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Choose your WoW Forever class

Nine classes, twenty-seven specializations. See the new talents, rotations and gameplay of each one before the gates open.

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Launches November 4, 2026, 23:00 UTC · Raids open December 9

The classes

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Tank, healer or damage: see which classes can fill each role and plan with your friends before launch.

Tank

Holds the enemies and protects the group.

WarriorPaladinDruid

Healer

Keeps everyone alive.

PaladinPriestShamanDruid

Melee

Up-close damage, in the thick of the fight.

WarriorPaladinHunterRogueShamanDruid

Ranged

Damage from afar, with spells or shots.

HunterPriestShamanMageWarlockDruid
Warrior class artwork
Warrior crest
Tank · Melee

Warrior

Masters of armed combat who turn every blow dealt and taken into Rage.

RolesTankMelee
ArmorPlatePlate
Rage
Complexity
AllianceHumanAllianceDwarfAllianceNight ElfAllianceGnomeAllianceSkyborneHordeOrcHordeUndeadHordeTaurenHordeTrollHordeSkyborne
+Scales hugely with gear and weapons
+Top-tier tank and DPS
−Almost no self-healing while leveling
−Needs good gear to shine

Choose this if you want weapon combat or to be the main tank.

ArmsTwo-handed weapon, bleeds, and heavy hits. Rend unlocks Overpower, which sets up Mortal Strike.

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Example rotation · Bleed and Burst
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RendInstant

Rend: Apply the bleed. With Bloodthrill, your hits can unlock Overpower.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (1:25–1:48), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Arms
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Mortal Strike with Bloodthrill for more Overpowers. In Fury: Cruelty, Unbridled Wrath, and Enrage.

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Recommended professions

Our picks · hover the icons to see what changed in Forever
Best pick
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Mining + Blacksmithing

A Belt Buckle with all stats, +5% health, and gear repairs wherever you are.

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Engineering + Mining

Bombs and gadgets for PvP and raids, the classic warrior pick.

Must-have secondary
First Aid

With no self-healing, bandages save your life.

Paladin class artwork
Paladin crest
Tank · Healer · Melee

Paladin

Heavily armored holy warriors who heal, protect, and smite with the Light.

RolesTankHealerMelee
ArmorPlatePlate
Mana
Complexity
AllianceHumanAllianceDwarfHordeUndead
+Plate, strong heals, and protective bubbles
+Three real roles
−Only one Horde race
−Limited mana in long fights

Choose this if you want durability, group blessings, and the freedom to switch roles.

HolySingle-target healing, now built around Holy Shock. Seals stay active after Judgement.

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Example rotation · Light's Vigil
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Seal of WisdomInstant

Seal of Wisdom: Seals now stay active after Judgement: cast it once and you're set.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (5:09–5:40), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Holy
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Light's Vigil, Holy Shock, and Illumination. In Retribution: Benediction (cheaper instants) and Pursuit of Justice.

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Recommended professions

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Best pick
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Mining + Blacksmithing

Plate, Belt Buckle, and +5% health for Protection and Retribution.

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Herbalism + Alchemy

For healers: flasks that are 25% stronger and last twice as long.

Must-have secondary
Cooking

Campfires for the group (only cooks can build them).

Hunter class artwork
Hunter crest
Melee · Ranged

Hunter

Trackers and beast masters who fight at range, now with a melee option too.

RolesMeleeRanged
ArmorMailMail
Mana
Complexity
AllianceHumanAllianceDwarfAllianceNight ElfAllianceSkyborneHordeOrcHordeTaurenHordeTrollHordeSkyborne
+The easiest class for leveling and playing solo
+Traps, Feign Death, and plenty of crowd control
−Damage only
−You have to manage a pet (except with Lone Wolf)

Choose this if you want relaxed leveling or love collecting pets.

Beast MasteryRanged damage with your pet front and center, now with an extra hawk to help.

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Example rotation · Unleash the Pack
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Hunter's MarkInstant

Hunter's Mark: Mark the target for you and your group.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (1:07–1:19), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Beast Mastery
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Bestial Wrath, Frenzy, and Summon Hawk. In Marksmanship: Careful Aim, Mortal Shots, and Trueshot Aura.

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Recommended professions

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Best pick
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Skinning + Leatherworking

Extra damage against Beasts and Dragonkin, bracer kits, and faster saddles.

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Engineering + Mining

Scopes for bows and guns, explosives, and +5% health.

Must-have secondary
Cooking

Pet food and campfires.

Rogue class artwork
Rogue crest
Melee

Rogue

Stealthy blades who pick their fights, strike first, and disappear.

RolesMelee
ArmorLeatherLeather
Energy + Combo Points
Complexity
AllianceHumanAllianceDwarfAllianceNight ElfAllianceGnomeAllianceSkyborneHordeOrcHordeUndeadHordeTrollHordeSkyborne
+You decide when (and if) to fight
+Great crowd control in PvP
−Only one role
−Fragile if the opener goes wrong

Choose this if you like stealth, openers, and calculated combat.

AssassinationPoison specialist: Mutilate hits harder on poisoned targets, and Venom is a poison finisher.

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Example rotation · Poison Spiral
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StealthInstant

Stealth: Get close without being seen.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (4:20–4:36), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Assassination
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Mutilate and Venom with Seal Fate and stronger poisons. In Combat: Puncturing Wounds, Precision, and Dual Wield Specialization.

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Recommended professions

Our picks · hover the icons to see what changed in Forever
Best pick
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Skinning + Leatherworking

Leather gear, bracer kits, and extra damage against Beasts.

Alternative
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Engineering + Mining

The PvP classic: bombs and gadgets, with +5% health.

Must-have secondary
First Aid

Bandages heal more, and you have no self-healing.

Priest class artwork
Priest crest
Healer · Ranged

Priest

Vessels of faith who heal allies or unmake enemies with Shadow.

RolesHealerRanged
ArmorClothCloth
Mana
Complexity
AllianceHumanAllianceDwarfAllianceNight ElfAllianceGnomeHordeUndeadHordeTroll
+The most in-demand healer, plus strong Shadow DPS
+Each race has its own Priest spells
−Cloth: fragile when focused
−Shadowform means giving up your heals

Choose this if you want to heal, or want a caster who can still heal in a pinch.

DisciplineShields and damage prevention. Penance heals or deals damage, and Discipline hits harder than any other healer.

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Example rotation · Shield and Smite
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Power Word: ShieldInstant

Power Word: Shield: Absorb the damage before it happens.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (5:31–5:55), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Discipline
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Penance, Divine Aegis, and Power Infusion, with Power in Light for Smite. In Holy: crit and Divine Fury.

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Recommended professions

Our picks · hover the icons to see what changed in Forever
Best pick
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Tailoring + Enchanting

Spell Power embroidery and rings, plus staves you craft yourself.

Alternative
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Herbalism + Alchemy

Stronger flasks and extra magic resistance.

Must-have secondary
Cooking

Campfires for the whole group.

Shaman class artwork
Shaman crest
Healer · Melee · Ranged

Shaman

Elemental conduits who lead with totems, lightning, and the spirits of the earth.

RolesHealerMeleeRanged
ArmorMailMail
Mana
Complexity
AllianceDwarfHordeOrcHordeTaurenHordeTrollHordeSkyborne
+Totems every group wants
+Reincarnation: resurrect yourself
−No tank spec
−Only one Alliance race

Choose this if you enjoy hybrid play and buffing the whole group.

ElementalA ranged caster with Flame Shock and lightning. Lava Burst hits 20% harder with your Flame Shock on the target.

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Example rotation · Shock and Blast
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Flame ShockInstant

Flame Shock: Set up the Lava Burst bonus.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (2:53–3:39), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Elemental
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Lava Burst, Lightning Overload, and Elemental Fury. In Restoration: hit (Tidal Focus), Mindfulness, and Mana Tide Totem.

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Recommended professions

Our picks · hover the icons to see what changed in Forever
Best pick
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Herbalism + Alchemy

Flasks that are 25% stronger and last twice as long, plus Intellect at camp.

Alternative
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Skinning + Leatherworking

Mail, bracer kits, and extra damage against Beasts for Enhancement.

Must-have secondary
Fishing

An 8% stat bonus at the group's camp.

Mage class artwork
Mage crest
Ranged

Mage

Scholars of the arcane who bend fire and frost from afar.

RolesRanged
ArmorClothCloth
Mana
Complexity
AllianceHumanAllianceGnomeAllianceSkyborneHordeOrcHordeUndeadHordeTroll
+Food, water, teleports, and portals for the group
+Polymorph and Frost Nova for control
−Damage only
−Cloth and low health

Choose this if you want a pure caster with tons of utility.

ArcaneStack Arcane Blast to empower your spells and make the most of Missile Barrage.

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Example rotation · Blast and Barrage
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Arcane PowerInstant

Arcane Power: Open your burst window.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (2:48–3:28), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Arcane
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Arcane Power, Missile Barrage, and Arcane Mind. In Frost: down to Ice Block, for survival.

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Recommended professions

Our picks · hover the icons to see what changed in Forever
Best pick
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Tailoring + Enchanting

Spell Power embroidery and rings, plus staves you craft yourself.

Alternative
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Engineering + Mining

PvP gadgets and +5% health for a fragile caster.

Must-have secondary
Fishing

You already conjure food and water; Fishing gives +8% stats at camp.

Warlock class artwork
Warlock crest
Ranged

Warlock

Dark casters who bind demons and let their curses do the rest.

RolesRanged
ArmorClothCloth
Mana (and your health)
Complexity
AllianceHumanAllianceGnomeHordeOrcHordeUndeadHordeTroll
+Solo leveling is easy with demons and drains
+Summoning, Healthstones, and Soulstones for the group
−Managing Soul Shards
−Cloth, and Life Tap trades health for mana

Choose this if you like damage over time, demons, and dark magic.

AfflictionStack up damage-over-time effects, then drain. These effects can now crit.

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Example rotation · Layer and Drain
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CorruptionInstant

Corruption: Your main damage over time. Can now crit.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (3:06–3:45), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Affliction
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Wrack (the capstone talent), Pandemic, and Nightfall. In the Destruction tree: Bane and Improved Shadow Bolt.

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Recommended professions

Our picks · hover the icons to see what changed in Forever
Best pick
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Tailoring + Enchanting

Soul Shard bags, plus Spell Power embroidery and rings.

Alternative
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Herbalism + Alchemy

Flasks that are 25% stronger and last twice as long.

Must-have secondary
Cooking

Campfires for the group.

Druid class artwork
Druid crest
Tank · Healer · Melee · Ranged

Druid

Guardians of nature who shapeshift to fill any role in the group.

RolesTankHealerMeleeRanged
ArmorLeatherLeather
Mana · Rage · Energy
Complexity
AllianceNight ElfAllianceSkyborneHordeTaurenHordeSkyborne
+The only class that can fill all four roles
+Rebirth, Innervate, and Travel Form
−Juggling forms and resources
−Few race options

Choose this if you can't settle on one role, or want to switch whenever the group needs it.

BalanceA ranged caster. Eclipse creates a back-and-forth between Wrath and Starfire.

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Example rotation · Eclipse Cycle
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Moonkin FormInstant

Moonkin Form: Shift into your combat form.

Gameplay from Blizzard's official video (2:21–3:06), muted

Talent calculator

Example build · Balance
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Moonkin Form with Eclipse and Moonfury. In Restoration: Naturalist, +5% damage.

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Recommended professions

Our picks · hover the icons to see what changed in Forever
Best pick
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Herbalism + Alchemy

Stronger flasks and magic resistance from Natural Talent.

Alternative
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Skinning + Leatherworking

Leather for Feral Combat, bracer kits, and extra damage against Beasts.

Must-have secondary
Cooking

Campfires for the group.