I remember when this class was good. Move fast. Kill fast. Sturdy too. Maybe not the fastest nor sturdiest but respectable. Now, it feels like I’m bringing a fancy feather pillow and wearing a potato sack against The Master Chief and all his HALO buddies.
Humorous that the last class balance patch (nearly a year ago) included wd nerfs. Hopefully Blizz will revisit class balance and give WD’s some love in the next patch or 2.
I noticed on Icy Veins Season 34 preview, WD has ZERO top-tier builds either. So sad they’ve nerfed WD completely out of the realm of possibly played characters.
That’s great I guess, if your ONLY objective for the season is to level to 70. After 70 - THEN WHAT?!?!? WD is simply not a viable option for solo OR group GR push, solo ANYTHING in fact. In group play, WD is a handicap rather than a strong character that has anything to add to the group DPS or survivability.
Yes, sadly no S-tiers for WD. But it’s been like that for so many seasons. Traditionally it has been probably the weakest class. Although, in S34 there is an abundance of A - tier builds, and sanctified powers are decent. There is at least one sanctified power fitting in all WD builds. Helltooth zombie bears and Jade harvester are decent from the start to get things done. No need for crazy paragons or complicated playstyle to keep them going. Not as fast and effective as strafing dh or pony crusader obviously.
I just farmed some pieces to try out later this season. I am sticking with Helltooth Gargantuans for now and I don’t have any complains so far. Appart from the awful AI of the gargs