Linxy is gearing up for the
Undermine(d) patch that hits servers on 25 February 2025, and they've just dropped a hefty round of class tweaks based on player feedback and gameplay data. From Death Knights getting a DPS bump to Rogues slicing harder, these changes are set to shake up your rotation - and maybe your raid spot. Let's take a look at what's new, what's fixed, and how you can use it to keep your edge in Azeroth. Prices and meta shifts vary by server, so keep an eye on your local scene as these roll out.
Death Knight & Demon Hunter: Frosty buffs and bug fixes
Death Knight:
Frost: All ability damage increased by 5%. Time to start splitting those mobs a little harder.
Unholy: Pets and abilities both get a 5% damage boost - make your undead army feel lively.
Demon Hunter (Aldrachi Reaver):
Fixed Wounded Quarry and Reaver's Glaive double-dipping with Thrill of the Battle and Mastery: Demonic Presence. No more sneaky overpowered hits.
Play Tip: Frost DKs, lean on the extra damage for dungeon clearances - pair it with high-demand crafted gear from the Undermine patch to cash in at the trade post.
Druid: Ferocious Felines and Lunar Power
Feral:
Melee Auto Attack increased by 25% - rip things to shreds faster.
Adaptive Swarm DoT up 25% and Undermine Liberation 2-set bonus (Big Winner!!!) damage up 40%.
Guardian: All abilities increased by 5%, Moonfire increased by 20%. Tanks, you're hitting harder now.
Wildstalker: Burst growth damage increased 20%.
Elune's Chosen: Fury of Elune rockets up 80% - Moonfire unleashed.
Play Tip: Feral Druids, this auto-attack buff is gold for solo grinds. Check if Liberation gear is spiking on your server - could be a quick profit flip.
Evoker & Hunter: Mixed bag of buffs and nerfs
Evoker:
Augmentation: Shifting Sands versatility reduced by 20%, Breath of Eons damage accumulation nerfed to 8% (from 10%), and Close as Clutchmates effectiveness reduced to 10% (from 25%) outside of raids. Support takes a hit.
Devastation: All damage increased by 6%, but Liberation of Undermine 2-set bonus loses Essence Burst from Shattering Star procs.
Hunter:
Beast Mastery: All damage is reduced by 8% - pets need to breathe.
Marksmanship: All damage increased by 6%, Precise Shots Focus cost reduction increased to 40% (from 30%). Snipers rejoice.
Game Tip: Snipers, stock up on ammo and test this Focus efficiency - it could be a PvP game-changer as your server's arena scene heats up.
Paladin, Priest, & Shaman: Healing and Shadowplay
Paladin (Holy):
All healing increased by 4%. Shine the light a little brighter.
Priest:
Dev notes: Linxy is dialing back Discipline's Mindbender-Voidwraith combo while buffing Shadow's Voidweaver to balance the scales.
Voidweaver: Voidwraith damage from Mindbender reduced by 25%, cooldown increased to 3 minutes (from 2), Shadow Covenant weaker with Mindbender, and mana return reduced to 0.2% (from 0.5%).
Shadow:
All damage increased by 13%, Exorcise 2-set trigger reduced, Volt Bolt damage halved to 100%, 4-set Mind Blast/Void Bolt boost reduced to 10% (from 15%). Voidblast increased by 25%, Inner Quietus buffs Shadow Word:
Pain and Vampiric Touch increased to 35% (from 25%), Collapsing Void increased by 15%.
Shaman (Restoration):
All healing increased by 4%. Earth Shield remains clutch.
Game Tip: Shadow Priest, that 13% bump is huge - farm some Undermine loot to pair with Voidweaver for max chaos in dives.
Rogue: Sneaky slashes get sharper
Rogue:
Rend: Increases damage by 6% across the board.
Trickster: Unseen Blade increased by 15%, Surprise Strike crit bonus jumps to 50% (from 25%), Thousand Cuts reset chance increased slightly.
Assassination: Crimson Tempest up 6%, Arterial Precision hits 8 Shiv targets (up from 5), Sudden Demise Bleeding damage increased to 15% (up from 10%).
Outlaw: Precise Cuts increases Blade Flurry by 5% per missed target (up from 4%), Nimble Flurry increases Blade Flurry bonus to 25% (up from 20%).
Subtlety: All damage increased by 10%, Deliverance 2-set Eviscerate/Secret Technique/Black Powder damage reduced to 2% per stack (from 3%), Shadow Dance 4-set increase reduced to 2% per stack (from 6%), Nimble Flurry AoE damage increased to 60% (from 50%).
Play Tip:
Subtlety Rogues, this 10% damage increase screams PvP dominance - try it out in the new Undermine PvP arena.
Warlock & Warrior: Dark Gains and Fury Tweaks
Warlock (Affliction):
Summoning Darkride damage increased by 40%, DoT increase to Darkride up to 45% (from 25%). Focused Malignancy increases Malefic Rapture by 40% (from 25%), Unstable Affliction by 30%, Shadow Bolt and Drain Soul both by 20% (PvE only).
Warrior:
Arms & Fury: All ability damage reduced by 5%. Keep those blades cool.
Play Tip: Affliction Warlocks, this Darkglare buff is a raid-killer - stack DoTs and watch the numbers soar. Sell excess mats from farming at the trade post!
Making these changes work for you
Gold Hustle: Buffed specs such as Shadow Priest or Affliction Warlock can increase the demand for profession crafting (e.g. enchants from the Undermine spec). Craft early, sell high.
PvE Edge: Test these tweaks in dives or the Liberation of Undermine raid - Feral Druids and Rogues could shine with their buffs.
PvP Prep: Marksmanship Hunters and Subtlety Rogues, hit the arena - your buffs could change the meta.
These updates will drop with Undermine(d) on 25 February 2025 - some will take effect immediately, others may require a server restart. Keep a pulse on your server; meta shifts could mean profit or power.
Thanks for reading
That's the lowdown on the Undermine(d) class updates for February 2025. Whether you're clawing as a Druid or cursing as a Warlock, there's something here to tweak your playstyle.
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