WoW players blast “joke” ability in Season of Discovery
Blizzard EntertainmentWorld of Warcraft: Season of Discovery has changed a lot about the way classes function in Season of Discovery. Unfortunately, some are less happy with the results than others, and one ability in particular is drawing the ire of those who play the class.
For those who aren’t aware, players have access to new abilities via the Rune Engraving system. This allows them to assign additional powers to their armor pieces, with each class having 18-19 Runes to choose from.
These abilities are either entirely new creations from the developer or versions of abilities added to the game in later expansions. Unsurprisingly, not all of these powers are created equal, and it’s a difficult job to balance the game.
Now, players think one Rogue ability is particularly underwhelming, considering its potential importance.
Shuriken Toss is not powerful enough to be competitive in Season of Discovery
In a post on Reddit, one player shared their belief that Shuriken Toss is a “joke”, citing the damage output as its primary issue.
Shuriken Toss was originally added to World of Warcraft in the Mists of Pandaria expansion. When confirmed for Season of Discovery, it had the potential to be an important part of a Rogue’s rotation. Unfortunately, it simply doesn’t do enough damage to remain competitive.
Some suggested that it is not the primary intention of Shuriken Toss to do damage in Season of Discovery. One said: “It was datamined to do 25% of our AP, now it’s 15%. I love the 40-damage bounces lmao. I guarantee it’s just meant to be used for tanking and keeping aggro, nothing more.”
Others suggested possible solutions. One said: “Refusing to give Rogues Fan of Knives makes no sense. It’s a PERFECT excuse to give Rogues some sorta AoE tanking ability…”
The initial week of a new phase in Season of Discovery requires significant balancing. This was the case in Phase One and it will remain so in the later phases of the game. Additionally, Blizzard will likely continue to assess the landscape and make changes as the second phase begins to settle.
