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NewsClasses · October 16, 2026

Hunter pet abilities toned down

Strong utility abilities given to Hunter pets were cut back in duration and value after concerns that they overlapped other classes.

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  • Dismember: healing reduction lowered to 25% for 6 sec (was 50% for 10 sec); cooldown 15 sec (was 6 sec).
  • Sonic Blast and other high-utility pet abilities had durations and values reduced.
  • Still strong, but Warriors and Warlocks regain their niche, especially in PvP.