Regarding Singe, the new Arcane Pet!
Hey guys!
We're seeing a lot of threads pop up about the balance concerns regarding the new pet, so I want to go over a handful of things to help alleviate some concerns and provide some insight into why he is this way.
To start, the screen shot was an earlier version of Singe, and in line with the feedback coming through on the forums his base stats will be +10 STR, INT, DEX and not +15 STR, INT, DEX. Everything else is remaining the same.
Points that have been brought up regarding the natural progression of "new and improved" stated pets is certainly accurate. There is a normal progression here, and it does need to be kept close enough to the other pets that the choice becomes more about aesthetics and utility than it does obvious and completely MUST HAVE pets. We want players to enjoy and utilize their favorite pets to accommodate their play style. That's a big win for everyone involved and helps diversify PvP and PvE runs and encounters to a significant extent.
Other reasons the stats feel a bit high is also tied to the release of the new expansion coming soon. With the itemization changes coming into play to help build out future content, this little guy can help make up some of the notable difference in gear through the initial parts of the Dragon Enclave expansion. Additionally, we are toying with the idea of giving all of the arcane pets a level 40 passive attack skill upgrade to help bring them a bit closer in terms of their passive attack abilities.
As always, we're listening and watching. We believe you'll really enjoy playing with Singe, and that concerns regarding his overpowered nature may be alleviated once he's in the wild and a part of Arlor. If other issues come up regarding his abilities or stats however, we will be sure to address them as is necessary.
Happy hunting!
Carapace
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