Warrior class icon in WoW Forever

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

WarriorNew abilities
New abilities
2
Changed abilities
13
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WoW Forever gives the Warrior 2 new abilities (⁨Spearing Strike⁩ and ⁨Tactical Mastery⁩) and changes the numbers on 13 abilities and 20 talents compared with Classic. ⁨Slam⁩ gain 1 new ranks.

New abilities
2
New ranks
1Abilities: 1
Changed abilities
13
Changed talents
20
Races
102 new
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Warrior: 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 Warrior abilities

vs Classic

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

Spearing StrikeLearned at level 11 rank
A brutal attack that deals 40% weapon damage.

Spearing 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 MasteryLearned at level 141 rank
You retain up to 10 Rage when you change Stances.

Tactical Mastery

Passive

Requires Level 14

You retain up to 10 Rage when you change Stances.

New Warrior 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.

Slam · 1 new of 5 ranks
  • Rank 1 · level 20
Rank 1 tooltip

SlamRank 1

15 RageMelee range

1.5 sec cast18 sec cooldown

Requires Level 20

Slams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 16.

Warrior abilities changed from Classic

vs Classic

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

Battle ShoutRanks changed: 7 of 7
Duration +50% · Rank 7
  • Rank 7 · level 60Duration2 min3 min+50%Effect 1232139
  • Rank 6 · level 52Duration2 min3 min+50%Effect 1185111
  • Rank 5 · level 42Duration2 min3 min+50%Effect 113078
  • Rank 4 · level 32Duration2 min3 min+50%Effect 18551
3 lower ranks
  • Rank 3 · level 22Duration2 min3 min+50%Effect 15533
  • Rank 2 · level 12Duration2 min3 min+50%Effect 13521
  • Rank 1 · level 1Duration2 min3 min+50%Effect 1159

Now: The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party or raid members within 20 yards by 139. Lasts 3 min.

Thunder ClapRanks changed: 6 of 6
Cooldown +50% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 58Cooldown4 sec6 sec+50%Effect 21020
  • Rank 5 · level 48Cooldown4 sec6 sec+50%Effect 21020
  • Rank 4 · level 38Cooldown4 sec6 sec+50%Effect 21020
  • Rank 3 · level 28Cooldown4 sec6 sec+50%Effect 21020
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 18Cooldown4 sec6 sec+50%Effect 21020
  • Rank 1 · level 6Cooldown4 sec6 sec+50%Effect 21020

Now: Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 30 sec and doing 103 damage to them. Will affect up to targets.

Demoralizing ShoutRanks changed: 5 of 5
Duration +50% · Rank 5
  • Rank 5 · level 54Duration30 sec45 sec+50%Effect 1140196
  • Rank 4 · level 44Duration30 sec45 sec+50%Effect 1105147
  • Rank 3 · level 34Duration30 sec45 sec+50%Effect 17098
  • Rank 2 · level 24Duration30 sec45 sec+50%Effect 15577
1 lower rank
  • Rank 1 · level 14Duration30 sec45 sec+50%Effect 13549

Now: Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 196 for 45 sec.

BloodthirstRanks changed: 4 of 4
Duration—10 sec
  • Rank 4 · level 60Duration—10 secEffect 14548
  • Rank 3 · level 54Duration—10 secEffect 14543
  • Rank 2 · level 48Duration—10 secEffect 14537
  • Rank 1 · level 40Duration—10 secEffect 14530

Now: Instantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your Attack Power plus 48 and increasing your movement speed by 10% for 10 sec.

RevengeRanks changed: 6 of 6
Damage +70% · Rank 6
  • Rank 6 · level 60Damage81–99138–168+70%
  • Rank 5 · level 54Damage64–78109–133+70%
  • Rank 4 · level 44Damage43–5373–91+71%
  • Rank 3 · level 34Damage25–3143–53+71%
2 lower ranks
  • Rank 2 · level 24Damage18–2231–37+70%
  • Rank 1 · level 14Damage12–1420–24+69%

Now: Instantly counterattack an enemy for 138 to 168 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Shield SlamRanks changed: 4 of 4
Damage +87% · Rank 4
  • Rank 4 · level 60Damage342–358640–670+87%
  • Rank 3 · level 54Damage303–317567–593+87%
  • Rank 2 · level 48Damage264–276494–516+87%
  • Rank 1 · level 40Damage225–235421–439+87%

Now: Slam the target with your shield, causing 640 to 670 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.

SlamRanks changed: 4 of 5
Cooldown—18 sec
  • Rank 5 · level 54Cooldown—18 sec
  • Rank 4 · level 46Cooldown—18 sec
  • Rank 3 · level 38Cooldown—18 sec
  • Rank 2 · level 30Cooldown—18 sec

Now: Slams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 87.

Victory RushRanks changed: 1 of 1
Healing −67%
  • Cooldown8 sec30 sec+275%Learned at level120Healing3010−67%Effect 34515

Now: Instantly attack the target causing 1 damage and healing you for 10% of your maximum health. Only useable within 20 sec after you kill a non-trivial enemy.

Shield WallRanks changed: 1 of 1
Cooldown −50%
  • Cooldown30 min15 min−50%Duration10 sec12 sec+20%Effect 17560

Now: Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.

Berserker RageRanks changed: 1 of 1
Learned at level −6%
  • Learned at level3230−6%

Now: The warrior enters a berserker rage, becoming immune to Fear and Incapacitate effects and generating extra rage when taking damage. Lasts 10 sec.

RetaliationRanks changed: 1 of 1
Cooldown −50%
  • Cooldown30 min15 min−50%

Now: Instantly counterattack any enemy that strikes you in melee for 15 sec. Melee attacks made from behind cannot be counterattacked. A maximum of 30 attacks will cause retaliation.

Shield BlockRanks changed: 1 of 1
Duration +40%
  • Duration5 sec7 sec+40%

Now: Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.

TauntRanks changed: 1 of 1
Cooldown −20%
  • Cooldown10 sec8 sec−20%

Now: Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.

Tooltip text reworded only (9): Berserker Stance, Bloodrage, Challenging Shout, Charge, Cleave, Defensive Stance, Intimidating Shout, Recklessness, Whirlwind

Warrior 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.

Arms2 talents changed

Improved Thunder Clap1 rank changed
  • Effect 11060

Now: Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 6.

Sweeping Strikes1 rank changed
Learned at level130
  • Learned at level130

Now: Your next 5 melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent.

Fury8 talents changed

Booming Voice1 rank changed
  • Effect 11050Effect 21025

Now: Increases the area of effect of your Shouts by 50% and reduces their Rage cost by 25%.

Improved Cleave1 rank changed
  • Effect 14030

Now: Reduces the Rage cost of your Cleave ability by -3.

Piercing Howl1 rank changed
Learned at level120
  • Learned at level120

Now: Causes all enemies within 0 yds to be Dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.

Improved Execute1 rank changed
  • Effect 12050

Now: Reduces the Rage cost of your Execute ability by 5.

Improved Slam1 rank changed
  • Effect 1100500

Now: Reduces the global cooldown and cast time of your Slam ability by -0.5 sec. In addition, Slam no longer interrupts or delays your melee swing and Slam's cooldown is reduced by -3 sec.

Death Wish1 rank changed
  • Effect 3205

Now: When activated, increases your Physical damage done by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but increases all damage you take by 5%. Lasts 30 sec.

Improved Intercept1 rank changed
  • Effect 15 sec10 sec

Now: Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by 10 sec.

Bloodthirst1 rank changed
Duration—10 sec
  • Rank 1 · level 40Duration—10 secEffect 14530

Now: Instantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your Attack Power plus 30 and increasing your movement speed by 10% for 10 sec.

Protection10 talents changed

Anticipation1 rank changed
  • Effect 1220

Now: Increases your Defense Skill by 20.

Improved Bloodrage1 rank changed
  • Effect 12050

Now: Increases all the Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 50%.

Toughness1 rank changed
  • Effect 1210

Now: Increases your Armor value from items by 10%.

Last Stand1 rank changed
Cooldown −70%
  • Cooldown10 min3 min−70%

Now: When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.

Improved Sunder Armor1 rank changed
  • Effect 11030

Now: Reduces the Rage cost of your Sunder Armor ability by 3.

Improved Disarm1 rank changed
  • Effect 11 sec20 sec

Now: Reduces the cooldown of your Disarm ability by 20 secs.

Improved Shield Wall1 rank changed
  • Effect 13,000660,000

Now: Reduces the cooldown of your Shield Wall ability by -11 min.

Concussion Blow1 rank changed
Cost −33%
  • Cost15 Rage10 Rage−33%

Now: Stuns the target for 5 sec.

Bastion1 rank changed
  • Effect 1210

Now: Increases all damage you deal by 10% while a shield is equipped.

Shield Slam1 rank changed
Damage +87% · Rank 1
  • Rank 1 · level 40Damage225–235421–439+87%

Now: Slam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.

Talents with reworded text only (21): Improved Heroic Strike, Improved Rend, Improved Charge, Improved Tactical Mastery, Anger Management, Deep Wounds, Impale, Weaponmaster, Weaponmaster, Weaponmaster, Improved Hamstring, Cruelty, Unbridled Wrath, Blood Craze, Dual Wield Specialization, Enrage, Improved Berserker Rage, Flurry, Shield Specialization, Improved Revenge, Improved Shield Bash

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Warrior races in WoW Forever

vs Classic

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

New racial abilities

  • Human portrait in WoW ForeverHumanWill to Survive: Instantly removes all Stun effects.
  • Orc portrait in WoW ForeverOrcShatter Curse: Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.
  • 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.
  • Tauren portrait in WoW ForeverTaurenPlainsrunning: 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.
  • 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.
  • High Order Skyborne portrait in WoW ForeverHigh Order SkyborneNewRead Leyline: Attempt to tap into the power of a nearby leyline, increasing your Health and Mana regeneration by 100%. Lasts 30 sec if no leyline is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.Walk on Air: Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.Elemental Insight: Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.Wind Blessed: Increases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 3%.
  • Windshaper Skyborne portrait in WoW ForeverWindshaper SkyborneNewWalk on Air: Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.Elemental Insight: Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.Wind Blessed: Increases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 3%.Skysight: Attempt to draw power from a convergence of elements and receive its blessing, increasing your movement and mounted movement speeds by 10%. Lasts 30 sec if no elemental convergence is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.

Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this

Warrior players can choose from 10 races in WoW Forever (⁨Human⁩, ⁨Orc⁩, ⁨Dwarf⁩, ⁨Night Elf⁩, ⁨Undead⁩, ⁨Tauren⁩, ⁨Gnome⁩, ⁨Troll⁩, ⁨High Order Skyborne⁩, and ⁨Windshaper Skyborne⁩). Shield Slam changed the most among its abilities (Damage ⁨+87%⁩). 20 talents have different values, starting with Improved Thunder Clap. 30 more abilities and talents only had their tooltip reworded.

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WoW Forever Warrior changes FAQ

What changed for the Warrior in WoW Forever?

The Warrior gets 2 new abilities and 1 new spell ranks, and 13 abilities and 20 talents have different values than in Classic.

What new Warrior abilities are in WoW Forever?

The new Warrior abilities are ⁨Spearing Strike⁩ and ⁨Tactical Mastery⁩.

Which Warrior spells get new ranks in WoW Forever?

⁨Slam⁩ gain 1 new ranks in total.

Did Warrior talents change in WoW Forever?

Yes, 20 Warrior talents have different values than in Classic, starting with Improved Thunder Clap.

Which races can be a Warrior in WoW Forever?

⁨Human⁩, ⁨Orc⁩, ⁨Dwarf⁩, ⁨Night Elf⁩, ⁨Undead⁩, ⁨Tauren⁩, ⁨Gnome⁩, ⁨Troll⁩, ⁨High Order Skyborne⁩, and ⁨Windshaper Skyborne⁩ can all be a Warrior; ⁨High Order Skyborne⁩ and ⁨Windshaper Skyborne⁩ could not in Classic.