We are currently in the process of applying two hotfix improvements to the Nibelung staff. While this may not seem like a significant improvement, it will be notable and result in the val'kyr appearing more often. The first change is that we are improving the chance for a val'kyr to proc from 1% to 2%. .
I never got a chance to run Molten Core when Molten Core was relevant. But now, with an end-game ready level 80 shadow priest at my disposal, I'm ready to take down The Lich King once and for all. I didn't participate in the redemption of the Blood Elves when such a thing was fashionable to do. .

The damage from the Val'kyr proc isn't spectacular, but it does add to your DPS (unlike the vanity proc of the Abracadaver). That damage is factored into the weapon as a part of the "stats" -- instead of the staff being loaded with haste, you get a Val'kyr. It's pretty hard to put a pseduopower value on something like that, so a lot of shadow priests (not to mention warlocks and mages) have been wondering if the damn thing is worth it, DPS wise. .
The second part of the comment is great, and exactly wow gold what I was hoping for -- that Blizzard is putting more weapons like this one into the game come Cataclysm. They're unique. These procs wind up being a nightmare for theorycrafters to account for, but they're memorable. They add an element of fun into the game that a buffed up version of Archus, Greatstaff of Antonidas will just never be able to do. .


We understand the frustrations players have had with this weapon so far. We currently plan to make more proc weapons in the future and are committed to making this and other proc weapons fun and competitive items. It address the two biggest complaints shadow priests have about the staff: Val'kyr never seem to proc, and once they do, they're flicked off into the ether by the first AoE attack an enemy can fire off.