Haste / trinkets 5.4

[fariah 0]

So should we going back to mastery instead of haste because of the changes to the trinkets ( no more RPPM)?

[Xinto 18]

There will still be RPPM ... its just trinkets wont be as good as they wont double dip like some do currently.

 

By double dip I mean, the proc chance is increased by haste, and then the benefit given is increased by haste. Such as an int proc, proc most often, does more dmg. For the duration of the proc, increased haste increases the number of attacks and therefore double dips as you benefit twice from your haste rating.

 

They will be removing one of these two componets. either making the trinket proc not be affected by haste (RPPM set and not reduced for haste) or making it so the proc isn't affected by haste (does X amount of dmg in the form of a bolt of lightning).

[fariah 0]

Should we go back to mastery then? :)

[Xinto 18]

Sorry, not a shaman =P

 

But I would imagine not. The guides on this site will be updated, on or soon after 5.4 hits, which is when it matters!

Edited September 6, 2013 by Xinto

[fariah 0]

Thank you so very much!!!!

[Stoove 347]

Might be worth specifying what spec you are! However, assuming Elemental, there was a good related comment here.

[fariah 0]

Im enhancement :)

[Stoove 347]

Woo, in which case then simming it with your gear is always the way to go. I've found up to ilvl 510ish on my offspec that Mastery still outperforms Haste slightly, even with two 522 trinkets.

[Krakir 28]

From what I've seen, due to the RPPM nerfs, FE nerf and the 2 set bonus. Mastery looks to be stronger for patch 5.4. Echo of the Elements and UF talents also synergize well with it.

Edited September 9, 2013 by Krakir

[Stoove 347]

That's certainly what I'd expect :)

[Ronebean 6]

Yu'Luns bite for 50k from the Timeless Isle vendor..not exactly setting the heather on fire is it?

[Stoove 347]

It's catch-up gear, so you'd never expect it to blow your mind. The SoO trinkets though (Cleave, Amplification, etc...) THOSE are interesting :)