Best PVP Classes Cataclysm Classic

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12 Mar 202416:23

Summary

TLDRThe video script discusses the highly anticipated release of the Cataclysm beta in World of Warcraft, focusing on its impact on player versus player (PvP) gameplay. The speaker shares their fondness for the expansion, particularly for certain character specializations. They construct a tier list ranking these specializations based on their performance and enjoyment in PvP scenarios. Notable standouts include the Unholy Death Knight, Balance Druid, and Fire Mage, each offering unique and powerful abilities that were particularly effective in the expansion. The speaker also mentions that while some specializations like the Blood Death Knight were dominant, others like the Restoration Druid and Beast Mastery Hunter did not fare as well in competitive play. The video is a nostalgic look back for the speaker and an informative guide for players interested in the dynamics of Cataclysm's PvP environment.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Cataclysm beta is set to release soon and is highly anticipated for its impact on PVP gameplay in World of Warcraft.
  • ๐Ÿ—ก๏ธ Combat Rogue is not considered the most sensational specialization in the expansion, with Subtlety being more prevalent.
  • ๐Ÿ‘น Blood Death Knight is a powerful and feared specialization, though potentially making enemies in the game.
  • โ„๏ธ Frost Death Knight offers more crowd control and a more spread-out damage profile compared to retail WoW, making it a solid choice.
  • ๐ŸงŠ Unholy Death Knight is particularly strong in Cataclysm, with unique mechanics like Gargoyle and Desecrated Ground.
  • ๐ŸŒฟ Balance Druid gains new abilities like Thorns as a cooldown and the introduction of the Eclipse system, making it a top-tier specialization.
  • ๐Ÿบ Feral Druid benefits from predatory swiftness and instant clones, offering a potent and powerful gameplay experience.
  • ๐Ÿบ Guardian Druid and Resto Druid are not highlighted as strong in Cataclysm, with the latter being potentially the weakest healer in the expansion.
  • ๐Ÿ”ซ Beast Mastery Hunter does not stand out, with most players opting for Marksmanship for its instant crowd control and Focus resource.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Fire Mage is a highlight of the expansion, with a unique play style and high damage potential, especially with the Combustion ability.
  • โ„๏ธ Frost Mage sees an improvement over Wrath of the Lich King, with the ability to use Cold Snap on offensive abilities for enhanced control.

Q & A

  • What is the Cataclysm beta?

    -The Cataclysm beta refers to a testing phase for the Cataclysm expansion of World of Warcraft, which introduced significant changes to the game world and gameplay.

  • Why is the Cataclysm expansion considered important for PVP?

    -The Cataclysm expansion is considered important for PVP because it introduced many changes to various specializations that had a significant impact on tournament play and high-rating success, making it a cornerstone for amazing PVP gameplay.

  • Which specialization is mentioned as not being sensational in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -Combat Rogue is mentioned as not being the most sensational specialization in the Cataclysm expansion, with most rogues favoring the Subtlety playstyle.

  • What makes the Blood Death Knight specialization stand out in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -The Blood Death Knight specialization is described as tyrannical and a monster in the Cataclysm expansion due to its high performance and dominance in PVP, although it could make enemies due to its strength.

  • How does the Frost Death Knight specialization differ in Cataclysm compared to retail World of Warcraft?

    -In Cataclysm, the Frost Death Knight had extra crowd controls, a more spread-out damage profile with abilities like Howling Blast, and was considered a solid specialization, especially in double melee DPS situations.

  • What was unique about the Balance Druid specialization in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -The Balance Druid in Cataclysm had a unique Eclipse system, Thorns as a cooldown, Wild Mushrooms that could be manually detonated for burst damage, and a hybrid of Resto Druid spells for off-healing and support roles.

  • Why is the Feral Druid considered good in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -The Feral Druid was considered good in Cataclysm due to the predatory swiftness and instant clone abilities, which allowed for a tremendous amount of damage and pressure in PVP scenarios.

  • What is the general ranking of the Guardian Druid specialization in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -The Guardian Druid specialization is ranked in the D tier, as it was not as strong in comparison to other tank specializations in PVP during the Cataclysm expansion.

  • How does the Marksmanship Hunter specialization utilize Focus in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -In the Cataclysm expansion, the Marksmanship Hunter specialization transitioned to using Focus instead of Mana, providing more on-demand damage and less worry about resource management.

  • What is the significance of the Restoration Shaman's dispel heal in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -The Restoration Shaman's dispel heal was significant in the Cataclysm expansion because it allowed for the removal of dots, which were prevalent with locks, and the ability to dispel magic, making the specialization very strong in PVP.

  • Why is the Affliction Warlock considered a must-play specialization in the Cataclysm expansion?

    -The Affliction Warlock is considered a must-play in the Cataclysm expansion because it offers a super fun and impactful gameplay experience with great control over fights and significant dot damage.

Outlines

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๐ŸŽฎ Cataclysm Beta and Tier List Overview

The video discusses the upcoming Cataclysm beta in World of Warcraft (WoW), focusing on the significance of the expansion for player versus player (PvP) gameplay. The speaker shares their fondness for the expansion, highlighting their personal achievements and memorable moments. They introduce a tier list for WoW specializations, emphasizing which ones are worth playing in the expansion, and what makes them sensational.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Specialization Insights and Recommendations

This paragraph delves into the specifics of various WoW specializations in the Cataclysm expansion. It provides insights into the strengths and weaknesses of classes like Combat Rogue, Blood Death Knight, Frost Death Knight, and others. The speaker shares their experiences with these classes in PvP, mentioning the unique mechanics and playstyles that made certain specializations stand out, and offers recommendations for players interested in PvP.

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๐Ÿค” Tier List Placement and PvP Dynamics

The speaker continues the discussion on the tier list, evaluating different classes and their roles in PvP. They discuss the performance of healers, damage dealers, and tanks, providing a nuanced view of how each specialization fares in the competitive scene. The paragraph also touches on the changes in gameplay mechanics and the strategic implications of these changes for players.

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๐ŸŒŸ Top Tier Specializations and PvP Experiences

The final paragraph wraps up the video by focusing on the top-tier specializations that offer a unique and enjoyable PvP experience in the Cataclysm expansion. The speaker reminisces about the fun they had playing certain classes and encourages viewers to try out the expansion to experience these specializations firsthand. They also invite viewers to subscribe for more WoW-related content.

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Keywords

๐Ÿ’กCataclysm Beta

The Cataclysm Beta refers to the testing phase of the Cataclysm expansion for the game World of Warcraft. It is significant as it introduces new content and changes to the game, which are eagerly anticipated by the player community. In the video, the speaker discusses the impact of this expansion on player-versus-player (PvP) gameplay, indicating its importance to the theme of the video.

๐Ÿ’กSpecializations

In World of Warcraft, specializations are specific paths a player can choose for their character to follow, which define their abilities and playstyle. The video focuses on ranking these specializations based on their effectiveness and enjoyment in the Cataclysm expansion. The speaker provides insights into which specializations are particularly noteworthy, making it a central concept to the video's narrative.

๐Ÿ’กPvP (Player versus Player)

PvP is a game mode in World of Warcraft where players compete against each other directly, as opposed to playing against computer-controlled characters. The video emphasizes the importance of PvP in the context of the Cataclysm expansion, as it discusses how the changes affect competitive gameplay and which specializations excel in this environment.

๐Ÿ’กTournament

A tournament is a competitive event where players participate to demonstrate their skill and compete for rankings or prizes. The script mentions the speaker's personal success in tournaments, which adds credibility to their opinions on the effectiveness of different specializations in high-level PvP competition.

๐Ÿ’กLegendary Moment

In the context of the video, a legendary moment refers to significant or memorable events that occurred during the Cataclysm expansion, likely related to standout gameplay or achievements. These moments contribute to the speaker's fondness for the expansion and provide a backdrop for discussing the specializations.

๐Ÿ’กRogue

The Rogue is a class in World of Warcraft known for their stealth and damage-dealing capabilities. The video discusses the different playstyles associated with Rogue specializations, such as Subtlety and Combat, and how they fare in the Cataclysm expansion. The Rogue's performance is used as an example to illustrate the broader changes in PvP dynamics.

๐Ÿ’กDeath Knight

The Death Knight is another class in the game, characterized by their ability to engage in melee combat and use dark magic. The video provides a detailed analysis of various Death Knight specializations, such as Blood, Frost, and Unholy, and their respective strengths and weaknesses in the context of the Cataclysm expansion's PvP environment.

๐Ÿ’กBalance Druid

Balance Druid is a specialization that focuses on spellcasting and dealing damage from a distance using nature magic. The video highlights the Balance Druid as a standout specialization in the Cataclysm expansion, noting its unique abilities and playstyle that make it enjoyable and competitive in PvP.

๐Ÿ’กMarksmanship Hunter

Marksmanship Hunter is a specialization that emphasizes ranged physical damage and the use of a bow or gun. The speaker discusses the changes to this specialization in the Cataclysm expansion, including the shift to using Focus instead of Mana, and how these changes enhance the gameplay experience.

๐Ÿ’กArcane Mage

Arcane Mage is a specialization that deals magic damage primarily through arcane spells. The video describes the Arcane Mage's performance in the Cataclysm expansion, noting that while it was powerful at the start, it may have been toned down in later patches, affecting its overall ranking in the tier list.

๐Ÿ’กRetaliation Paladin

Retaliation Paladin, often shortened to R Paladin, is a specialization that focuses on dealing damage while also providing support and healing to the team. The video discusses the introduction of abilities like Word of Glory, which significantly increased the survivability and support capabilities of this specialization in PvP during the Cataclysm expansion.

Highlights

Cataclysm beta release is anticipated to bring exciting changes to the game.

Cataclysm PVP is considered a cornerstone for amazing gameplay.

The expansion is known for high-rating success in tournaments and legendary moments.

Combat Rogue is not listed as the most sensational specialization.

Blood Death Knight is a tyrannical specialization, not recommended unless playing aggressively.

Frost Death Knight in Cataclysm offers more crowd control and a more spread-out damage profile.

Unholy Death Knight is placed in the S-tier due to its strength and unique mechanics.

Balance Druid features Thorns as a cooldown and the introduction of the Eclipse system.

Feral Druid benefits from predatory swiftness and instant clones for high damage pressure.

Marksmanship Hunter sees a shift to using Focus and gains significant crowd control abilities.

Fire Mage is one of the best times in PVP history, with a unique play style and high damage potential.

Retribution Paladin gains significant survivability with the introduction of Word of Glory.

Shadow Priest offers extra utility and is strong in dot matchups with abilities like Prayer of Mending.

Restoration Shaman becomes powerful with the ability to dispel heals and the potential use of Bloodlust.

Affliction Warlock is a must-play specialization, offering impactful damage and great fight control.

Arms Warrior is noted for being fun with abilities like Throw Down and Colossus Smash.

Subtlety Rogue, with the introduction of Recuperate, becomes nearly invincible and is a top choice for competitive play.

The video provides a comprehensive tier list for all specializations in the upcoming expansion.

Transcripts

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good morning good afternoon and good

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evening everybody thanks for tuning to

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another superas video the cataclysm beta

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just released and it seems like it's

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going to be just around the corner and

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cataclysm PVP is a Cornerstone for

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amazing game play this is one of my

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alltime favorite expansions when it

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comes to PVP it was the first expansion

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that I started to see high rating

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success participating in tournaments and

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it held huge legendary moment from this

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expansion and it's one that you

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certainly do not want to miss out on

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especially for certain specializations

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when you compare them to retail World of

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Warcraft so in today's video I'm going

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to be constructing a tier list of the

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specializations and which ones you

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absolutely need to play and what is it

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about them that is making them so

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Sensational in this expansion so let's

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get started the first specialization not

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going to be the most Sensational at

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least that's listed here which is the

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Combat Rogue at least to my memory

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pretty much every Rogue was plain

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subtlety so if you're somebody who

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prefers the assassination or the combat

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play style it's probably not going to be

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one of the best expansions for you the

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blood death knight is a tyranical

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specialization it is absolutely a

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monster completely disgusting and I do

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not suggest that you play it unless you

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want to make enemies but I do remember

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having nightmares of multiple blood

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death nights and R paladins coordinating

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together this is one of the maybe more

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negative sides uh of the cataclysm

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expansion so this this thing was an

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absolute monster really disgusting

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specialization Frost death knight now if

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you played a lot of retail wow you

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probably you know might be getting bored

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of Frost death knight cataclysm Frost

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death knight was actually pretty fun you

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had a lot of extra crowd controls like

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the hungering cold an AOE polymorph your

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damage was more spread out into things

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like howling blast it was actually a

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pretty solid specialization overall

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predominantly with double melee DPS I'm

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going to be putting in about mid maybe

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an a tier even um it it was definitely a

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lot better than retail overall in class

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design and performance so I would

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definitely recommend it if you're a

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Frost death knight PVP fan to give

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cataclysm a go on holy death knight I

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think it's one leg up though on FR Frost

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death KN I think the Rune system was a

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lot more unique and special to death

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knight in cataclysm which made it very

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fun gargoyle is super powerful uh in

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this expansion you're going to be

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powering enemies down and Unholy and

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death knight in general was really

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strong because Resto Shaman was so good

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and you just kind of ran at Resto Shaman

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and took them out the desecrated ground

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uh and the necrotic strike or super fun

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mechanics that are kind of missing uh

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from Unholy on retail wow so I'm

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slapping Unholy DK up here onto the S

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tier I think if you're a death knight

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player in general this is an expansion

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that you like absolutely should not miss

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out on if you missed it the first time

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uh to really see what what you know

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death knight in the past could offer to

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you balance Druid is another fantastic

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specialization you're going to see

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Thorns become a cooldown and it's

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actually pretty threatening towards fast

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attacking melee like feral D and Rogues

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you're going to be getting wild mushroom

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and this is when the eclipse system was

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first introduced now the cataclysm

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Eclipse system you would pause yourself

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generally in solar eclipse because it

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would convert your Moonfire to Sunfire

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you'd have Moonfire and or Sunfire

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insect SW which were both nature which

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would amplify your dot damage to a huge

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level you had wild mushrooms and what I

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would consider to be the most fun

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version of wild mushrooms you could

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place them on the ground and then

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manually detonate them so you could

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Cyclone a Target Place three mushrooms

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below them hard cast a Starfire and as

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that Cyclone ends explode the mushrooms

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and just hit somebody for a massive

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amount of burst damage you carry a huge

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amount of hybrid abilities you have all

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of your Resto Druid spells nourish life

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Bloom so you can off heal Play support

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and in this expansion agility and

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intellect were somewhat shared so you

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can go in cat form as well and add

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meaningful damage to me this is like one

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of the Highlight moments for moonkin of

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almost any expansion it's my favorite at

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least so we're putting it up up here

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onto the S tier it's a remarkable

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specialization you do not want to miss

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out on if you've considered playing

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balance DD feral D is another one that

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is really good in cataclysm you get

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predatory swiftness instant clones

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although this is not necessarily you

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know necessarily completely new to

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Ferell with cataclysm from Wrath of the

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Lich King it's still a really powerful

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and potent mechanic you do a tremendous

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amount of damage um in terms of pressure

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I'm going to be FAL D up onto the a tier

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um it doesn't have any anything that I

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remember that's completely unique to

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something like retail wow aside from the

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instant cast Cyclones but its overall

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performance was really good combinations

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like feral Druid and death knight were

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pretty scary combinations for 3v3

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Guardian Druid I don't remember anything

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happening with Guardian Druid I don't

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think that it was strong in comparison

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to feral Druid or blood death knight or

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some of the other tank specializations

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that were in PvP so I'm placing it down

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at a d tier Resto DD unfortunately was

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not great in this expansion I would

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probably debate it to be the worst

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healer overall um it was really tough

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just with overall throughput to come

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through everybody was struggling most

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people gave up on this so if you're a

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Resto Druid Main and you really want to

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play Resto Druid unfortunately I think

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cataclysm is likely going to have to be

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a pass um I just remember it being not

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competitive with all the other healers

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um beast Mastery Hunter again similarly

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I don't remember anyone playing Beast

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Mastery most people were playing

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Marksmanship it had a lot of instant

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crowd control a little bit of the points

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obviously into the survival tree but I

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don't remember any dedicated Beast

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masteries I feel like this is when Beast

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Mastery fell off from Wrath of the Lich

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King so Beast Mastery Hunter is probably

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not something that's going to be you

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know something really worth checking out

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I think with this expansion um

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Marksmanship Hunter on the other hand

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though was you had this is when it first

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transferred over into using Focus as

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opposed to Mana which gave it a lot of

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you know on demand damage you have to

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worry about resetting your Mana or

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running out of resources you had a huge

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amount of instant crowd control you had

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pets that had abilities like monkey stun

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where you'd sit on an island taming

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monkeys now assuming that we are using

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the final patch tuning in the first

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patch you're not going to be able to do

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that but you still have some of the most

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instant cast crowd control you can use

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on multiple targets which enables you to

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just control the fight way more than you

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can on Marksmanship on retail which is

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why I think Marksmanship is a way better

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experience on cataclysm and if you play

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Marksmanship Hunter you really got to

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give it a go to see for yourself all the

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benefits that were provided to it in

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this expansion survival Hunter again

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because the talent trees are shared

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they're like a mixed tree you're going

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to play some combination of marksman and

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survival I don't remember anybody

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playing like maybe maybe my memory of

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Hunter isn't serving me exactly but I

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wouldn't say that survival it's either

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survival and Marksman were like very

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similar in identity I think Marksman was

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for the silencing shot um and survival

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was more for like some of the you know

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the roots on your traps um and I think

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the wyver sting as well into that but I

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don't think anybody was really a

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dedicated survival Hunter so it's

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probably somewhere down here um

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specifically Arcane Mage at the start of

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cataclysm and its original release was

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absolutely disgusting um but since we're

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using the final patch I could see it

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being squishier and not as good um it

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was still pretty straightforward with

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just spamming Arcane blasts I don't

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think that it's going to be like the

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Highlight Mage specialization I actually

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think probably Arcane on retail is going

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to be a little bit of a better

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experience than Arcane on cataclysm so

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putting it kind of like middle of the

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pack maybe a little bit lower than

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middle of the pack for cataclysm

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specifically fire Mage on the other hand

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this is like one of the best times to

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have ever been a fire Mage throughout

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PVP um I I can remember vul was are

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playing with sanus and playing balance

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St fire Mage and you would just melt

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people with combustion combustion was a

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damage over time effect that you would

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be stacking up your dots and then blast

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and then spread onto the entire team

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like a wildfire and just melt everybody

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on the team completely unique flavor

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amazing fun unique play style we're

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shoving this one up onto the S tier it's

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a really powerful and good one Frost

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Mage this is another one that's really

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fun and a step up from uh Wrath of the

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Lich King you can use cold snap on

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offensive abilities like your orb and I

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remember fighting like Mitch Jones in

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cataclysm he was just he'd send out his

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orb he'd cold snap send out a second orb

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You' use some combination of like deep

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freeze blanket and you would just

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absolutely tap people with ice Lance um

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it was a really big Powerhouse I don't

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think it's as flavorful as fire Mage was

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in terms of a unique play style it's

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still kind of similar in the sense on

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retail with builds that you've got so

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it's going to be a little bit lower but

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it was definitely a very good time and

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cataclysm to my memory Paladin was kind

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of like a counterpick Healer um it was

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particularly good into like the hunter

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comps and the Rogue comps where Resto

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Shaman would normally struggle you'd see

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that in the finals um at BlizzCon I

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think it was PS uh was playing a paladin

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in matchups against Hunters as opposed

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to playing a shaman because it would

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really struggle um so Paladin was pretty

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decent from my memory uh I don't I don't

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I don't want to say that was like

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spectacularly amazing but maybe like

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middle of the pack I think you'll have a

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decent time but it is again more of a

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counterpick you'll get other matchups

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into non-hunters um but if you play with

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Hunters I mean we saw Jung up win with

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the Hunter and the death knight

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composition so it's definitely still

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going to be really good prop Paladin I

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don't remember at all uh from cataclysm

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I I don't it was all rep Paladin so I'm

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going to assume that prop Paladin didn't

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really have a huge Place unlike it did

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in unless there's some sort of pro holy

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builds that I'm forgetting about um I

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don't remember it's distinctly standing

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out so I don't think it's going to be

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that great of one for for cataclysm

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specifically R paladin on the other hand

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you're getting a huge amount of

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survivability with the introduction of

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word of glory and this version heals for

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a lot to the point where you could

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basically substitute A Healer a lot of

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people playing triple DPS they playing

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Rogue Hunter and R Paladin playing you

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know blood death knight R Paladin

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compositions um you could really

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substitute out Rogue death knight uh rep

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Paladin just running down Shaman was how

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this was adapted it was really strong uh

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I would say it's probably still going to

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feel pretty similar though to kind of a

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retail rep palad in that sense off

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healing support you got maybe more

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sustain damage killing Shaman and stuns

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I think it's it's probably GNA it's

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definitely one of the most powerful

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specs if we're ranking this on power so

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maybe maybe we put it up here um with

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Death Knight

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it was a really good spec the guardian

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of Kings for tankiness and defense

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Inquisition to boost up your damage um

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it it was it was a good time for red

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Paladin in cataclysm disc priest

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although you know maybe it wasn't noted

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as much as Resto Shaman in terms of its

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overall competitive viability you'd

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still see it pop up particularly I

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remember soda healing R paladins and

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Unholy death Knights together and r&p

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Rogue Mage priest I think that it was

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still good I think it was a really fun

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healer overall uh I'm going to be

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slotting this one up onto the a tier

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holy priest I don't remember seeing any

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um I again like I I don't I think it's

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probably similar to where Resto D is I

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don't remember seeing almost any I think

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holy priest doesn't really come into

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competitive PVP till Mr Pandaria when

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you get light well um so maybe not the

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best but maybe you could make it work

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and maybe people just didn't know in the

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past and maybe my memor is not serving

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me 100% but I I don't remember I don't

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have any memories of it particularly

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Shadow priest was remarkable much like

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boomkin you had all the extra utility

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you had prayer mending you could off

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heal it was really strong in dot

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matchups I remember talbadar adjusting

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his strategy when he used to play shadow

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play with his Zale um and seidu and he

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would adapt his talents to become like a

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second healer against Doom so they could

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Outlast them had a lot of unique

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specializations you got mind Spike for

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burst damage in this expansion it was

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decently tanky this is definitely a good

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one I highly recommend playing with like

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a warlock or with a rogue those were

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pretty Commons and even feral DD in some

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tournaments Shad PR feral DD uh for me I

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think Shadow PRI is probably coming up

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onto the S tier definitely a great

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experience overall Ellie Shaman

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unfortunately not so great

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um you know you you don't get proc lava

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burst I think or maybe you did get proc

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lava burst I remember playing it in

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season 9 at the start and it was okay

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but then it got really bad really fast

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um Ellie Shaman you know because it was

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like the best spec in R the Lich King

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they kind of just nailed it against the

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wall to be really bad um in cataclysm so

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I I think maybe it's like functional put

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it down with Arcane but I wouldn't

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recommend cataclysm as like an ell playe

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expansion I I think it does fall off

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pretty hard Enhancement Shaman is also

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pretty similar I I remember remember

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like death knight Enhancement Shaman um

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popping up a little bit U but Beast

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cleave kind of just ended in this

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expansion uh I think it's probably very

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similar to where Ellie is ranked

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currently rest of shaman on the other

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hand this is when they made your dispel

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heal now I don't know how much it's

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going to heal given that it's the final

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patch in the first one but it was so

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powerful because you could just Spam

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dispel dots locks were prevalent and you

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could now dispel magic as well so it was

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really really strong in that sense um

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I'm going to be slotting this one also

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remember that I think you could use

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blood still in Arena so having blood

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lust on the shaman uh or or did they

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remove it I think you could use it at

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the start in season 9 cuz I remember

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Major G time and then I think they

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removed it it might not be usable if

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blood loss is not usable it's Shaman is

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still probably the best healer overall

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it has some weaknesses in counters but

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actually wonder if those counters will

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be as prevalent the second time around

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Affliction warlock now if you're an

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Affliction main you've probably been

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suffering a lot from many expansions in

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terms of like what you want for the

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class fantasy or the you know the

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overall gameplay and threat this is one

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where you have to play Affliction you

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absolutely have to play Affliction this

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version of Affliction is super fun one

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of the most fun versions of it I would

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debate maybe even close to the most fun

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version of it your damage feels really

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impactful meaningful um you have great

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control of the fight just spread damage

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dot damage really fun especially

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basically any dot class is having a

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great time in cataclysm demonology I

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don't remember seeing any there was a

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little bit of dester every once in a

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while but I don't remember seeing like

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practically any demonology so demonology

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we're probably going to be slotting down

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here um I don't I don't remember seeing

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seen any of it really um Destro we saw a

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bit but I wouldn't recommend it I'm I'm

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trying to remember the situations where

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we saw it was like cleave matchups maybe

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some people went Destro instead it's not

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really a Destro expansion I wouldn't

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recommend it overall for Destro um but I

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think it was like somewhat passable uh

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arms Warrior was really fun uh you got

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throw down which is a stun uh you got a

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lot of extra damaging abilities as well

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um it's it's it's it's still really good

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even moving from Ral King I'm going to

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be slotting it up here let's uh let's

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just kind of like pair these the melee

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with the melee the healers with the

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Healer I think I think arms Warriors are

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really fun I remember having one in

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season 9 and just doing tremendous

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amounts of damage with Colossus smash um

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and just mowing people down with that it

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was really fun just ping ponging around

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still where you're still retains

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basically the fun that it had from wrath

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the lichking fury Warrior I don't

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remember seeing any of uh I think Fury

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Warrior is probably going to be similar

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here I it was this was still kind of

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like some some classes still only had

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like one spec that was like considered

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the most competitive spec and then so if

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you're one of these guys probably not

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going to be the greatest experience one

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of these it's one of the best expansions

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ever uh prop Warrior I I don't feel like

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I remember any prop Warrior wrath there

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was quite a bit of prop Warrior but I

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don't remember it now it's possible that

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it was it was still good um I'm slotting

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it down here on the lower end I think

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it's probably like somewhere I think

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blood dek completely replaced all the

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tanks generally speaking assassination I

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think was better than combat but still

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not super prevalent um Shadow dance was

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just way better um one of the main

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reasons Rogue was so good is the

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introduction um of recuperate which gave

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you health per second it made you

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basically Invincible uh it was really

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powerful um Rogue is maybe not going to

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be so strong in season 9 when the PVE

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gear isn't as prevalent um assassination

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is probably like a little bit closer on

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the lower end I think um than the other

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specializations um but subtlety this is

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one where it's like this is like the

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king like rogue rogue lock Shaman right

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the the combination of these s tier

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specs was stupendously good like one of

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the best most common composition easily

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in competitive play and was one of the

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most fun times to play it because you

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had things like redirect come into the

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game for rogue and soul swap for warlock

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so you could redirect a stun and soul

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swap a bunch of dots to a Healer and

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feel you know this like epic swap moment

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in the game which is what made it feel

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completely unique so if you want of

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these specializations on like a and up

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and even B you know for these specs that

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maybe you're coming from retail

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cataclysm is absolutely worth it you've

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got to see what these specializations

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brought to PVP and really enjoy them

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firsthand cuz a lot of them are

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completely unique and a really good time

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so I hope that you guys enjoyed this

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video and insight into all the

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specializations coming into cataclysm I

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myself I'm definitely going to be diving

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pretty deep into it as it's one of my

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fondest times in the game from memory uh

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and other than that thank you very much

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