The previous iteration provided far too large an attack speed multiplier for a single gem, causing problems with performance, effects, animations and balance.
As you can now hit multiple targets with a single weapon swing, Melee Splash can now create multiple splash effects each attack.
The Berserker should be capable of some of the highest damage numbers in the game, though at a great cost.
Future balance additions to these keystones will come in the form of abilities on the Keystone itself, rather than on additional modifiers.
We've decided to make the change alongside 4.0.0, as part of other more significant and sweeping balance changes. »