World of Warcraft Expanding Classic Tier Sets in Season of Discovery

World of Warcraft Expanding Classic Tier Sets in Season of Discovery

• Phase 4 of Season of Discovery will introduce off-spec tier sets for all classes, allowing for unique character customization at level 60.
• Blizzard is revamping endgame tier sets, professions, and drops to diversify class specializations in World of Warcraft Classic.
• New raids, events, and class combinations in Phase 3 and 4 of Season of Discovery are revitalizing Classic servers.

Season of Discovery has always been about making bold changes to the World of Warcraft Classic formula, and Phase 4 is set to completely rework endgame tier sets for all classes. Whereas the original intent behind World of Warcraft Classic was about preserving and allowing players to experience the content as it used to be, Season of Discovery embraces its experimental side. New class combinations, new items, new events, and new raids have managed to breathe life into Classic servers, as World of Warcraft subscriptions are on the rise.

Phase 3 for Season of Discovery is set to launch on April 4, 2024, and it will raise the cap to Level 50. The new endgame will revolve around Sunken Temple, a raid version of the iconic World of Warcraft dungeon intended for 20 players with 8 bosses to challenge. While Phase 3 will continue to build upon the features that separate Season of Discovery from Classic, more dramatic changes are coming in Phase 4.

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World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery Making Big Change to Priests

World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery is making a change that will alter how Priests play in a way that has never been seen before.

While Blizzard Entertainment released a video to showcase the new content coming in Phase 3, it also provided a sneak peek into the fourth phase of Season of Discovery. Among a myriad of radical changes, such as giving Priests a chance to unlock all racial bonuses at Level 60, one thing stood out in particular: a complete itemization overhaul for endgame raids, professions, and other drops in the open world. Whereas the Classic experience pigeonholed most classes into one viable specialization, the runes in Season of Discovery have allowed new World of Warcraft class combinations to shine.

World of Warcraft Will Add Alternate Tier Sets in Phase 4

Following this design philosophy, Phase 4 will be implementing “off-spec” versions of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 armor sets in Season of Discovery. One of the examples shown was a Tier 1 piece for Druids with a set bonus specifically suited for the Balance specialization, implying that unique builds such as Mage healers would have proper support at Level 60. Other examples were a Rogue tanking set and a set that should make Retribution Paladins in Season of Discovery viable in endgame raids.

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However, these changes also apply to professions in World of Warcraft, as Season of Discovery will seemingly offer new best-in-slot options to accommodate the different specs. It’s obvious that Blizzard has an ambitious vision for the final two phases of Season of Discovery, though it may be a few months until World of Warcraft players will have all the details.

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