#1 - Feb. 20, 2026, 10:25 p.m.
Blizzard Post

With scheduled weekly maintenance on February 25 in this region, we’ll implement some tuning measures aimed at adjusting defensives for a few classes.

Classes

Death Knight

  • Unholy
    • Rune of the Apocalypse Famine effect now reduces the damage the target deals to caster by 1% (was 5%).

Mage

  • Arcane Warding now reduces magic damage taken by 4/8% (was 2/4%).
  • All Mage Barrier spells absorb an additional 5% maximum health.

Monk

  • Windwalker
    • Calming Presence now decreases damage taken by 6% (was 3%).
    • Martial Instincts now increases Avoidance by 3/6% (was 2/4%).

Priest

  • Angelic Bulwark now absorbs damage equal to 25% of your maximum health (was 15%).
  • Spell Warding now reduces magic damage taken by 3%/6% (was 2%/4%). Not applied to PvP combat.
  • Strength of Soul now increases Stamina by 6% (was 4%). Not applied to PvP combat.