Warrior DPS is unacceptably low in 3.1

#0 - May 5, 2009, 6:29 p.m.

The most recent WMO numbers are just staggering for Warriors. They are at this moment, the absolute WORST DPS CLASS in Ulduar with the lowest average across all 12 monitored encounters (Algalon and Flame Leviathan obviously not monitored). Rogues and DK's (the rivals of Warriors) are averaging over 20% ahead of Warriors.

Its also apparent that Fury is even WORSE off than the WMO numbers indicate because the Warrior averages are being slightly inflated by Arms DPS parses. That being said, both Arms and Fury are in a terrible position, and both specs need to be looked at and adjusted significantly.

Developers were warned that this would happen with the changes in 3.1 and now we've got the real numbers from the live 3.1 servers to substantiate the claims made during the PTR phase of 3.1. Warrior DPS is far too low.

If you dont believe a thing I've said you can visit this link and tabulate the data for yourself:
http://www.wowmeteronline.com/rank/classrank/7

Ghostcrawler

#409 - May 13, 2009, 7:55 p.m.

We are likely to buff warrior dps slightly in PvE. Fury likely needs more than Arms, but our intent for now is also to buff Arms a little. (Our intent could change of course.)

We don't have any specific changes to announce. Do not expect to see a 20% jump in your numbers. Please do not interpret this as the class, stances or rage mechanics being re-designed. Look at our recent change to Lightning Overload as the kind of thing we might implement.