Hi everybody.
once again I know these are only current alpha patch notes, no values fixed etc... but I think these notes may be commented anyway, while we all wait for the beta , the concerns are of course only for feral pvp.
So, first concern.
With ravage gone there is less crit chanche with the open move (unless the pvp set bonus abilities will be provide something similar, we'll see). Also with shred one combo points costs 40 energy now, instead of 35 with former mangle. These 2 facts meaning slower accumulation of combo points and less free spells (healing or roots) over a fight. I see this fact as a nerf, considering healing capabilities of other classes (once again dk with conversion as example), I personally would call it a huge nerf.
Second concern.
checking the current lev.100 talents, I do not see the utility of Blood Talons. As far it is described this talent gives a 30% dmg increase only on 2 melee abilities and only after casting healing touch. Savagery on the other hand gives a 45% dmg increase always. Why do I have to choose BT ?
Third concern.
As far I understood (I hope i got it wrong), once again they want to nerf down bleed dots compared to current values, and make the cat stay little more melee range.
My analysis, which may be wrong, but I want to share, is following.
If I choose BT the glyph of Savage roars seems to be almost mandatory and I have to get this one instead of Ursols defense, a nice armor buff for bear, which gives opportunity to apply some more dots and mangles, w/o taking insane damage, letting at the same time kitty energy to regen.
Considering that for kitty the other 2 mandatory glyphs are ninth life and cat form / for survival, I really do not see the reason of choosing BT. Even Lunar Inspiration seems to have quite small utility. May be when a mage blinks or speeds away, and charge is on cd... in order to build up few combo from distance, but Vs. melee I see this quite useless, considering abilities of other melees to close the distance very fast.
Look forward to your opinion.
Happy shredding to all kitties.