Hotfix Alert! WoW’s Latest 10.2 Update Brings Big Changes – Here’s Everything You Need to Know!
Published on: 14 November, 2023 | Last Updated on: 20 December, 2024
Attention all World of Warcraft warriors! Blizzard’s latest hotfix, rolled out on November 13, 2023, is making waves across Azeroth. From class tweaks to dungeon fixes, here’s the complete rundown of what’s new and improved!
CLASSES – Key Fixes and Updates:
- Demon Hunter: No more rooting issues when The Hunt’s cast is interrupted.
- Druid – Balance: Incarnation: Chosen of Elune won’t mess with your new barbershop look anymore.
- Evoker – Preservation: Spiritbloom now correctly targets in quests and encounters.
- Hunter – Beast Mastery: Wild Instincts fix ensures proper application in multi-hunter scenarios.
- Monk: Chi Torpedo now correctly triggers Mighty Roar.
- Priest – Discipline: Schism won’t fail due to range or line of sight issues.
- Rogue: Leeching Poison stays put across instances, and smoother Premeditation and Shadow Technique interaction.
- Assassination: Lethal Dose adjustments for a fairer play.
DUNGEONS AND RAIDS – A Crucial Fi
In Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible, Scalecommander Sarkareth drops the erroneous Void Slash in Stage 3.
PLAYER VERSUS PLAYER – Balancing the Battlefield:
Demon Hunter: Darkness effect increased to 50% in PvP, as originally intended.
Hunter: Rapid Reload’s effectiveness in PvP situations reduced by 40%.
QUESTS – Smooth Sailing Ahead:
Balloon drivers in Thaldrazsus have finally got their act together, ending those bizarre trips to Waking Shores.
USER INTERFACE – A Slicker Experience:
Fixed the Dragonriding vigor bar display issue at login.
UNRATED PVP ENVIRONMENTS – A Fresh Twist:
Starting Season 3, a variety of Dragonflight consumables will be usable in Unrated Battlegrounds, along with adjustments to War Mode consumables for easier bulk acquisition.
ENGINEERING BOMBS & WAR MODE CONSUMABLES – The New Arsenal:
Engineering bombs like Grease Grenade, Primal Deconstruction Charge, and more, now have a standardized 5% malfunction chance in battlegrounds.
War Mode consumables like Curious Primordial Fungus, Wild Dragon Fruit, and others receive significant adjustments in duration, effects, and cooldowns for a more balanced battle.
CONSUMER-FRIENDLY CHANGES – Stock Up!:
War Mode consumables are no longer unique or charged-based, now stackable up to 200, with a reduced cost from Bloody Tokens and available for Honor points.
FEEDBACK WANTED – Your Voice Matters:
Blizzard encourages player feedback on these changes, promising close monitoring for future gameplay adjustments.