Spearing Strike: Dismount PvP!
45sThe new Spearing Strike ability that dismounts targets in PvP is a game-changer and will spark debates about mounted combat balance.
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This video is a class preview for an upcoming game, detailing new abilities and talent changes. It covers Spearing Strike, a PvP-focused attack that dismounts targets, along with new talents like Weapon Master and Raging Blows that alter build options.
Chapters
[00:00]
Spearing Strike: New PvP Attack
Spearing Strike deals 40% weapon damage plus an additional 80% against giants, dragonkin, and mounted targets. It also dismounts mounted targets, making it a strong PvP tool.
[00:17]
Talent Tree Additions
New talents include Mortal Strike, Slam, and Blood Thrill. Melee attacks against targets afflicted by Rend have a 2% chance to activate Overpower for one attack.
[00:29]
Weapon Master Talent
Weapon Master gives melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon equipped, and auto-swaps when you change weapons. The creator is unsure if they like this mechanic.
[00:41]
Raging Blows Changes
Raging Blows causes Whirlwind to also strike with an offhand weapon and reduces the rage cost of Cleave, making dual-wield builds more viable.
[00:56]
Shield Bash Silence
Shield Bash now has a chance to silence for three seconds, adding new utility.
The class preview introduces exciting new mechanics like Spearing Strike for PvP and Raging Blows for dual-wield builds, signaling a shift toward more dynamic, proc-based gameplay.
💡 Key Takeaways
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Spearing Strike dismounts targets
This is a new PvP mechanic that can turn the tide of mounted combat.
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Overpower procs from Rend
Creates a new proc-based playstyle that rewards keeping Rend up.
00:17
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Raging Blows favors dual-wield
Changes the meta by making dual-wield builds more viable for Whirlwind.
00:41
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Shield Bash silence
Adds new utility for tanky builds, potentially changing PvP dynamics.
00:56Full Transcript
[00:00] Spearing Strike. A brutal attack that deals 40% weapon damage and deals an additional 80% weapon against giants, dragonkin, and mounted targets. Mounted targets are dismounted. Yo! For like PvP? Spear them off their mount! Whoa!
[00:17] So we have Mortal Strike, Slam, Blood Thrill. Your melee attacks against targets afflicted by your rend have a 2% chance to activate your overpower ability for one attack on your current target. Overpower procs from your rend, huh?
[00:29] Oh, gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on what on the weapon. So you just do a weapon master and then if you swap, it'll swap for you. Interesting. I'm trying to think if I like that.
[00:41] It's not very classic life, but I think I like it. Raging blows causes your whirlwind to also strike with an offhand weapon and reduces the rage cost of your cleave. Okay. So whirlwind works better with dual wield instead of needing a two-hander to get max value.
[00:56] Shield Bash has a chance to silence for three seconds.
