I know there is a lot of topics about this, but they are not answering the main question I have. With combat perks being removed does this account for Blacksmith Sockets and / or Jewelcrafter only gems?
Cause I am unsure what is actually getting changed and would like some transparency on the topic because I would rather get new proffesions that are worthwhile before hand if a lot of things are getting removed, then wait till a week left before WoD and have to rush around leveling my new proffesions.
Yes it does . they are the reason why my hunter is currently a BS/JC ( I haven't changed from WotLK days when this was the best combo ) they are very much combat related perks
Basically anything that adds any combat specific thing, such as Engineering Synapse Springs, or special Gems, Enchants, or what have you. Everybody will be equal, and the only things separating everybody would be vanity and fun items.