WoW Forever Racials Changed Before Launch

Blizzard has changed several racial abilities shortly before launch. According to the development notes from October 26, each race should get a bit more of its own identity and be slightly stronger in certain roles. Weapon specializations aren't coming back, though, so that loot isn't judged later by whether it's the right weapon type.

• Human: Ruthless gives +1% critical strike chance (previously 2%), and Human Spirit +10% Spirit (previously 5%).
• Dwarf: Earth Fury is removed. New is Artisan's Precision, with +1% hit chance for spells and attacks.
• Tauren: Plainsrunning gives 2% movement speed per stack, up to 60%, but no longer works while mounted. Endurance now only gives +5% health.
• Orc: Savage is removed. Command is back: +5% damage for Warlock and Hunter pets.
• Skyborne: Wind Blessed gives +2% haste (previously 3%). Read Leyline and Skysight have been retuned, with stronger values at ley lines and elemental convergences.

The beta game data still shows the old values; the new ones can only be checked in game from launch. All values at a glance: Patch notes Oct 26 · Races compared: Best race by class