The Forever Erabeta build 1.60.1.70009
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The Forever Era
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Forever guide

ChangesEvery change with the Classic value next to it
ClassesAll nine classes, spec by spec

World

ZonesNew and updated zones by level
DungeonsAll 29 dungeons on a level chart
RaidsBarrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia, with a countdown to December 9
RacesSkyborne, racials and who can be what
SystemsLegacy, camping, realmless and more

Beta and launch

LaunchDates, editions and day-one content
BuildsBuild history and known issues
RoadmapFrom the beta to summer 2027

Tools

Legacy calculator16 points, three trees and the 65 challenges
SpellbookEvery class ability and rank compared with Classic
Tier listsBuild and share your tier list
Launch checklistEverything to do before November 4

Guides

Class guidesHow to play and level every class in Forever
Professions1-300 leveling generated from the client recipes
Leveling by zonesWhich zone to do from 1 to 60, Alliance and Horde
NewsEvery Blizzard post about Forever in one feed
Blue trackerBlizzard posts and new builds, updated automatically
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All changes

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TBastion and Focused RageBlizzard's September 24 notes announce that Bastion and Focused Rage swap rows for earlier progression. The…CHANGEDTalent · WarriorTBloodthrillActivation chance 4/8/12/16/20%. Only activates off main hand melee attacks.CHANGEDTalent · WarriorTImproved Slam2 ranks. Reduces Slam cooldown by 1.5/3 seconds.CHANGEDTalent · WarriorSSlamCooldown increased to 18 seconds (was 15 in the beta).CHANGEDSpell · WarriorSSunder ArmorThreat values corrected on all ranks, with a small Attack Power increase.CHANGEDSpell · WarriorPFurious HowlAttack Power bonus reduced by 40%.CHANGEDPet · HunterTLacerating StrikesCan now land critical hits.CHANGEDTalent · HunterTLone WolfNo longer causes -4% damage while your pet is active.CHANGEDTalent · HunterPSonic BlastNew ability now available to Bat pets.NEWPet · HunterTStrider KickIncreases movement speed by 30% for 3 seconds.CHANGEDTalent · HunterSTame BeastNo longer works on beasts higher than the hunter's level (fixes beta behaviour).CHANGEDSpell · HunterSArcane MissilesLine of sight is checked once at the start of the channel.CHANGEDSpell · MageTHot StreakBuff duration increased to 20 seconds.CHANGEDTalent · MageTIgniteNo longer double dips on damage increase modifiers.CHANGEDTalent · MageTWake of FireBuff duration increased to 30 seconds.CHANGEDTalent · MageBSapCorrectly flags the rogue for PvP when used on PvP-flagged targets.CHANGEDBug fix · RogueRConfounding Flash (Gnome)Now has a cast visual and is Holy-oriented with matching sounds.CHANGEDRacial · PriestRContingency Plan (Gnome)Can now land critical hits.CHANGEDRacial · PriestRDark Sacrifice (Undead)No longer breaks crowd control on damage. Tooltip correctly shows the Mana gain scales with Spirit.CHANGEDRacial · PriestSPower Word: ShieldCan overwrite existing shields on targets without Weakened Soul.CHANGEDSpell · PriestSRenewCan now land critical hits.CHANGEDSpell · PriestRStarshards (Night Elf)Now gains spell pushback resistance from Twilight Focus.CHANGEDRacial · PriestILife TapTooltip updated to show Spirit scaling only.CHANGEDInterface · WarlockPSacrifice (Voidwalker)Scales with 10% of the warlock's spell healing.CHANGEDPet · WarlockBConsecrationFixed the increased damage effect not applying to some targets, the Z-axis inconsistency and the vertical…CHANGEDBug fix · PaladinBEcho of JusticeFixed an activation chance bug.CHANGEDBug fix · PaladinBFlash of LightFixed the cast animation.CHANGEDBug fix · PaladinTHoly PowerAlso increases Holy Strike critical strike chance by 15%. Retains its old effects.CHANGEDTalent · PaladinSHoly StrikeWeapon damage per rank: 25/29/32/36/39/43/46/50%.CHANGEDSpell · PaladinSHoly Strike (cooldown)Cooldown lowered to 10 seconds.CHANGEDSpell · PaladinTImproved Holy StrikeTalent removed from the Holy tree.REMOVEDTalent · PaladinTLight's VigilTooltip reorganized for clarity.CHANGEDTalent · PaladinSRetribution AuraDynamically updates based on the caster's spell power.CHANGEDSpell · PaladinSRighteous FuryHoly threat set to 60% (was 90% in the beta). Back to the Classic value.CHANGEDSpell · PaladinTSacred ArbiterIncreases Holy Strike damage by 20% (was 10%).CHANGEDTalent · PaladinTTwist of LightReduces the mana cost of Seal spells by 20%.CHANGEDTalent · PaladinTTwo-Handed Weapon Specialization+2/4/6% damage. The beta had raised it to 3/6/9% and build 70009 returns it to the Classic value.CHANGEDTalent · PaladinTVengeance3 ranks. Activates off non-periodic critical strikes and stacks up to 3 times (5 in the beta).CHANGEDTalent · PaladinTBlood Frenzy (was Primal Fury)The talent gets its original Blood Frenzy name and icon back.CHANGEDTalent · DruidBFeral Charge (Cat)Fixed: can no longer be cast on allies.CHANGEDBug fix · DruidSPrimal Bite (was Mangle)Renamed to Primal Bite. The signature debuff is removed.CHANGEDSpell · DruidSRejuvenationCan now land critical hits.CHANGEDSpell · DruidSThornsDynamically updates based on the caster's spell power.CHANGEDSpell · DruidSTranquilityCan now land critical hits.CHANGEDSpell · DruidSWild GrowthCan now land critical hits.CHANGEDSpell · DruidSWrathBase damage increased by roughly 50%.CHANGEDSpell · DruidTElemental Fury and Elemental AlacrityPositions swapped: Elemental Alacrity moves to row 3 and Elemental Fury to row 6, now with 5 ranks.CHANGEDTalent · ShamanSFlametongue TotemNo longer has a duration and is instantly replaced. Does not stack via recasting, with Flametongue Weapon, or…CHANGEDSpell · ShamanSLava BurstRanks 1-2: roughly 10% more base damage than the comparable Lightning Bolt rank.CHANGEDSpell · ShamanSLightning BoltRanks 3-4 damage increased for a better progression feel.CHANGEDSpell · ShamanTRage of the FarseerRow 7. No longer increases the Shaman's spell casting speed.CHANGEDTalent · ShamanSRiptideCan now land critical hits.CHANGEDSpell · ShamanSTranquil Air, Windfury and Grace of Air TotemsNo longer stack across different shamans.CHANGEDSpell · ShamanIWindfury Totem and Flametongue TotemBuffs display with the totem name instead of the 'Passive' or 'Effect' variant.CHANGEDInterface · ShamanSCamping: buffs while waitingPlayers may now buff each other, cast, and craft while waiting at the campfire.CHANGEDSystemSCooldown ManagerAvailable in Gameplay Enhancement settings (disabled by default). Testable on Druid, Mage, Priest, Warrior…NEWSystemRCultivation (Tauren)Requires player level equal to herb level divided by 5; herbs requiring 300+ skill are learnable at level 60.CHANGEDRacialQDalaranFaction adjustments and spawns added outside the city entrance.CHANGEDQuestQElwynn ForestMore crates in 'Stolen Enchanting Supplies', faster respawns at the Crystal Lake murloc camps, Mother Fang…CHANGEDQuestREureka (Gnome)Now a 10% discount on Mana, Rage or Energy abilities, for all classes.CHANGEDRacialQFaster respawnsDun Morogh (Snow Leopard Prowler), Durotar ('Lost in the Shadows' escort NPC), Mulgore ('A Humble Task' Water…CHANGEDQuestSGamepad: character selection and quest itemsController navigation works in the character selection screen if you launch with the gamepad active. You can…CHANGEDSystemSGamepad: class-specific flyoutsFlyouts for Shapeshift (Druid), pet control and spells (Hunter, Warlock), Aura (Paladin) and Stance…NEWSystemSGamepad: new optionsUse Compact Action Bar, Fixed Party Targeting, Swap Target Modifier Sides, Swap Friendly and Hostile Target…NEWSystemIGuns and bowsAmmunition consumption and use corrected.CHANGEDItemBMac stabilityFixed display and stability issues on Macs.CHANGEDBug fixBMail and surnamesFixed in-game mail ignoring surnames (names have two parts in Forever).CHANGEDBug fixINameplates and Personal Resource DisplayNameplate selection display updated and Personal Resource Display textures updated.CHANGEDInterfaceBPet happinessFixed pet happiness not decreasing at max loyalty.CHANGEDBug fixIQuest rewardsItem level adjustments to quest rewards and early caster rewards.CHANGEDItemQShareable dungeon questsFixed shareable dungeon quests granting items to recipients.CHANGEDQuestQSilithus: Khonsu's arrivalRemoved from the beta.REMOVEDQuestSTalent respec costDuring the beta it costs 1 silver. The first reset costs more; later resets drop to 1 silver after an hour…CHANGEDSystemQTeldrassilObjective reduced to 15.CHANGEDQuestRTouch of the GraveNo longer breaks crowd control or activates from non-damage abilities.CHANGEDRacialQUndercity'Exploring the Horde' completes with the Lady Sylvanas Windrunner interaction. Canal ooze brightened to…CHANGEDQuestIWandsWands no longer gain spell damage bonuses. Back to Classic behaviour.CHANGEDItemRWill to Survive (Human)Visual changed to match Dispel Magic.CHANGEDRacialIWizard OilValues reverted to Classic: Minor 8, Lesser 16, standard 24. Brilliant unchanged.CHANGEDItemQZephras Isle'Catching Wind' redesigned with Overlook Standing Stones adjustments. Nightclaw Cavern druids award 'Wounds…CHANGEDQuest