CURRENT BETA
Class changes now have official development notes
Check the September 24 notes before following an older build or video. The spellbooks here now use client build 1.60.1.70009.
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Checked September 29Warcraft Forever news & articles
Blizzard blue posts, class articles and verified Forever-only updates.
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Blizzard forum Official Warcraft Forever posts
Create a Name of Your Own in WoW: ForeverCharacters use a two-name combination unique within the region. The secondary name can be hidden in the world; eligible upgrades include early name reservation Oct 27–Nov 3.Escape Together comes to TorontoOfficial Warcraft Forever stream and in-person Scarlet Monastery escape-room event. Stream date: October 23; Toronto event: October 8–11.World of Warcraft: Forever headlines WoW WeeklyOfficial roundup of the Forever podcast, rulesets, two-part character names, race/class combinations, Skyborne and the Legacy System.September 24 beta development notesOfficial class, talent, item, quest, interface, and bug-fix changes.Beta access and testing scheduleTesting runs through October 21. Level 20 is the initial cap; level 30 is planned later. Invitations and eligible bundles provide access.Legacy progression explainedAccount-wide points can be allocated differently on each character, with a launch spending cap of 16. Profession, Adventure, and Resourcefulness perks support different playstyles.Global launch: November 4, 2026Launch remains scheduled for 3:00 PM PST / 23:00 UTC. New regions, dungeons, and class options expand the original Azeroth.
SPELLBOOKS
Every recorded class spell and rank
New class spellbooks sit below Talents and Character. Search by name, browse spellbook tabs, compare ranks, and filter by character level.
Open sourceGEAR REFRESH
Expanded item catalog and all 28 gear lists refreshed
September 25 community gear data now powers item filters and character equipment. Unconfirmed fields are labeled, and old saved item keys remain supported.
Open sourceCAMPING
Profession objects support shared campsites
Learn the first campsite objects at profession skill 20. Start with three object spaces; improved campfires increase capacity to five or ten.
Open sourceBETA ACCESS
Beta invitations continue; Server Slam timing is still pending
Selected opt-in players and eligible bundle purchasers can enter the beta. Blizzard plans a later, limited Server Slam window and has not specified its timing in the beta overview.
Open sourceBETA LIVE TODAY
Forever beta opens after the live Q&A
The September 17 Q&A begins at 10:30 a.m. PDT, with beta access opening immediately afterward. Phase one is capped at level 20.
Open sourceLEGACY TOOL
Legacy System calculator is live
Plan the three Legacy trees with the launch limit of 16 points; additional points and a Hardcore tree are planned later.
Open sourceLEVELING
Dungeon experience shifts toward first clears
Forever keeps the original 1–60 experience curve, reduces dungeon-mob experience and substantially increases dungeon-quest rewards.
Open sourceNEW PVE GUIDE
Retribution Paladin rotation published
Holy Strike and Twist of Light lead the provisional priority, with Sacred Arbiter and Champion of Light support.
Open sourceCLASS DESIGN
No Shaman or Warlock tank roles at launch
Blizzard says Forever starts closer to original class identities; experimental tank roles may be revisited later.
Open sourceNEW PVE GUIDE
Protection Warrior raid guide
Provisional level-30 build, priorities and rotation for Forever beta.
Open sourceNEW PVE GUIDE
Elemental Shaman raid guide
Provisional level-30 build, priorities and rotation for Forever beta.
Open sourceNEW PVE GUIDE
Feral Tank Druid raid guide
Provisional level-30 build, priorities and rotation for Forever beta.
Open sourceSYSTEM GUIDE
Camping buffs, perks and shared utilities
Profession-made stats, shared utilities and Legacy perks.
Open sourceITEMIZATION
Forever reworks hit, Expertise and leveling gear
Unified Hit, Expertise and refreshed rewards.
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