Blizzard Review - Mark of the Wild
by Stompa | 05/06/2007 16:27:31 Mark of the Wild is a popular buff in raids, and for a long time has been one of the best single buffs in the game. With the BC expansion however, I do not feel that this buff has scaled up to level 70 along with other abilities. In short, while items and some abilities have scaled up 50% or more, the MoW buff has improved only about 20%, reducing its utility overall in the game and also making the Improved Mark of the Wild talent much less valuable. Here's a few numbers to fuel the discussion: At level 60 you can have Rank 7 Mark of the Wild: Armor +285 All Stats +12 All Resistances +20 At level 70 you can hyave Rank 8 MoW: Armor +340 All Stats +14 All Resistances +25 The 5-point Improved Mark of the Wild increases the effects of MotW by 35% (at level 70, that is an additional +119 armor, +4.9 more stats, and +8.75 more resistances). As a ballpark figure, MoW scaled up about 20% from level 60 to 70. By comparison, armor items have improved 50% or more. I get that idea by comparing a base-line epic item for level 60 (Cenarion Tier 1 set) with a base-line epic item for level 70 (Malorne set). Cenarion Gloves -- http://www.wowhead.com/?item=16831 >> 143 armor, +18 heal, 0 mp5 Handguards of Malorne -- http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29090 >> 237 armor, +62 heal, 7 mp5 Cenarion Helm -- http://www.wowhead.com/?item=16834 >> 186 armor, +12 dmg/heal, 0 mp5 Crown of Malorne -- http://www.wowhead.com/?item=29086 >> 308 armor, +68 heal, +10 mp5, and still 2 sockets to fill. Compare the Dungeon 1 set (Wildheart) with the Dungeon 3 set (Moonglade) for another example, there are lots. So ... I'm asking Blizzard to review this buff and the associated talent points, and give it a bit of a boost to bring it up to level 70 along with items and abilities. Please add your comments and (if you agree) your support. Thanks! Edit: oops, Dungeon set 3 is called Moonglade not Wildheart :P [ Post edited by Stompa ] |
by Eyonix | 05/06/2007 16:46:10 The same argument can be made about Blessing of Might, Trueshot Aura, Power Word: Fortitude, etc. They are intended to provide flat bonuses of particular stats. |
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