Blizzard just posted patch notes for the upcoming 30.2.3 update. It’s a server-side hotfix going live later today.
The patch mostly focuses on Battlegrounds and Arena. In Battlegrounds, we are getting a bunch of Hero (pool, armor) and Trinket (pool, cost) changes. In Arena, we’re getting the usual round of microadjustments. Some of the most powerful cards from the strongest classes have been removed from the pool or adjusted to appear less often. At the same time, strong cards from the weaker classes will now appear more often.
Since it’s a server-side update, you don’t need to download anything. The patch will roll out in waves, so it might take up to a few hours before it gets to you.
Check out the full patch notes below:
Patch 30.2.3 is a server-side patch launching today with the following updates:
Battlegrounds Updates
Hero Pool Changes
- Jandice Barov is no longer banned in Naga lobbies (but she’s still banned in Elemental lobbies).
- Mr. Bigglesworth is now banned in Duos.
Armor Changes
The following heroes have had their Armor reduced to these new totals:
- N’Zoth – High Rank: 10, Lower Rank: 10, Duos: 7
- The Great Akazamzarak – High Rank: 7, Lower Rank: 7, Duos: 5
The following heroes have had their Armor increased to these new totals:
- Guff Runetotem – High Rank: 18, Lower Rank: 18, Duos: 15
Trinket Pool Changes
Some specific typed Trinkets will no longer be offered as pivot options when you’re not in that type. Additionally, the following Trinkets have been removed from the Trinket Pool:
- Lesser Feral Talisman
- Lesser and Greater Kodo Leather Pouch
- Lesser and Greater Ceremonial Sword
- Lesser and Greater Valorous Medallion
- Greater Dalaran Cheese Wheel
- Demonblood Gourd
- Horde Keychain
Dev Comment: Greater Dalaran Cheese Wheel has been removed because it was too strong. The other Trinkets listed above have been removed (either entirely or as pivot options) because they had very low pick rates, indicating that they were not enticing to players. We think Trinket selections will be more interesting across the board with these changes.
Trinket Cost Adjustments
Lesser Trinket Updates:
Lava Lamp
- Old: 4
- New: 5
Dalaran Cheese Wheel
- Old: 5
- New: 6
Goldenizer Supply
- Old: 0
- New: 1
Shaker Portrait
- Old: 6
- New: 7
Nerglish Phrasebook
- Old: 1
- New: 2
Colorful Compass
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Alliance Keychain
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Fishy Sticker
- Old: 1
- New: 0
Souvenir Stand
- Old: 2
- New: 1
Blingtron’s Sunglasses
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Artisanal Urn
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Comfy Coffin
- Old: 5
- New: 4
Smuggler Portrait
- Old: 1
- New: 0
Booty Bay Brew
- Old: 3
- New: 1
Rusty Trident
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Greater Trinket Updates:
Nerglish Phrasebook
- Old: 2
- New: 4
Darnassus Pie
- Old: 5
- New: 7
Boom Controller
- Old: 5
- New: 6
Great Boar Sticker
- Old: 6
- New: 7
Karazhan Chess Set
- Old: 7
- New: 8
Twin Sky Lanterns
- Old: 4
- New: 5
Rivendare Portrait
- Old: 3
- New: 5
Artisanal Urn
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Reinforced Shield
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Enforcer Portrait
- Old: 1
- New: 0
Bronze Timepiece
- Old: 4
- New: 2
Balladist Portrait
- Old: 1
- New: 0
Colorful Compass
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Devourer Sticker
- Old: 2
- New: 1
Mug of the Sire
- Old: 1
- New: 0
Charging Staff
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Fancy Spellbook
- Old: 3
- New: 1
Glowscale Portrait
- Old: 3
- New: 2
Arena Updates
Card offering rates have been adjusted. Toysnatching Geist and Murloc Growfin have been removed from the draft pool, along with several lower-power Legendary cards and Core Set cards. Harkener of Dread, Snoozin’ Zookeeper, Tide Pools, and Corpsicle have had their offering rates reduced. Dozing Dragon, Red Card, Coilscale Commander, and Spirit of the Team have had their offering rates increased.
Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
- [General] Fixed a bug that was blocking progression for some Apprentice players.
- [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where the Bob-blehead Trinket didn’t work with various spells or hero powers.
- [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where Varden Dawngrasp’s hero power didn’t work with the Innkeeper’s Stein Trinket.
- [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where Catacomb Crasher’s effect didn’t work with Y’Shaarj’s hero power.
- [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where Rock Master Voone’s hero power didn’t work with the Triple Reward created by Free Travel Winner.
- [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where Golden Corrupted Myrmidon only tripled its Attack and not its Health.
- [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where Quilligraphy Set only gave only Health buffs to Blood Gems.
