I was looking forward to this. Blood Mages are an archetype that I always enjoy but don't see that often in games, so I was excited to see them appear in some way in CoA. Unfortunately when playing one previously it really didn't deliver on as a Son of Arugal. I felt, and still feel, that it would be better if Blood Mage was a separate class entirely instead of a spec off the werewolf class. Taking two very different concepts and putting them together often doesn't work well. That said, the changes I see in this video give me some hope. Having a separate healer and blood caster spec has potential to work better than both combined did. I would like it if we could avoid using worgen form at all in those specs and leave them to the other specs, more focused on the worgen form. I look forward to hopping back in and giving this class another try.
I am sure you guys already have your hands full with 21 classes but if you are ever looking for inspiration for a new class a stealthy Void/Shadow class would be really cool. I know the cultist has a bit of old god tenticles and stuff labeled as. void but this would be more shadows, shadow priest void elf from the void and less the madness of the old gods that the cultist uses. The focus could be applying shadow/void stacks to debuff and cripple the target which causes your attacks to deal more damage. You could have a "Healer" / Support spec whos whole gimmick is that they dont do much direct healing but instead create shields of void energy on allies based upon the damage you deal to enemies. You could give them some healing effects but have their primary "healing" focus be on damage prevention through shields and buffs while slowly actually healing them over time. You could have a support caster spec who's whole gimmick is to weaken the target. This can be through debuffing enemies causing them to deal less damage to allies or creating vulnerabilities in them allowing allies to cause greater harm. Could range from moee basic things like roots/snares, damage reduction things like that to something like a building debuff that slowly stacks so the longer they are fighting one target the weaker and weaker they get and it can be consumed for a stronger effect. You could have an agility based assassin type spec. Obviously very stealth oriented and have it focused on speed and mobility with some of the debuffing effects the class as a whole would have. You could have them focused on manuevering in and out of combat by "slipping" in and out of the void and consume the debuffs applied along with a combo point system to deal massive chunks of damage after a build up focusing on setup and bust style. The final could be another melee assassin varient but instead of controlling the void and bending it to their will they have let it consume them. This would still have a core of debuffing like the other specs but rely on a constant stream of dots for its damage. With thr firdt assassin spec being more about big crits this would focus more on haste to get your dots ticking faster. You could alow them to have a minor cleave to their attacks and debffus focusing on attacking grouped up enemies. You could also play on the void taking over and actually causes the player to take amplified damage while dealing extra damage. One just debuff type of example that would work for all specs would be a movement based damage/stun you could place on an opponent. If they move x yards in 5 secconds they take damage when they move and if its
I've GENUINELY enjoyed this class and its fantasy--one of the most fun to play thus far. BUT ... I just have one burning question--is the current tank worgen form a placeholder? Because alongside all the other amazing shapeshift forms in CoA it looks extremely dated with its Wrath era worgen model. I feel like your amazing team could mimic the same sort of savage powerful vibe by using the up-to-date player worgen model with some different customization options and feral-looking armor pieces added to it (maybe even size it up slightly from the Ferocity version to make it look larger and more imposing?).
I find it not the best Design choice with the Ferocity speck that has to switch between mortal and worgen form (feels like a missed match by the name ferocity) if he would perma worgen it would be better in my opinion but as usual thanks for the amazing video Mcdoubles! (sry for bad english)
Man, I just tried CoA after being away for almost 2yrs. They’ve refined a lot and it’s super fun, but I’m shocked at the toxicity. There’s a lot more players than before, and the majority are super toxic. Like, I have to leave the ascension general chat every time I log in just to avoid it. Super sad. Part of me would rather the server be desolate like it was before than full of toxic gamers who have nothing better to do than hate on people.
I feel like son of arugal should be this class that's like evoker. You're playing the worgen instead of just being hybrid. I think you could make an interesting kit, like feral druid. Maybe make it a combo of a rogue, feral druid, and warrior. I just think having it be a caster spec makes it lose the potential it could have been. I think people just want to play as a full on ruthless werewolf as their class.
So where did you or how can you get that class cause honestly I always wanted to see if there were worgen forms but also wondered of a worgen brawler or berserker build, also can they dual wield or no?
It would be nice if worgen forms have male and female models as option, over all having 2 class archetypes seems bit weird and need some reworking to make it too complex and hardcore or be separate classes, sad there is no tauren blood mage tho lol
Having played SoA quite a bit in the past, returning to Ferocity was quite jarring - I can't transform before maxing out rage now (200 too!)? I also understand there is no way to maximize my time in worgen form anymore. Not sure how this will work in pvp tbh - seems very, very easy to shut down, wait for the 200 rage burst, CC them during it and bye. Gameplay wise I do enjoy it a lot, it's as spammy as ever and the abilities feel impactful, especially in human form. Most likely my main still! PS: I miss the leap skillshot where it increased damage based on how far you made it in the leap while still landing on your enemy, that was pretty fun.
All your class dive videos have been very insightful and have me hyped to get my hands on all the hard work you and the rest of the devs have put into CoA. Thanks for sharing the journey with us! Xathreis - Elune
When it comes to Werewolves and Vampires, they are pretty much hand in hand when it comes to their lore. Vampires have been known as far as my knowledge goes to take on forms of wolves, so a worgen would fit in my opinion. Its like yall brought V rising to the game, and it looks great. I do have a question though will the Hero class have a future in CoA? Or are the Ascension team moving towards more around custom unique classes they design?
Jazter - Elune Im Back my Mcdoubled Friend. You know how I like my tank forms, especially back when you did the Metamorphosis build back in the daaaaaay. Let me in, break this chain and let me be a basic demon player. Free me from this torment.
Roejogan -Elune One of the only things I am worried about with CoA is the amount of cool classes/specs that were created is making it difficult to choose one to main, but that is definitely a good problem to have. Also are the current CoA servers getting wiped and reset on the 13th? (Will people have to level 1-60 again, if they had a class already leveled?)
I love playing my Blood SoA but having it as part of the SoA class feels like a waste of potential. Fleshweaver and Blood could easily fall under a Blood Mage class but I do understand it takes a lot of work to make these classes and I love it all in general
I just got coa. Leveled a necromancer, witch doctor, starcaller, primalist, and tinker to level 10 so far. Starcaller is currently my favorite. So cool to be able to play wow with all these custom classes. Idk what to try next though. Any suggestions?
Oh man, Blood Mage, awesome. I've always wanted to play a Blood Mage kind of spec and like no MMO has ever done it justice for me, but this looks so sick. I love the Vlad Pool of Blood inspired ability. Very nice.
Im both worried and intrigued about the classes that use HP as a resource. What happens in a raid if its just tanks yourself (blood resource class) no healers, Boss is at like 3% HP left, do you just have to stop DPSing at a certain point? Baralin - Elune
Daloon-Elune Thanks for all the videos you make Mcdoubles i am so so excited for starcaller and Necromancer and i love seeing more specs for each class.
I was looking forward to this. Blood Mages are an archetype that I always enjoy but don't see that often in games, so I was excited to see them appear in some way in CoA. Unfortunately when playing one previously it really didn't deliver on as a Son of Arugal. I felt, and still feel, that it would be better if Blood Mage was a separate class entirely instead of a spec off the werewolf class. Taking two very different concepts and putting them together often doesn't work well.
That said, the changes I see in this video give me some hope. Having a separate healer and blood caster spec has potential to work better than both combined did. I would like it if we could avoid using worgen form at all in those specs and leave them to the other specs, more focused on the worgen form. I look forward to hopping back in and giving this class another try.
I am sure you guys already have your hands full with 21 classes but if you are ever looking for inspiration for a new class a stealthy Void/Shadow class would be really cool. I know the cultist has a bit of old god tenticles and stuff labeled as. void but this would be more shadows, shadow priest void elf from the void and less the madness of the old gods that the cultist uses. The focus could be applying shadow/void stacks to debuff and cripple the target which causes your attacks to deal more damage.
You could have a "Healer" / Support spec whos whole gimmick is that they dont do much direct healing but instead create shields of void energy on allies based upon the damage you deal to enemies. You could give them some healing effects but have their primary "healing" focus be on damage prevention through shields and buffs while slowly actually healing them over time.
You could have a support caster spec who's whole gimmick is to weaken the target. This can be through debuffing enemies causing them to deal less damage to allies or creating vulnerabilities in them allowing allies to cause greater harm. Could range from moee basic things like roots/snares, damage reduction things like that to something like a building debuff that slowly stacks so the longer they are fighting one target the weaker and weaker they get and it can be consumed for a stronger effect.
You could have an agility based assassin type spec. Obviously very stealth oriented and have it focused on speed and mobility with some of the debuffing effects the class as a whole would have. You could have them focused on manuevering in and out of combat by "slipping" in and out of the void and consume the debuffs applied along with a combo point system to deal massive chunks of damage after a build up focusing on setup and bust style.
The final could be another melee assassin varient but instead of controlling the void and bending it to their will they have let it consume them. This would still have a core of debuffing like the other specs but rely on a constant stream of dots for its damage. With thr firdt assassin spec being more about big crits this would focus more on haste to get your dots ticking faster. You could alow them to have a minor cleave to their attacks and debffus focusing on attacking grouped up enemies. You could also play on the void taking over and actually causes the player to take amplified damage while dealing extra damage.
One just debuff type of example that would work for all specs would be a movement based damage/stun you could place on an opponent. If they move x yards in 5 secconds they take damage when they move and if its
I've GENUINELY enjoyed this class and its fantasy--one of the most fun to play thus far. BUT ... I just have one burning question--is the current tank worgen form a placeholder? Because alongside all the other amazing shapeshift forms in CoA it looks extremely dated with its Wrath era worgen model. I feel like your amazing team could mimic the same sort of savage powerful vibe by using the up-to-date player worgen model with some different customization options and feral-looking armor pieces added to it (maybe even size it up slightly from the Ferocity version to make it look larger and more imposing?).
I find it not the best Design choice with the Ferocity speck that has to switch between mortal and worgen form (feels like a missed match by the name ferocity)
if he would perma worgen it would be better in my opinion but as usual thanks for the amazing video Mcdoubles! (sry for bad english)
Serveant - Elune
more i watch these class spotlights the more i wanna play coa
Man, I just tried CoA after being away for almost 2yrs. They’ve refined a lot and it’s super fun, but I’m shocked at the toxicity. There’s a lot more players than before, and the majority are super toxic. Like, I have to leave the ascension general chat every time I log in just to avoid it. Super sad. Part of me would rather the server be desolate like it was before than full of toxic gamers who have nothing better to do than hate on people.
The story of online RPGs with a open chat.
This is why I left acension nothing but jerks and mythic key police 😅
Been binge-watching the Class Spotlights series since 60 Alpha was announced! Very much hyped for CoA overall!
Maradrick - Elune
Citrina - Elune
Each video makes me more hyped
Nioukos - Elune
Hyped for COA babyy
I feel like son of arugal should be this class that's like evoker. You're playing the worgen instead of just being hybrid. I think you could make an interesting kit, like feral druid. Maybe make it a combo of a rogue, feral druid, and warrior. I just think having it be a caster spec makes it lose the potential it could have been. I think people just want to play as a full on ruthless werewolf as their class.
I swear Ascension guys cooking some Michelin star content here.
Really enjoying these spotlights
Oscary - Elune
Chogaa - Elune
Love calling this the COA SOA
So where did you or how can you get that class cause honestly I always wanted to see if there were worgen forms but also wondered of a worgen brawler or berserker build, also can they dual wield or no?
Hukala on Elune hyped asf for this to come out 🗣️
Its such a unique concept , cant wait to try them ALL.
Yeehaa - elune
Yet another cool and interesting class that I absolutely won't play because my smooth brain can't handle it.
Kayler, Elune. Let's goo i am ready for coa
Tharunar-Elune Game is looking 🔥
Seibell on Elune brother can't wait to test out CoA.
Phased on Elune
God each video makes me even more excited to try CoA but I need to see Felsworn
It would be nice if worgen forms have male and female models as option, over all having 2 class archetypes seems bit weird and need some reworking to make it too complex and hardcore or be separate classes, sad there is no tauren blood mage tho lol
What..? U mean Worgens are male gender locked 🔒 ?
Huntee on ELune. One video closer to barbarian pog
Awesome spotlight!
Nollas on elune!
the concept of the health constantly running out seems pretty cool
Verasimilitu. I want CoA gaming!
The caster spec seems fun as heck
Notraskis - Elune.
Somini on elune. Thanks buddy !
Neowo - Elune
Always had been hyped about blood magic
Mylleboy - Elune
i cannot wait to try out COA :D
Sloppyx on Elune - CoA Hype! CoA Hype!
Blueberrys - Elune - u brought me back to Ascension :) Enjoying it. maybe CoA soon too :P
Ancidius - Elune COA Hype ! Gimme that Sun cleric tank
Having played SoA quite a bit in the past, returning to Ferocity was quite jarring - I can't transform before maxing out rage now (200 too!)? I also understand there is no way to maximize my time in worgen form anymore. Not sure how this will work in pvp tbh - seems very, very easy to shut down, wait for the 200 rage burst, CC them during it and bye. Gameplay wise I do enjoy it a lot, it's as spammy as ever and the abilities feel impactful, especially in human form. Most likely my main still! PS: I miss the leap skillshot where it increased damage based on how far you made it in the leap while still landing on your enemy, that was pretty fun.
Creeper -Elune
Love the videos!
thank you for the vids, vestamune - alune
Wanna try SoA so much. Very interesting how much of a hit that class get, cuz he seemed busted before.
Orphanmaker on Elune
Strong contestant for edgiest bois on CoA.
- Zargnos on Elune
drewsader wooo, thanks for the videos
All your class dive videos have been very insightful and have me hyped to get my hands on all the hard work you and the rest of the devs have put into CoA. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!
Xathreis - Elune
Kallha - Elune. I cannot wait to try all the new classes
Keep up the good work. Dreedlord on elune
When it comes to Werewolves and Vampires, they are pretty much hand in hand when it comes to their lore. Vampires have been known as far as my knowledge goes to take on forms of wolves, so a worgen would fit in my opinion. Its like yall brought V rising to the game, and it looks great.
I do have a question though will the Hero class have a future in CoA? Or are the Ascension team moving towards more around custom unique classes they design?
Annyliese-Elune
CoA seems really fun and unique, I appreciate this video for a look while I can't play it.
Dornlok on elune - as always another banger of a class
every class looks good. i gonna random pick for coa - eroness / elune
Limbalunga - Elune, but I'll probably buy it today or tomorrow
Grandghoul on elune.
I must bear witness to what this servers PvP scene looks like
Imurel - Elune
I'll enjoy the Necromancer class that we didn't have in Shadowlands
Jazter - Elune
Im Back my Mcdoubled Friend. You know how I like my tank forms, especially back when you did the Metamorphosis build back in the daaaaaay.
Let me in, break this chain and let me be a basic demon player. Free me from this torment.
ayo the animation team cooked with this one
Lanius-Elune
I would be incredibly delighted to try out all of theze clases but if i had to choose on specificaly it would be the venomancer
Only 2 days left. CoA 60 hype! CoA 60 hype! - Yar
Ghost - Elune
Lets go get this game on the road!
Branu - Elune
I would love to try blood magic 🤩
Urkochris is my character's name if you wanna help a brotha out :)
Love the vidoes by the way, you finally covered my favorite class! xD
Alliance human class Worgan form
Horde Troll Tigon Form would had be such a cool idea , instead of Worgans being a furry race
Would love to try the melee Primalist! Voldyr - Elune
Zargerath - Elune
Keep cooking!
Pargelenis - Elune
Great video like always
So hype!! -pigglywiggly on elune
wewla - elune, thanks again
Vakrlys - Elune
This looks awesome!
CoA Hype! Mennia - Elune
Roejogan -Elune
One of the only things I am worried about with CoA is the amount of cool classes/specs that were created is making it difficult to choose one to main, but that is definitely a good problem to have. Also are the current CoA servers getting wiped and reset on the 13th? (Will people have to level 1-60 again, if they had a class already leveled?)
Great videos can't wait for CoA graffith on elune
I have been waiting to see son of arugal in action.
My characters name is Yolvite on Elune
Wokhart - Elune
please i want to play QoA so baaad.
love the vids man, keep up the good work :)
Thiccdaddy - In-game name, This is high on my list of classes I wanna play
Seems cool if a bit confused on the theme.
-Makk
This legitimately looks better than retail and SoD and it’s not even close
Can't wait to play CoA. Your videos are a great hype up. Ingame name: jiji
Basementjack - come on coa key! no whammies!
I love playing my Blood SoA but having it as part of the SoA class feels like a waste of potential. Fleshweaver and Blood could easily fall under a Blood Mage class but I do understand it takes a lot of work to make these classes and I love it all in general
Fleshweavers are the one healing class that, when they die, it's usually NOT the tanks fault.
Skandergold - elune
The idea of transforming into a worgen doesnt really interest me, but the gameplay seemed fun, might as well try the spec
Can't wait to Tank with this class...
Elune - Cheezsauce
Kandlissa - elune
COA HYPE COA HYPE
Damn full worgen mode is a tank and now I'm sad
Very cool class! Willowwinter
I just got coa. Leveled a necromancer, witch doctor, starcaller, primalist, and tinker to level 10 so far. Starcaller is currently my favorite. So cool to be able to play wow with all these custom classes. Idk what to try next though. Any suggestions?
Teefiststyle - elune
It's funny I am currently playing worgan form on my current prestige and I am enjoying it.
Motiva - Elune
Im feeling Starcaller
Theoffme - Elune.
Gotta get to work and read some books!
I would like to be even more sinister as cultist.
Elune - Pitchspace
Hoovesmcgee - Elune.
Shoutouts to that guy in the last BG shouting "Bee Blast!" got a chuckle from me.
Punks - Elune
I love the lore introductions in these videos. CoA is looking great!
Ngl Son of Arugal sounds like one of my favorites to me, cant wait to try them out one day.
Elune- Stanne
Oh man, Blood Mage, awesome. I've always wanted to play a Blood Mage kind of spec and like no MMO has ever done it justice for me, but this looks so sick. I love the Vlad Pool of Blood inspired ability. Very nice.
Baboubear - Elune.
Great video looking forward too see the witch doctor !
I thought I was going crazy when he kept saying SoA
Im both worried and intrigued about the classes that use HP as a resource. What happens in a raid if its just tanks yourself (blood resource class) no healers, Boss is at like 3% HP left, do you just have to stop DPSing at a certain point?
Baralin - Elune
These classes are getting me hyped. When is the beta going to open for the poor folk?!
-Shootypooty
Hekazi Elune, having the worgen as a class rather than a race is way better
Thanks for another class video. It must be crazy the work that has gone into everything.
Nirrix on Elune :3
Daloon-Elune Thanks for all the videos you make Mcdoubles i am so so excited for starcaller and Necromancer and i love seeing more specs for each class.
Melapelamazo-Elune, btw I was the comment that asked for venomancer and son of arugal in a previous video so thanks for this!
Ogreblade on Elune
How do you guys balance all the specs together. Must be a nightmare tweaking one thing at a time.
Maggotpuke elune. Keep up the good work great videos!
Smoothhead on elune. This is one of the few classes I could see myself maining, can't wait.