Just a guess, DKs are going to be over powered when they come out. The only real weakness I can see is that their combat system involves heavy use of diseases, which are easily removed by paladins, druids, etc.

Death Grip makes them very hard to kite, and they have lots of abilities to prevent the other guy from getting a spell off. Versus healing specced classes, the ability to corrupt Hots is basically an I Win button.

High damage + lots of armor + lots of magic resistence + un-kiteability + self healing based on damage done = One over powered mofo.

Must admit though, it seems like they are being designed to be a paladin's free honor kill. Most of Ret's damage out put is physical damage, plus supliments of holy damage. Both will have passive healing/fuel regeneration based on damage done, and as previously mentioned, one of their main game play mechanic is easily removed by paladin's cleanse.

Plus, Lichborne changing them to demon type opens them up to turn evil, exorcism, and holy wrath. Plus their ghouls will be undead, making them vulnerable to these abilities as well.

Maybe Bliz's way of saying way of light > way of evil? Dunno, but they are looking like a paladin's free lunch.

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