Arms
Melee DPS
A vicious strike that deals weapon damage plus 85 and wounds the target, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.
Final-row talent: Mortal StrikeExplore Arms talents →WORLD OF WARCRAFT: FOREVER · CLASS GUIDE
Warrior
Weapon combat, situational attacks and a separate tanking path. Inspect the class guide for individual requirements and separate role paths.
- Roles
- Tank · Damage
- Resource
- Rage
- Armor
- Mail → Plate from level 40
- Weapons
- One-Handed Axes, Two-Handed Axes, Bows, Guns, One-Handed Maces, Two-Handed Maces, Polearms, One-Handed Swords, Two-Handed Swords, Staves, Fist Weapons, Daggers, Thrown, Crossbows
FIND YOUR DIRECTION
Specializations
Final-row talent: Mortal StrikeExplore Arms talents →
Fury
Melee DPS
Instantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your Attack Power plus 30 and increasing your movement speed by 10% for 10 sec.
Final-row talent: BloodthirstExplore Fury talents →
Protection
Tank
Slam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target.
Final-row talent: Shield SlamExplore Protection talents →ONE LEVEL AT A TIME
Your road to 60
Spells at level 1
Dungeons in range
No dungeon range in the catalog contains this level.
Class quests with a known minimum · 9
- A Gently Shaken GiftRequires 1 · Unknown
- Simple LetterRequires 1 · Alliance
- Simple MemorandumRequires 1 · Alliance
- Simple NoteRequires 1 · Horde
- Simple ParchmentRequires 1 · Horde
- Simple RuneRequires 1 · Alliance
- Simple ScrollRequires 1 · Horde
- Simple SigilRequires 1 · Alliance
- Simple TabletRequires 1 · Horde
YOUR SPELLS, IN ORDER
Abilities by level
Open an ability for its effect and ranks, or expand a level band for the full table.
53 abilities · latest listed ranks through level 60
- Armor ProficiencyPassiveLv 1
You are proficient in the use of the following armor types: Cloth, Leather, Mail, Plate Mail.
Passive
AttackGeneralLv 1Description unknown in this record.
Battle ShoutRank 7Lv 60The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party or raid members within 20 yards by 139. Lasts 3 min.
10 Rage · Instant
Battle StanceClass spellLv 1
Berserker RageClass spellLv 30The warrior enters a berserker rage, becoming immune to Fear and Incapacitate effects and generating extra rage when taking damage. Lasts 10 sec.
Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Requires Berserker Stance
Berserker StanceClass spellLv 30An aggressive stance. Critical strike chance increased by 3% and all damage taken is increased by 10%.
Instant · 1 sec cooldown
BlockPassiveLv 1
BloodrageClass spellLv 10Generates 10 rage at the cost of health, and then generates an additional 10 rage over 10 sec.
Instant · 1 min cooldown
- BloodthirstRank 4Lv 60
Instantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your Attack Power plus 48 and increasing your movement speed by 10% for 10 sec.
30 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
Challenging ShoutClass spellLv 26Forces all nearby enemies within 10 yards to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.
5 Rage · Instant · 10 min cooldown
ChargeRank 3Lv 46Charge an enemy, generate 15 Rage, and Stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.
8-25 yd range · Instant · 15 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance
CleaveRank 5Lv 60A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 50 to the target and a second nearby enemy.
20 Rage · Next melee
Concussion BlowTalentLv 30
Death WishTalentLv 30When activated, increases your Physical damage done by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but increases all damage you take by 5%. Lasts 30 sec.
10 Rage · Instant · 3 min cooldown
Defensive StanceClass spellLv 10A defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases all threat generated by 30%.
Instant · 1 sec cooldown
Demoralizing ShoutRank 5Lv 54Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 204 for 45 sec.
10 Rage · Instant
DisarmClass spellLv 18Disarm the enemy's weapon for 10 sec.
20 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 1 min cooldown · Requires Defensive Stance
- DodgePassiveLv 1
Dual WieldPassiveLv 20Allows one-hand and off-hand weapons to be equipped in the off-hand.
Passive
ExecuteRank 5Lv 56Attempt to finish off a wounded foe, causing 600 damage and converting each extra point of rage into 15 additional damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
15 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Battle Stance, Berserker Stance
HamstringRank 3Lv 54Maims the enemy, causing 45 damage and slowing the enemy's movement by 50% for 15 sec.
10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Battle Stance, Berserker Stance
Heroic StrikeRank 9Lv 60A strong attack that increases melee damage by 157 and causes a high amount of threat.
15 Rage · Next melee
InterceptRank 3Lv 52Charge an enemy, causing 65 damage and stunning it for 3 sec.
10 Rage · 8-25 yd range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Requires Berserker Stance
Intimidating ShoutClass spellLv 22The warrior shouts, causing the targeted enemy to cower in fear. Up to 5 enemies within 8 yds will flee in fear. Lasts 8 sec.
25 Rage · 10 yd range · Instant · 3 min cooldown
LanguagesPassiveLv 1
Last StandTalentLv 20When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.
Instant · 3 min cooldown
Mocking BlowRank 5Lv 56A mocking attack that causes 93 damage, a moderate amount of threat and forces the target to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.
10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 2 min cooldown · Requires Battle Stance
- Mortal StrikeRank 4Lv 60
A vicious strike that deals weapon damage plus 160 and wounds the target, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.
30 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown
- OverpowerRank 4Lv 60
Instantly overpower the enemy, causing weapon damage plus 35. Only useable after the target dodges. The Overpower cannot be blocked, dodged or parried.
5 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance
ParryPassiveLv 1
Piercing HowlTalentLv 20Causes all enemies within 10 yds to be Dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.
10 Rage · Instant
PummelRank 2Lv 58Pummel the target for 50 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 4 sec.
10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Requires Berserker Stance
RecklessnessClass spellLv 50The warrior will gain 100% increased critical strike chance and will be immune to Fear effects for the next 15 sec, but all damage taken is increased by 20%.
Instant · 30 min cooldown · Requires Berserker Stance
RendRank 7Lv 60Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 147 damage over 21 sec.
10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance
RetaliationClass spellLv 20Instantly counterattack any enemy that strikes you in melee for 15 sec. Melee attacks made from behind cannot be counterattacked. A maximum of 30 attacks will cause retaliation.
Instant · 15 min cooldown · Requires Battle Stance
RevengeRank 6Lv 60Instantly counterattack an enemy for 138 to 168 plus 25% of your Attack Power damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
5 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 5 sec cooldown · Requires Defensive Stance
Shield BashRank 3Lv 52Bashes the target with your shield for 45 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 6 sec.
10 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 12 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance · Requires Shields
- Shield BlockClass spellLv 16
Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.
10 Rage · Instant · 5 sec cooldown · Requires Defensive Stance · Requires Shields
- Shield SlamRank 4Lv 60
Slam the target with your shield, causing 640 to 670 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.
20 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Shields
Shield WallClass spellLv 28Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.
Instant · 15 min cooldown · Requires Defensive Stance · Requires Shields
- Shoot BowGeneralLv 1
- Shoot CrossbowGeneralLv 1
Description unknown in this record.
8-30 yd range · 1 sec cast · Requires Crossbows
- Shoot GunGeneralLv 1
SlamRank 5Lv 54Slams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 87.
15 Rage · Melee Range · 1.5 sec cast · 18 sec cooldown
Spearing StrikeTalentLv 25A brutal attack that deals 40% weapon damage. Deals an additional 80% weapon damage against Giants, Dragonkin, and mounted targets. Mounted targets are dismounted.
15 Rage · Melee Range · Instant · 20 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance
Sunder ArmorRank 5Lv 58Sunders the target's armor, reducing it by 450 per Sunder Armor and causes a high amount of threat. Can be applied up to 5 times. Lasts 30 sec.
15 Rage · Melee Range · Instant
Sweeping StrikesTalentLv 30Your next 5 melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent.
30 Rage · Instant · 30 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance
Tactical MasteryClass spellLv 14
TauntClass spellLv 10Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.
Melee Range · Instant · 8 sec cooldown · Requires Defensive Stance
- ThrowGeneralLv 1
Thunder ClapRank 6Lv 58Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 30 sec and doing 103 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.
20 Rage · Instant · 6 sec cooldown · Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance
Victory RushClass spellLv 20Instantly attack the target causing 15% of Attack Power damage and healing you for 10% of your maximum health. Only useable within 20 sec after you kill a non-trivial enemy.
Melee Range · Instant · 30 sec cooldown
WhirlwindClass spellLv 36In a whirlwind of steel you attack up to 4 enemies within 8 yards, causing weapon damage from both melee weapons to each enemy.
25 Rage · Instant · 10 sec cooldown · Requires Berserker Stance
All ranks · levels 1–2042 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armor Proficiency | Passive | General |
| 1 | Attack | — | General |
| 1 | Battle Shout | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Battle Stance | — | Class spell |
| 1 | Block | Passive | General |
| 1 | Dodge | Passive | General |
| 1 | Heroic Strike | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 1 | Languages | Passive | General |
| 1 | Parry | Passive | General |
| 1 | Shoot Bow | — | General |
| 1 | Shoot Crossbow | — | General |
| 1 | Shoot Gun | — | General |
| 1 | Throw | — | General |
| 4 | Charge | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 4 | Rend | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 6 | Thunder Clap | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 8 | Hamstring | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 8 | Heroic Strike | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 10 | Bloodrage | — | Class spell |
| 10 | Defensive Stance | — | Class spell |
| 10 | Rend | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 10 | Sunder Armor | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 10 | Taunt | — | Class spell |
| 12 | Battle Shout | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 12 | Overpower | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 12 | Shield Bash | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Demoralizing Shout | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Revenge | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 14 | Tactical Mastery | — | Class spell |
| 16 | Heroic Strike | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 16 | Mocking Blow | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 16 | Shield Block | — | Class spell |
| 18 | Disarm | — | Class spell |
| 18 | Thunder Clap | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 20 | Cleave | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Dual Wield | Passive | General |
| 20 | Last Stand | — | Talent |
| 20 | Piercing Howl | — | Talent |
| 20 | Rend | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 20 | Retaliation | — | Class spell |
| 20 | Slam | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 20 | Victory Rush | — | Class spell |
All ranks · levels 21–4043 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Battle Shout | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 22 | Intimidating Shout | — | Class spell |
| 22 | Sunder Armor | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 24 | Demoralizing Shout | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 24 | Execute | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 24 | Heroic Strike | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 24 | Revenge | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 25 | Spearing Strike | — | Talent |
| 26 | Challenging Shout | — | Class spell |
| 26 | Charge | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 26 | Mocking Blow | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Overpower | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 28 | Shield Wall | — | Class spell |
| 28 | Thunder Clap | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 30 | Berserker Rage | — | Class spell |
| 30 | Berserker Stance | — | Class spell |
| 30 | Cleave | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Concussion Blow | — | Talent |
| 30 | Death Wish | — | Talent |
| 30 | Intercept | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 30 | Rend | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 30 | Slam | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 30 | Sweeping Strikes | — | Talent |
| 32 | Battle Shout | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 32 | Execute | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 32 | Hamstring | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 32 | Heroic Strike | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 32 | Shield Bash | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 34 | Demoralizing Shout | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 34 | Revenge | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 34 | Sunder Armor | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Mocking Blow | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 36 | Whirlwind | — | Class spell |
| 38 | Pummel | Rank 1 | Class spell |
| 38 | Slam | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 38 | Thunder Clap | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 40 | Bloodthirst | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 40 | Cleave | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Execute | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 40 | Heroic Strike | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 40 | Mortal Strike | Rank 1 | Talent |
| 40 | Rend | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 40 | Shield Slam | Rank 1 | Talent |
All ranks · levels 41–6043 records
| Level | Ability | Rank | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Battle Shout | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 42 | Intercept | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 44 | Demoralizing Shout | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 44 | Overpower | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 44 | Revenge | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Charge | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 46 | Mocking Blow | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Slam | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 46 | Sunder Armor | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 48 | Bloodthirst | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 48 | Execute | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 48 | Heroic Strike | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 48 | Mortal Strike | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 48 | Shield Slam | Rank 2 | Talent |
| 48 | Thunder Clap | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 50 | Cleave | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 50 | Recklessness | — | Class spell |
| 50 | Rend | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 52 | Battle Shout | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 52 | Intercept | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 52 | Shield Bash | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 54 | Bloodthirst | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 54 | Demoralizing Shout | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 54 | Hamstring | Rank 3 | Class spell |
| 54 | Mortal Strike | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 54 | Revenge | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 54 | Shield Slam | Rank 3 | Talent |
| 54 | Slam | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 56 | Execute | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 56 | Heroic Strike | Rank 8 | Class spell |
| 56 | Mocking Blow | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 58 | Pummel | Rank 2 | Class spell |
| 58 | Sunder Armor | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 58 | Thunder Clap | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Battle Shout | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 60 | Bloodthirst | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 60 | Cleave | Rank 5 | Class spell |
| 60 | Heroic Strike | Rank 9 | Class spell |
| 60 | Mortal Strike | Rank 4 | Talent |
| 60 | Overpower | Rank 4 | Class spell |
| 60 | Rend | Rank 7 | Class spell |
| 60 | Revenge | Rank 6 | Class spell |
| 60 | Shield Slam | Rank 4 | Talent |
Full spellbook & rank comparisons
Warrior · SPELLS & ABILITIES
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Hardiness
Duration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.
Command
Damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets increased by 5%.
Shatter Curse
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 5% for 8 sec.
History
2026-10-15 Shatter Curse: Now dispels Curses and Banes (was granting immunity). Magic damage taken reduced by 5% (was 15%). Source ↗
Underwater Breathing
Underwater breath lasts 300% longer than normal.
Will of the Forsaken
Instant, 2 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.
Cannibalize
5 yd range, Instant, 2 min cooldown. When activated, regenerates 7% of total Health and 7% of total Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yds. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect.
Touch of the Grave
Your spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (30% for casters, 20% for Paladins, Rogues and Warriors) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health. 15 sec internal cooldown. Does not break crowd control.
History
2026-10-26 Touch of the Grave internal cooldown reduced to 15 seconds (was 25 seconds). Source ↗
War Stomp
0.5 sec cast, 1.5 min cooldown. Stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.
History
2026-10-15 War Stomp: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Cultivation
Instant. Cultivate a nearby herb, growing a duplicate you can harvest without requiring Herbalism skill. Each herb may only be cultivated once. 15 min cooldown. Requires a character level equal to the herb’s Herbalism requirement divided by 5. Herbs requiring more than 300 Herbalism can be cultivated at character level 60.
History
2026-10-15 Cultivation: Cooldown reduced to 15 minutes (was 60 minutes). Source ↗
2026-09-24 Cultivation now has a player-level requirement for every Herb. The level required is equal to the Herb’s level required to pick it divided by 5. Herbs that require a higher than 300 Herbalism skill to pick can be Cultivated at player level 60. Source ↗
Plainsrunning
Gain 2% increased movement speed every 5 sec spent moving, up to a maximum of 60% increase. Taking damage or standing still will reduce this effect. Does not increase mounted movement speed. Requires moving a minimum distance per second to keep the effect.
History
2026-10-15 Plainsrunning: Also grants 3% increased mounted movement speed. This increase stacks with other mounted movement speed increases. Source ↗
2026-10-15 Plainsrunning now requires the Tauren to move a minimum distance per second to keep the effect. Source ↗
2026-10-26 Plainsrunning now grants 2% movement speed per stack (was 1%), for a total max increase of 60% (was 30%), and no longer increases mounted movement speed. Source ↗
Berserking
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 15 sec.
History
2026-10-26 Berserking duration increased to 15 seconds (was 10 seconds). Source ↗
Regeneration
Health regeneration rate increased by 20%. In addition, 20% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.
History
2026-10-15 Regeneration: Health regeneration bonuses increased to 20% (was 10%). Source ↗
Beast Slaying
Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Rapid Regeneration
Channeled, 3 min cooldown. Regenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.
Walk on Air
Instant, 1.5 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
History
2026-10-15 Walk on Air: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Skysight
0.5 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Increases your movement speed by 15% for 15 sec. Using it at an elemental convergence also grants Charged for 1 hour (persists through death): while Charged, each Skysight increases movement speed by 30% instead. Can be cast while moving.
Elemental Insight
Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
The Human Spirit
Spirit increased by 10%.
History
2026-10-26 Human Spirit now increases Spirit by 10% (was 5%). Source ↗
Perception
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Dramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.
Will to Survive
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes all Stun effects.
Find Treasure
Instant. Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. Lasts until canceled. Also grants a chance to find additional items in most chests.
History
2026-10-15 Find Treasure: Now also grants a chance to find additional items in most chests. Source ↗
Stoneform
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Instantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.
Artisan's Precision
Increases hit chance with spells and attacks by 1%.
Big Game Hunter
Damage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.
Shadowmeld
Instant, 10 sec cooldown. Activate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.
Quickness
Dodge chance increased by 1% and movement speed increased by 2%. Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth as if they were 1 level higher. The movement speed increase stacks with other movement speed increases.
History
2026-10-15 Quickness: Movement speed increase now stacks with other movement speed increases. Source ↗
Wisp Spirit
Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing movement speed by 75%.
Elune's Light
Instant, 3 min cooldown. Increases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.
Escape Artist
Instant, 2 min cooldown. Instantly escape the effects of any movement impairing effect and gain immunity to those effects for 3 sec.
Expansive Mind
Maximum Mana, Rage or Energy increased by 5%, whichever your class uses.
Engineering Specialization
Your gnomish ingenuity reduces the rate of engineering devices failing or backfiring when you use them by 20%.
Eureka!
Instant, 2 min cooldown. For 8 sec, your non-periodic damaging abilities cost 10% less (Mana, Rage or Energy) and deal 10% more damage. For Priests, your non-periodic damaging or healing abilities cost 10% less Mana and do 10% more damage or healing. Periodic effects get nothing from it; a channeled spell is not periodic. Also benefits Power Word: Shield.
Walk on Air
Instant, 1.5 min cooldown. Glide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.
History
2026-10-15 Walk on Air: Cooldown reduced to 90 seconds (was 2 minutes). Source ↗
Read Leyline
2 sec cast, 2 min cooldown. Increases your Health and Mana regeneration by 50% for 15 sec. Using it at a Ley Line also grants Attuned for 1 hour (persists through death): while Attuned, each Read Leyline increases regeneration by 100% instead. Cannot be used while Innervate is active; Innervate replaces it. Can be cast while moving.
History
2026-10-15 Read Leyline: Now castable while moving. Minimum duration increased to 30 seconds (was 20 seconds). Source ↗
2026-10-26 Read Leyline now increases Mana and Health regeneration by 50% (was 100%), with a 15-second duration; at a Ley Line it also grants Attuned for 1 hour, raising its benefit to 100%. Source ↗
Elemental Insight
Damage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.
Racial data and coverage
Current mechanics follow Blizzard’s dated development notes. Supplementary icons and race/class combinations: · CC BY 4.0 · export 2026-10-30. Class compatibility is from that dataset. Race portraits, including Skyborne, are verified client atlas crops with a . General racial descriptions retain the export with dated official development-note updates through 2026-10-26. Character-level scaling is not inferred. Full race guides and comparison →
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Trainers & weapons
One-Handed AxesTwo-Handed AxesBowsGunsOne-Handed MacesTwo-Handed MacesPolearmsOne-Handed SwordsTwo-Handed SwordsStavesFist WeaponsDaggersThrownCrossbows
Alliance
Bixi Wobblebonk
Ironforge
Crossbows
Daggers
ThrownBuliwyf Stonehand
Ironforge
Fist Weapons
Guns
One-Handed Axes
One-Handed Maces
Two-Handed Axes
Two-Handed MacesIlyenia Moonfire
Darnassus
BowsDaggersFist Weapons
StavesThrownWoo Ping
Stormwind City
CrossbowsDaggersOne-Handed Swords
PolearmsStavesTwo-Handed SwordsHorde
Ansekhwa
Thunder Bluff
GunsOne-Handed MacesStavesTwo-Handed MacesArchibald
Undercity
CrossbowsDaggersOne-Handed SwordsPolearmsTwo-Handed SwordsHanashi
Orgrimmar
BowsOne-Handed AxesStavesThrownTwo-Handed AxesSayoc
Orgrimmar
BowsDaggersFist WeaponsOne-Handed AxesThrownTwo-Handed AxesMAKE THE TALENTS YOURS
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ACCOUNT-WIDE PLANNING
Make your Legacy count.
Plan up to 16 points across three trees. Hover a perk for its ranks and requirements. Arrows lead from the required perk to the one it unlocks.
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Adventure
Spend points to unlock perksHigh Alert
5 tree pointsHigh AlertRank 0 / 2Increases your ability to detect nearby targets with Stealth as if your level were increased by 1. Ineffective in Battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Well Rested
OpenWell RestedRank 0 / 5Your rested experience accumulates 4% faster and your rested experience cap is increased by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Talented
5 tree pointsTalentedRank 0 / 5You gain talent points every level starting at level 9 instead of starting at level 10, but you still may not have more than 51 total talent points.
Requires Well Rested at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Thrill of Adventure
OpenThrill of AdventureRank 0 / 5You gain 1% of your maximum Health and Mana over 10 sec each time you deliver the killing blow to a non-trivial enemy. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Field Guide
5 tree pointsField GuideRank 0 / 3Reduces your cooldown on adding Camp features by 8%
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Frequent Flier
10 tree pointsFrequent FlierRank 0 / 1You receive a 50% discount on all flight paths, and your flight path mount flies 20% faster.
Requires Field Guide at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Adventure.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Field Medicine
5 tree pointsField MedicineRank 0 / 2Reduces the duration of the Recently Bandaged effect by 5 sec when you use a bandage. Ineffective in dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds.
Requires 5 earlier points in Adventure.
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Resourcefulness
Spend points to unlock perksFor Great Honor
5 tree pointsFor Great HonorRank 0 / 5Increases Honor Points gained by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Gourmand
OpenGourmandRank 0 / 3Increases the duration of beneficial effects from eating food by 33%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Permanence
5 tree pointsPermanenceRank 0 / 2Your class abilities which grant long-duration stat or attribute benefits to all party or raid members last 50% longer, and the benefits you gain from resting at a camp last 50% longer.
Requires Gourmand at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.The Quick and the Dead
OpenThe Quick and the DeadRank 0 / 2Increases movement speed while dead by 5% and your helpful spells and abilities cost no resources for 1 min after being resurrected or until you enter combat.
Available without a tree point requirement.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Reagent Economy
10 tree pointsReagent EconomyRank 0 / 1Your class abilities no longer require reagents purchaseable from vendors.
Requires The Quick and the Dead at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Reinforce
OpenReinforceRank 0 / 5You take 8% less durability loss when you die.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsDiplomatRank 0 / 5Increases your reputation gains by 2%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Resourcefulness.
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Professions
Spend points to unlock perksMaster Chef
5 tree pointsMaster ChefRank 0 / 5Your cooking recipes have a 10% chance to create an extra result.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Working Overtime
OpenWorking OvertimeRank 0 / 5Increases your chance to gain a skill increase from using any primary, secondary, or class-based tradeskill by 4%.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsBarteringRank 0 / 2Reduces the gold price of items from all vendors by 5%.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Dedicated Study
10 tree pointsDedicated StudyRank 0 / 1Increases your skill by 1 in your lowest tradeskill among your Primary and Secondary tradeskills. If you have already reached 300 skill in your two current Primary Tradeskills and all three Secondary Tradeskills, you will gain 2 to 4 of a random Elemental Essence.
Requires Bartering at full rank.Requires 10 earlier points in Professions.
25 sec cast | 23 hour cooldownClick to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Bountiful Harvest
OpenBountiful HarvestRank 0 / 5You are 20% more likely to discover Scarce materials from Mining, Herbalism, and Skinning.
Available without a tree point requirement.
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5 tree pointsPerformance BonusRank 0 / 3You have a 5% chance to receive 100% increased Merchant's Favor when you turn in a crate to the Azeroth Commerce Authority or Durotar Supply and Logistics.
Requires Bountiful Harvest at full rank.Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
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5 tree pointsLuremasterRank 0 / 2While fishing with a Lure active, you have a 25% chance to catch an extra fish.
Requires 5 earlier points in Professions.
Click to learn. Right-click or Shift+click to refund.Talented: 0 / 5. At level 30: 21 standard talent points. The total cap is 51.
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Dungeons and raids
- Conqueror of the Lair
Defeat Onyxia.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Master Spelunker
Complete the following dungeons.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Wilds
Defeat the following encounters in Hyjal Summit.
+1 Legacy point - Conqueror of the Deeps
Defeat the following encounters in the Barrow Deeps.
+1 Legacy point
Classes
- Novice Warrior
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warrior
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warrior
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warrior.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Druid
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Druid
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Master Druid
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Druid.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Hunter
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Hunter
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Master Hunter
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Hunter.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Mage
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Mage
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Master Mage
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Mage.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Paladin
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Paladin
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Master Paladin
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Paladin.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Priest
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Priest
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Master Priest
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Priest.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Rogue
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Rogue
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Master Rogue
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Rogue.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Shaman
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Shaman
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Master Shaman
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Shaman.
+1 Legacy point - Novice Warlock
Reach level 25 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Experienced Warlock
Reach level 45 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point - Master Warlock
Reach level 60 for the first time on a Warlock.
+1 Legacy point
Crafting
- Journeyman Alchemist
Reach 150 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Alchemist
Reach 225 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Alchemist
Reach 300 skill in Alchemy for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Blacksmith
Reach 150 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Blacksmith
Reach 225 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Blacksmith
Reach 300 skill in Blacksmithing for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Enchanter
Reach 150 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Enchanter
Reach 225 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Enchanter
Reach 300 skill in Enchanting for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Engineer
Reach 150 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Engineer
Reach 225 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Engineer
Reach 300 skill in Engineering for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Leatherworker
Reach 150 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Leatherworker
Reach 225 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Leatherworker
Reach 300 skill in Leatherworking for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Journeyman Tailor
Reach 150 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Expert Tailor
Reach 225 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point - Artisan Tailor
Reach 300 skill in Tailoring for the first time.
+1 Legacy point
PvP
- Rank 3
Reach the rank of Sergeant in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 7
Reach the rank of Knight-Lieutenant or Blood Guard in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 10
Reach the rank of Lieutenant-Commander or Champion in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 13
Reach the rank of Field Marshal or Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Rank 14
Reach the rank of Grand Marshal or High Warlord in the Player vs. Player Honor System.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Alterac Valley
Reach exalted reputation with the Frostwolf Clan or Stormpike Guard.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Arathi Basin
Reach exalted reputation with the Defilers or League of Arathor.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Warsong Gulch
Reach exalted reputation with the Warsong Outriders or Silverwing Sentinels.
+1 Legacy point - Master of Darkspear Islands
Reach exalted reputation with the Darkspear Raiders or Theramore Expeditionary Force.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 4
Complete Week 4 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 7
Complete Week 7 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point - Field of Honor: Week 10
Complete Week 10 of the Field of Honor Journey.
+1 Legacy point
Other
- Lord Valthalak Laid to Rest
Complete the questline beginning with An Earnest Proposition, and ending with Saving the Best for Last.
+1 Legacy point - Explorer
Have a character with the Explore Azeroth achievement.
+1 Legacy point
WHAT CHANGED SINCE CLASSIC
The class, compared
Beyond the talent trees
Intercept · Rank 1
Charge an enemy, causing 25 damage and stunning it for 3 sec. 10 Rage 8-25 yd range Instant 30 sec cooldown Requires Berserker Stance
Slam · Rank 1
Slams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 16. 15 Rage Melee Range 1.5 sec cast 18 sec cooldown
Thunder Clap · Rank 1
Blasts nearby enemies, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 10 sec and doing 10 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets. 20 Rage Instant 6 sec cooldown Requires Battle Stance, Defensive Stance
Shield Wall
Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec. Instant 15 min cooldown Requires Defensive Stance Requires Shields
CLASSIC → FOREVER
Compared with Classic
Compare the exported talent trees with Classic. Each record keeps its rank, requirements and source.
New tools in your trees
All talent changes ↓CLASSIC → FOREVER
Talent by talent
Descriptions below compare rank 1. Open a record for requirements and the route into your build.
52 talents
Improved Heroic StrikeArms · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cost of your Heroic Strike ability by 1 rage point.Arms · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cost of your Heroic Strike ability by 1 Rage.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
DeflectionArms · row 1Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.Arms · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Parry chance by 1%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved RendArms · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the bleed damage done by your Rend ability by 15%.Arms · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the Bleed damage done by your Rend ability by 12%.0 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved ChargeArms · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the amount of rage generated by your Charge ability by 3.Arms · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the Rage generated by your Charge ability by 3.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved Tactical MasteryArms · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
You retain up to 5 of your rage points when you change stances.Arms · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Tactical Mastery lets you retain up to an additional 3 Rage when you change stances.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved OverpowerArms · row 2Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Overpower ability by 25%.Arms · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike chance of your Overpower ability by 25%.5 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Anger ManagementArms · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the time required for your rage to decay while out of combat by 30%.Arms · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Generates 1 Rage every 3 sec while in combat, and reduces Rage loss while out of combat by 30%.Requires Improved Tactical Mastery · 10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Deep WoundsArms · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Your critical strikes cause the opponent to bleed, dealing 20% of your melee weapon's average damage over 12 sec.Arms · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your critical strikes cause your opponent to Bleed, dealing 20% of your melee weapon's average damage over 12 sec.Requires Improved Rend · 10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Spearing StrikeArms · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
A brutal attack that deals 40% weapon damage. Deals an additional 80% weapon damage against Giants, Dragonkin, and mounted targets. Mounted targets are dismounted.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Two-Handed Weapon SpecializationArms · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage you deal with two-handed melee weapons by 1%.Arms · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage you deal with two-handed melee weapons by 1%.15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
ImpaleArms · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your abilities in Battle, Defensive, and Berserker stance by 10%.Arms · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your abilities by 10%.Requires Deep Wounds · 15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
BloodthrillArms · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Grants your Main Hand melee attacks against enemies afflicted by your Rend a 4% chance to allow an activation of Overpower.20 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Sweeping StrikesArms · row 5Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Your next 5 melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent.Arms · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your next 5 melee attacks strike an additional nearby opponent.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
WeaponmasterArms · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Polearm: Increases your critical strike chance by 1%. Mace/Staff: Your attacks ignore 3% of your target's armor. Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 1% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target.20 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved SlamArms · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Decreases the casting time of your Slam ability by 0.1 sec.Fury · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the global cooldown and cast time of your Slam ability by 0.25 sec. In addition, Slam no longer interrupts or delays your melee swing and Slam's cooldown is reduced by 3.0 sec.25 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved HamstringArms · row 6Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Hamstring ability a 5% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.Arms · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Hamstring ability a 5% chance to immobilize the target for 5 sec.25 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Mortal StrikeArms · row 7Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
A vicious strike that deals weapon damage plus 85 and wounds the target, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.Arms · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
A vicious strike that deals weapon damage plus 85 and wounds the target, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.Requires Sweeping Strikes · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Booming VoiceFury · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the area of effect and duration of your Battle Shout and Demoralizing Shout by 10%.Fury · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the area of effect of your Shouts by 10% and reduces their Rage cost by 5%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
CrueltyFury · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your chance to get a critical strike with melee weapons by 1%.Fury · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 1%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Lingering RageFury · row 2New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the time before your Rage begins to decay after leaving combat by 2 sec.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Unbridled WrathFury · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives you a 8% chance to generate an additional Rage point when you deal melee damage with a weapon.Fury · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives you a 12% chance to generate 1 additional Rage when you deal melee damage with a weapon.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Furious PrecisionFury · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your chance to hit with off-hand attacks by 4%.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Piercing HowlFury · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Causes all enemies near the warrior to be dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.Fury · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Causes all enemies within 10 yds to be Dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Blood CrazeFury · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Regenerates 1% of your total Health over 6 sec after being the victim of a critical strike.Fury · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Regenerates 1% of your total Health over 6 sec after being the victim of a critical strike or suffering more than 20% of your maximum Health from a single attack.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Dual Wield SpecializationFury · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your offhand weapon by 5%.Fury · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases the damage done by your off-hand weapon by 5% and the Rage generated by your off-hand attacks by 10%.15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Raging BlowsFury · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Rage cost of your Cleave and Whirlwind abilities by 3.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
EnrageFury · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives you a 5% melee damage bonus for 12 sec up to a maximum of 12 swings after being the victim of a critical strike.Fury · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives you a 30% chance to deal 2% increased Physical damage for 12 sec after being the victim of any damaging attack.15 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved ExecuteFury · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the Rage cost of your Execute ability by 2.Fury · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Rage cost of your Execute ability by 3.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved Berserker RageFury · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
The Berserker Rage ability will generate 5 rage when used.Fury · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Berserker Rage ability will instantly generate 5 Rage and has a 50% chance to remove all movement impairing effects when activated.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Death WishFury · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, increases your physical damage by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but lowers your armor and all resistances by 20%. Lasts 30 sec.Fury · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
When activated, increases your Physical damage done by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but increases all damage you take by 5%. Lasts 30 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved InterceptFury · row 5Unchanged
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by 5 sec.Fury · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by 5 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
FlurryFury · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your attack speed by 10% for your next 3 swings after dealing a melee critical strike.Fury · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your melee attack speed by 5% for your next 3 swings after dealing a melee critical strike.Requires Death Wish · 25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Gore DrinkerFury · row 6New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Enrage, Berserker Rage, Bloodrage, Death Wish, and Bloodthirst abilities cause your next 3 melee attacks to restore 0.5% of your maximum Health.Requires Enrage · 25 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
BloodthirstFury · row 7Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Instantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your attack power. In addition, the next 5 successful melee attacks will restore 10 health. This effect lasts 8 sec.Fury · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
Instantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your Attack Power plus 30 and increasing your movement speed by 10% for 10 sec.30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved BloodrageProtection · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the instant Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 2.Protection · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases all the Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 25%.0 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Shield SpecializationProtection · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your chance to block attacks with a shield by 1% and has a 20% chance to generate 1 rage when a block occurs.Protection · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 1% and grants you a 20% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Iron WillProtection · row 1Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your chance to resist Stun and Charm effects by an additional 3%.Protection · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 3%.0 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
AnticipationProtection · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases your Defense skill by 2.Protection · row 1
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases your Defense Skill by 4.5 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Improved RevengeProtection · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Revenge ability a 15% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.Protection · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 20%.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Thunder ClapProtection · row 2Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 1 rage point.Arms · row 2
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 2.5 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Last StandProtection · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum hit points for 20 seconds. After the effect expires, the hit points are lost.Protection · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
When activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.10 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Master of DefenseProtection · row 3New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Grants you a 50% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.Requires Shield Specialization · 10 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved DisarmProtection · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the duration of your Disarm ability by 1 secs.Protection · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Disarm ability by 7 secs.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
DefianceProtection · row 3Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the threat generated by your attacks by 3% while in Defensive Stance.Protection · row 3
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 5% while a shield is equipped.10 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
Improved Sunder ArmorProtection · row 4Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Reduces the cost of your Sunder Armor ability by 1 rage point.Protection · row 4
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Rage cost of your Sunder Armor ability by 1.15 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
VanguardProtection · row 4New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.15 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Improved Shield BashProtection · row 4Moved
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Gives your Shield Bash ability a 50% chance to silence the target for 3 sec.Protection · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Gives your Shield Bash ability a 50% chance to Silence the target for 3 sec.15 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Improved Shield WallProtection · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the effect duration of your Shield Wall ability by 3 secs.Protection · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the cooldown of your Shield Wall ability by 5.5 min.20 earlier-tree points · 2 ranks
Concussion BlowProtection · row 5Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Stuns the opponent for 5 sec.Protection · row 5
FOREVER · RANK 1
Stuns the target for 5 sec.20 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
Focused RageProtection · row 5New
CLASSIC · RANK 1
No matching talent in this Classic comparison.
FOREVER · RANK 1
Reduces the Rage cost of your offensive abilities by 1.20 earlier-tree points · 3 ranks
BastionProtection · row 6Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Increases the damage you deal with One-Handed Melee weapons by 2%.Protection · row 6
FOREVER · RANK 1
Increases all damage you deal by 2% while a shield is equipped.25 earlier-tree points · 5 ranks
Shield SlamProtection · row 7Changed
CLASSIC · RANK 1
Slam the target with your shield, causing 225 to 235 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.Protection · row 7
FOREVER · RANK 1
Slam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.Requires Concussion Blow · 30 earlier-tree points · 1 rank
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DATED PATCH HISTORY
Recent Warrior changes
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30Oct2026
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October 30 class hotfixes: rebuilt trees, revised spells
Changes since our previous class snapshot; some predate October 30.
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ClassesTalentsSpellbook
Warrior
1 abilities
Revenge
•ChangedEach rank now adds 25% of your Attack Power to its damage. It still requires a block, dodge or parry.
Compare changed tooltip text
Previous wording
RevengeRank 1Learned at level 145 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 20 to 24 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Current wording
RevengeRank 1Learned at level 145 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 20 to 24 plus 25% of your Attack Power damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
More rank changes (5)
Rank 2
Before
RevengeRank 2Learned at level 245 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 31 to 37 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
After
RevengeRank 2Learned at level 245 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 31 to 37 plus 25% of your Attack Power damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Rank 3
Before
RevengeRank 3Learned at level 345 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 43 to 53 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
After
RevengeRank 3Learned at level 345 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 43 to 53 plus 25% of your Attack Power damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Rank 4
Before
RevengeRank 4Learned at level 445 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 73 to 91 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
After
RevengeRank 4Learned at level 445 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 73 to 91 plus 25% of your Attack Power damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Rank 5
Before
RevengeRank 5Learned at level 545 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 109 to 133 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
After
RevengeRank 5Learned at level 545 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 109 to 133 plus 25% of your Attack Power damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Rank 6
Before
RevengeRank 6Learned at level 605 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 138 to 168 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
After
RevengeRank 6Learned at level 605 Rage · Melee Range
Instant · 5 sec cooldown
Requires Defensive Stance
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 138 to 168 plus 25% of your Attack Power damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
26Oct2026
Official development notesUnread
The final racial tuning pass
Races
Human
- Ruthless crit: 2% → 1%. Human Spirit: 5% → 10% Spirit.
Dwarf
- Earth Fury is removed. Artisan’s Precision adds 1% hit chance for spells and attacks.
From the Tavern
THE CLASS, EXPLAINED
WARRIOR · Class guide
WoW Forever Warrior: start with the shield, then decide how much juggling you enjoy
Why our Warrior guide recommends trying Protection, how Forever changes Rage, and the stance, weapon and distance problems that still decide whether it fits.
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Should You Main a Warrior in WoW Forever?
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Should You Main a Warrior in WoW Forever?
0:00 · Is Warrior for you? ↗0:21 · Your weapon is your playstyle ↗0:36 · Rage in Forever ↗1:20 · Victory Rush ↗1:54 · Day to day: 3 stances ↗2:15 · Interrupts, Disarm and fear ↗2:50 · Macros and who'll love it ↗3:25 · Protection: level with a shield ↗4:20 · The slow start and the catch ↗4:54 · Fury ↗5:35 · Arms ↗6:16 · Arms: the open questions ↗6:42 · Half solo, half with friends ↗7:17 · Solo leveling ↗7:45 · Dungeons and level 60 ↗8:17 · PvP: the distance problem ↗9:22 · Races: pick by the problem ↗10:10 · Professions ↗10:41 · A month in ↗10:56 · Who it's for ↗
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Warrior FAQ
What roles can Warrior play?
Tank, Damage. Choose a specialization and inspect its talents for the details.
What armor can Warrior wear?
Mail → Plate from level 40. The class facts use the existing reviewed planner proficiency rules.
Which races can be a Warrior?
Orc (Horde), Undead (Horde), Tauren (Horde), Troll (Horde), Skyborne (Windshaper) (Horde), Human (Alliance), Dwarf (Alliance), Night Elf (Alliance), Gnome (Alliance), Skyborne (High Order) (Alliance).
When do base talent points begin?
The base budget starts with one point at level 10 and reaches 51 at level 60. The Talented Legacy bonus is configured separately in the talent planner.