World of Warcraft: Shadowlands – Outlaw rogues massively improved by duct-taped WeakAuras

By now, it's no secret that WoW's Rogues have received the short end of the shiv when it comes to hero talents—not necessarily in terms of mechanics (although the Trickster's capstone locking you out of your other abilities is an interesting choice). Rather, it's the flavour that just isn't spicy enough.

World of Warcraft's Hero talents have been a hot topic of discussion since their introduction in The War Within. While some classes, like the death knight, have received talents that drastically alter their playstyle, others, like the rogue, have been left wanting for something more flavorful.

In this piece, PCGamesN's hardware writer Jacob Ridley shares his experience playing as an Outlaw rogue and opting for the Fatebound Hero talent tree. Despite being a fan of the core gameplay loop of his class, Ridley found himself largely unimpressed by the Fatebound talents due to their passive nature and lack of clear feedback.

To remedy this, Ridley created a Weakaura that provides a visual indication of his coin stacks, lucky coin state, and damage boosts, ultimately enhancing his enjoyment of the rogue's Hero talents. This experience led him to reflect on the potential benefits of job gauges in FF14 and the possibility of Blizzard offering more support for custom UI elements in WoW.

Overall, Ridley's experience highlights the importance of clear and engaging feedback in enhancing игровой процесс mechanics, especially in a game like World of Warcraft where character progression and customization play a crucial role.