#1 - Feb. 24, 2016, 3:23 a.m.
Blizzard Post
Hey all,
Today’s alpha build is another smaller update, having been a mere 5 days since the last build, but still contains a few noteworthy things:

  • Class Status – We’re continuing to iterate on our class abilities and talents, based on testing and feedback. This build has many revisions scattered around the classes, but here are some highlights:
  • Guardian Druid – Swipe has replaced Lacerate, and several talents have been revised.
  • Arcane Mages – Mana costs have had a pass of tuning, to get Mana consumption rates into the right ballpark. Additionally, Arcane Explosion has been changed to add the ability for Arcane to have a ‘burn’ rotation in AoE as well.
  • Retribution Paladins – Several talents have been rearranged and revised.
  • Brewmaster Monks – Several changes have been made to Stagger, passive defenses, and Brew abilities.
  • The Arcway – A new dungeon will open soon. Give it a try, and let us know what you think!


Thanks, and we look forward to your feedback!

Also, check out the design notes from the previous build, if you haven't already as well: http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/20742554812