I want to express my gratitude to Holinka & Bajheera for their insightful interview on YouTube a few years back. The interview got me hyped to play Dragonfight however, I remember one particular point about gearing that is contradictory to the current model. During the interview, from 9:14 to 9:46, Brian mentioned that it would be better for PvPers to be able to obtain the BIS gear from PvP, rather than being forced to do PvE content to get it. Currently, Hunter’s BIS weapon and ring can only be obtained through PvE, which goes against Brian’s suggestion. Previously, it was possible to ignore one piece of gear from PvE to achieve optimal stats, but now these two items are 5 ilvl higher than the PvP gear, making them undeniably the best option. As Brian himself said, this is a problem.
YouTube Video:
WoW Dragonflight PvP Interview w/ Brian Holinka & Bajheera - (Solo Queue, Gear, Rewards & More!)
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That was years ago and Holinki left.
They also said at some point that they don’t want pve gear bis in pvp but a bit of overlap here and there is fine, and usually is. Has been, anyways. A few offending pve pieces now might get more pvp mods in coming weeks.
You can get the bullions for these in, like, a few hours.
Can the items just be reduced to 528 in PvP?
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I’m actually totally down for bis pve/pvp items to overlap. Pvp ladder would have far more people added from the other pool as a result. As long as there are items that work both ways, I see that as an overall positive. Something like 6-7 ilvl difference on one or two items is perfect imo. Nothing gamebreaking, but for the min-maxers there is a way to bring people to both pvp/pve environments.
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oh no lfr is hard to do once a week
You have to upgrade them from base level first. Which requires m+ or a bunch of wins over 2100 for aspects etc.
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Lfr is whatever, the m+'s is aids and the point is we shouldn’t have to do these things to get bis items for pvp.
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It doesn’t go both ways though. PvErs don’t have to PvP for BIS. It is just another barrier to entry for players trying to PvP.
- Looking for Group is still bugged for PvP - Harder to find groups
- 4 Mythics + 2 LFR wings (4x Antique Bronze Bullion)
- Doubled Conquest Cap so less time to do PvE
It all stacks up against the casual players and favors the veteran players and try-hards. I don’t think this stuff helps grow PvP.
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Conquest gear should scale to 540
PvE gear doesn’t belong anywhere near PvP
WE MUST RIOT
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