Gouge Rogue ability · Combat
Gouge is a Rogue ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 6, and its 5 ranks run up to level 60. At its highest rank: Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. 5 ranks differ from Classic Era.
Gouge tooltip
Game dataRank 1 and the highest rank, as the game shows them.
GougeRank 1
45 EnergyMelee range
Instant10 sec cooldown
Requires Level 6
Causes 10 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.
GougeRank 5
45 EnergyMelee range
Instant10 sec cooldown
Requires Level 60
Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.
Gouge ranks
Game dataEvery rank of Gouge: the level a trainer teaches it, its cost, cast time, cooldown, range and effect.
| Rank | Level | Cost | Cast | Cooldown | Range | Effect |
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| Rank 1Level 645 EnergyInstant10 sec cooldown | 6 | 45 Energy | Instant | 10 sec | Melee range | Causes 10 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 2Level 1845 EnergyInstant10 sec cooldown | 18 | 45 Energy | Instant | 10 sec | Melee range | Causes 20 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 3Level 3245 EnergyInstant10 sec cooldown | 32 | 45 Energy | Instant | 10 sec | Melee range | Causes 32 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 4Level 4645 EnergyInstant10 sec cooldown | 46 | 45 Energy | Instant | 10 sec | Melee range | Causes 55 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. |
| Rank 5Level 6045 EnergyInstant10 sec cooldown | 60 | 45 Energy | Instant | 10 sec | Melee range | Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point. |
Gouge changes from Classic
vs Classic5 ranks of Gouge differ from the Classic Era client.
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Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this
Gouge has 5 ranks between level 6 and 60; each new rank makes it stronger and usually more expensive. Its 10 sec cooldown makes it something to time rather than spam. Blizzard retuned it for WoW Forever; the comparison above lists every change.
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Gouge FAQ (WoW Forever)
What does Gouge do in WoW Forever?
Gouge is a Rogue ability. At its highest rank: Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.
What level do you learn Gouge in WoW Forever?
A Rogue learns Gouge at level 6; its last rank comes at level 60.
How many ranks does Gouge have in WoW Forever?
Gouge has 5 ranks: rank 1 at level 6, rank 2 at level 18, rank 3 at level 32, rank 4 at level 46, and rank 5 at level 60.
Did Gouge change from Classic in WoW Forever?
Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Tooltip text reworded.
How much does Gouge cost in WoW Forever?
At its highest rank Gouge costs 45 Energy. Cast time: Instant. Cooldown: 10 sec.