Priest class icon in WoW Forever

Priest Changes in WoW Forever Every Priest ability, talent and race change vs Classic

PriestNew abilities
New abilities
6
Changed abilities
29
Methodology
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WoW Forever gives the Priest 6 new abilities (⁨Confounding Flash⁩, ⁨Divine Grace⁩, ⁨Chastise⁩, ⁨Contingency Plan⁩, ⁨Dark Sacrifice⁩, and ⁨Shadow Word: Death⁩) and changes the numbers on 29 abilities and 28 talents compared with Classic. ⁨Binding Heal⁩, ⁨Penance⁩, and ⁨Prayer of Mending⁩ gain 10 new ranks.

New abilities
6
New ranks
10Abilities: 3
Changed abilities
29
Changed talents
28
Races
61 new

Priest: biggest buffs and nerfs

vs Classic

The headline number of each changed ability or talent at its highest changed rank, compared with Classic. Green helps the player, red hurts.

Biggest buffs

Biggest nerfs

New Priest abilities

vs Classic

Trainer abilities the Priest did not have in Classic, shown at their highest rank.

Confounding FlashLearned at level 101 rank
Confuses up to enemies within 8 yds for 3 sec.

Confounding 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 GraceLearned at level 107 ranks
Instantly heals a friendly target below 50% Health for 1269 to 1497 and removes Weakened Soul from that target.

Divine 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.

ChastiseLearned at level 205 ranks
Chastise the target, causing 272 to 306 Holy damage and Immobilizing them for up to 2 sec.

ChastiseRank 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 PlanLearned at level 205 ranks
Place a Holy ward on an ally for 30 sec.

Contingency 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 SacrificeLearned at level 205 ranks
Cannibalize 1600 of your own Health over 15 sec to gain 1600 Mana.

Dark SacrificeRank 5

Instant10 min cooldown

Requires Level 60

Cannibalize 1600 of your own Health over 15 sec to gain 1600 Mana.

Shadow Word: DeathLearned at level 324 ranks
A word of dark binding that inflicts 434 to 462 Shadow damage to the target.

Shadow 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.

New Priest spell ranks

vs Classic

Abilities already in the Classic client that WoW Forever trains to higher ranks: the top new rank's tooltip and the level of every new rank.

Binding Heal · 5 new of 6 ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 32
  • Rank 3 · level 38
  • Rank 4 · level 44
  • Rank 5 · level 50
  • Rank 6 · level 56
Rank 6 tooltip

Binding HealRank 6

380 Mana40 yd range

1.5 sec cast

Requires Level 56

Heal yourself and a friendly target for 757 to 893. This causes low threat.

Penance · 3 new of 4 ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 40
  • Rank 3 · level 50
  • Rank 4 · level 60
Rank 4 tooltip

PenanceRank 4

385 Mana36 yd range

Instant12 sec cooldown

Requires Level 60

Launches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 92 Holy damage to an enemy, or 425 healing to an ally, instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.

Prayer of Mending · 2 new of 3 ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 50
  • Rank 3 · level 60
Rank 3 tooltip

Prayer of MendingRank 3

390 Mana40 yd range

Instant10 sec cooldown

Requires Level 60

Places a spell on the target that heals them for 413 the next time they take damage or receive non-periodic healing. When the heal occurs, Prayer of Mending jumps to a party or raid member within 20 yds. Jumps up to 5 times and lasts 30 sec after each jump. This spell can only be placed on one target at a time per caster.

Priest abilities changed from Classic

vs Classic

Every number that differs from the Classic Era client, rank by rank (Classic → WoW Forever).

Holy FireRanks changed: 8 of 8
Damage −48% · Rank 8
  • Rank 8 · level 60Damage355–449184–232−48%Damage over time2915−48%
  • Rank 7 · level 54Damage304–386152–194−50%Damage over time2513−48%
  • Rank 6 · level 48Damage254–322123–155−52%Effect 22010
  • Rank 5 · level 42Damage204–25894–118−54%Damage over time179−47%
4 lower ranks
  • Rank 4 · level 36Damage165–20981–103−51%Damage over time137−46%
  • Rank 3 · level 30Damage132–16671–89−46%Damage over time116−45%
  • Rank 2 · level 24Damage96–12056–70−42%Damage over time85−38%
  • Rank 1 · level 20Damage78–9848–60−39%Damage over time64−33%

Now: Consumes the enemy in holy flames that cause 184 to 232 Holy damage and an additional 75 Holy damage over 10 sec.

StarshardsRanks changed: 7 of 7
Cooldown—30 sec
  • Rank 7 · level 58Cooldown—30 secEffect 1156300
  • Rank 6 · level 50Cooldown—30 secEffect 1126240
  • Rank 5 · level 42Cooldown—30 secEffect 195178
  • Rank 4 · level 34Cooldown—30 secEffect 169127
3 lower ranks
  • Rank 3 · level 26Cooldown—30 secEffect 14888
  • Rank 2 · level 18Cooldown—30 secEffect 12750
  • Rank 1 · level 10Cooldown—30 secEffect 11427

Now: Rains starshards down on the enemy target's head, causing 1800 Arcane damage over 6 sec.

Devouring PlagueRanks changed: 6 of 6
Damage over time −6% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Cooldown3 min24 sec−87%Damage over time113106−6%
  • Rank 5 · level 52Cooldown3 min24 sec−87%Damage over time8982−8%
  • Rank 4 · level 44Cooldown3 min24 sec−87%Damage over time6861−10%
  • Rank 3 · level 36Cooldown3 min24 sec−87%Damage over time5043−14%
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 28Cooldown3 min24 sec−87%Damage over time3429−15%
  • Rank 1 · level 20Cooldown3 min24 sec−87%Damage over time1916−16%

Now: Afflicts the target with a disease that causes 848 Shadow damage over 24 sec. Damage caused by the Devouring Plague heals the caster.

Holy NovaRanks changed: 12 of 12
Damage −4% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Effect 1302–350288–334
  • Rank 6 · level 60Damage181–209174–200−4%
  • Rank 5 · level 52Effect 1235–271221–255
  • Rank 5 · level 52Damage140–162133–153−5%
8 lower ranks
  • Rank 4 · level 44Effect 1161–187147–171
  • Rank 4 · level 44Damage106–12299–113−7%
  • Rank 3 · level 36Effect 1121–139108–124
  • Rank 3 · level 36Damage76–8870–80−9%
  • Rank 2 · level 28Effect 186–9877–87
  • Rank 2 · level 28Damage50–5845–53−9%
  • Rank 1 · level 20Effect 152–6047–55
  • Rank 1 · level 20Damage28–3225–29−10%
Power Word: FortitudeRanks changed: 6 of 6
Duration +100% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Duration30 min1 hr+100%Effect 15470
  • Rank 5 · level 48Duration30 min1 hr+100%Effect 14356
  • Rank 4 · level 36Duration30 min1 hr+100%Effect 13242
  • Rank 3 · level 24Duration30 min1 hr+100%Effect 12026
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 12Duration30 min1 hr+100%Effect 1810
  • Rank 1 · level 1Duration30 min1 hr+100%Effect 134

Now: Power infuses the target, increasing their Stamina by 70 for 1 hr.

Touch of WeaknessRanks changed: 6 of 12
  • Rank 6 · level 60Effect 16456Effect 220204
  • Rank 5 · level 50Effect 14840Effect 215155
  • Rank 4 · level 40Effect 13528Effect 211106
  • Rank 3 · level 30Effect 12418Effect 2785
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 20Effect 11512Effect 2457
  • Rank 1 · level 10Effect 2243
Prayer of HealingRanks changed: 5 of 5
Range—40 yd
  • Rank 5 · level 60Range—40 ydEffect 11041–1099631–667
  • Rank 4 · level 60Range—40 ydEffect 1939–991567–599
  • Rank 3 · level 50Range—40 ydEffect 1657–695390–412
  • Rank 2 · level 40Range—40 ydEffect 1444–472257–273
1 lower rank
  • Rank 1 · level 30Range—40 ydEffect 1301–321172–184

Now: A powerful prayer that heals the target and their party for 631 to 667. Party members must be within 40 yards of target.

Mind BlastRanks changed: 9 of 9
Damage −6% · Rank 9
  • Rank 9 · level 58Damage503–531472–498−6%
  • Rank 8 · level 52Damage425–449394–416−7%
  • Rank 7 · level 46Damage346–366315–333−9%
  • Rank 6 · level 40Damage279–297250–266−10%
5 lower ranks
  • Rank 5 · level 34Damage217–231190–202−13%
  • Rank 4 · level 28Damage167–177147–155−12%
  • Rank 3 · level 22Damage112–12098–104−13%
  • Rank 2 · level 16Damage72–7865–71−9%
  • Rank 1 · level 10Damage39–4337–41−5%

Now: Blasts the target for 472 to 498 Shadow damage, but causes a high amount of threat.

Power Word: ShieldRanks changed: 9 of 10
Absorb −1% · Rank 10
  • Rank 10 · level 60Absorb942928−1%
  • Rank 9 · level 54Absorb763749−2%
  • Rank 8 · level 48Absorb605591−2%
  • Rank 7 · level 42Absorb484470−3%
5 lower ranks
  • Rank 6 · level 36Absorb381368−3%
  • Rank 5 · level 30Absorb301291−3%
  • Rank 4 · level 24Absorb234226−3%
  • Rank 3 · level 18Absorb158154−3%
  • Rank 2 · level 12Absorb8886−2%

Now: Draws on the soul of the party member to shield them, absorbing 928 damage. Lasts 30 sec. While the shield holds, spellcasting will not be interrupted by damage. Once shielded, the target cannot be shielded again for 15 sec.

RenewRanks changed: 9 of 10
Healing −14% · Rank 10
  • Rank 10 · level 60Healing194166−14%
  • Rank 9 · level 56Healing162134−17%
  • Rank 8 · level 50Healing130102−22%
  • Rank 7 · level 44Healing10274−27%
5 lower ranks
  • Rank 6 · level 38Healing8054−33%
  • Rank 5 · level 32Healing6341−35%
  • Rank 4 · level 26Healing4932−35%
  • Rank 3 · level 20Healing3525−29%
  • Rank 2 · level 14Effect 12015

Now: Heals the target of 830 damage over 15 sec.

Desperate PrayerRanks changed: 7 of 7
  • Rank 7 · level 58Effect 11324–15621269–1497
  • Rank 6 · level 50Effect 11101–13051046–1240
  • Rank 5 · level 42Effect 1834–994781–931
  • Rank 4 · level 34Effect 1588–708540–650
3 lower ranks
  • Rank 3 · level 26Effect 1447–543414–502
  • Rank 2 · level 18Effect 1263–325247–305
  • Rank 1 · level 10Effect 1134–170131–167

Now: Instantly heals the caster for 1269 to 1497.

Flash HealRanks changed: 7 of 7
  • Rank 7 · level 56Effect 1812–958757–893
  • Rank 6 · level 50Effect 1644–764589–699
  • Rank 5 · level 44Effect 1518–616463–551
  • Rank 4 · level 38Effect 1400–478349–417
3 lower ranks
  • Rank 3 · level 32Effect 1327–393283–341
  • Rank 2 · level 26Effect 1258–314225–273
  • Rank 1 · level 20Effect 1193–237174–214

Now: Heals a friendly target for 757 to 893.

Shadow Word: PainRanks changed: 7 of 8
Damage over time −11% · Rank 8
  • Rank 8 · level 58Damage over time142127−11%
  • Rank 7 · level 50Damage over time11297−13%
  • Rank 6 · level 42Damage over time8571−16%
  • Rank 5 · level 34Damage over time6148−21%
3 lower ranks
  • Rank 4 · level 26Damage over time3930−23%
  • Rank 3 · level 18Effect 12218
  • Rank 2 · level 10Damage over time1110−9%

Now: A word of darkness that causes 762 Shadow damage over 18 sec.

SmiteRanks changed: 7 of 8
Damage −57% · Rank 8
  • Rank 8 · level 54Damage371–415160–180−57%
  • Rank 7 · level 46Damage287–323119–133−59%
  • Rank 6 · level 38Damage212–24088–100−58%
  • Rank 5 · level 30Damage150–17076–86−49%
3 lower ranks
  • Rank 4 · level 22Damage91–10556–64−39%
  • Rank 3 · level 14Damage54–6242–48−22%
  • Rank 2 · level 6Damage25–3124–30−4%

Now: Smite an enemy for 160 to 180 Holy damage.

FadeRanks changed: 6 of 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Effect 18204,100
  • Rank 5 · level 50Effect 16203,100
  • Rank 4 · level 40Effect 14402,200
  • Rank 3 · level 30Effect 12851,425
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 20Effect 1155775
  • Rank 1 · level 8Effect 155275

Now: Fade out, discouraging enemies from attacking you for 10 sec. More effective than Fade (rank 5).

Hex of WeaknessRanks changed: 6 of 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Effect 120204
  • Rank 5 · level 50Effect 115155
  • Rank 4 · level 40Effect 111106
  • Rank 3 · level 30Effect 1785
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 20Effect 1457
  • Rank 1 · level 10Effect 1243

Now: Weakens the target enemy, reducing melee attack power by 204 and reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 20%. Lasts 2 min

Mind FlayRanks changed: 6 of 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Effect 1142130
  • Rank 5 · level 52Effect 111098
  • Rank 4 · level 44Effect 18775
  • Rank 3 · level 36Effect 16251
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 28Effect 14234
  • Rank 1 · level 20Effect 12521

Now: Assault the target's mind with Shadow energy, causing 390 Shadow damage over 3 sec and slowing their movement speed by 50%.

ShadowguardRanks changed: 6 of 12
Damage −17% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Damage11696−17%
  • Rank 5 · level 52Damage9070−22%
  • Rank 4 · level 44Damage7050−29%
  • Rank 3 · level 36Damage5133−35%
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 28Damage3522−37%
  • Rank 1 · level 20Damage2013−35%

Now: Casts a bolt of shadow at the target for 96 Shadow damage.

FeedbackRanks changed: 5 of 5
Cost −60% · Rank 5
  • Rank 5 · level 60Cost580 Mana230 Mana−60%
  • Rank 4 · level 50Cost470 Mana190 Mana−60%
  • Rank 3 · level 40Cost355 Mana140 Mana−61%
  • Rank 2 · level 30Cost245 Mana100 Mana−59%
1 lower rank
  • Rank 1 · level 20Cost140 Mana55 Mana−61%

Now: The priest becomes surrounded with anti-magic energy. Any successful spell cast against the priest will burn 105 of the attacker's Mana, causing 1 Shadow damage for each point of Mana burned. Lasts 15 sec.

Greater HealRanks changed: 5 of 5
  • Rank 5 · level 60Effect 11966–21941853–2067
  • Rank 4 · level 58Effect 11798–20061685–1879
  • Rank 3 · level 52Effect 11437–16091324–1482
  • Rank 2 · level 46Effect 11149–12891036–1162
1 lower rank
  • Rank 1 · level 40Effect 1899–1013794–894

Now: A slow casting spell that heals a single target for 1853 to 2067.

Binding HealRanks changed: 1 of 6
Cost27%155 Mana
  • Rank 1 · level 25Cost27%155 ManaLearned at level125Effect 1161–197223–271Effect 2161–197223–271

Now: Heals a friendly target and the caster for 223 to 271. Low threat.

Divine SpiritRanks changed: 4 of 4
Duration +100% · Rank 4
  • Rank 4 · level 60Duration30 min1 hr+100%
  • Rank 3 · level 50Duration30 min1 hr+100%
  • Rank 2 · level 40Duration30 min1 hr+100%
  • Rank 1 · level 30Duration30 min1 hr+100%

Now: Holy power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 40 for 1 hr.

HealRanks changed: 4 of 4
  • Rank 4 · level 34Effect 1712–804611–691
  • Rank 3 · level 28Effect 1566–642490–556
  • Rank 2 · level 22Effect 1429–491350–400
  • Rank 1 · level 16Effect 1295–341250–290

Now: Heal your target for 611 to 691.

Elune's GraceRanks changed: 1 of 1
Cost −95%
  • Cost60 Mana3%−95%Effect 12150Effect 21050

Now: Reduces the chance you'll be hit by melee and ranged attacks by 50% for 15 sec or until you are missed 3 times.

PenanceRanks changed: 1 of 4
Cost16%150 Mana
  • Rank 1 · level 30Cost16%150 ManaRange30 yd36 yd+20%Learned at level130

Now: Launches a volley of holy light at the target, causing 42 Holy damage to an enemy, or 126 healing to an ally, instantly and every 1 sec for 2 sec.

Prayer of MendingRanks changed: 1 of 3
Healing +132% · Rank 1
  • Rank 1 · level 40Cost15%210 ManaLearned at level140Healing74172+132%

Now: Places a spell on the target that heals them for 172 the next time they take damage or receive non-periodic healing. When the heal occurs, Prayer of Mending jumps to a party or raid member within 20 yards. Jumps up to 5 times and lasts 30 sec after each jump. This spell can only be placed on one target at a time per caster.

Fear WardRanks changed: 1 of 1
Cooldown30 sec3 min
  • Cooldown30 sec3 minDuration10 min3 min−70%

Now: Wards the friendly target against Fear. The next Fear effect used against the target will fail, using up the ward. Lasts 3 min.

Lesser HealRanks changed: 2 of 3
  • Rank 3 · level 10Effect 1135–157151–175
  • Rank 2 · level 4Effect 171–8586–102

Now: Heal your target for 151 to 175.

Prayer of FortitudeRanks changed: 2 of 2
  • Rank 2 · level 60Effect 15470
  • Rank 1 · level 48Effect 14356

Now: Power infuses all party and raid members, increasing their Stamina by 70 for 1 hr.

Tooltip text reworded only (3): Levitate, Prayer of Shadow Protection, Prayer of Spirit

Priest talents changed from Classic

vs Classic

Talent ranks with different values. Blizzard hides most ranks above 1 until launch, so rank 1 is what we can compare today.

Discipline10 talents changed

Unbreakable Will1 rank changed
  • Effect 1330Effect 2330Effect 3330

Now: Reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 30%.

Silent Resolve1 rank changed
  • Effect 1430

Now: Reduces the threat generated by your spells by 30% and reduces the duration of Stun, Fear, and Silence effects inflicted on you by 15%.

Improved Power Word: Shield1 rank changed
Absorb +300%
  • Absorb520+300%

Now: Increases the damage absorbed by your Power Word: Shield by 20%.

Meditation1 rank changed
  • Effect 1550

Now: Allows 50% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.

Improved Inner Fire1 rank changed
  • Effect 11045

Now: Increases the Armor bonus of your Inner Fire spell by 45% and increases its total charges by 12.

Mental Agility1 rank changed
  • Effect 1210

Now: Reduces the mana cost of your Smite, Holy Fire, and instant cast spells by 10%.

Improved Mana Burn1 rank changed
  • Effect 10.3 sec1 sec

Now: Reduces the casting time of your Mana Burn spell by -1 sec.

Mental Strength1 rank changed
  • Effect 1215

Now: Increases your total Intellect by 15%.

Divine Spirit1 rank changed
Duration +100% · Rank 1
  • Rank 1 · level 30Duration30 min1 hr+100%

Now: Holy power infuses the target, increasing their Spirit by 17 for 1 hr.

Holy7 talents changed

Twilight Focus1 rank changed
  • Effect 13570

Now: Gives your spells a 70% chance to not lose casting time when you take damage.

Spell Warding1 rank changed
  • Effect 1210

Now: Reduces all spell damage taken by 10%.

Divine Fury1 rank changed
  • Effect 1100500

Now: Reduces the casting time of your Smite, Holy Fire, Heal, and Greater Heal spells by 0.5 sec.

Holy Nova1 rank changed
Damage −10% · Rank 1
  • Rank 1 · level 20Damage28–3225–29−10%

Now: Causes an explosion of holy light around the caster, causing 25 to 29 Holy damage to all enemy targets within 10 yards and healing all party members within 10 yards for 47 to 55. These effects cause no threat.

Improved Healing1 rank changed
  • Effect 1515

Now: Reduces the Mana cost of your Lesser Heal, Heal, Greater Heal, Penance, and Prayer of Mending spells by 15%.

Searing Light1 rank changed
  • Effect 1510Effect 2510

Now: Increases your Holy damage done by 10%, and gives a 10% chance each time your Holy Fire spell deals periodic damage for your next Holy Nova to cost no Mana.

Spiritual Guidance1 rank changed
Healing525
  • Effect 158Healing525

Now: Increases your spell healing by up to 25% of your total Spirit and your spell damage by up to 8% of your total Spirit.

Shadow11 talents changed

Improved Shadow Word: Pain1 rank changed
  • Effect 13 sec6 sec

Now: Increases the duration of your Shadow Word: Pain spell by 6 sec.

Shadow Focus1 rank changed
  • Effect 125

Now: Improves your chance to hit with Shadow spells by 5%.

Improved Psychic Scream1 rank changed
  • Effect 12 sec4 sec

Now: Reduces the cooldown of your Psychic Scream spell by 4 sec.

Improved Mind Blast1 rank changed
  • Effect 10.5 sec2.5 sec

Now: Reduces the cooldown of your Mind Blast spell by 2.5 sec.

Mind Flay1 rank changed
  • Rank 1 · level 20Effect 12521

Now: Assault the target's mind with Shadow energy, causing 63 Shadow damage over 3 sec and slowing their movement speed by 50%.

Improved Fade1 rank changed
  • Effect 13 sec6 sec

Now: Decreases the cooldown of your Fade ability by 6 sec.

Shadow Reach1 rank changed
  • Effect 1620

Now: Increases the range of your offensive Shadow spells by 20%.

Shadow Weaving1 rank changed
  • Effect 120100

Now: Your Shadow damage spells have a 100% chance to increase the Shadow damage the target takes from you by 2% for 15 sec, stacking up to 5 times.

Vampiric Embrace1 rank changed
Cooldown +200%
  • Cooldown10 sec30 sec+200%Duration1 min30 sec−50%Learned at level130

Now: Afflicts your target with Shadow energy that causes all party members to be healed for 20% of any Shadow spell damage you deal for 30 sec.

Darkness1 rank changed
  • Effect 1210

Now: Increases your Shadow damage done by 10%.

Shadowform1 rank changed
  • Effect 21510

Now: Assume Shadowform, increasing your Shadow damage by 10%, reducing the Mana cost of all Shadow spells by 50%, increasing the critical strike damage bonus of your Shadow spells by 100%, and reducing Physical damage taken by you by 15%. However, you may not cast healing spells while in this form.

Talents with reworded text only (10): Martyrdom, Inner Focus, Power Infusion, Blessed Recovery, Inspiration, Spiritual Healing, Spirit Tap, Blackout, Silence, Improved Vampiric Embrace

Plan a Priest build in the talent calculator

Priest races in WoW Forever

vs Classic

Every race that can be a Priest; highlighted races could not in Classic.

New racial abilities

  • Human portrait in WoW ForeverHumanWill to Survive: Instantly removes all Stun effects.
  • Dwarf portrait in WoW ForeverDwarfEarth Fury: Increases your critical strike bonus to damage and healing by 2%.Big Game Hunter: Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
  • Night Elf portrait in WoW ForeverNight ElfElune's Light: Increases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.
  • Undead portrait in WoW ForeverUndeadTouch of the Grave: Your spells and attacks have a 20% chance to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.
  • Gnome portrait in WoW ForeverGnomeEureka!: Your non-periodic damaging abilities have their Energy cost reduced by 10% and deal 10% more damage for 8 sec.
  • Troll portrait in WoW ForeverTrollRapid Regeneration: Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Priest players can choose from 6 races in WoW Forever (⁨Human⁩, ⁨Dwarf⁩, ⁨Night Elf⁩, ⁨Undead⁩, ⁨Gnome⁩, and ⁨Troll⁩). Prayer of Mending changed the most among its abilities (Healing ⁨+132%⁩). 28 talents have different values, starting with Unbreakable Will. 13 more abilities and talents only had their tooltip reworded.

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WoW Forever Priest changes FAQ

What changed for the Priest in WoW Forever?

The Priest gets 6 new abilities and 10 new spell ranks, and 29 abilities and 28 talents have different values than in Classic.

What new Priest abilities are in WoW Forever?

The new Priest abilities are ⁨Confounding Flash⁩, ⁨Divine Grace⁩, ⁨Chastise⁩, ⁨Contingency Plan⁩, ⁨Dark Sacrifice⁩, and ⁨Shadow Word: Death⁩.

Which Priest spells get new ranks in WoW Forever?

⁨Binding Heal⁩, ⁨Penance⁩, and ⁨Prayer of Mending⁩ gain 10 new ranks in total.

Did Priest talents change in WoW Forever?

Yes, 28 Priest talents have different values than in Classic, starting with Unbreakable Will.

Which races can be a Priest in WoW Forever?

⁨Human⁩, ⁨Dwarf⁩, ⁨Night Elf⁩, ⁨Undead⁩, ⁨Gnome⁩, and ⁨Troll⁩ can all be a Priest; ⁨Gnome⁩ could not in Classic.