The Season of Discovery has ushered in a new era for World of Warcraft Classic, giving developers the freedom to reimagine the gaming landscape.

In the latest update, major buffs have been bestowed upon Mages and Hunters, with Paladins, Warlocks, and Warriors also benefiting to a lesser extent. As players bask in the success of Dragonflight in the retail version, World of Warcraft Classic aficionados are treated to both Hardcore Mode and Season of Discovery, offering distinct approaches to Classic content that have captivated the gaming community.

Unlike Hardcore Mode, which stays true to the “Vanilla” principles, Season of Discovery invites players to embark on Classic content in an entirely new way. Launched on November 30, 2023, the first phase laid the foundation, while the second phase, released on February 8, 2024, allowed each specialization to solidify its role and ranking within the World of Warcraft Classic universe.

Scheduled for March 5, 2024, the upcoming update promises to breathe new life into classes that may have fallen behind in the second phase of Season of Discovery. Mages, in particular, will witness significant buffs to both damage and healing builds, enhancing their versatility. Hunters, too, can anticipate improvements in Chimera Shot, Explosive Shot, and Carve damage, amplifying their prowess in battles.

Warriors in World of Warcraft Classic are in for a treat, as Devastate becomes a viable playstyle with a baseline boost from 100% to 150% Weapon Damage. Paladins receive a noteworthy buff to Seal of Martyrdom damage, although some players feel there’s room for further enhancements in the class’s dynamics. Unfortunately, Feral Druids may find disappointment in the patch notes, as there are no changes for this specialization in the upcoming update.

With the second phase of Season of Discovery culminating at the Gnomeregan raid, Blizzard has garnered valuable feedback on gameplay dynamics. The third phase, expected to launch in a few months, will extend the level cap in Season of Discovery to 50. Despite the varying power levels across specializations, World of Warcraft players are encouraged to exercise patience, as class tuning continues to evolve in Season of Discovery, carving out its distinct identity amid the realms of Retail and Classic.

World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery Patch Notes – March 5, 2024:

• Hunter

  • • Chimera Shot damage increased to 120% of weapon damage (was 100%) and Chimera Shot Serpent Sting damage increased to 48% of Serpent Sting damage (was 40%).

    • Explosive Shot base damage done before Attack Power increased by 15%.

    • Carve damage increased to 65% of weapon damage (was 50%).

   

• Mage

  • • Frostfire Bolt base damage increased by 50%, and its increased damage from bonus spell damage increased by 16%, identical to the value for Fireball.

    • Spellfrost Bolt base damage increased by 50%, and its increased damage from bonus spell damage increased by 14%, identical to the value for Frostbolt.

    • Regeneration, Mass Regeneration, and Chronostatic Preservation spell power coefficients increased by 88%.

      • • Developers’ notes: This is to compensate for Mage healers wearing primarily items which grant “damage and healing” instead of “healing”.

       

    • Chronostatic Preservation mana cost decreased by 44%.

    • Resolved some tooltip issues with Chronostatic Preservation.

   

• Paladin

  • • Seal of Martyrdom damage increased to 50% weapon damage per swing (was 40%). Seal of Martyrdom Judgement increased to 85% weapon damage (was 70%).

    • Seal of Martyrdom Seal and Judgement effects now benefit from talents and effects that modify Seal of Righteousness, particularly Improved Seal of Righteousness.

   

• Warlock

  • • Grimoire of Synergy now increases damage done by the Warlock and their pet by 25% when it is active (was 5%).

   

• Warrior

  • Devastate damage increased to 150% of weapon DPS (was 100%), before being increased by number of Sunder Armor stacks.