8.1 changes disappointing

I thought 8.1 would fix stuff for destro, but in terms of gameplay 8.1 doesn't do much of anything. 2 extra stacks of backdraft is nice and all, but we're still stuck with almost 0 mobility.
The talent tree might aswell not exist since its only 1 viable talent on each row.
Wasn't the new azerite traits supposed to be more interesting than the old ones? Then why is the destro specific one so bland? It's not engaging or interesting in the slightest.

It looks like destro will be just as one-dimensional in 8.1 and that is really disappointing.
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Hey at least they are nerfing spell power gains for chaos bolt and further nerfing havoc to 50% from 60%

Double downing on dem strengths according to Ion
2 options:

1) lol

2) theyvare actually preparing an overhaul of the class all 3 specs are complete garbage

If it’s 1 I’m unsubbing. 8.1 is going to be pretty big sub drop wise tbh looking at it. People holding till there but it might not be enough
Just do what i do. Wednesday comes; I log in, quickly do a +10 M dungeon. Clear heroic Uldir (except G'huun), kill Taloc on M, do the Azerite WQs.

Then rest of the week I just log in, do the Azerite WQs and leave. Will be playing my Shaman from now on.
04/11/2018 15:01Posted by Inagony

Will be playing my Shaman from now on.


Ooh my sweet summer child...
04/11/2018 21:10Posted by Jarhæd
04/11/2018 15:01Posted by Inagony

Will be playing my Shaman from now on.


Ooh my sweet summer child...
Your class is both the best healer and the second best melee in the game. I'd kill to not get globalled with warmode on, but then again, not really, since my sub is running out tomorrow.
05/11/2018 07:39Posted by Graveyard
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Ooh my sweet summer child...
Your class is both the best healer and the second best melee in the game. I'd kill to not get globalled with warmode on, but then again, not really, since my sub is running out tomorrow.


Best healer is arguable, Hpal is considered the best by some players, but it certainly can be true.
Second best melee tho is completely wrong. Enh's damage is indeed broken, but so are other classes and popular classes can play around Enh, thus Enh isn't that powerful.

That's what happens when your class is very good against classes that nobody plays.
04/11/2018 11:09Posted by Schala
I thought 8.1 would fix stuff for destro, but in terms of gameplay 8.1 doesn't do much of anything. 2 extra stacks of backdraft is nice and all, but we're still stuck with almost 0 mobility.
The talent tree might aswell not exist since its only 1 viable talent on each row.
Wasn't the new azerite traits supposed to be more interesting than the old ones? Then why is the destro specific one so bland? It's not engaging or interesting in the slightest.

It looks like destro will be just as one-dimensional in 8.1 and that is really disappointing.


Correct me if I'm wrong but I already do have 4 stacks of Backdraft available, that's why I was curious why the change to 4 stacks was made green on wowhead. I can cast Conflag 2 times and get my next 4 Incen / CB faster.

Why was that listed as a change?
Since it was listed as a change on wowhead I misread it as the amount of stacks gained by 1 conflag would be doubled. Re-reading it makes it look like its no change at all. That means that destro will be nerfed for next patch.

GG Blizzard.
04/11/2018 11:22Posted by Râlph
Hey at least they are nerfing spell power gains for chaos bolt and further nerfing havoc to 50% from 60%

Double downing on dem strengths according to Ion
What? Did I miss something? Unbelievable...
What about the new Curse of Weakness. It was changed to reduce AP instead of just Physical. Did anyone try it out in PTR?
For dumb people that don't seem to understand the backdraft change. Right now an extra backdraft stack exists on a talent, they are making it baseline.

If you don't know that, you don't know your class and aren't in a position to comment on changes, since you don't understand.
04/11/2018 11:36Posted by Nim
2 options:

1) lol

2) theyvare actually preparing an overhaul of the class all 3 specs are complete garbage

If it’s 1 I’m unsubbing. 8.1 is going to be pretty big sub drop wise tbh looking at it. People holding till there but it might not be enough


Lol
08/11/2018 21:58Posted by Flhik
04/11/2018 11:36Posted by Nim
2 options:

1) lol

2) theyvare actually preparing an overhaul of the class all 3 specs are complete garbage

If it’s 1 I’m unsubbing. 8.1 is going to be pretty big sub drop wise tbh looking at it. People holding till there but it might not be enough


Lol


yeah, it's gonna be a big fat lol