WoW Forever adds 30 new trainer abilities and 57 new spell ranks, changes the numbers on 182 abilities and 181 talents, and brings 2 new races, 5 new zones and 7 new dungeons and battlegrounds. 3,916 items are new and 2,055 were changed from Classic.
Warrior2New1Ranks13Changed20TalentsSpearing Strike and Tactical Mastery
Paladin7New1Ranks19Changed10TalentsSwift Judgement, Holy Strike, and Seal of Fury
Hunter4New7Ranks21Changed23TalentsSummon Hawk, Lacerate, and Strider Kick
Rogue1New3Ranks5Changed24TalentsVenom
Priest6New10Ranks29Changed28TalentsConfounding Flash, Divine Grace, and Chastise
Shaman4New6Ranks30Changed13TalentsCall of the Elements, Totemic Recall, and Call of the Ancestors
Mage3New11Ranks19Changed24TalentsFrost Blast, Arcane Wrath, and Teleport: Dalaran
Warlock2New7Ranks20Changed25TalentsBane of Havoc and Wrack
Druid1New11Ranks26Changed14TalentsFeral ChargeData: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this
Abilities no class had in Classic, with the tooltip of their highest rank.
Spearing StrikeWarriorLearned at level 11 rankSpearing Strike
15 RageMelee range
Instant20 sec cooldown
Requires Level 1
A brutal attack that deals 40% weapon damage. Deals an additional 80% weapon damage against Giants, Dragonkin, and mounted targets. Mounted targets are dismounted.
Tactical MasteryWarriorLearned at level 141 rankTactical Mastery
Passive
Requires Level 14
You retain up to 10 Rage when you change Stances.
Swift JudgementPaladinLearned at level 11 rankSwift Judgement
Instant1 min cooldown
Requires Level 1
Finishes the remaining cooldown on your Judgement ability and reduces the Mana cost of your next Judgement by 100%.
Holy StrikePaladinLearned at level 68 ranksHoly StrikeRank 8
20 ManaMelee range
Instant10 sec cooldown
Requires Level 60
An instant strike that causes 50% weapon damage plus an additional 81 to 105 as Holy damage.
Seal of FuryPaladinLearned at level 107 ranksSeal of FuryRank 7
200 Mana
Instant
Requires Level 58
Fills the Paladin with divine fury for 30 sec, causing melee attacks to deal an additional 35 Holy damage. While a shield is equipped, each attack also grants an absorb shield equal to 50% of the Holy damage dealt. Only one Seal can be active on the Paladin at any one time. Unleashing this Seal's energy inflicts 146 to 160 Holy damage to an enemy and taunts the target to attack you for 4 sec.
Voice of TruthPaladinLearned at level 201 rankVoice of Truth
Instant3 min cooldown
Requires Level 20
Grants you immunity to Silence and Interrupt effects for 6 sec.
RevokePaladinLearned at level 261 rankRevoke
40 yd range
Instant
Requires Level 26
Remove target party or raid member's Salvation or Mass Salvation.
Templar's BulwarkPaladinLearned at level 301 rankTemplar's Bulwark
110 Mana
Instant5 min cooldown
Requires Level 30
When activated, this ability grants you an absorb shield equal to 100% of your maximum health for 8 sec. Applies Forbearance for 1 min. Cannot be cast while Forbearance is active.
Light's VigilPaladinLearned at level 403 ranksLight's VigilRank 3
1,340 Mana20 yd range
1.5 sec cast6 sec cooldown
Requires Level 60
Applies Light's Vigil to the target for 30 sec. Your next Holy Shock cast on them triggers no cooldown and causes enemy targets to suffer 380 to 410 Holy damage and refund 75% of Light's Vigil's Mana cost, or allied targets to heal their party for 684 to 724. You may only have one Light's Vigil active per party.
Summon HawkHunterLearned at level 254 ranksSummon HawkRank 4
190 Mana35 yd range
Instant6 sec cooldown
Requires Level 60
Command a hawk to dive-bomb your targeted enemy, dealing 108 Physical damage and continuing its assault for 18 sec. Only 2 hawks can be active at once. Summon Hawk shares its cooldown with Arcane Shot.
LacerateHunterLearned at level 304 ranksLacerateRank 4
95 ManaMelee range
Instant
Requires Level 60
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 406 damage over 21 sec.
Strider KickHunterLearned at level 301 rankStrider Kick
5.8% of base manaMelee range
Instant8 sec cooldown
Requires Level 30
A powerful kick that deals 100% melee weapon damage and increases movement speed by 30% for 3 sec.
Sniper ShotHunterLearned at level 403 ranksSniper ShotRank 3
365 Mana45 yd range
4 sec cast15 sec cooldown
Requires Level 58
A long-range shot that deals ranged damage plus 295 and increases the range of your next 3 Shots by 10 yards for 10 sec.
VenomRogueLearned at level 401 rankVenom
25 Energy100 yd range
Instant
Requires Level 40
Finishing move that increases the damage of your Poisons by 30% and your chance to apply Poisons by 10%. Lasts longer per combo point: 1 point : 9 sec 2 points: 12 sec 3 points: 15 sec 4 points: 18 sec 5 points: 21 sec
Confounding FlashPriestLearned at level 101 rankConfounding Flash
3% of base mana
0.5 sec cast2 min cooldown
Requires Level 10
Confuses up to enemies within 8 yds for 3 sec. Any damage taken will break the effect.
Divine GracePriestLearned at level 107 ranksDivine GraceRank 7
40 yd range
Instant10 min cooldown
Requires Level 58
Instantly heals a friendly target below 50% Health for 1269 to 1497 and removes Weakened Soul from that target. Cannot be cast on self.
ChastisePriestLearned at level 205 ranksChastiseRank 5
225 Mana20 yd range
Instant2 min cooldown
Requires Level 60
Chastise the target, causing 272 to 306 Holy damage and Immobilizing them for up to 2 sec. Only works against Humanoids. This spell causes very low threat.
Contingency PlanPriestLearned at level 205 ranksContingency PlanRank 5
30 yd range
Instant10 min cooldown
Requires Level 60
Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec. The next time this ally takes damage dropping their Health below 35%, they will gain a shield absorbing X damage and begin healing for X Health over 15 sec. A target may be affected by only one Contingency Plan.
Dark SacrificePriestLearned at level 205 ranksDark SacrificeRank 5
Instant10 min cooldown
Requires Level 60
Cannibalize 1600 of your own Health over 15 sec to gain 1600 Mana.
Shadow Word: DeathPriestLearned at level 324 ranksShadow Word: DeathRank 4
340 Mana30 yd range
Instant18 sec cooldown
Requires Level 56
A word of dark binding that inflicts 434 to 462 Shadow damage to the target. If your target is not killed by Shadow Word: Death, you take backlash damage equal to 10% of your maximum health.
Call of the ElementsShamanLearned at level 201 rankCall of the Elements
3 sec cast
Requires Level 20
Simultaneously places up to 4 totems specified in the Totem Bar.
Totemic RecallShamanLearned at level 201 rankTotemic Recall
Instant
Requires Level 20
Returns your totems to the earth, giving you 25% of the mana required to cast each totem destroyed by Totemic Recall.
Call of the AncestorsShamanLearned at level 301 rankCall of the Ancestors
3 sec cast
Requires Level 30
Simultaneously places up to 4 totems specified in the Totem Bar. Can call different totems than Call of the Elements.
Call of the SpiritsShamanLearned at level 401 rankCall of the Spirits
3 sec cast
Requires Level 40
Simultaneously places up to 4 totems specified in the Totem Bar. Can call different totems than Call of the Elements or Call of the Ancestors.
Frost BlastMageLearned at level 243 ranksFrost BlastRank 3
90 Mana30 yd range
1.5 sec cast
Requires Level 48
Quickly launch a weak blast of frost at the enemy, causing 73 to 81 Frost damage and slowing movement speed by 40% for 9 sec.
Arcane WrathMageLearned at level 254 ranksArcane WrathRank 4
395 Mana30 yd range
3.5 sec cast6 sec cooldown
Requires Level 60
Launches a projectile of pure Arcane energy at the enemy target, causing 406 to 496 Arcane damage. This spell gains additional Spell Damage equal to 5% of your maximum Mana.
Teleport: DalaranMageLearned at level 501 rankTeleport: Dalaran
120 Mana
10 sec cast
Requires Level 50
Teleports the caster to Dalaran.
Bane of HavocWarlockLearned at level 11 rankBane of Havoc
5% of base mana30 yd range
Instant
Requires Level 1
Afflicts the target for 5 min, causing 15% of all damage done by the Warlock to other targets to also be dealt to the cursed target. Bane of Havoc is limited to 1 target, and only one Bane per Warlock can be active on any one target.
WrackWarlockLearned at level 401 rankWrackRank 1
200 Mana30 yd range
Instant
Requires Level 40
Tears the target apart from within, inflicting 36 Shadow damage every 1 sec and increasing the damage they take from your other Shadow damage over time effects by 10% for 6 sec.
Feral ChargeDruidLearned at level 201 rankFeral Charge
5 Rage25 yd range
Instant15 sec cooldown
Requires Level 20
Requires Bear Form, Dire Bear Form Charge an enemy, immobilizing them and interrupting any spell they are casting for 4 sec.
These spells were in the Classic client with fewer ranks; WoW Forever trains them further, up to level 60.
| Ability | Class | New ranks | Top rank at level |
|---|---|---|---|
 Slam | Warrior | Rank 1 (level 20) | 20 |
 Holy Shock | Paladin | Rank 1 (level 30) | 30 |
 Aspect of the Beast | Hunter | Rank 2 (level 40), Rank 3 (level 50), and Rank 4 (level 60) | 60 |
 Counterattack | Hunter | Rank 2 (level 30) | 30 |
 Spirit Bond | Hunter | Spirit Bond | — |
 Trueshot Aura | Hunter | Rank 1 (level 25) and Rank 2 (level 32) | 32 |
 Mutilate | Rogue | Rank 1 (level 30), Rank 3 (level 50), and Rank 4 (level 60) | 60 |
 Binding Heal | Priest | Rank 2 (level 32), Rank 3 (level 38), Rank 4 (level 44), Rank 5 (level 50), and Rank 6 (level 56) | 56 |
 Penance | Priest | Rank 2 (level 40), Rank 3 (level 50), and Rank 4 (level 60) | 60 |
| Prayer of Mending | Priest | Rank 2 (level 50) and Rank 3 (level 60) | 60 |
 Lava Burst | Shaman | Rank 2 (level 40), Rank 3 (level 50), and Rank 4 (level 60) | 60 |
 Mana Tide Totem | Shaman | Rank 4 (level 58) | 58 |
 Riptide | Shaman | Rank 2 (level 50) and Rank 3 (level 60) | 60 |
 Arcane Blast | Mage | Rank 2 (level 30), Rank 3 (level 40), Rank 4 (level 50), and Rank 5 (level 60) | 60 |
 Frostfire Bolt | Mage | Rank 2 (level 50) and Rank 3 (level 60) | 60 |
 Ice Lance | Mage | Rank 1 (level 20), Rank 3 (level 34), Rank 4 (level 42), Rank 5 (level 48), and Rank 6 (level 56) | 56 |
 Conflagrate | Warlock | Rank 1 (level 25) and Rank 2 (level 32) | 32 |
 Curse of the Elements | Warlock | Rank 2 (level 30), Rank 3 (level 40), and Rank 4 (level 50) | 50 |
 Incinerate | Warlock | Rank 2 (level 50) and Rank 3 (level 60) | 60 |
 Lacerate | Druid | Rank 2 (level 50) and Rank 3 (level 58) | 58 |
 Primal Bite | Druid | Rank 2 (level 36), Rank 3 (level 48), and Rank 4 (level 60) | 60 |
 Revive | Druid | Rank 2 (level 24), Rank 3 (level 36), Rank 4 (level 48), and Rank 5 (level 60) | 60 |
 Wild Growth | Druid | Rank 2 (level 50) and Rank 3 (level 60) | 60 |
Two Skyborne races join the factions, and several old races can now pick classes they couldn't in Classic.
HumanWill to Survive: Instantly removes all Stun effects.
OrcShatter Curse: Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.
DwarfEarth Fury: Increases your critical strike bonus to damage and healing by 2%.Big Game Hunter: Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Night ElfElune's Light: Increases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.
UndeadTouch of the Grave: Your spells and attacks have a 20% chance to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.
TaurenPlainsrunning: Gain 1% increased movement speed every 5 sec spent moving, up to a maximum of 30% increase. Taking damage or standing still will reduce this effect. In addition, you move 3% faster while mounted.
GnomeEureka!: Your non-periodic damaging abilities have their Energy cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage for 8 sec.
TrollRapid Regeneration: Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.Up to three headline numbers per class: cooldowns, costs, cast times and durations that moved between Classic and WoW Forever (highest changed rank).
| Ability | Class | Classic → WoW Forever |
|---|---|---|
 Battle Shout · Rank 7 | Warrior | Duration2 min3 min+50% |
 Thunder Clap · Rank 6 | Warrior | Cooldown4 sec6 sec+50% |
 Demoralizing Shout · Rank 5 | Warrior | Duration30 sec45 sec+50% |
 Blessing of Might · Rank 7 | Paladin | Duration5 min1 hr |
 Blessing of Wisdom · Rank 6 | Paladin | Duration5 min1 hr |
 Greater Blessing of Might · Rank 2 | Paladin | Duration15 min1 hr+300% |
 Aimed Shot · Rank 6 | Hunter | Cast time3 sec2 sec−33% |
 Raptor Strike · Rank 1 | Hunter | Cost15 Mana10 Mana−33% |
 Immolation Trap · Rank 5 | Hunter | Cooldown15 sec30 sec+100% |
| Mutilate · Rank 2 | Rogue | Cost40 Energy60 Energy+50% |
 Initiative | Rogue | Range5 yd100 yd |
 Devouring Plague · Rank 6 | Priest | Cooldown3 min24 sec−87% |
 Power Word: Fortitude · Rank 6 | Priest | Duration30 min1 hr+100% |
 Feedback · Rank 5 | Priest | Cost580 Mana230 Mana−60% |
 Lightning Bolt · Rank 10 | Shaman | Cost265 Mana220 Mana−17% |
 Chain Lightning · Rank 4 | Shaman | Cost605 Mana315 Mana−48% |
 Fire Nova · Rank 5 | Shaman | Cost520 Mana375 Mana−28% |
 Cone of Cold · Rank 5 | Mage | Duration8 sec6 sec−25% |
 Arcane Intellect · Rank 5 | Mage | Duration30 min1 hr+100% |
| Arcane Blast · Rank 1 | Mage | Cast time2.5 sec1.5 sec−40% |
 Shadowburn · Rank 6 | Warlock | Duration5 sec8 sec+60% |
| Curse of the Elements · Rank 1 | Warlock | Learned at level820+150% |
 Death Coil · Rank 3 | Warlock | Cost565 Mana600 Mana+6% |
 Regrowth · Rank 9 | Druid | Cost880 Mana525 Mana−40% |
 Mark of the Wild · Rank 7 | Druid | Duration30 min1 hr+100% |
 Healing Touch · Rank 11 | Druid | Cost800 Mana840 Mana+5% |
Places and collectibles that are not in the Classic Era client.
Existing items whose stats moved the most between Classic and WoW Forever.
| Item | Item level | Stat changes |
|---|---|---|
 Corruption | 58 | Spirit -400 |
 Heavy Scorpid Leggings | 57 | Spirit 200Agility 020 |
 Crackling Staff | 65 | Intellect 1625Stamina 250 |
 Ghostweave Pants | 58 | Intellect 120Spirit 020 |
 Helm of the Great Chief | 61 | Stamina 120Spirit 3012 |
 Heavy Scorpid Vest | 53 | Spirit 150Agility 015 |
 Ghostweave Vest | 55 | Intellect 90Spirit 020 |
 Tough Scorpid Helm | 50 | Spirit 140Intellect 014 |
 Golden Mantle of the Dawn | 6461 | Stamina 2220Strength 013Agility 011 |
| Heavy Scorpid Helm | 59 | Spirit 130Agility 013 |
 Heavy Scorpid Shoulders | 61 | Spirit 130Agility 013 |
 Argent Shoulders | 6461 | Stamina 230Spirit 87 |
This page compares the WoW Forever client with the Classic Era client, spell by spell and item by item, so every number is a real before-and-after. Paladin gets the most new abilities (7), including Swift Judgement, Holy Strike, and Seal of Fury. Older spells such as Slam, Holy Shock, Aspect of the Beast, and Counterattack gain new ranks up to level 60. The new High Order Skyborne and Windshaper Skyborne races, 5 new zones and 6 new race/class combinations change how a character starts, not just how it plays. A further 210 abilities and talents only had their tooltip text reworded; they are listed apart on each class page.
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WoW Forever adds 30 new abilities and 57 new spell ranks, rebalances 182 abilities and 181 talents, adds the High Order Skyborne and Windshaper Skyborne races and 5 new zones, and changes 2,055 items while adding 3,916 new ones.
30 trainer abilities are new, such as Swift Judgement, Holy Strike, and Seal of Fury. 23 more abilities, including Slam, Holy Shock, Aspect of the Beast, and Counterattack, gain 57 new ranks.
Besides the new High Order Skyborne and Windshaper Skyborne races, WoW Forever allows 6 combinations Classic did not: Human Hunter, Orc Mage, Dwarf Shaman, Undead Paladin, Gnome Priest, and Troll Warlock.
Yes: 2,055 existing items have new stats, effects, item levels or requirements, and 3,916 items are brand new.
Yes. The new zones are Mount Hyjal, Zephras Isle, Darkspear Islands, Riverglades, and Shen'dralas, and new instances include City of Dalaran, Excavation Site: Wetlands, Ruins of Lordaeron, The Hall of Thanes, and Manor Mistmantle. There are also 14 new reputations and 42 new mounts.
High Order Skyborne
