement does not state that this title will be awarded when it's earned. This will be corrected in a future patch. More information can be found here.
Classes
Druid
will now hit any target in range which is in combat or not at full health (including the
Exposed Head of Magmaw
, which was causing issues with Starfall).
Paladin
The hotfix to
Beacon of Light
and
Light of Dawn
on February 11 did not produce the intended results and has been reverted. Light of Dawn should still trigger Beacon of Light.
Dungeons & Raids
Blackwing Descent
The
Atramedes
achievement [achiev
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News Roundup: Latest Blue Posts on Mage Hotfixes, Warlock DoTs, Whiptail and more!
This latest assortment of Blizzard posts includes some info on upcoming mage hotfixes, addresses some current bugs (like that wacky
Whiptail
respawn rate that we're all loving) and even includes a new Love is in the Air themed comic!
Topics include:
Upcoming Mage Hotfixes
Warlock Immolate/Corruption Damage
Whiptail Respawn Rate
Amani War Bear Mount
Blizzard's New Love is in the Air Comic
Check out the full Blizzard posts after the break!
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Latest Cataclysm Hotfixes (Feb 11)
The latest Cataclysm hotfixes have been posted; Blizzard is now calling this "4.0.6a." New hotfixes have just been added, so check 'em all out!
Notable changes include:
(
Hunter
)
Auto Shot
was not firing while the hunter was moving under certain conditions. Auto Shot should now always function correctly while the hunter is moving.
Some Vicious Gladiator's weapons (item level 359) incorrectly had their costs increased. This has been corrected. Two-hand and ranged weapons now cost 3400 Conquest Points, while one-hand and caster weapons now cost 2450 Conquest Points.
All Vicious Gladiator's weapons (item level 372) have been temporarily removed from the Glorious Conquest Quartermasters until the time is right to officially introduce them into Azerothian society.
Check out the full list of hotfixes after the break!
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Patch 4.0.6 Now Available on Live Servers!
Finally!
The much-anticipated
World of Warcraft Client Patch 4.0.6
is now available on live servers, so fire up that Blizzard Downloader and check out our rundown of everything you need to know to survive this latest batch of major changes!
Be sure to check out the complete official patch notes, fully Wowhead linked, or check out the official Blizzard post
here
!
http://www.wowhead.com/patchnotes=4.0.6
I've tweaked the formatting of the patch notes a bit from exactly how Blizzard presents them to provide our readers with a more enjoyable (and legible) experience. You can now easily navigate to a specific section of the patch notes with it's handy new Table of Contents! Be sure to tell us what you think!
We've taken some of the more important changes of mention and made a quick reference for you guys, but you should
definitely
check out the full patch notes! Check out our
Patch 4.0.6 mini guide
after the break!
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News Roundup: Blizzard Posts on PTR Class Changes
Just a few Blizzard posts today clarifying a few class spell bugs and changes on the current PTR. Don't forget to check out the
latest changes on the PTR
in our blog!
Topics addressed today include:
Paladin
Hammer of Wrath
damage
Priest
Holy Word: Sanctify
range
Death Knight
Scourge Strike
not being affected by
Mastery: Dreadblade
Archaeology
Additions
Read on after the break for the full posts!
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News Roundup: Survival Hunters, DK & Warlock AE, Priest Changes
Blizzard continues addressing class-balancing issues and concerns with the latest batch of PTR changes!
In this edition, Blizzard talks about Survival Hunter DPS (again), addresses concerns regarding Frost Death Knight and Demonology Warlock AE DPS, and clarifies the justification behind changes to Holy and Discipline Priests! We've also got a quick note regarding a potential change to the Diminishing Returns effect of
.
Check out the full Blizzard posts after the break!
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4.0.6 PTR Patch Notes Updated (1/12)
Blizzard has just updated their
PTR Patch 4.0.6 Notes
with the latest build changes!
A number of Haste-based changes have been temporarily reverted, "waiting on code change to make haste scaling more consistent with spell haste," so don't fret - they'll probably be back (here's looking at you, hunters). Most notable changes include:
The definition of a Guild Group for 5-player dungeons has been refined, guild experience boost for a full guild 5-player group.
More Heroic
The Deadmines
nerfs!
Players can now see the status of
Tol Barad
on the World Map no matter where they are.
(
Druid
) Shapeshifts: Entering or leaving a shapeshift no longer cancels root effects. It continues to cancel movement slowing effects.
Some previously mentioned
Hunter
nerfs now slightly less nerfy!
Read on after the break for the full list of updates, and be sure to check out the updated full patch notes (which should be ready soon)!
http://www.wowhead.com/patchnotes=4.0.6-ptr
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PTR Patch 4.0.6 Notes Updated
Blizzard has just updated their
PTR Patch 4.0.6 Notes
with the latest build changes!
This latest build nearly doubled the size of the patch notes, and includes many new changes in dungeons & raids, spell / talent changes for nearly every class / spec, and many welcome profession buffs as well! Some major highlights include:
Nearly every Heroic dungeon encounter has been retooled! Some fights / abilities have been nerfed, others buffed!
Some missing Azerothian rare spawns have been re-added with buffed loot and respawn timers! Hunters rejoice!
A socket has been added to all crafted epic armor pieces that did not already have one.
Alchemist's Stones
for Agility, Strength, and Intellect have been added.
now increase Agility, Strength, or Intellect (whichever is highest for the character).
Another note that should cause many players to cheer! Remember those flight forms we found back in the Cataclysm Beta? They're finall
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Upcoming 4.0.6 PTR Shaman Class Changes Preview
Blizzard poster
Zarhym
has just posted a peek at some upcoming updates to the official
PTR Patch 4.0.6 patch notes
, including a batch of
Shaman
changes! According to him, we should see the patch notes updated at some point tomorrow evening, so stay tuned! For now, shaman changes!
Those changes were only announced in the context of warlock changes. I recognize though that the first draft of patch notes did not yet have shaman changes listed. In light of that -- and to hopefully dissuade you all from invading the warlock forum about the changes I listed there -- below you'll find the tentative shaman notes. The patch notes will likely be updated to include these changes tomorrow evening.
Shaman
Chain Heal
's effectiveness has been increased by approximately 10%.
Hex
now has a PvP duration of 8 seconds.
Purge
now dispels a single effect instead of two.
Tremor Totem
has been redesigned. The totem is now u
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Ghostcrawler Discusses Upcoming Major Class Changes
Now that many players are level 85, Blizzard has been receiving a ton of feedback (both positive and negative) regarding their classes, specs and other balancing / playability concerns. They've taken a lot of these concerns, with their own review, and Ghostcrawler has just posted a very inclusive and informative post detailing developer impressions of the current state of the game and various aspects of it, projecting potential and possible changes we'll see in the near future. Definitely worth a read!
We have a lot of players at 85 now doing everything from Heroic dungeons to rated Battlegrounds, and the class design team is starting to prepare our list of items to investigate for our next patch.
Before you dive down into the meat below (not really a pleasant image, that), be advised that we’re still early in the preliminary stages. The patch isn’t coming out tomorrow. I wrote this before the end of the year and other things may have cropped up in the meantime. Just because your class or pet problem isn’t mentioned below doesn
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Cataclysm New Races Preview: Goblins & Worgens
We recently reviewed all of the
new class / race combinations
that were made available in The Shattering. Tons of players are eagerly rolling new characters, and many have changed existing characters into these snazzy new combinations. In fact, as I'm writing this, there's a tauren shadow priest standing right in front of me -
and I'm okay with that
. But some of you guys are still waiting for the Cataclysm, which'll bring the highly-anticipated, even more exciting option:
worgen and goblin player characters
!
We've compiled a bit of information (which can regularly be found in our
Cataclysm Guide
) to give you guys even more to be excited about! So what do you guys think - are goblin racials overpowered? Is
Running Wild
awesome
? What goblin or worgen classes will
you
be making come Cataclysm?
Check out the info after the break!
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Cataclysm: New Class & Race Combinations
One of the features that will be going live with patch 4.0.3a are the new Race/Class combinations
. This has been in our
Cataclysm Guide
for a while but we figured you might appreciate a nice clean table to ponder over while you wait for the servers to come back up.
Update
: To clarify questions being asked in the comments:
When maintenance is complete, you will be able to choose any of the new combinations denoted by the symbol in the "Added in 4.0.3a" table below
. However, you will need to purchase Cataclysm and wait until December 7th before you can roll a Goblin or Worgen.
Added in 4.0.3a
Alliance
Death Knight
Druid
Hunter
Mage
Paladin
Priest
Rogue
Shaman
Warlock
Warrior
Draenei
[td
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
