Guide for getting started
Everything you need to know to get started: what is different from Classic, which class suits you, where to level and what to take care of before launch.
The basics
WoW Forever starts in classic Azeroth, but Blizzard keeps developing it, with new zones, dungeons and raids instead of the old expansions.
There are no individual realms anymore. You pick a ruleset: Normal, PvP, Roleplaying and later Hardcore. Each ruleset is its own world; players on Normal and PvP never meet.
The level cap stays at 60. There is no flying and no level scaling of zones, so Azeroth stays dangerous and vast.
Completing 65 challenges earns you Legacy points that apply to your whole account. Each character can spend up to 16 points across three trees (Professions, Adventure, Resources). So alts are worth it.
With the new camp system you rest out in the wild and get the “Boosted Rest” bonus. Ideal for players with little time.
New regions like Mount Hyjal, Shen'dralas, Riverglades and Zephras Isle. Plus the new race Skyborne: on the Horde they are called Windshaper, on the Alliance High Order.
9 new dungeons such as Excavation Site: Wetlands or the City of Dalaran. On Dec 9, Barrow Deeps (10), Hyjal Summit (20) and Onyxia's Lair (40) open. To the dungeon atlas →
There is no WoW Token and no paid boost. Buying gold or knowingly accepting bought gold risks a ban. GDKP raids (loot for gold) are forbidden.
Nothing extra: WoW Forever is included in the regular WoW subscription or game time.
Choosing a class
Our take for launch. You can find all talents and abilities in the talent calculator.
| Class | Roles | Solo leveling | PvP / duels | Wanted in groups | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Tank, melee | ★★☆ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Slow start, but always in demand as a tank. In Forever you gain more rage from critical hits. |
| Paladin | Tank, healer, melee | ★★☆ | ★★☆ | ★★★ | Very sturdy and versatile, can heal themselves. |
| Hunter | Ranged | ★★★ | ★★☆ | ★★☆ | Beginner-friendly: your pet tanks for you. |
| Rogue | Melee | ★★☆ | ★★★ | ★★☆ | King of world PvP and duels, with stealth and crowd control. |
| Priest | Healer, ranged | ★★☆ | ★★★ | ★★★ | Welcome everywhere as a healer, very strong in duels as Shadow. |
| Shaman | Healer, melee, ranged | ★★☆ | ★★☆ | ★★★ | Totems support the whole group, very flexible. |
| Mage | Ranged | ★★☆ | ★★★ | ★★☆ | Lots of damage, portals, food and water for everyone. |
| Warlock | Ranged | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★☆ | Demons and damage over time, a very relaxed leveler. |
| Druid | Tank, healer, melee, ranged | ★★☆ | ★★☆ | ★★★ | Can do everything, a shapeshifter for every situation. |
★★★ = very good. This is our own assessment, not Blizzard's. Play whatever you enjoy most.
The right gear for your class at level 30 is in our BiS lists.
Leveling as Horde
The classic Horde route, great for duos and small groups. Blizzard has reworked some zones in Forever, so level ranges may differ slightly. The dungeon atlas shows which dungeons fit your level.
Finish your open quests in the Barrens, then continue from Thunder Bluff.
Lots of quests around Splintertree Post. Contested territory, so expect PvP with the Alliance.
Located right in Ashenvale, lots of quests and good loot.
Your base is Tarren Mill. Human enemies there drop plenty of Silk Cloth.
New Forever dungeon with a Horde quest chain, including “Earthen Echo”.
Freewind Post, plus the quest “Alien Egg” in the wyvern nests.
Before launch
Tick off what you have already done. Your progress is saved in this browser.
Addons
All of them already work in the beta. Only download addons from CurseForge or the authors' official pages. You can find the full list under Addons.
