Blizzard has been working hard on the new solo dungeons in World of Warcraft, called Delves. These dungeons were meant to provide a challenging solo alternative to normal dungeons, but players have been facing some issues.
After some adjustments, Delves are now harder for group players than solo players. This has led to groups having to deal with enemies with much more health and more fatal attacks to dodge. Additionally, Brann Bronzebeard, the NPC ally in solo Delves, has been causing frustration among players due to his ineffective healing, damage dealing, and decision-making skills.
Despite the challenges, some players find Brann’s annoying behavior immersive and entertaining. However, the fundamental issue with Delves is that they do not align with the identity that Blizzard originally intended for them. They are not the class-agnostic alternative to dungeons and raids as promised, and players are struggling to complete them.
Players are debating on which classes are best suited for Delves, with some going as far as changing their specialization mid-run to survive. This level of difficulty is a departure from WoW’s usual soloable activities, but it adds a new layer of complexity to the game.
As someone who has been following Diablo 4’s development, the introduction of new endgame dungeon types in WoW is intriguing. Players now have to commit to specific activities that demand different skills, breaking the concept of a ‘best build’. While some players may find Delves challenging, it adds diversity to gameplay and encourages players to explore different strategies.
It remains to be seen whether Blizzard will adjust the difficulty level of Delves to cater to all players or maintain it as a challenging activity for those willing to put in the effort. In the meantime, players continue to discuss strategies and class choices to tackle these tough solo dungeons in World of Warcraft.