World of Warcraft has just received several hotfixes for October. This update follows the last hotfixes launched on September 24. The new patch applies to multiple expansions and game modes. It fixes issues in Hardcore, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Season of Discovery, The War Within, and WoW Classic Era. All of these updates balance gameplay, fix bugs, and improve the overall gaming experience.
Adjustment in Classes
According to Blizzard Entertainment, the hotfixes gave tuning adjustments to several classes. Particularly, these changes affected damage and healing output. In detail, Frost Death Knight saw a 3% reduction in all ability damage. Likewise, Hunters with the Beast Mastery and Marksmanship specialization also received cuts. Their Dark Ranger abilities now have 8% and 6% less damage, respectively. In the same way, Arcane Mages’ damage dealt dropped by 3%. However, the decrease in damage rates does not affect PvP combat.
At the same time, Priests in the Discipline specialization received a 15% boost to Atonement healing. But this effect has now only increased by 75% outside of raids. It was once 100%.
The update also fixed an issue with Rogue’s Fatebound damage bonus. It got updated to match the showed value.
Dungeons and Raids
Based on the official hotfix notes, there are changes for Mythic difficulty to many dungeon and raid encounters. The patch focuses on balancing boss mechanics and damage output. For instance, Nexus-King Salhadaar in Manaforge Omega had several damage rates reduced by 10% to 20%. Likewise, the All-Devouring Dimensius saw big adjustments. He got a 20% cut in raidwide damages. There are also reductions in health pools. Plus, Dimensius’ cast times rose for key abilities. It gives players more reaction time.
Updates on Player versus Player (PvP)
Blizzard Entertainment said PvP combat has better balance across class abilities. Specifically, the 11.2 Class Set damage bonus of Blood Death Knights is now 33% effective. In the same way, Restoration Druids got an 80% gain in Reactive Resin healing. On the other hand, the Hunters had mixed changes. Additionally, Enhancement Shamans increase damage by 45% to Stormstrike. There was also a 20% rise in Lightning Bolt in PvP, while Retribution Paladins faced a 15% damage reduction.
Changes in Mists of Pandaria Classic
The developer also announced that upgrading gear from the Dominance Offensive and Operation: Shieldwall factions is now possible. Players in Mists of Pandaria Classic can try this new feature. Blizzard even fixed the Empowering Flames debuff. And guess what, players can now start War Games!
Take Note
The availability of the new hotfixes in World of Warcraft varies. Some may take effect right away. But others could need restarts.
