Absolutely amazing updates, cannot wait to see how this gets implemented within all the classes and hope it makes each one feel entirely unique. My only complaint was that builds didnāt feel like there was a real catch to them or a real defining turning point for them and this sounds like it will totally fix that issue. You guys are awesome devs keep up the great work.
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Im not sure if this is a thing already but maybe adding a small tweak to the characters model depending on which mastery you picked would be great. For example: The Sorcerer gets a magic book on its belt and a few scrolls every ten levels or so, the spellblade gets a shoulderplate and a bit more plating while leveling, the Runemaster gets some runic symbols on his clothes and even more in higher levels. Those little additions could be tweaked with MTX.
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what phase will this come out of? please tell me itās 0.7.4! 
Looks good, nice work again.
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This is a wonderful change. As usual, each of your changes makes the game even better than before.
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These changes are currently planned to be released in Patch 0.7.4. 
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Awesome improvement, a tremendously nice step in the right direction ! Both in terms of buildmaking (making classes more definite) and in terms of gameplay-feeling (ascending), Iām sure.
I can already see tons of possible class-themed skills, especially the powerful buffs/utility-skills which made multi-classing very much a ālets go pick the best buffs/utility all aroundā Main offender being sentinel with skills such as Reversal or Holy Aura, which could easely be tied to VK or Pal. Other examples include some transformations for Druid-only, perhaps Lich could get Lichform much earlier (which is currently a problem), etcā¦
One could say that it would reduce build diversity but Iād say it rather advocates class theme/definition and the system itself already promotes a lot of/enough diversity so itās not too much of a problem, or so I feel with what we currently have available
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I am also a bit afraid of build diversity with those mastery passives.
They seem to be very strong and if the build you want to make doesnāt need this passive, you āwasteā a powerful passive and it can deter people to try original builds.
It is a very delicate balancing act and we have been working very hard to make the passive bonuses, generic enough that it doesnāt force a very narrow playstyle while still being mastery thematic, powerful and exciting. These passive bonuses will change a lot before (and probably after) release as a major balancing point. Iām quite happy with the Sorcerer and Spellblade ones right now. Some of the other classes have been a lot trickier to nail down.
Also @Neyhoum youāre very much on the right track with which skills will be given in this system.
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i am very interested in what is being done for Sorc/blade, i have been sitting waiting to see what changes come because i feel like sorc has kinda been left behind in build quality i donāt really seem to find a great build that is fun to play while also being challenging. Now i also dont sit and craft builds by just trying different things and that might be part of my issues i have been considering playing around with that but i have very limited time. and i honestly only play glass cannon style builds.
Which is it that you`re talking of? 
No complaints here, I always felt like this was either coming, or should be the actual deal with masteries. The āoldā way, it was too generic. āLemme just be a master of everythingā and poof. And while yes, there are ājacks of all trades, masters of noneā, out there, it doesnāt really belongs in the game. Very hyped to the change!
Also, nice teasing of the Runemaster. HAVE I NOT WAITED ENOUGH FOR IT EHG?!1
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One thing that weāve talked about before is select gear being class specific. This isnāt a prelude to everything being class specific at all, just certain pieces. So this might mean that you have to master into spellblade before you can use a certain chest piece or something. (Intentionally vague, sorry)
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I love this idea for release, but I think it sucks for the beta. As Iāve made posts about before, investing days in a class to get it to a high level so that we can test out and report bugs and have some fun along the way, only to have our current build ruined, and potentially un-salvageable, due to an update is not fun, and make me want to move over to other games. And yes, those other games are also in beta.
For instance, I have a spellblade, level 92, that I used to love. I absolutely hate spellblade now due to updates you guys have made. Thatās fine, I have no problem with that. But the fact that I canāt switch over to Sorcerer just sucks. That character is dead to me now. Iāve tried building him every way I can, and nothing is fun.
Thatās fine for the release, because game breaking/fixing changes will be super rare, but now, in beta, theyāre pretty much every patch, and thereās no good reason to enforce a mastery choice right now.
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Gear u say?
Agree. I also wished the devs gave more latitude in experimenting with builds in beta. But post-alpha, they have been quite adamant about creating a leveling experience that mirrors release.
That`s a very honorable way to go! Items specifically for the mastery-class even; yes yes and yes 
Very straight to the point and concise notes. Best thing about the game so far, that I have noticed, is the fact that developers really take in player feedback. This is crucial, especially in the earlier stages of the game development. Keep up the great work.
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Very well done. Looking forward to try the new Mastery system 
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Drunk post? Haha.