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phate
12-16-2004, 12:37 PM
News on the new upcoming patch for WoW has been released in the EU forums

Due to the lateness of the retail version in the EU, the EU closed beta will receive the patch first (hehe)

A sneak preview has been released

One of the implements im sure most of you will be glad to hear is

THE RETURN OF PUMMEL FOR WARRIORS

pummel is being re-implemented into the berserk tree with a level 38 requirement


Here's whats been posted:

Here are some of the additions and changes in the coming patch.

Player versus Player
· Gurubashi Arena – The arena in Stranglethorn Vale has been changed so that free-for-all PvP will only take place on the floor of the arena, and no longer in the stands or on the entrance ramp. Please keep in mind that on PvP realms, members of the opposite faction can still attack you anywhere in the arena because Stranglethorn Vale is a contested area.
· There is now a short countdown before a duel starts.

Professions
· Fishing for high-level zones has been restored.
· Fishing profession now requires a minimum character level, like the other professions do. Any character who already has a fishing profession past the intended level will not be affected.
· The recipes for Heavy Mageweave Bandage, Runecloth Bandage, and Heavy Runecloth Bandage can be learned by visiting your faction's Artisan First Aid questgiver.
· Sell prices on Runecloth Bandages and Heavy Runecloth Bandages have been reduced.
· Expert First Aid books moved to a more appropriate vendor for the Horde. New vendor is still within the same general area as the previous one.

Warriors
· New Ability: Pummel (Berserker Stance) (Level 38) - Instant attack that causes damage and interrupts spellcasting for a short duration.
· Shield Bash: No longer usable in Berserker Stance.
· Berserker Stance: Now increases critical strike chance by 3% instead of granting 10% melee haste. Extra damage taken reduced from 20% to 10%.

Rogue
· Vanish will now break root and slow effects.

Priest
· New Spell: Prayer of Fortitude (Level 48) - Longer lasting Power Word: Fortitude spell that buffs the entire group. Requires a reagent to cast. (Spell is available via loot drop only.)


Id put this on the US forums but i dont have an account

Firecrak
12-16-2004, 12:40 PM
Ye its too frikkin bad its in zerk stance, and no mention of our miss/rage issues. At least it now means we only have to swap to 1 stance, instead of having a macro to actually cancel a spell.

Kintoun
12-16-2004, 12:48 PM
Rogue
· Vanish will now break root and slow effects.
hell ya. screw all you mages that were forcing me to use blind to kill you.

kyliejennings
12-16-2004, 02:12 PM
Rogue
· Vanish will now break root and slow effects.
hell ya. screw all you mages that were forcing me to use blind to kill you.

i hope this means blink breaks snares and roots :P

phate
12-16-2004, 06:30 PM
well one thing you have to bear in mind is that this is just a taster

we arent even sure if thats all warriors are getting, we know for sure druid's are getting some improvements so we know this isnt near anything.

We might find that the miss rate is a universal problem so its doubtful that will be listed in the class related improvements

at least its good pummel is back, despite it being in zerk stance

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