Jump to content
FORUMS
Sign in to follow this  
Staff

Most Popular DPS Classes and Specs in the Shadowlands Pre-patch on Icy Veins

Recommended Posts

AQVZcES.png
 

The pre-patch has changed everything for many classes, and Blizzard are still tweaking things around with daily hotfixes. We thought we'd take a look at the current class and spec popularity based on the Icy Veins guide popularity for each, and today we're starting with the biggest bunch, the DPS specs!

It should come as no surprise to anyone that's checked the day 1 DPS charts that Beast Mastery Hunters came out on top, and they haven't even received any nerfs or changes yet! The No.2 class might be a bit less expected, but Frost DKs did get 2-handers back, so many are probably looking to get back into the spec. Shadow Priests are riding high after their revamp and also still haven't received any nerfs, as Destro takes the Warlock crown.

Hunters are a very extreme class it seems, as they get the honor of the top and bottom spec, as Survival is dead last, looking up at BM and crying, with Warlocks having a similar situation as Demonology sits in the penultimate spot. Monks are also in a pretty bad spot as a class in general, and Windwalker showcases that by sitting at No.22 out of 24.

You can also check out the guides themselves by clicking the specs in the table below.

Rank   Class
1 3AP8QPDFMH191465340163595.png Beast Mastery Hunter
2 6D5HKWY2GULD1465340163386.png Frost Death Knight
3 MMF2M70OD4PY1465340163646.png Shadow Priest
4 Y65BR5SJIAKM1465340163689.png Destruction Warlock
5 742W2C4VQJ651465340163518.png Havoc Demon Hunter
6 KONFY3G21NRT1465340163602.png Frost Mage
7 Q21ASBT2SDXX1465340163697.png Fury Warrior
8 Y65BR5SJIAKM1465340163689.png Affliction Warlock
9 FTPZBBV8LWHM1465340163625.png Retribution Paladin
10 4K4NG17DH5OC1465340163651.png Subtlety Rogue
11 3AP8QPDFMH191465340163595.png Marksmanship Hunter
12 6D5HKWY2GULD1465340163386.png Unholy Death Knight
13 BIML5YS7P8XA1465340163522.png Balance Druid
14 TGVJ0Y6O051R1465340163670.png Elemental Shaman
15 TGVJ0Y6O051R1465340163670.png Enhancement Shaman
16 KONFY3G21NRT1465340163602.png Arcane Mage
17 4K4NG17DH5OC1465340163651.png Outlaw Rogue
18 KONFY3G21NRT1465340163602.png Fire Mage
19 4K4NG17DH5OC1465340163651.png Assassination Rogue
20 BIML5YS7P8XA1465340163522.png Feral Druid
21 Q21ASBT2SDXX1465340163697.png Arms Warrior
22 MD3875H6PEN31465340163613.png Windwalker Monk
23 Y65BR5SJIAKM1465340163689.png Demonology Warlock
24 3AP8QPDFMH191465340163595.png Survival Hunter

 

  • Like 2

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

It's only pre patch at least... The two specs I wanted to be are dead last and 20th...

Though something must be wrong, sub is top 10 and best of the rogues?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
4 minutes ago, Bobbis said:

It's only pre patch at least... The two specs I wanted to be are dead last and 20th...

Though something must be wrong, sub is top 10 and best of the rogues?

sub is very very very good atm so is survival tbh this list is just what people are playing but when it comes down to mythic numbers survival is really good but yeah feral is pretty crap atm but its only pre-patch classes still have lots to get in shadowlands

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
8 minutes ago, Bobbis said:

It's only pre patch at least... The two specs I wanted to be are dead last and 20th...

Though something must be wrong, sub is top 10 and best of the rogues?

Yeah sub is in a relatively good spot in ST damage, and the mechanical changes make it feel incredibly smooth to play at the moment. I'm really happy because I've always enjoyed sub's shadow dance play style, and after the nerf to their damage funneling in 8.0 they've been functionally dead all expansion. As for Demo and Survival the issue there is that they received extremely few changes and both were low playrate specs before the prepatch. As the two forgotten specs of triple DPS classes their in a spot where they'd need a revamp to see a large increase in play.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Interesting but not indicative of really anything but which class/specs got the most rework. And the early pre-patch stats are both early and not reflective of where they will stand when all the Azerite powers go bye-bye. Still, fun to look at and think about. If I weren't so busy leveling a couple alts I might dive into spriest and boomkin more.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
17 hours ago, Bobbis said:

It's only pre patch at least... The two specs I wanted to be are dead last and 20th...

Though something must be wrong, sub is top 10 and best of the rogues?

This is about spec popularity on this website, showing which spec guides had the most views since the prepatch it says it quite clearly at the start. It has nothing to do with actual performance.

Though comments like this always remind me of this https://www.darklegacycomics.com/558

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
On 10/17/2020 at 4:54 PM, Yojiro said:

This is about spec popularity on this website, showing which spec guides had the most views since the prepatch it says it quite clearly at the start. It has nothing to do with actual performance.

Though comments like this always remind me of this https://www.darklegacycomics.com/558

Heh gotta love a bit of DLC, and it's Monday to boot!

I did miss that part but will cling to some relevance in that they're the least popular, with some of the least changes, and they're also pretty rubbish in dps... SV vs BM is just mad still even without corruptions. Of course it's all open to tuning still and we're missing a good chunk of what we're tuned around, so my hopes are high, but belief it'll happen not so much...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites
On 10/16/2020 at 11:51 PM, Rag said:

Yeah sub is in a relatively good spot in ST damage, and the mechanical changes make it feel incredibly smooth to play at the moment. I'm really happy because I've always enjoyed sub's shadow dance play style, and after the nerf to their damage funneling in 8.0 they've been functionally dead all expansion. As for Demo and Survival the issue there is that they received extremely few changes and both were low playrate specs before the prepatch. As the two forgotten specs of triple DPS classes their in a spot where they'd need a revamp to see a large increase in play.

SV had a pretty radical revamp not too long ago, not sure that's the requirement there ? (some may argue going back is the way forward, I disagree and like melee). Generally it's a numbers thing, there's a lot of effort to keep SV (and Feral) in a good place, and it's still below very simple specs like BM and hDH...

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
Sign in to follow this  

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    No registered users viewing this page.

  • Similar Content

    • By Stan
      Solozerro has defeated Mythic Garrosh alone in MoP Remix! Congrats to the amazing feat that took months of dedication to accomplish!
      In an emotional tribute to a friend who passed away during the transition between World of Warcraft's Wrath of the Lich King and Cataclysm expansions, one dedicated player has fulfilled a long-standing promise to leave their mark in the game's history.
      "I promised her I would make a name for myself in WoW history, and today, I can finally say I've done this in her honor," Solozerro said.
      This accomplishment was the result of several evenings of dedicated attempts, each preceded by a week of rigorous farming. The process spanned multiple weeks, with each attempt lasting about 15 minutes.
      The player faced significant challenges, particularly with the Y’Shaarj adds during Garrosh Hellscream’s Empowered Whirlwind phase. "You need a high DPS check just for those adds," Solozerro explained.
      Back when the fight was nearly impossible to solo as a DPS, Solo had to do it in tank specialization to avoid fight resets due to mind control, which significantly impacted their damage output.
      Despite these obstacles, the player remained steadfast. "In total, I collected over 1.5 million threads on my cloak," they said, underscoring the extent of their efforts.

      Even the recent nerfs to Garrosh Hellscream posed a unique challenge. "I overslept and when I woke up and heard about the nerfs, I was sure someone would have tried it. During the fight, I still had adds up, but luckily, I managed to meet the DPS check to avoid the Empowered Whirlwind."
      This achievement not only honors a friend's memory but also serves as an inspiration to the WoW community. "These changes will affect a lot and might actually push more people to try it," the player reflected.
      Here’s the solo video! We want to congratulate Solozerro once again and express how thrilled we are to have been part of this incredible journey!
      Solozerro's journey has come to an end today with 24 days of MoP Remix remaining! The player has soloed Mythic Garrosh after the recent raid nerfs, nearly 1 months after soloing the Paragons of Klaxxi.
    • By Stan
      We've looked at the latest Druid changes that went live on the War Within Beta this week.
      Druid
      Restoration Druid - Restoration Druid core passive: Increases damage/healing by 96%: 74%: Improved Prowl, Pouncing Strikes, Shred, Thrashing Claws Increases damage/healing by 31%: 24%: Improved Prowl and Pouncing Strikes Renewal - Usable in all shapeshift forms. Instantly heals you for 20% 30% of maximum health Rip - Lasts longer per combo point. Finishing move that causes Bleed damage over time 1 point : [ 100.5% 110.5% of Attack Power ] over 8 sec 2 points: [ 150.7% 165.8% of Attack Power ] over 12 sec 3 points: [ 201% 221% of Attack Power ] over 16 sec 4 points: [ 251.2% 276.3% of Attack Power ] over 20 sec 5 points: [ 301.4% 331.6% of Attack Power ] over 24 sec Frenzied Regeneration - Heals you for 15% 24% health over 3 sec, and increases healing received by 20%. Primal Wrath - Lasts longer per combo point. Finishing move that deals instant damage and applies Rip to all enemies within 10 yards 1 point : [ 28.6% 34.4% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 4 sec 2 points: [ 42.9% 51.6% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 6 sec 3 points: [ 57.2% 68.8% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 8 sec 4 points: [ 71.5% 86% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 10 sec 5 points: [ 85.8% 103.2% of Attack Power ] plus Rip for 12 sec Berserk: Frenzy - During Berserk your combo point-generating abilities bleed the target for an additional 135% 150% of their direct damage over 8 sec. Rampant Ferocity - Damage reduced beyond 5 targets.. Ferocious Bite also deals [ 33.3% of Attack Power ] damage per combo point spent to all nearby enemies affect by your Rip Spending extra Energy on Ferocious Bite increases damage dealt by up to 50% 100% Bursting Growth - Damage reduced above 5 targets. When Symbiotic Blooms expire or you cast Rejuvenation on their target flowers grow around their target, healing them and up to 3 nearby allies for [ 20% of Spell Power ]. When Bloodseeker Vines expire or you use Ferocious Bite on their target they explode in thorns, dealing [ 70% 91% of Attack Power ] physical damage to nearby enemies Adaptive Swarm - Upon expiration, finds a new target, preferring to alternate between friend and foe up to 3 times. Command a swarm that heals [ 157.5% of Spell Power ] or deals [ 180% 216% of Spell Power ] Nature damage over 12 sec to a target, and increases the effectiveness of your periodic effects on them by 25% Rake - While stealthed, Rake will also stun the target for 4 sec and deal 60% increased damage. Awards 1 combo points.. Reduces the target's movement speed by 20% for 12 sec Rake the target for [ 21.54% 28% of Attack Power ] Bleed damage and an additional [ 141.4% of Attack Power ] Bleed damage over 15 sec Lunar Insight - Moonfire deals 20 20% additional damage. Berserk - While Berserk: Generate 1 combo points every 1.5 sec. Go Berserk for 15 sec. Combo point generating abilities generate 1 additional combo points. Finishing moves restore up to 3 combo points generated over the cap All attack and ability damage is increased by 10%. 15%. Brutal Slash - Deals 15% increased damage against bleeding targets. Awards 1 combo points.. Deals reduced damage beyond 5 targets. Awards 1 combo points. Applies the Bleed from Thrash Normal: Strikes all nearby enemies with a massive slash, inflicting [ 147.6% 192% of Attack Power ] Physical damage. Thrashing Claws : Strikes all nearby enemies with a massive slash, inflicting [ 147.6% 192% of Attack Power ] Physical damage Incarnation: Avatar of Ashamane - During Incarnation: Energy cost of all Cat Form abilities is reduced by [ 20 25% of Spell Power ]%, and Prowl can be used once while in combat. An improved Cat Form that grants all of your known Berserk effects and lasts 20 sec. Finishing moves restore up to 3 combo points generated over the cap. Generate 1 combo points every 1.5 sec. Combo point generating abilities generate 1 additional combo points. You may shapeshift in and out of this improved Cat Form for its duration All attack and ability damage is increased by 10%. 15%. Thriving Growth - Multiple instances of these can overlap.. Wild Growth, Regrowth, and Efflorescence healing has a chance to cause Symbiotic Blooms to grow on the target, healing for [ 120% of Spell Power ] over 6 sec Rip and Rake damage has a chance to cause Bloodseeker Vines to grow on the victim, dealing [ 135% 121.5% of Attack Power ] Bleed damage over 6 sec Bond with Nature - Healing you receive is increased by 3%. 4%. Druid Guardian 11.0 Class Set 4pc - Arcane damage you deal is increased by 5% and bleed damage you deal is increased by 5%. 8%. Taste for Blood - Ferocious Bite deals 15% 12% increased damage and an additional 15% 12% during Tiger's Fury. Evoker
      Animosity - Casting an empower spell extends the duration of Dragonrage by 4 5 sec, up to a maximum of 16 20 sec. Titanic Wrath - Essence Burst increases the damage of affected spells by 8.0%. 15.0%.
    • By Stan
      As of the War Within pre-patch, Alysrazor in the Firelands raid is bugged, preventing players from getting the Flametalon of Alysrazor mount.
      Blizzard made various updates to flying in the War Within pre-patch, and a possible side-effect could be tied to Alysrazor not leaving her spawn location when you engage her in the raid.
      Hopefully, Blizzard will soon release a fix for the issue. Until then, don't bother soloing the Firelands!
    • By Starym
      It's time for some more preliminary stats, as the pre-patch has been here a whole 3 days (well, not exactly "whole", especially considering the game time gifts)! We're taking a look at how the class changes shifted the dungeon meta, but keep in mind these are really early numbers and fewer players do Mythic+ in post-season.
      Warcraft Logs Points
      The below logs are based on POINTS, and not actual damage or healing, meaning they log the timed completion for the specs, with higher keys getting more points, obviously. The time in which the dungeon is completed is also a factor, but a much, much smaller one, as it grants very few points if you do it significantly faster than just any in-time completion. We're also using the Normalized Aggregate Scores numbers, for clarity, meaning the top spec is marked as 100 and then the rest are ranked in relation to that peak point.
      All Keys
      95th percentile DPS
      While the very top spot remains unchallenged, as Augmentation is set to rule M+ forever, the rest is pretty different! We have some Fyr'alath action right after the Evoker, as Fury and Ret fight it out over the silver, while Shadow falls down to 4th, but is still very much in the game. Unholy makes a solid leap up and passes Elemental, with Fire dropping down some. Devastation and Demonology are newcomers to the bottom 3, where Enhancement welcomes them as a pretty much permanent resident.

      Mythic+ All Keys 95th Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
      All Percentiles
      Things are looking similar in the generalist bracket, but Retribution takes down Fury here and Fire is significantly higher. Survival is also doing a lot better than in the top percentiles, and Beast Mastery makes the top 10 as well.

      Mythic+ All Keys All Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
      All Percentiles Tank (Points)
      The tanks show basically no change whatsoever, as is customary, with only Protection Warrior managing to climb one up and leave Brewmaster at the bottom.
      Mythic+ All Keys All Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
      Healer (Points)
      Holy is pushing up and then some, claiming 2nd right below the long-time emperor, Resto Druid. Shaman climbs up from much lower to grab 3rd, while Discipline falls down to the bottom.

      Mythic+ All Keys All Percentile Data by Warcraft Logs.
       
      For even more in-depth data for each individual key head on over to Warcraft Logs. And if you're interested in more info on the specs themselves you can always check out our class guides (updated for the pre-patch), as well as our Mythic+ guides and Mythic+ tier list.
    • By Starym
      There's plenty more class changes for both the pre-patch and Season of Discovery, along with dungeon tweaks, Skyriding fixes, profession and PvP adjustments and more!
       July 25 (Source)
      Classes
      Druid Balance Wrath cast by Convoke the Spirits now consumes Dreamstate buffs from Nature's Grace and the Amirdrassil Season 3 (2-piece) Set Armor bonus. Amirdrassil Season 3 (2-piece) Set Armor: Dreamstate now increases the damage of Wrath and Starfire by 80% (was 100%). Hunter Survival Players who had a Wildfire Bomb override from Wildfire Infusion's previous iteration have had them removed. Warrior Protection Fixed a bug causing Spell Reflection to occasionally fail to reflect a spell. Dungeons and Raids
      Algeth'ar Academy Fixed an issue where Vexamus would not face its target during the cast of Arcane Expulsion on Heroic and Mythic difficulty. Flying
      Pathfinder requirements for Skyriding have been removed from Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands zones. Player-versus-Player
      Malicia and Field Master Emberath now correctly offer their Dragonflight Season 4 War Mode equipment until the launch of War Within. Resolved an issue that sometimes prevented healers from being able to duo queue in Rated Battleground Blitz. Professions
      Reduced Trainer costs for Dragonflight professions. Titles
      The Title "Timber Lord" should now display correctly. Season of Discovery
      Increased the number of Firelands Invader, Obsidian Reaver, and Obsidian Surger spawns for the Blackrock Eruption event across Searing Gorge. The Might of Stormwind buff will now appear properly in the tooltip when a Chronoboon is used. Items Devilcore Leggings and Devilcore Gloves patterns can now drop from additional sources other than King Mosh. All of the revamped or new Molten Core items that were strictly Unique are now Unique-Equipped to allow master looters to hold these items during raids. Season of Discovery versions of recipes should be available again from their trainers, making turn-ins for professions quests possible. Mage Rewind Time can no longer be cast if the target will not benefit from its healing. Priest Priests who don't have the Divine Spirit talent learned are now prevented from casting higher ranks of Divine Spirit and Prayer of Spirit. Rogue The cooldown on Rogue Shuriken Toss has been reduced to 20 seconds (was 30 seconds). Warlock Shadowflame will no longer be overwritten by Improved Shadow Bolt. Warrior Last Stand cooldown reduced to 3 minutes.
×
×
  • Create New...