Blizzard’s Response to Shadowlands Gearing

[Haugs-sargeras (Haugs)]

@Kaivax

First, we’re shifting the stat distributions on Conquest gear to always include Versatility. There should be two out of the three combinations (Versatility/Haste, Versatility/Mastery, Versatility/Crit) available for every slot. Secondly, we are adding a 2-piece set bonus, activated by equipping two PvP trinkets, such as crowd-control break (Medallion) or throughput (Battlemaster’s, Dominance, etc.) trinkets. This bonus will increase the damage and healing benefit of Versatility (but not the defensive benefit) while in Arenas, Battlegrounds, or War Mode.

It’s a good start. It’s still unclear how the ilvl will progress over the course of the patch, however. This could still end up being a problem.

[Bloomsday-sulfuras]

This seems like a perfect solution. The stat relocation was my preferred option so I’m glad they did that. I’m willing to compromise with the 2-set, because it is tied to trinkets, which are the usually the most required “PVE” gear.

This is a very good and well though out change, and Blizzard continues to impress me.