Hand-written guides for World of Warcraft: Forever, kept current with every build: races, classes, talents, zones, dungeons, raids, professions and add-ons.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever automatically loads your retail World of Warcraft add-ons and keybinds, which Warcraft Tavern warns causes LUA errors unless you disable retail add-ons first; which Classic-style add-ons are actually Forever-compatible is still to be confirmed.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever combines the Druid's Balance, Feral, and Restoration trees into one 51-node tree, and adds Skyborne druid forms built specifically for the new race. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
Alcaz Prison is a level 48-53 dungeon in WoW Forever on Alcaz Island, where naga have turned the old Defias prison into a stronghold and are assaulting the Defias Brotherhood inmates still held there.
Published September 20, 2026
Blackmaw Hold is a level 55-60 dungeon in WoW Forever set in the furbolg capital of northern Azshara, rumored to hide heavy corruption inside one of the largest furbolg dens in the game.
Published September 20, 2026
City of Dalaran is a level 28-33 dungeon in WoW Forever set in the ruined mage city in the Alterac Mountains, with a nonlinear layout that runs from sewer tunnels up into arcane-ravaged streets.
Published September 20, 2026
The Drowned City is a level 35-40 dungeon in WoW Forever off the Stranglethorn Vale coast, a once-mighty troll city risen from the ocean floor and now filled with naga, undead and makrura.
Published September 20, 2026
Hall of Thanes is a level 13-18 dungeon beneath Ironforge in WoW Forever, where Dark Iron infiltrators and undead hauntings have disturbed the dwarves' sacred burial chamber.
Published September 20, 2026
Krol'dok Stronghold is a level 40-45 dungeon in WoW Forever's new Riverglades zone, an ogre fortress hinted to be under the sinister influence of the Twilight Hammer's Cult.
Published September 20, 2026
Ruins of Lordaeron is a level 15-20 dungeon in WoW Forever set in the Scourge-infested capital above Undercity, where a nameless necromancer is preparing another attack on the Forsaken.
Published September 20, 2026
Shaper's Terrace is a level 58-60 dungeon in WoW Forever's Un'Goro Crater, built on the titan Khaz'goroth's existing excavation and filled with dinosaurs and mechanical Titan guardians.
Published September 20, 2026
Whelgar's Excavation is a level 24-29 dungeon above the real Wetlands dig site in WoW Forever, where mottled raptors and abandoned Titan constructs guard treasure the Explorer's League wants back.
Published September 20, 2026
Answers to the most common WoW Forever questions: whether it is permanent, what you need to buy, character transfers, new talent trees, and when raids open.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever adds four new zones, nine new dungeons, two new raids and the Skyborne race on top of Classic Era; Blizzard has not yet detailed combat or talent changes beyond the new trees existing.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever folds the Hunter's Beast Mastery, Marksmanship, and Survival trees into one 52-node tree, and adds the Human Hunter as a brand-new race and class combination. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever keeps the classic 1-60 leveling structure but adds four new zones and nine new dungeons on top of it, plus a separate Zephras Isle starting track for the Skyborne race.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever merges the Mage's Arcane, Fire, and Frost trees into one 54-node tree, and adds the Orc Mage as a new race and class combination alongside Alliance-side Skyborne. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever adds six race/class combinations that did not exist in Classic Era — Undead Paladin, Gnome Priest, Human Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, Orc Mage and Troll Warlock — free with the base subscription.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever merges the Paladin's Holy, Protection, and Retribution trees into one 52-node tree, and gives the Horde its first Paladin option through the new Undead Paladin combination. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever merges the Priest's Discipline, Holy, and Shadow trees into one 54-node tree, and adds the Gnome Priest as a new race and class combination. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever keeps Classic Era's profession system and adds new recipes across all six crafting professions, plus a new Camping system that turns Basic Campfire into a source of buffs and gold-making crafting stations.
Published September 20, 2026
Barrow Deeps is a new 10-player, max-level raid in WoW Forever unlocking December 9, 2026, set in the cave system beneath Mount Hyjal from Warcraft III lore.
Published September 20, 2026
Hyjal Summit is a new 20-player raid in WoW Forever unlocking December 9, 2026, tied to the Mount Hyjal zone; Blizzard has not yet published its boss list or loot tables.
Published September 20, 2026
World of Warcraft: Forever launches globally on November 4, 2026, after a beta that opened September 17, 2026; its first raids, Hyjal Summit and Barrow Deeps, unlock December 9, 2026.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever combines the Rogue's Assassination, Combat, and Subtlety trees into one 53-node tree, without adding a new race and class combination for this class. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever combines the Shaman's Elemental, Enhancement, and Restoration trees into one 50-node tree, and gives the Alliance its first Shaman option through the new Dwarf Shaman combination. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
The Skyborne are a new elven race in World of Warcraft Forever, descended from Highborne exiles who fled into the sky; they can play six classes and choose Alliance or Horde at creation.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever needs no purchase beyond a normal subscription except for the Skyborne race, which requires the $29.99 Skyborne Heroic Pack, the $59.99 Skyborne Epic Pack, or the $79.99 Warcraft Forever Collection.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever merges the Warlock's Affliction, Demonology, and Destruction trees into one 52-node tree, and adds the Troll Warlock as a new race and class combination. This guide covers the tree, builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
WoW Forever replaces the Warrior's three Classic talent trees with one connected 53-node tree that still runs through Arms, Fury, and Protection. This guide covers the tree, leveling, dungeon, raid, and PvP builds, rotation, and best races as of beta build 1.60.1.69893.
Published September 20, 2026
Mount Hyjal is one of four new zones in WoW Forever, a level 30-35 Kalimdor zone built around Nordrassil and the Wild Gods' shrines, leading into the Hyjal Summit raid.
Published September 20, 2026
Riverglades is a new level 35-45 zone in WoW Forever set in southeastern Khaz Modan, with over 150 quests, contested Alliance/Horde/Steamwheedle settlements, and the Krol'dok Stronghold dungeon.
Published September 20, 2026
Shen'dralas is a new contested zone in WoW Forever, set between Desolace, Feralas and Mulgore, home to Highborne, Centaur and Quilboar factions.
Published September 20, 2026
Zephras Isle is the level 1-12 Skyborne starting zone in WoW Forever, a flying island in Skywall built around the hub city of Valanaar and its failing wind pylons.