WoW Forever Warrior Guide: Macros & Talents

What Forever changed for warriors

From Blizzard's priest and warrior deep dive, the beta notes through October 8 and Wowhead's Forever talent data; Client marks details from the tooltips that Blizzard's posts don't cover.

Tactical Mastery	Train at 14 and retain up to 10 Rage when changing stances.
Victory Rush	Available at 20 after a qualifying kill; heals 10% of maximum health.
Bloodthirst	The client now lists 45% of Attack Power plus base damage and a 10% movement-speed boost for 10 seconds. Its old direct healing moved out; Gore Drinker supplies separate healing if talented.
Spearing Strike	New Arms attack. The client lists 40% weapon damage plus another 80% against Giants, Dragonkin, and mounted targets, and dismounts mounted targets; test the dismount live.
Bloodthrill	Main-hand attacks against your Rend target can enable Overpower for 6 seconds. Forever's ranks give 4/8/12/16/20% chances.
Lingering Rage	New Fury talent delays out-of-combat Rage decay by 2/4/6/8/10 seconds.
Furious Precision	New Fury talent adds 4/7/10% off-hand hit chance. It is not general melee hit.
Raging Blows	Now saves 3 Rage on Cleave and Whirlwind. Off-hand Whirlwind no longer needs this talent.
Gore Drinker	At 1/2 ranks, Enrage, Berserker Rage, Bloodrage, Death Wish, and Bloodthirst make your next three melee attacks heal 0.5/1% of maximum health each. Requires Enrage 5/5.
Iron Will	Forever's tree puts it in Protection row 0. Its five ranks shorten Stun and Fear effects by 3/6/9/12/15%; this replaces the Era resistance effect.
Vanguard	New Protection talent permits Charge in Defensive Stance. It does not promise Charge during combat.
Master of Defense	With a shield, dodges and parries have a 50/100% chance to give 5 Rage. Requires Shield Specialization 5/5.
Bastion	Five ranks add 2/4/6/8/10% damage while a shield is equipped. The current tree puts it in row 5, behind 25 Protection points.
Focused Rage	Three ranks save 1/2/3 Rage on offensive abilities. The October 8 tree places it in row 4, available after 20 Protection points.
Improved Tactical Mastery	Five ranks retain 3/6/9/12/15 additional Rage on a stance change. With trained Tactical Mastery, the maximum retained is 25.
Weaponmaster	One talent covers several weapons. At 5/5: axes and polearms gain 5% crit, maces and staves ignore 15% armor, and swords gain a 5% extra-attack chance.
Improved Slam	Moved to Arms. Two ranks cut Slam cast time and global cooldown by 0.25/0.50 seconds and its cooldown by 1.5/3 seconds; talented Slam leaves your auto-attack swing alone.
Thunder Clap	Usable in Defensive Stance, scales with Attack Power, and has a 6-second cooldown.
Sunder Armor	Threat scales with Attack Power. Usable beneath stronger Expose Armor; threat values were corrected October 8.
Shield Wall	Shield Wall, Retaliation, and Recklessness have separate cooldowns. Shield Wall and Retaliation have 15-minute base cooldowns.

Openers and gap closers

4 macros

Get into melee before the coffee gets cold. Charge needs you out of combat; Intervene is absent from the Forever spellbook.

Charge in Battle Stance

Get into Battle Stance and close the gap.

Lv 4Client data

Press: Enter Battle Stance if needed; out of combat, try Charge on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Charge
/cast [nostance:1] Battle Stance
/cast [nocombat,harm,nodead] Charge

Notes and test 3

If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
Charge has a minimum range and cannot be used in combat.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever charge · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Charge the enemy under your mouse

Reach a loose enemy without changing your target.

Lv 4Client data

Press: Enter Battle Stance if needed; out of combat, Charge your living enemy mouseover, else your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Charge
/cast [nostance:1] Battle Stance
/cast [nocombat,@mouseover,harm,nodead][nocombat,harm,nodead] Charge

Notes and test 3

If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A valid mouseover wins even out of range; there is no range fallback.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever charge · Era macro templates · Forever spellbook

Intercept with a stance swap

Close a gap during combat once you learn Berserker Stance.

Lv 30Client data

Press: Enter Berserker Stance if needed, then try Intercept on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Intercept
/cast [nostance:3] Berserker Stance
/cast [harm,nodead] Intercept

Notes and test 3

If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
Era range rule: too close means no Intercept; check your Forever tooltip.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Charge or Intercept by combat

One gap key with an explicit combat check.

Lv 30Client data

Press: In combat: Berserker Stance and Intercept; out of combat: Battle Stance and Charge, on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip [combat] Intercept; Charge
/cast [combat,nostance:3] Berserker Stance; [nocombat,nostance:1] Battle Stance
/cast [combat,harm,nodead] Intercept; [nocombat,harm,nodead] Charge

Notes and test 3

If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
Combat state picks the branch, not range or cooldown.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever charge · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Rage and stance dancing

6 macros

Pick the stance the spell needs. Switching discards rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps, so dance on purpose.

Bloodrage or cancel it

Make rage now, or stop its remaining effect deliberately.

Lv 10Client data

Press: Cast Bloodrage.
Shift: Remove your Bloodrage buff; do not cast it.

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#showtooltip Bloodrage
/cast [nomod:shift] Bloodrage
/cancelaura [mod:shift] Bloodrage

Notes and test 2

Client spellbook: Bloodrage costs health; check your health before pressing.
Shift removes the buff; it does not refund health or reset the cooldown.

TestOut of combat, hold Shift and click to check the safer branch, then compare the plain-press tooltip with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook

Overpower with a Battle swap

Use the opening when Overpower lights up.

Lv 12Client data

Press: Enter Battle Stance if needed; start melee and try Overpower on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Overpower
/cast [nostance:1] Battle Stance
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Overpower

Notes and test 3

Needs a dodge opening or a Forever Bloodthrill proc on that target.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever overpower · Blizzard warrior deep dive · Blizzard beta notes · Era macro templates

Execute from Defensive Stance

Move to Battle Stance only when Defensive blocks your finisher.

Lv 24Client data

Press: If Defensive, enter Battle Stance; start melee and try Execute on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Execute
/cast [stance:2] Battle Stance
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Execute

Notes and test 4

Only usable at 20% health or less; the macro cannot choose by enemy health.
Execute spends extra rage for damage.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever execute · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Berserker Rage with a stance swap

Prepare your fear defense in Berserker Stance.

Lv 30Client data

Press: Enter Berserker Stance if needed, then try Berserker Rage.

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#showtooltip Berserker Rage
/cast [nostance:3] Berserker Stance
/cast Berserker Rage

Notes and test 3

October beta notes move training to 30; an older tooltip may still say 32.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard beta notes · Forever berserker rage · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Three stances on one key

Choose your stance directly, without a rotation.

Lv 30Client data

Press: Enter Battle Stance.
Shift: Enter Defensive Stance, unless Alt is also held.
Alt: Enter Berserker Stance; takes priority over Shift.

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#showtooltip
/cast [mod:alt] Berserker Stance; [mod:shift] Defensive Stance; Battle Stance

Notes and test 2

A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.
Alt wins if you hold both Alt and Shift; none of these branches attacks.

TestOut of combat, press normally, with Shift, and with Alt, and check that Battle, Defensive, and Berserker Stance appear in that order.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Blizzard warrior deep dive · Era macro templates

Bloodrage or Defensive Stance

Keep a defensive option beside your rage key.

Lv 10Client data

Press: Cast Bloodrage.
Shift: Enter Defensive Stance instead of casting Bloodrage.

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#showtooltip
/cast [mod:shift] Defensive Stance; Bloodrage

Notes and test 2

Shift only changes stance; it does not also cast Bloodrage.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat, hold Shift and click to check the safer branch, then compare the plain-press tooltip with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Single-target damage

6 macros

Start swinging, then spend rage where it helps. These keys leave you in charge of the next attack.

Heroic Strike and auto-attack

Start melee even when you cannot afford Heroic Strike.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try to queue Heroic Strike.

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#showtooltip Heroic Strike
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Heroic Strike

Notes and test 2

Heroic Strike replaces your next melee swing; it is not an instant hit.
Spend spare rage here, not rage you need for your next important spell.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Forever tank guide · Era macro templates

Rend and auto-attack

Keep swinging while you apply your bleed.

Lv 4Client data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Rend.

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#showtooltip Rend
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Rend

Notes and test 2

Client stance data: Rend needs Battle or Defensive Stance.
Reapplying early spends rage on a bleed that is already ticking.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Blizzard beta notes · Era macro templates

Slam and auto-attack

Use Slam on its own key so you control its cast.

Lv 20Client data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Slam.

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#showtooltip Slam
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Slam

Notes and test 3

Stand still for the cast; this macro never cancels it.
Client data: Improved Slam changes cast and swing behavior; skip old Fury talent advice.
October beta notes give baseline Slam an 18-second cooldown.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever slam · Forever talent data · Blizzard beta notes

Mortal Strike and auto-attack

Keep your Arms hit on a clean key.

Lv 40 · after beta capArmsClient data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Mortal Strike.

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#showtooltip Mortal Strike
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Mortal Strike

Notes and test 3

Must have Mortal Strike learned through talents.
Client talent text: healing reduction helps keep pressure on the same target.
Mortal Strike needs 31 points in Arms including its own point; requires Sweeping Strikes. Normal earliest level 40, or 35 with the full Talented Legacy perk. Beyond the level-30 beta cap.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever talent data · Forever spellbook · Blizzard Legacy article

Bloodthirst and auto-attack

Keep your Fury hit separate from rage dumps.

Lv 40 · after beta capFuryClient data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Bloodthirst.

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#showtooltip Bloodthirst
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Bloodthirst

Notes and test 3

Must have Bloodthirst learned through talents.
Forever grants movement speed here; do not expect the old Bloodthirst heal.
Bloodthirst needs 31 points in Fury including its own point. Normal earliest level 40, or 35 with the full Talented Legacy perk. Beyond the level-30 beta cap.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever talent data · Blizzard warrior deep dive · Forever spellbook · Blizzard Legacy article

Victory Rush and auto-attack

Use the heal after a qualifying kill.

Lv 20Blizzard Forever post

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Victory Rush.

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#showtooltip Victory Rush
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Victory Rush

Notes and test 2

Needs a recent non-trivial kill to become available.
The macro cannot create that opening; watch your spell light up.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Forever spellbook

More than one enemy

4 macros

Hit the pack without waking the next one. Nearby sleeping enemies are still nearby enemies.

Thunder Clap without a forced dance

Slow nearby attacks in Battle or Defensive Stance.

Lv 6Blizzard Forever post

Press: Cast Thunder Clap around you in your current stance.

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#showtooltip Thunder Clap
/cast Thunder Clap

Notes and test 3

Forever allows Defensive Stance; this key does not force Battle Stance.
Berserker Stance still blocks it; change stance yourself.
Watch nearby crowd control before pressing.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Forever thunder clap · Forever spellbook

Heroic Strike or Cleave

Choose one enemy or the extra nearby target yourself.

Lv 20Client data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try to queue Heroic Strike.
Ctrl: Living enemy target: start melee and try to queue Cleave instead.

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#showtooltip
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [mod:ctrl,harm,nodead] Cleave; [harm,nodead] Heroic Strike

Notes and test 3

Both spend rage on your next swing; this is not two attacks together.
Ctrl picks Cleave even if only one enemy is nearby.
Protect nearby crowd control.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Forever tank guide · Era macro templates

Sweeping Strikes with a Battle swap

Set up extra-target melee hits deliberately.

Lv 30ArmsClient data

Press: Enter Battle Stance if needed, then try Sweeping Strikes.

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#showtooltip Sweeping Strikes
/cast [nostance:1] Battle Stance
/cast Sweeping Strikes

Notes and test 4

Client talent text: your next five melee attacks can hit another nearby opponent.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.
Sweeping Strikes needs 21 points in Arms including its own point. Normal earliest level 30, or 25 with the full Talented Legacy perk.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever sweeping strikes · Forever talent data · Blizzard Legacy article · Era macro templates

Whirlwind with a Berserker swap

Get to the stance your spinning attack needs.

Lv 36 · after beta capClient data

Press: Enter Berserker Stance if needed, then try Whirlwind around you.

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#showtooltip Whirlwind
/cast [nostance:3] Berserker Stance
/cast Whirlwind

Notes and test 4

Client tooltip: hits nearby enemies, so protect crowd control.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.
Beyond the level-30 beta cap.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever whirlwind · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Tanking and threat

8 macros

Keep the bad guys looking at your shield. Taunt buys attention; keep building threat after it lands.

Sunder Armor and auto-attack

Build threat while your melee swings keep going.

Lv 10Client data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Sunder Armor.

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#showtooltip Sunder Armor
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Sunder Armor

Notes and test 2

Forever lets Sunder work under a stronger Expose Armor.
Keep using your other threat tools too.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Blizzard beta notes · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Revenge with a Defensive swap

Take the counterattack when it lights up.

Lv 14ProtectionClient data

Press: Enter Defensive Stance if needed; start melee and try Revenge on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Revenge
/cast [nostance:2] Defensive Stance
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Revenge

Notes and test 3

Requires a recent block, dodge, or parry; the macro cannot force one.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever revenge · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Shield Block with a Defensive swap

Put your shield to work before the next melee hit.

Lv 16ProtectionClient data

Press: Enter Defensive Stance if needed, then try Shield Block.

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#showtooltip Shield Block
/cast [nostance:2] Defensive Stance
/cast Shield Block

Notes and test 3

Equip a shield first; this key does not swap gear.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever shield block · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Mouseover Taunt with a stance swap

Peel a loose enemy while keeping your main target.

Lv 10ProtectionClient data

Press: Enter Defensive Stance if needed; Taunt a living enemy mouseover, else your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Taunt
/cast [nostance:2] Defensive Stance
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][harm,nodead] Taunt

Notes and test 4

A valid mouseover wins even if it is out of range.
Era threat advice: follow Taunt with threat attacks; it is not permanent ownership.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever taunt · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Mocking Blow with a Battle swap

Keep a separate backup attention button.

Lv 16ProtectionClient data

Press: Enter Battle Stance if needed, then try Mocking Blow on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Mocking Blow
/cast [nostance:1] Battle Stance
/cast [harm,nodead] Mocking Blow

Notes and test 3

Era behavior: briefly forces attacks on you; it does not copy Taunt threat.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Challenging Shout

Ask the nearby pack to pick on someone their own size.

Lv 26ProtectionClient data

Press: Cast Challenging Shout around you.

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#showtooltip Challenging Shout
/cast Challenging Shout

Notes and test 2

Era behavior: temporary forced attention is not a permanent threat lead.
Nearby enemies may be immune; follow with your threat attacks.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Shield Slam and auto-attack

Keep your shield hit separate from Revenge.

Lv 40 · after beta capProtectionClient data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Shield Slam.

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#showtooltip Shield Slam
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Shield Slam

Notes and test 3

Requires a shield and the Shield Slam talent.
Client talent text: the magic dispel is a chance, not a guarantee.
Shield Slam needs 31 points in Protection including its own point; requires Concussion Blow. Normal earliest level 40, or 35 with the full Talented Legacy perk. Beyond the level-30 beta cap.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever talent data · Forever spellbook · Blizzard Legacy article

Concussion Blow, mouseover

Stun a loose enemy without changing your main target.

Lv 30ProtectionClient data

Press: Concussion Blow on a living enemy mouseover, else your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Concussion Blow
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][harm,nodead] Concussion Blow

Notes and test 3

Must have Concussion Blow learned through talents.
A valid mouseover wins; an immune target does not trigger fallback.
Concussion Blow needs 21 points in Protection including its own point. Normal earliest level 30, or 25 with the full Talented Legacy perk.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever talent data · Forever spellbook · Blizzard Legacy article

Interrupts

4 macros

Shield Bash is your first kick at 12 and needs a shield. Pummel arrives at 38, beyond the level-30 beta cap.

Shield Bash, first interrupt

Kick a cast with your shield already equipped.

Lv 12Client data

Press: Stop your current cast, then try Shield Bash on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Shield Bash
/stopcasting
/cast [harm,nodead] Shield Bash

Notes and test 3

Needs a shield and Battle or Defensive Stance.
Costs rage; /stopcasting also cancels your own Slam.
This does not equip a shield for you.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever shield bash · Forever spellbook

Pummel with a Berserker swap

Kick without carrying a shield once you learn Pummel.

Lv 38 · after beta capClient data

Press: Stop your cast; enter Berserker Stance if needed, then try Pummel on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Pummel
/stopcasting
/cast [nostance:3] Berserker Stance
/cast [harm,nodead] Pummel

Notes and test 4

Pummel needs rage and melee range.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.
Beyond the level-30 beta cap.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever pummel · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Kick for your current stance

Use Shield Bash in Battle or Defensive, and Pummel in Berserker.

Lv 38 · after beta capClient data

Press: Stop your cast; Berserker uses Pummel, Battle or Defensive uses Shield Bash, on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip [stance:3] Pummel; Shield Bash
/stopcasting
/cast [stance:3,harm,nodead] Pummel; [stance:1/2,harm,nodead] Shield Bash

Notes and test 3

This never swaps stance or equips gear.
Battle and Defensive need a shield; they do not fall back to Pummel.
Beyond the level-30 beta cap.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever pummel · Forever shield bash · Forever spellbook

Shield Bash, mouseover

Kick the enemy under your mouse while keeping your target.

Lv 12Client data

Press: Stop your cast; Shield Bash a living enemy mouseover, else your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Shield Bash
/stopcasting
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][harm,nodead] Shield Bash

Notes and test 2

Needs a shield, rage, and Battle or Defensive Stance.
A valid out-of-range mouseover blocks fallback.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever shield bash · Forever spellbook

Big cooldowns

5 macros

Give each emergency its own key. Read the stance and gear notes before the healer needs a rescue.

Shield Wall with a Defensive swap

Use your major shield defense without searching for a stance button.

Lv 28ProtectionClient data

Press: Stop your cast; enter Defensive Stance if needed, then try Shield Wall.

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#showtooltip Shield Wall
/stopcasting
/cast [nostance:2] Defensive Stance
/cast Shield Wall

Notes and test 4

Equip a shield before using this key.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
Forever no longer shares this cooldown with Retaliation or Recklessness.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Retaliation with a Battle swap

Save your counterattack cooldown for a planned melee mess.

Lv 20Client data

Press: Enter Battle Stance if needed, then try Retaliation.

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#showtooltip Retaliation
/cast [nostance:1] Battle Stance
/cast Retaliation

Notes and test 3

Era positioning: face the attackers for your counterattacks.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Recklessness with a Berserker swap

Put your offensive cooldown on a deliberate key.

Lv 50 · after beta capFuryClient data

Press: Enter Berserker Stance if needed, then try Recklessness.

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#showtooltip Recklessness
/cast [nostance:3] Berserker Stance
/cast Recklessness

Notes and test 4

Read your current Forever tooltip before spending this cooldown.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.
Beyond the level-30 beta cap.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Death Wish or cancel it

Turn up the damage, then remove the risk if plans change.

Lv 30FuryClient data

Press: Cast Death Wish.
Shift: Remove your Death Wish buff; do not cast it.

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#showtooltip Death Wish
/cast [nomod:shift] Death Wish
/cancelaura [mod:shift] Death Wish

Notes and test 3

Client talent text: Death Wish also increases damage taken.
Shift removes the buff and its benefits; it does not reset the cooldown.
Death Wish needs 21 points in Fury including its own point. Normal earliest level 30, or 25 with the full Talented Legacy perk.

TestOut of combat, hold Shift and click to check the safer branch, then compare the plain-press tooltip with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever talent data · Blizzard warrior deep dive · Blizzard Legacy article

Last Stand, stop your cast

Give your health bar some room during a bad moment.

Lv 20ProtectionClient data

Press: Stop your current cast, then try Last Stand.

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#showtooltip Last Stand
/stopcasting
/cast Last Stand

Notes and test 3

Client talent text: the extra maximum health is temporary.
This key does not use a potion or swap gear.
Last Stand needs 11 points in Protection including its own point. Normal earliest level 20, or 15 with the full Talented Legacy perk.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever talent data · Blizzard Legacy article

Shouts and debuffs

2 macros

Help the whole party with one loud button. Parenting experience finally pays off.

Battle Shout

Buff nearby friends without changing targets.

Lv 1Blizzard Forever post

Press: Cast Battle Shout on nearby party members and you.

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#showtooltip Battle Shout
/cast Battle Shout

Notes and test 2

Bring enough rage to shout.
Refresh the buff before it expires.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Forever spellbook

Demoralizing Shout

Reduce nearby enemies' attack power with one shout.

Lv 14Client data

Press: Cast Demoralizing Shout around you.

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#showtooltip Demoralizing Shout
/cast Demoralizing Shout

Notes and test 2

Needs rage; no enemy target is required.
Era pull rule: a shout can get nearby enemies involved, so watch your distance.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Weapon and shield swaps

2 macros

Replace every YOUR_ placeholder with an exact item name. A weapon swap can delay your next spell, so practice before the pull.

Equip one-hander and shield

Use exact item names to prepare your shield tools.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try to equip YOUR_ONE_HANDER in main hand and YOUR_SHIELD in off hand.

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#showtooltip
/equipslot 16 YOUR_ONE_HANDER
/equipslot 17 YOUR_SHIELD

Notes and test 4

Replace both placeholders with items you own and can equip.
October 8 restored swapping multiple weapons within one global cooldown.
Era timing: a combat swap can delay your next ability; this key casts no spell.
No warrior spell level; usable once you own and can equip both named items.

TestOut of combat, replace the placeholders, press once, and check the weapon slots on your character sheet.

Sources: Blizzard beta notes · Era macro templates

Equip your two-hander

Return to your damage weapon on purpose.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try to equip YOUR_TWO_HANDER in your main hand.

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#showtooltip
/equipslot 16 YOUR_TWO_HANDER

Notes and test 3

Replace the placeholder with the exact two-handed weapon name.
A two-hander removes your shield; Shield Bash, Shield Block, and Shield Wall need it back.
No warrior spell level; needs the matching weapon skill and the item's required level.

TestOut of combat, replace the placeholders, press once, and check the weapon slots on your character sheet.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Ranged pulls

3 macros

Bring an enemy to the party. The Forever tooltips list these at level 1, but you still need the matching weapon skill and usable equipment.

Shoot Bow, target only

Make a ranged pull on the enemy you selected.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try Shoot Bow on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Shoot Bow
/cast [harm,nodead] Shoot Bow

Notes and test 4

Client tooltip: stand still for the ranged cast and check its minimum range.
Era equipment rule: equip a bow and carry matching arrows.
This key never starts melee auto-attack.
Forever client tooltip requires level 1; also needs the matching weapon skill and usable ranged equipment.

TestOut of combat, equip the matching ranged weapon and compare the macro name with the spellbook without aiming at an enemy.

Sources: Forever ranged tooltip · Era macro templates

Shoot Gun, target only

Make a ranged pull on the enemy you selected.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try Shoot Gun on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Shoot Gun
/cast [harm,nodead] Shoot Gun

Notes and test 4

Client tooltip: stand still for the ranged cast and check its minimum range.
Era equipment rule: equip a gun and carry matching bullets.
This key never starts melee auto-attack.
Forever client tooltip requires level 1; also needs the matching weapon skill and usable ranged equipment.

TestOut of combat, equip the matching ranged weapon and compare the macro name with the spellbook without aiming at an enemy.

Sources: Forever ranged tooltip · Era macro templates

Throw, target only

Make a ranged pull on the enemy you selected.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try Throw on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Throw
/cast [harm,nodead] Throw

Notes and test 4

Client tooltip: stand still for the ranged cast and check its minimum range.
Equip a thrown weapon you can use; this does not throw your melee weapon.
This key never starts melee auto-attack.
Forever client tooltip requires level 1; also needs the matching weapon skill and usable ranged equipment.

TestOut of combat, equip the matching ranged weapon and compare the macro name with the spellbook without aiming at an enemy.

Sources: Forever ranged tooltip · Era macro templates

Horde racials

5 macros

Orc, Undead, Tauren, Troll, and Windshaper Skyborne can be warriors in Forever. Read the new racial tooltip instead of an old Era guide.

Blood Fury or cancel it

Keep the Orc damage boost separate from your attacks.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Cast Blood Fury.
Shift: Remove your Blood Fury buff; do not cast it.

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#showtooltip Blood Fury
/cast [nomod:shift] Blood Fury
/cancelaura [mod:shift] Blood Fury

Notes and test 3

Orc only; Forever increases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 seconds.
Shift removes the buff without refunding its cooldown.
Racial key for the named race, not a class-trainer spell; confirm it is learned in your Forever spellbook.

TestOut of combat, check your race and compare the macro tooltip with the racial in your spellbook before spending its cooldown.

Sources: Blizzard races · Forever racials

Berserking

Use your Troll speed boost when you can keep attacking.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Cast Berserking.

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#showtooltip Berserking
/cast Berserking

Notes and test 3

Troll only; Forever gives 10% attack and casting speed for 10 seconds.
This does not cast Bloodrage or start auto-attack.
Racial key for the named race, not a class-trainer spell; confirm it is learned in your Forever spellbook.

TestOut of combat, check your race and compare the macro tooltip with the racial in your spellbook before spending its cooldown.

Sources: Blizzard races · Forever racials

War Stomp, stop your cast

Give your Tauren a nearby control key.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Stop your current cast, then try War Stomp around you.

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#showtooltip War Stomp
/stopcasting
/cast War Stomp

Notes and test 3

Tauren only; stand still if your racial has a cast time.
Stun immunity can block it; it is not a guaranteed boss interrupt.
Racial key for the named race, not a class-trainer spell; confirm it is learned in your Forever spellbook.

TestOut of combat, check your race and compare the macro tooltip with the racial in your spellbook before spending its cooldown.

Sources: Blizzard races · Forever racials

Will of the Forsaken

Keep your Undead fear escape easy to find.

Will of the Forsaken

Lv 1Blizzard Forever post

Press: Cast Will of the Forsaken.

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#showtooltip Will of the Forsaken
/cast Will of the Forsaken

Notes and test 3

Undead only; Forever removes Charm, Fear, and Sleep.
It is not a stun escape.
Racial key for the named race, not a class-trainer spell; confirm it is learned in your Forever spellbook.

TestOut of combat, check your race and compare the macro tooltip with the racial in your spellbook before spending its cooldown.

Sources: Blizzard races · Forever racials

Walk on Air

Give your Skyborne glide its own button.

Lv 1Blizzard Forever post

Press: Cast Walk on Air.

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#showtooltip Walk on Air
/cast Walk on Air

Notes and test 3

Skyborne only; practice from a small safe drop first.
This is a glide, not an enemy gap closer.
Racial key for the named race, not a class-trainer spell; confirm it is learned in your Forever spellbook.

TestOut of combat, check your race and compare the macro tooltip with the racial in your spellbook before spending its cooldown.

Sources: Blizzard races · Skyborne racials

No macro needed

Drag these straight from your spellbook to a bar. A macro adds nothing.

Battle StanceIts plain spellbook button works fine when you just want Battle Stance.
Defensive StanceIts plain button is enough for a deliberate defensive stance change.
Berserker StanceA plain stance button is easier to read than a stance cycle.
Tactical MasteryPassive trained at 14; it keeps rage during stance changes without a key.
VanguardPassive Protection talent; it enables Charge in Defensive Stance without a macro.
Raging BlowsPassive Fury talent in Forever's tree; do not try to cast it as Raging Blow.
Shatter CurseOrc racial utility; its plain button is fine for the Forever curse defense.
SkysightHorde Skyborne utility; its plain button gives you the movement blessing.

PvP and control

5 macros

Slow runners and peel attackers. You choose the target; the macro cannot read the room.

Hamstring and auto-attack

Slow the runner and keep your weapon moving.

Lv 8Client data

Press: Living enemy target: start melee and try Hamstring.

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#showtooltip Hamstring
/startattack [harm,nodead]
/cast [harm,nodead] Hamstring

Notes and test 2

Client stance data: Battle or Berserker, not Defensive.
A slow does not stop casts or guarantee the enemy stays in melee.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Disarm with a Defensive swap

Peel a weapon attacker without adding another attack command.

Lv 18Client data

Press: Enter Defensive Stance if needed; Disarm a living enemy mouseover, else your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Disarm
/cast [nostance:2] Defensive Stance
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][harm,nodead] Disarm

Notes and test 3

Era behavior: some enemies and weapons resist disarming.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Intimidating Shout, stop attacking

Stop your own swings before you try to fear.

Lv 22Client data

Press: Stop auto-attack, then try Intimidating Shout on your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Intimidating Shout
/stopattack
/cast [harm,nodead] Intimidating Shout

Notes and test 2

Stopping attacks does not cancel bleeds, party damage, or your current cast.
Era caution: fleeing enemies can pull another pack.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever spellbook · Era macro templates

Piercing Howl

Slow the nearby group without cycling targets.

Lv 20FuryClient data

Press: Cast Piercing Howl around you.

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#showtooltip Piercing Howl
/cast Piercing Howl

Notes and test 3

Client talent text: nearby enemies are dazed and slowed.
You need Piercing Howl learned and enough rage; this is not a stun.
Piercing Howl needs 11 points in Fury including its own point. Normal earliest level 20, or 15 with the full Talented Legacy perk.

TestOut of combat with no target, hover the button and compare its spell and requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Forever talent data · Blizzard Legacy article

Spearing Strike with a Battle swap

Keep your dismount attack on a clear key.

Lv 25ArmsClient data

Press: Enter Battle Stance if needed; Spearing Strike a living enemy mouseover, else your living enemy target.

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#showtooltip Spearing Strike
/cast [nostance:1] Battle Stance
/cast [@mouseover,harm,nodead][harm,nodead] Spearing Strike

Notes and test 5

October beta notes require Battle Stance, but no longer require a two-handed weapon.
Client talent text: extra damage against mounted targets, Giants, and Dragonkin.
If the stance changes but the spell does not fire, press again after the stance cooldown; the macro cannot wait.
A stance swap loses rage above what Tactical Mastery keeps; train it at 14 and use Improved Tactical Mastery to keep more.
Spearing Strike needs 16 points in Arms including its own point. Normal earliest level 25, or 20 with the full Talented Legacy perk.

TestOut of combat with no target, press once and check the expected stance icon, then compare the spell requirements with your spellbook.

Sources: Blizzard beta notes · Forever talent data · Blizzard Legacy article · Era macro templates

PvP in Forever

Honor is a spending currency from player kills, battlegrounds, and PvP quests. Rank Points advance rank and have a weekly cap; holiday battlegrounds give bonuses.
Blue PvP pieces upgrade to epic with the matching blue item and a rank-gated Emboldened Seal. Rank 2 unlocks the PvP trinket; rank 14 unlocks epic weapons.
Seasonal weekly tasks grant Honor and Rank Points. Three tasks per season also grant Legacy Points; those tasks remain available in future seasons.
Darkspear Islands is 15 versus 15 for levels 30 through 60. Hold four bases and bring the center flag to a base your team owns; the first team to 2,000 points wins.
Horde rewards use Darkspear Raiders reputation. Their Merchant Coast base in the Barrens offers a portal, quests, and vendors; capital-city battlemasters also queue players.
Launch check: verify level brackets, queue availability, rank decay, and exact weekly thresholds. The announced 30-60 access range does not promise one shared bracket.
Era tactics: escort friends, defend objectives, and slow the enemy chasing your healer. A duel in the road does not capture a base.

Your PvP tools

HamstringAvailable from 8. Slow a runner or the melee chasing your healer, then stay with your team.
ChargeAvailable from 4. Close the gap before combat; Vanguard permits Defensive Stance, not unrestricted combat charging.
InterceptAvailable at 30 with Berserker Stance. Save it for a gap that walking cannot solve.
Shield BashAvailable from 12 and requires a shield. Interrupt a heal or dangerous cast; at 30 you do not yet have Pummel.
PummelTrainer level 38. A later interrupt in Berserker Stance; leave it out of the level-30 plan.
Berserker RageAvailable at 30. Use against fear; check stance and exact control effects on the live tooltip.
Intimidating ShoutAvailable from 22. Fear enemies to peel or escape, but watch nearby packs and damage that can break control.
DisarmAvailable from 18. Reduce pressure from a weapon user who can be disarmed; some targets and effects prevent it.
Piercing HowlA Fury talent reachable at 20 with all points in Fury. Its nearby slow helps peel several enemies.
Mortal StrikeNeeds 31 Arms points, normally level 40. Its 50% healing reduction helps your team finish a target.
Spearing StrikeA 16-point Arms talent. Forever's tooltip dismounts mounted targets; confirm before relying on it for flag defense.
Death WishNeeds 21 Fury points. Damage and fear immunity help a planned push, but extra damage taken can get you sent home early.

Sources: PvP progression · Darkspear Islands · Blizzard warrior deep dive · Blizzard beta notes · Wowhead datamine.

Consumables and trinkets

3 macros

Keep a little help on a separate key. Items must be in your bags or equipped, and their own level requirements still apply.

Minor Healthstone

Keep the smallest stone on a dedicated item key.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try to use Minor Healthstone from your bags.

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#showtooltip Minor Healthstone
/use Minor Healthstone

Notes and test 3

Ask a warlock for a Minor Healthstone and keep it in your bags.
Replace both names when your warlock gives you a different stone; this does not pick the strongest one.
Item key, not a trainer spell; confirm the Forever item's required level.

TestOut of combat, hover the macro and compare its named item or slot with your bags or equipment without consuming it.

Sources: Healthstone tooltip · Warlock stone spell

Minor Healing Potion

Use the starter potion without bundling offensive cooldowns.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try to use Minor Healing Potion from your bags.

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#showtooltip Minor Healing Potion
/use Minor Healing Potion

Notes and test 3

Uses the named potion only; upgrade both lines when you upgrade potions.
It cannot heal if you have none or the potion is on cooldown.
No class spell requirement; obey the requirement on the potion in your bags.

TestOut of combat, hover the macro and compare its named item or slot with your bags or equipment without consuming it.

Sources: Potion tooltip

Choose your trinket slot

Pick the equipped use effect you want.

Lv 1Client data

Press: Try to use your top trinket in slot 13.
Ctrl: Try to use your bottom trinket in slot 14 instead.

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#showtooltip
/use [mod:ctrl] 14; 13

Notes and test 3

Era slot recipe: 13 is top and 14 is bottom; check both equipped items.
A passive trinket has nothing to activate; shared cooldowns can block a use.
No class spell requirement; usable once you can equip a trinket with an active use effect.

TestOut of combat, hover the macro and compare its named item or slot with your bags or equipment without consuming it.

Sources: Era macro templates

Talents and Legacy

Points read Arms / Fury / Protection. Without Talented, gain one per level from 10: 21 at 30 and 51 at 60. These are legal plans from Wowhead's October 14 Forever warrior talent data, not tested damage rankings. Rows count from 0 and need five points per row in the same tree; some talents also need a specific prerequisite.

Legacy picks for a warrior

Legacy opens once a character on your account reaches 25; Blizzard also lists earlier routes through crafting or exploration. Earn account-wide points, then spend them separately on each character. Launch spending is capped at 16 per character. The builds below assume none.

Well RestedFaster rested XP and a larger rested cap suit Gaming after bedtime. The beta perk tree requires it before Talented.5 points
TalentedUnlock up to five talent points early. At 30 that means 26 instead of 21; it does not add five to the normal level-60 total.5 points
Thrill of AdventureOutdoor qualifying kills restore some health. Warriors use the health part even though they have no mana bar.5 points
Field MedicineShortens Recently Bandaged outside dungeons, raids, and battlegrounds. More bandages, fewer snack breaks.1 point

Costs and the Well Rested prerequisite use the beta's Legacy panel. Verify before spending. The 5 + 5 + 5 + 1 plan uses the 16-point launch spending cap, but a fresh account must earn those points first. The beta grant is not a launch grant.

Builds at 30, the beta cap

Arms two-hander leveling

21/0/0

Arms21

Fury0

Protection0

A clear two-hander path with Spearing Strike at 25 and Sweeping Strikes at 30. Pull one enemy until you have room and health for two.

Legacy: No Legacy perks assumed. Talented gives 26 points at 30; its extra five are outside this 21-point preset.

10-12	Improved Rend 3/3
13-14	Deflection 2/5
15-19	Improved Tactical Mastery 5/5
20-21	Improved Overpower 2/2
22-24	Deep Wounds 3/3
25	Spearing Strike 1/1
26-28	Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 3/3
29	Deflection 3/5
30	Sweeping Strikes 1/1

Improved Tactical Mastery 5/5 retains up to 25 Rage with the trained passive.
Spearing Strike adds an instant attack at 25.
Sweeping Strikes at 30 helps with two nearby enemies.

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Fury dual-wield

0/21/0

Arms0

Fury21

Protection0

Try this when you have two useful one-handed weapons. Furious Precision helps the off-hand connect; it does not add main-hand hit.

Legacy: No Legacy perks assumed. Talented gives 26 points at 30; its extra five are outside this 21-point preset.

10-14	Cruelty 5/5
15-19	Unbridled Wrath 5/5
20-22	Furious Precision 3/3
23	Piercing Howl 1/1
24	Blood Craze 1/3
25	Raging Blows 1/1
26-29	Dual Wield Specialization 4/5
30	Death Wish 1/1

Furious Precision 3/3 adds 10% off-hand hit chance.
Raging Blows at 25 makes Cleave cheaper.
Death Wish at 30 adds damage but increases incoming damage.

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Protection dungeon tank

0/0/21

Arms0

Fury0

Protection21

A shield-first dungeon plan with cheaper Thunder Clap, more Rage from avoidance, and Vanguard at 25. Shield Slam needs 31 Protection points, normally level 40.

Legacy: No Legacy perks assumed. Talented gives 26 points at 30; its extra five are outside this 21-point preset.

10-14	Shield Specialization 5/5
15-17	Improved Thunder Clap 3/3
18-19	Improved Revenge 2/3
20-21	Master of Defense 2/2
22-24	Defiance 3/3
25	Vanguard 1/1
26	Last Stand 1/1
27-29	Improved Sunder Armor 3/3
30	Focused Rage 1/3

Master of Defense needs Shield Specialization 5/5 and a shield.
Defiance works with a shield in Defensive Stance.
Focused Rage starts at 30; finish it after the beta cap.

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Stance-and-shout hybrid

10/11/0

Arms10

Fury11

Protection0

A questing alternative that keeps more Rage when changing stances and reaches Piercing Howl at 30. It trades deeper attacks for flexibility.

Legacy: No Legacy perks assumed. Talented gives 26 points at 30; its extra five are outside this 21-point preset.

10-12	Improved Rend 3/3
13-14	Deflection 2/5
15-19	Improved Tactical Mastery 5/5
20-24	Cruelty 5/5
25-29	Unbridled Wrath 5/5
30	Piercing Howl 1/1

Improved Tactical Mastery 5/5 supports stance changes.
Cruelty 5/5 adds melee critical strike chance.
Piercing Howl slows nearby enemies so you can make space.

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Plans for 60

Arms PvP and questing Untested

31/20/0

Arms31

Fury20

Protection0

A beta-client starting plan for Mortal Strike healing reduction, Rend-driven Overpower, and Piercing Howl. This uses a different early Arms allocation from the level-30 preset; respec to follow its order. Not a tested PvP best build.

10-19	Improved Rend 3/3, Deflection 2/5, Improved Tactical Mastery 5/5
20-29	Improved Overpower 2/2, Deep Wounds 3/3, Spearing Strike 1/1, Impale 2/2, Two-Handed Weapon Specialization 1/3, Anger Management 1/1
30-39	Sweeping Strikes 1/1, Bloodthrill 4/5, Weaponmaster 5/5
40-49	Mortal Strike 1/1, Cruelty 5/5, Unbridled Wrath 4/5
50-59	Unbridled Wrath 5/5, Piercing Howl 1/1, Blood Craze 3/3, Booming Voice 1/5, Raging Blows 1/1, Enrage 3/5
60	Enrage 4/5

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Fury raid DPS Untested

20/31/0

Arms20

Fury31

Protection0

Bloodthirst, Flurry, off-hand hit, and off-hand Rage support a dual-wield raid starting point. Death Wish is the prerequisite for Flurry in this snapshot. Compare live raid results before calling it best damage.

10-19	Cruelty 5/5, Unbridled Wrath 5/5
20-29	Furious Precision 3/3, Piercing Howl 1/1, Blood Craze 1/3, Raging Blows 1/1, Dual Wield Specialization 4/5
30-39	Death Wish 1/1, Dual Wield Specialization 5/5, Improved Execute 2/2, Enrage 1/5, Flurry 5/5
40-49	Bloodthirst 1/1, Improved Rend 3/3, Deflection 2/5, Improved Tactical Mastery 4/5
50-59	Improved Tactical Mastery 5/5, Improved Overpower 2/2, Deep Wounds 3/3, Spearing Strike 1/1, Impale 2/2, Anger Management 1/1
60	Deflection 3/5

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Protection raid tank Untested

5/15/31

Arms5

Fury15

Protection31

Shield Slam, Bastion, Focused Rage, and Defiance form a shield tank starting point. Deflection adds parry; Fury adds crit, Rage, cheaper shouts, and Piercing Howl for controllable adds. Raid tuning is untested.

10-19	Shield Specialization 5/5, Improved Thunder Clap 3/3, Improved Revenge 2/3
20-29	Master of Defense 2/2, Defiance 3/3, Vanguard 1/1, Last Stand 1/1, Improved Sunder Armor 3/3
30-39	Focused Rage 3/3, Concussion Blow 1/1, Improved Shield Wall 1/2, Bastion 5/5
40-49	Shield Slam 1/1, Deflection 5/5, Cruelty 4/5
50-59	Cruelty 5/5, Unbridled Wrath 5/5, Piercing Howl 1/1, Booming Voice 3/5
60	Booming Voice 4/5

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Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Blizzard beta notes · Blizzard Legacy article · Legacy calculator · Wowhead datamine. Talents can change before launch; check the trainer's preview.

Talent planner

Forever's warrior trees, straight from Wowhead's data for the live beta build. Click a talent to add a point; right-click or Shift+click takes one back. On a phone, tap a talent to read it and tap again to add a point, or use the buttons under the trees.

Level Talented perk +5 points Load a build

0 / 0 / 0

Build code

Paste a code to load it. A code reads level, Talented (T or N), then each tree's ranks, for example 30.N.2033.0.55.

Arms

0

Fury

0

Protection

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Talent data: Wowhead's Forever talent calculator, fetched 2026-10-14. Required level counts one point a level from 10 (from 5 with Talented). Builds come from the plans above.

Leveling and dungeons

Quest near your level, upgrade your weapon and carry a shield for dungeon nights. The beta ends at 30; above that, this is an Era plan with announced Forever additions.

Jump to Route Dungeons by level Quest rewards Raptor mount

Horde route, 1 to 60

Finish your starting zone, then follow these Horde routes. Blizzard also lists Horde Skyborne warriors; their mainland handoff is unverified.

Levels	Quest in	Run	Forever
1 to 10	Orc and Troll: Valley of Trials, then Sen'jin Village and Razor Hill in Durotar. Tauren: finish Mulgore before joining the Barrens route. Undead: Deathknell, then Brill in Tirisfal Glades. Skyborne: finish your starting quests; the mainland handoff is unverified.	None yet.	Tirisfal's Shadowvale and Bandarion Keep quests were raised in level on October 8.
10 to 20	The Barrens from Durotar, or Silverpine Forest from Tirisfal.	Ragefire Chasm 13 to 18, Ruins of Lordaeron 16 to 22, Wailing Caverns from 17.	Ruins of Lordaeron is new, with Horde quests and warrior weapon rewards.
20 to 30	The Barrens, Stonetalon Mountains, Ashenvale and Hillsbrad Foothills.	Shadowfang Keep, Blackfathom Deeps, Excavation Site: Wetlands, City of Dalaran, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard.	The beta stops at 30. Excavation Site and Dalaran are new. The beta opens Razorfen Downs at 25 and Uldaman at 30.
30 to 40	Stranglethorn Vale, Arathi Highlands, Desolace and Thousand Needles. The new Riverglades from about 35.	Scarlet Monastery wings, Razorfen Kraul, Gnomeregan, The Drowned City.	The Desolace centaur chains now need level 35. Riverglades and The Drowned City are new and not in the beta yet.
40 to 50	Tanaris, Feralas, the Hinterlands, Badlands and Searing Gorge. Riverglades first, if it is live.	Krol'dok Stronghold, Razorfen Downs, Uldaman, Zul'Farrak, Maraudon, Alcaz Prison.	Krol'dok Stronghold and Alcaz Prison are new, announced and not yet playable.
50 to 60	Un'Goro Crater, Felwood, Western and Eastern Plaguelands, Burning Steppes and Winterspring.	Sunken Temple, Blackrock Depths, Blackrock Spire, Dire Maul, Stratholme, Scholomance, Blackmaw Hold, Shaper's Terrace.	Blackmaw Hold and Shaper's Terrace are new and announced. Level 60 quests and rewards are unconfirmed.

Dungeons by level

These are shared-route party levels, not entry limits or item requirements. Carry a damage weapon, a one-hander and a shield.

Dungeon	Levels	Horde quests	Warrior loot
Ragefire Chasm ChangedOrgrimmar, Cleft of Shadow	13-18	Thrall, Orgrimmar: Hidden Enemies.	Axe of Orgrimmar from Hidden Enemies is a guaranteed Arms two-hander. In Classic Era, Cursed Felblade is an early one-handed tank option.
The Hall of Thanes New in ForeverOld Ironforge, under the High Seat	13-18	An Ancient Grudge, inside; whether Horde can take it is unverified (beta sources disagree). Horde have to cross hostile Ironforge to get in.	Durgen's Crescent Axe is a main-hand axe for Protection; Golemguard Chest adds mail armor. Horde quest access is uncertain, so do not plan around quest rewards.
Ruins of Lordaeron New in ForeverAbove Undercity, Tirisfal Glades	16-22	Deathguard Kristof near Brill: The Wrath of Rath'mael, one of six Horde quest lines.	Forsaken Greataxe from The Wrath of Rath'mael is a reliable Arms upgrade. Vileblood Scimitar works with a shield; Mirror of Rath'mael is a shield candidate whose defensive stats need a live comparison.
Wailing Caverns ChangedThe Barrens, southwest of the Crossroads	17-24	Nara Wildmane, Thunder Bluff: Leaders of the Fang, after the oasis chain.	Hammerbone is a two-handed Arms reward; Wingblade is main-hand only for Protection. In Classic Era, Kresh's Back is a tank shield. Use an off-hand-eligible second weapon for Fury.
Shadowfang Keep Era dataSilverpine Forest, above Pyrewood	22-30	Dalar Dawnweaver, the Sepulcher: Arugal Must Die. Keeper Bel'dugur, Undercity: The Book of Ur.	Commander's Crest is a tank shield; Meteor Shard is a Fury off-hand dagger. Haunting Blade is a two-handed Arms candidate with changed Forever stats, so compare its live tooltip.
Blackfathom DeepsZoram Strand, Ashenvale	24-32	Je'neu Sancrea, Zoram'gar Outpost: Blackfathom Villainy, Trouble in the Deeps.	Strike of the Hydra is an Arms two-handed sword; Reef Axe is a one-handed Fury or tank option. Arctic Buckler from Blackfathom Villainy is the guaranteed shield choice; verify Forever rewards.
Excavation Site: Wetlands New in ForeverWhelgar's Excavation Site, Wetlands	26-31	A Titan Relic drop starts Elder Knowledge; Bashana Runetotem, Thunder Bluff: Earthen Echo.	Reliquary Mantle from Relic Guardian requires 28 and adds Stamina plus physical hit, useful for Protection survival and threat. No verified best warrior melee weapon here yet.
Scarlet Monastery: Graveyard Era dataNortheast Tirisfal Glades	26-36	Vorrel Sengutz, inside: Vorrel's Revenge.	Painwalker Buckler from Interrogator Vishas is a Protection shield candidate, listed at level 29. No verified best Arms weapon or Fury pair here.
City of Dalaran New in ForeverAlterac Mountains, by Hillsbrad	28-33	Melisara, Tarren Mill: The Grave Knight. Doctor Martin Felben, Undercity: Source of Power.	Guardian's Dualblade is a level-28 two-handed axe for Arms with an armor proc. Bonepile Gaze is a level-28 Protection shield with Strength, Stamina and extra block value; collect it from the optional Cartilage Horror.
Gnomeregan Era dataDun Morogh	29-38	Nogg, Orgrimmar: Rig Wars.	Thermaplugg's Left Arm is an Arms two-handed axe. Electrocutioner Leg pairs with another eligible one-hander for Fury or a shield for Protection; Forever client data also lists Thermaplugg Medal of Honor for tanks.
Scarlet Monastery: Library Era dataNortheast Tirisfal Glades	29-39	Sage Truthseeker, Thunder Bluff: Compendium of the Fallen (Orc, Tauren and Troll; not Undead; starts at 28).	Loksey's Training Stick is a physical two-handed staff option for Arms if its damage beats yours. Houndmaster's Rifle fills the ranged slot; no must-farm warrior shield or Fury pair here.
Razorfen Kraul Era dataSouthern Barrens	30-40	Auld Stonespire, Thunder Bluff: A Vengeful Fate.	Corpsemaker is a strong Arms two-handed axe at 29. Pronged Reaver from Charlga Razorflank requires 30 and is a one-handed axe for Protection or a Fury pair; it is unique-equipped, so use a different off-hand.
Scarlet Monastery: Armory Era dataNortheast Tirisfal Glades	32-42	Varimathras, Undercity: Into the Scarlet Monastery.	Ravager is an Arms two-handed axe with a spinning damage proc; Herod's Shoulder adds Strength and Stamina. Keep the proc away from controlled enemies.
Scarlet Monastery: Cathedral Era dataNortheast Tirisfal Glades	35-45	Into the Scarlet Monastery. The Scarlet Key from the Library opens the door.	Aegis of the Scarlet Commander is a Protection shield; Mograine's Might is an Arms two-handed mace. Sword of Omen from the quest is a one-handed Fury or tank option.
The Drowned City New in ForeverOff the Stranglethorn Vale coast	35-40	Not known yet.	no named warrior weapon or shield reward confirmed yet. Keep your current two-hander and tank set; check live loot before farming.
Razorfen Downs Era dataSouthern Barrens. The beta lets you in from 25	40-50	Andrew Brownell, Undercity: Bring the End.	Vanquisher's Sword from Bring the End pairs with Sword of Omen for Fury or a shield for Protection. Manslayer is an Arms two-handed axe; beta entry at 25 does not lower item requirements.
Krol'dok Stronghold New in ForeverRiverglades	40-45	Not known yet.	no named warrior weapon or shield reward confirmed yet. Check live loot before planning a farm.
Uldaman Era dataBadlands. The beta lets you in from 30	42-52	Patrick Garrett, Undercity: Reclaimed Treasures.	The Rockpounder is an Arms two-handed mace. Archaedic Stone is a defensive ring; Galgann's Firehammer is a one-handed candidate. Beta entry at 30 does not lower item requirements.
Zul'Farrak Era dataNorthwest Tanaris	44-54	Gadgetzan: Troll Temper, Divino-matic Rod.	Sang'thraze the Deflector and Jang'thraze the Protector are one-handed swords for Fury or Protection. Combining them makes the two-handed Sul'thraze the Lasher; compare before consuming the pair.
Maraudon Era dataDesolace, three wings	45-57	Shadowprey Village: Vyletongue Corruption; Selendra: Corruption of Earth and Seed.	Thrash Blade is a guaranteed one-handed Fury or tank weapon; Blackstone Ring adds physical hit. Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler is a Protection shield candidate.
Alcaz Prison New in ForeverDustwallow Marsh	48-53	Not known yet.	no named warrior weapon or shield reward confirmed yet. Bring your current damage weapon and tank set.
Sunken Temple Era dataSwamp of Sorrows	50-60	Warrior chain from the Fallen Hero of the Horde, Swamp of Sorrows: Voodoo Feathers.	Crest of Supremacy is a Protection shield. Diamond Flask from Voodoo Feathers is the lasting warrior reward; Dragon's Call is a rare one-handed sword, not a reason to live here.
Blackrock Depths Era dataBlackrock Mountain	52-60	Kargath: Commander Gor'shak chain. Attunement to the Core.	Hand of Justice helps physical damage and threat. Ironfoe is a rare one-handed mace; Dreadforge Retaliator is an Arms two-handed axe. Treat rare drops as targets, not guarantees.
Blackmaw Hold New in ForeverNorth Azshara	55-60	Not known yet.	no named warrior weapon or shield reward confirmed yet. Wait for live rewards before choosing a farm.
Lower Blackrock Spire Era dataBlackrock Mountain	55-60	Warlord Goretooth, Kargath: Warlord's Command.	Fist of Omokk is an Arms two-handed mace; Warmaster Legguards add physical hit. Tanks should compare survival before replacing defensive plate with mail.
Dire Maul Era dataFeralas, three wings	55-60	Camp Mojache quests; the warrior book Codex of Defense.	Unyielding Maul from tribute is an Arms two-handed option; Observer's Shield from Tendris Warpwood is a Protection candidate. Codex of Defense gives the warrior armor trinket Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas.
Upper Blackrock Spire Era dataBlackrock Mountain	58-60	Thrall, Orgrimmar: For The Horde!	Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge and Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian form a Fury pair. Draconian Deflector is a Protection shield; Blackhand's Breadth is the physical crit quest reward.
Scholomance Era dataCaer Darrow, Western Plaguelands	58-60	Eva Sarkhoff, outside: the Krastinov chain.	Deathbone pieces offer defensive stats. Mirah's Song from the Krastinov follow-up chain is a one-handed Fury or tank sword; pair it with Thrash Blade while waiting on drops.
Stratholme Era dataEastern Plaguelands, two wings	58-60	Tirion Fordring's chain; Betina Bigglezink: The Active Agent.	Vambraces of the Sadist from Timmy the Cruel add Strength, Stamina and physical crit for Fury or tank threat. Runeblade of Baron Rivendare is a very rare Arms two-hander; do not make the drop mandatory.
Shaper's Terrace New in ForeverUn'Goro Crater	58-60	Not known yet.	no named warrior weapon or shield reward confirmed yet. Check live loot before planning a farm.

Recommended party levels, not entry limits. Loot notes say which spec each item suits; new Forever dungeons haven't shown all their loot yet, so treat those as a first look.

Quest rewards not to miss

Levels below are minimum starting levels where known, not safe solo completion levels. Forever database rewards are client evidence; Era entries still need a launch check.

Level and quest	Starts	Reward	Why
10Path of Defense, after Veteran Uzzek Changed	Warrior trainer, then Uzzek at Far Watch Post, the Barrens	Defensive Stance; check trainer access to Taunt and Sunder Armor	The quest lists Defensive Stance. Forever's trainer data also lists all three at 10; check both before traveling. Orc, Troll and Tauren use this route in Era; Skyborne routing is unverified.
10Ulag the Cleaver, after Speak with Dillinger Changed	Austil de Mon, Brill, then Deathguard Dillinger by the graveyard	Defensive Stance	Kill Ulag after using the skull trigger. Check the trainer for Taunt and Sunder Armor; old comments do not prove current rewards.
10Forged Steel Era data	Thun'grim Firegaze, northeast of the Crossroads	Steel Forged Axe or another class one-handed weapon	A free starter for your shield set. The Forever quest list retains it; compare current reward choices.
10Agamand Heirlooms Era data	Coleman Farthing, Brill, after Speak with Coleman	An Agamand one-handed weapon	Undead class follow-up for an early tank weapon. Forever lists the chain, but the crypt is a group trip at the starting level.
9Hidden Enemies Changed	Thrall, Orgrimmar	Axe of Orgrimmar	A two-handed axe for Arms. Start the chain early; finish its Ragefire Chasm steps with a group at dungeon level.
15The Wrath of Rath'mael New in Forever	Deathguard Kristof, near Brill	Forsaken Greataxe	A guaranteed Arms two-hander from Ruins of Lordaeron. Bring a group; its minimum quest level is not a tanking recommendation.
10Leaders of the Fang Changed	Nara Wildmane, Thunder Bluff, after the oasis chain	Hammerbone or Wingblade	Pick Hammerbone for Arms or Wingblade for your shield set. Wingblade is main-hand only; plan the dungeon trip around 17 to 24.
20Trial at the Field of Giants Changed	Ruga Ragetotem, Camp Taurajo, after Speak with Ruga	Ruga's Bulwark	The quest lists Ruga's Bulwark. Bring five twitching antennae back within the timer for an early tank shield; check its current stats.
20Brutal Hauberk, after Brutal Armor Era data	Warrior trainer, then Thun'grim Firegaze, the Barrens	Brutal Hauberk	Mail chest for leveling and tanking. Forever guides retain the chain, including Roogug in Razorfen Kraul; finish with help rather than at the minimum level.
30The Affray, after The Islander Changed	Warrior trainer, then Klannoc Macleod on Fray Island, off the Barrens	Berserker Stance; check Intercept at the trainer	Win the arena waves and beat Big Will. Eat first; the Forever quest list flags changed rewards.
30Whirlwind Weapon, after The Windwatcher and Cyclonian Changed	Klannoc Macleod, then Bath'rah the Windwatcher, Alterac Mountains	Whirlwind Axe, Whirlwind Sword or Whirlwind Warhammer	Collect 8 Liferoot, 30 Bloodscalp Tusks and Essence of the Exile from 8 of each elemental charm. Bring help for Cyclonian; Axe is a strong Arms choice, not a solo-at-30 promise.
25Rig Wars Era data	Nogg, Orgrimmar	Triprunner Dungarees	Agility and Stamina make useful damage pants. Gnomeregan is a later group trip; Forever stats and choices need checking.
33Into The Scarlet Monastery Era data	Varimathras, Undercity	Sword of Omen	A one-handed Fury or tank sword. Finish the Library, Armory and Cathedral bosses; check the Forever minimum level.
37Bring the End Era data	Andrew Brownell, Undercity	Vanquisher's Sword	Pair with Sword of Omen for Fury or carry with a shield. Kill Amnennar in Razorfen Downs; beta entry at 25 is not this quest requirement.
45Corruption of Earth and Seed Era data	Selendra, near Shadowprey Village, Desolace	Thrash Blade	A reliable one-handed weapon with an extra-attack proc. Kill Princess Theradras with a group.
50Voodoo Feathers, after the warrior Fallen Hero chain Era data	Warrior trainer, then Fallen Hero of the Horde, Swamp of Sorrows	Diamond Flask	A lasting Strength trinket. Collect feathers in Sunken Temple; Forever tuning above the beta cap is unverified.
51Job Opening: Guard Captain of Revantusk Village Era data	Wanted board, Revantusk Village, the Hinterlands	Rune of the Guard Captain	Hit and attack power help Fury damage and tank threat. Bring friends for the Jintha'Alor elites.
52In Dreams, after Tirion Fordring's chain Era data	Tirion Fordring, Eastern Plaguelands, then Taelan in Hearthglen	Mark of Fordring or Ornate Adamantium Breastplate	Choose the damage necklace or defensive plate chest. The chain includes Stratholme; its starting level is not an easy solo reward.
55For The Horde! Era data	Thrall, Orgrimmar, after Warlord's Command	Blackhand's Breadth	Physical critical strike trinket for Fury and threat gear. Kill Rend in Upper Blackrock Spire; Forever choices remain unverified.
54Codex of Defense Era data	Warrior book drop or auction house, then Lorekeeper Kildrath in Dire Maul	Royal Seal of Eldre'Thalas, warrior version	Armor and fire resistance in a tank trinket slot. A book turn-in, not a reputation grind.

Is there a Horde Wintersaber?

Not confirmed. No source shows a Desolace raptor grind in Forever. The Horde counterpart players remember is the Venomhide Ravasaur from Un'Goro Crater, which arrived in Wrath of the Lich King. Forever's database lists the mount and its faction, but not how to get them.

Mount: Whistle of the Venomhide Ravasaur
Faction: Ravasaur Trainers
Started, in Wrath: Mor'vek, southeast Un'Goro Crater
Forever status: In the database; how to get it is unknown

Don't plan around Wrath's 20-day quest chain yet. PvP ranks also unlock mounts in Forever. If Blizzard announces a Horde reputation mount before launch, this panel gets updated.

Training and gold

Every level with something new is listed, from 1 to 60. Warriors train every two levels; the trainer is in every capital and starting area.

Horde warrior trainers

OrgrimmarGrezz Ragefist, Sorek and Zel'mak, Valley of Honor
UndercityAngela Curthas, Baltus Fowler and Christoph Walker, War Quarter
Thunder BluffKer, Sark and Torm Ragetotem, Hunter Rise
DurotarFrang and Tarshaw Jaggedscar, Valley of Trials; Razor Hill
Tirisfal GladesDannal Stern and Austil de Mon, Deathknell; Brill
MulgoreHarutt Thunderhorn and Krang Stonehoof, Camp Narache; Bloodhoof Village
Zephra's IsleBlademaster Ren, Corsan Earthrazer and Seena Skybreaker, Forever's new starting isle

Ranks you can skip

Buy what you press every pull first: Heroic Strike, Battle Shout, Rend, Overpower and Execute.
Tank tools (Mocking Blow, Challenging Shout) can wait if you only quest; buy them before your first tanking run.
Cleave and Slam ranks matter only if your build uses them.
Train every even level: most warrior ranks arrive two levels apart, and rage-cheap upgrades add up.
If gold is tight before your mount, delay ranks you don't press, never Battle Shout or your main attack.

What to train, by level

Level	New at the trainer	Can wait
1	Battle Shout, Battle Stance, Heroic Strike. Forever's data also lists Improved Cleave, Improved Overpower and Toughness here; whether they are baseline is unconfirmed.	Nothing
4	Charge, Rend.	Nothing
6	Thunder Clap.	Nothing
8	Hamstring, Heroic Strike 2.	Nothing
10	Bloodrage, Defensive Stance, Rend 2, Sunder Armor, Taunt. Defensive Stance comes from the level 10 warrior quest.	Nothing
12	Battle Shout 2, Overpower, Shield Bash.	Nothing
14	Demoralizing Shout, Revenge, Tactical Mastery.	Nothing
16	Heroic Strike 3, Mocking Blow, Shield Block.	Mocking Blow, unless you tank.
18	Disarm, Thunder Clap 2.	Disarm, until dungeons or PvP.
20	Cleave, Rend 3, Retaliation, Slam, Victory Rush.	Cleave, if you fight one mob at a time; Slam, unless your build takes Improved Slam.
22	Battle Shout 3, Intimidating Shout, Sunder Armor 2.	Nothing
24	Demoralizing Shout 2, Execute, Heroic Strike 4, Revenge 2.	Nothing
26	Challenging Shout, Charge 2, Mocking Blow 2.	Challenging Shout, until you tank groups; Mocking Blow 2, unless you tank.
28	Overpower 2, Shield Wall, Thunder Clap 3.	Nothing
30	Berserker Rage, Berserker Stance, Cleave 2, Intercept, Rend 4, Slam 2. Berserker Stance comes from the level 30 warrior quest chain.	Cleave 2, if you fight one mob at a time; Slam 2, unless your build takes Improved Slam.
32	Battle Shout 4, Execute 2, Hamstring 2, Heroic Strike 5, Shield Bash 2.	Nothing
34	Demoralizing Shout 3, Revenge 3, Sunder Armor 3.	Nothing
36	Mocking Blow 3, Whirlwind.	Mocking Blow 3, unless you tank.
38	Pummel, Slam 3, Thunder Clap 4.	Slam 3, unless your build takes Improved Slam.
40	Cleave 3, Execute 3, Heroic Strike 6, Rend 5.	Cleave 3, if you fight one mob at a time.
42	Battle Shout 5, Intercept 2.	Nothing
44	Demoralizing Shout 4, Overpower 3, Revenge 4.	Nothing
46	Charge 3, Mocking Blow 4, Slam 4, Sunder Armor 4.	Mocking Blow 4, unless you tank; Slam 4, unless your build takes Improved Slam.
48	Bloodthirst 2, Execute 4, Heroic Strike 7, Mortal Strike 2, Shield Slam 2, Thunder Clap 5.	Nothing
50	Cleave 4, Recklessness, Rend 6.	Cleave 4, if you fight one mob at a time; Recklessness, if gold is tight.
52	Battle Shout 6, Intercept 3, Shield Bash 3.	Nothing
54	Bloodthirst 3, Demoralizing Shout 5, Hamstring 3, Mortal Strike 3, Revenge 5, Shield Slam 3, Slam 5.	Slam 5, unless your build takes Improved Slam.
56	Execute 5, Heroic Strike 8, Mocking Blow 5.	Mocking Blow 5, unless you tank.
58	Pummel 2, Sunder Armor 5, Thunder Clap 6.	Nothing
60	Battle Shout 7, Bloodthirst 4, Cleave 5, Heroic Strike 9, Mortal Strike 4, Overpower 4, Rend 7, Revenge 6, Shield Slam 4.	Cleave 5, if you fight one mob at a time.

From Wowhead's Forever warrior ability list, fetched 2026-10-14. Talent abilities (Mortal Strike, Bloodthirst, Shield Slam) gain their later ranks from the trainer.

Your first mount

Level: 40 for normal mounts in Forever's item data; the riding requirement isn't confirmed
Save up: About 100g: Era was 20g riding plus 80g for the mount
Troll raptors: Zjolnir, Sen'jin Village, Durotar
Undead horses: Zachariah Post, Brill, Tirisfal Glades

Forever's tooltips mark several mounts as account-wide and usable by any race of your faction. Costs and reputation rules aren't confirmed. Epic mounts at 60 cost 1,000g in Era.

Sources: Wowhead datamine · Blizzard warrior deep dive · Blizzard beta notes. Trainer costs aren't confirmed yet; check the trainer.

Gear and consumables

Your weapon does most of the heavy lifting. Keep a shield and a one-handed weapon in your bags for Dad Bods dungeon nights. These picks separate beta tooltips from era planning. Gaming after bedtime, repairs before breakfast.

What stats matter, and when

Stage	What to stack	Why
Leveling Arms or Fury	Weapon DPS and Strength, then Agility and enough Stamina to stay upright	Weapon upgrades speed up kills. Forever normalizes Rage from weapon hits, so bigger damage does not buy proportionally more Rage.
Dungeon tank	Stamina, Defense skill and armor; keep a useful one-handed weapon	Armor no longer reduces Rage gained from taking damage. In Classic Era, Survival buys your healer time; Defense helps prevent melee hits and crits.
Raid DPS	Hit to your special-attack cap, then Strength and crit	At 60 versus a level-63 boss, 300 weapon skill needs 9 percent hit; 305 needs 6 percent. Forever caps need testing. Precision and Tauren hit change how much gear hit you need; Orc axes grant crit, not skill.
Raid tank	Defense to the crit-immune threshold, Stamina, then avoidance	440 total Defense prevents ordinary level-63 melee crits at 60; this is not a crushing-blow cap. Forever's threshold needs testing. Count Anticipation and other buffs before buying Defense gear.

Gear to aim for by 30

All listed equip requirements are 30 or lower. Numeric stats below come from Forever tooltips. New crafts bind on pickup, so make them yourself. Quest minimums and boss levels can still make a piece hard to earn. Two-Hand is an alternative to Main Hand plus Off Hand; never add all three together. Trinkets are optional utility, not a bedtime-sized farming assignment.

Slot	Item	Where	Stats
Head (DPS)	Veteran's Silvered Chain Helm New in Forever	Blacksmithing 95; Horde supply-camp plans; self-craft	163 Armor, +10 Strength, +9 Stamina; requires 20
Head (tank)	Protector's Silvered Chain Helm New in Forever	Blacksmithing 95; Horde supply-camp plans; self-craft	163 Armor, +9 Stamina, +7 Defense skill; requires 20
Neck	Kaleidoscope Chain	World drop or auction house	Each primary attribute +4; requires 30
Shoulder	Barbaric Iron Shoulders	Blacksmithing 135; In Classic Era, On Iron Pauldrons recipe quest in Orgrimmar	153 Armor, +6 Strength, +6 Agility; requires 27
Back	Tigerstrike Mantle	World drop or auction house; compare its price with dinner	25 Armor, +8 Agility, +7 Stamina; requires 29
Chest (both roles)	Veteran's Silvered Chain Shirt New in Forever	Blacksmithing 110; Horde supply-camp plans; self-craft	208 Armor, +10 Strength, +6 Agility, +7 Stamina; requires 22
Wrist (DPS)	Pugilist Bracers	Razorfen Kraul trash; BoE, so check the auction house	95 Armor, +8 Strength, +3 Stamina; requires 25
Wrist (tank)	Bandsaw Wristbands New in Forever	Sneed, Deadmines; Horde can run the dungeon	82 Armor, +5 Stamina; blocks deal 5 to 7 Physical damage; requires 16
Hands	Veteran's Gloves New in Forever	Blacksmithing 80; Horde supply-camp plans; self-craft	115 Armor, +5 Strength, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina; requires 15
Waist	Veteran's Chain Belt New in Forever	Blacksmithing 45; Horde supply-camp plans; self-craft	98 Armor, +4 Strength, +3 Agility, +4 Stamina; requires 12
Legs	Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings New in Forever	Blacksmithing 125; Horde supply-camp plans; self-craft	191 Armor, +11 Strength, +7 Agility, +8 Stamina; requires 25
Feet (DPS)	Veteran's Boots New in Forever	Blacksmithing 85; Horde supply-camp plans; self-craft	131 Armor, +5 Strength, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina; requires 17
Finger (DPS)	Ironspine's Eye	Ironspine, Scarlet Monastery Graveyard; rare boss	Unique-equipped; +4 Strength, +9 Agility; requires 30
Finger (both roles)	Seal of Sylvanas	Arugal Must Die; Horde Shadowfang Keep quest	8 Stamina, +6 Attack Power; no equip-level requirement
Trinket	Dog Whistle	Houndmaster Loksey, Scarlet Monastery Library; a stretch at 30	+5 Shadow resistance; protective hound for 3 min, 10 min cooldown; requires 25
Trinket	Roogug's Severed Head New in Forever	Roogug, Razorfen Kraul; rare utility drop	+6 Spirit; fear and silence Swine within 15 yards for 5 sec; requires 25
Main Hand (tank)	Wingblade	Leaders of the Fang; Horde Wailing Caverns quest	15.68 weapon DPS, speed 2.20, +5 Agility, +2 Stamina; main-hand only
Shield (tank)	Arctic Buckler	Blackfathom Villainy; Horde Blackfathom Deeps quest	642 Armor, 13 block value, +8 Stamina, +3 Spirit, +5 Frost resistance
Two-Hand (DPS)	Corpsemaker	Overlord Ramtusk, Razorfen Kraul	28.95 weapon DPS, speed 3.80, +15 Strength, +8 Stamina; requires 29
Ranged	Glass Shooter	Dark Iron Ambassador, Gnomeregan; rare boss	17.93 ranged DPS, +12 Attack Power; requires 30

Best weapon at every level

These are practical upgrades for a two-handed Arms track and a one-handed Fury or Protection track, not a proven best weapon at every level. Forever client entries cover beta discoveries; Era targets above 30 need a launch check.

Level	Best weapon	How to get it	Notes
1 to 4	Your starting weapon, then Large Axe if affordable	Starter quests; starting-area weapon vendor	Use your highest damage weapon. Keep the first one-hander and shield you find; no universal best drop is guaranteed.
5 to 9	Copper Battle Axe at 8; best available one-hander with shield	Blacksmithing or auction house; quest and vendor one-handers	Use your current weapon before 8. Keep the shield set; buying every green is not a retirement plan.
10 to 14	Axe of Orgrimmar; Steel Forged Axe or Agamand one-hander with shield	Hidden Enemies; warrior class follow-up quests	The Ragefire quest axe is a target, not a solo reward. Era class weapons are shield-set fallbacks.
15 to 19	Forsaken Greataxe or Hammerbone; Vileblood Scimitar with shield	Ruins of Lordaeron quest; Leaders of the Fang; Viktor the Vile	Two-handers for Arms and a one-handed tank option. Wingblade is a main-hand-only quest alternative.
20 to 24	Keep Forsaken Greataxe or Hammerbone; Wingblade or Vileblood Scimitar with shield	Keep earlier quest rewards; compare Shadowfang Keep drops	Keep a solid two-hander rather than forcing dual wield. Fury needs a second off-hand-eligible weapon and confirmed Dual Wield training.
25 to 29	Corpsemaker at 29; Vileblood Scimitar with an eligible second one-hander or shield	Razorfen Kraul for the two-hander; retain Ruins of Lordaeron weapon	Corpsemaker is the two-handed milestone. Pronged Reaver requires 30, so do not budget it for this bracket; compare your current pair with a two-hander.
30 to 36	Whirlwind Axe; Pronged Reaver plus Vileblood Scimitar or another eligible one-hander	Cyclonian class chain; Razorfen Kraul; keep earlier one-handed drops	The class axe needs help, and Pronged Reaver is unique-equipped at 30. In Classic Era, Sword of Omen becomes a guaranteed one-hand target after its level-33 quest can be finished; tank with a shield.
37 to 44	Whirlwind Axe or Ravager; Sword of Omen plus Vanquisher's Sword	Keep the class axe; Herod; Bring the End	Ravager needs 37 and is a cleave option, not an automatic single-target upgrade. Use the sword pair for Fury or one sword with a shield for Protection.
45 to 50	Keep Whirlwind Axe until beaten; Thrash Blade plus Vanquisher's Sword	Maraudon quest; compare two-handed dungeon drops	Thrash Blade is the reliable one-hand milestone. Tanks can seek Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler; do not replace a stronger weapon just to follow a row.
51 to 57	Dreadforge Retaliator at 54; Thrash Blade plus Mirah's Song when obtainable	Emperor in Blackrock Depths; Scholomance quest chain	The axe needs 54. Mirah's Song is a late-dungeon target, not a level-51 handout; keep your old one-hander and shield meanwhile.
58 to 60	Arcanite Reaper; Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge plus Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian	Blacksmithing or auction house; Rend in Upper Blackrock Spire	Expensive or drop-dependent candidates. Thrash Blade plus Mirah's Song is a practical Fury fallback; Protection keeps a one-hander and Draconian Deflector.

Keep your stronger weapon until the next target is obtainable and equippable; check hand restrictions, training and the live tooltip before spending gold.

Pre-raid targets at 60

These are two 17-slot pre-raid shopping lists, not confirmed Forever best-in-slot sets. Forever database records are linked in the pool; three blocked item tooltips use explicit Classic fallbacks. Recheck launch loot, stats and availability. First raids open December 9: Onyxia's Lair 40, Barrow Deeps 10 and Hyjal Summit 20. Quel'Serrar needs Onyxia, so it is not a pre-raid pick. Arcanite Reaper is the two-handed DPS alternative. Mark of Fordring and Ornate Adamantium Breastplate are competing quest rewards; one character cannot earn both from the same turn-in.

Damage

Slot	Item	Stats	Where
Head	Lionheart Helm	+18 Str	Blacksmithing 300; world-drop plans
Neck	Mark of Fordring Era data	+26 AP, +1 % crit	In Dreams, Tirion Fordring quest chain
Shoulder	Truestrike Shoulders Era data	+24 AP, +2 % hit	Pyroguard Emberseer, Upper Blackrock Spire
Back	Cape of the Black Baron	+15 Agi, +20 AP	Baron Rivendare, Stratholme
Chest	Savage Gladiator Chain	+16 Str, +14 Agi, +18 Stam	Gorosh the Dervish, Blackrock Depths arena
Wrist	Battleborn Armbraces Era data	+1 % hit, +1 % crit	Warchief Rend Blackhand, Upper Blackrock Spire
Hands	Devilsaur Gauntlets	+9 Stam, +28 AP	Tribal Leatherworking 265; tradeable
Waist	Brigam Girdle	+14 Str, +18 Stam	General Drakkisath, Upper Blackrock Spire
Legs	Devilsaur Leggings	+12 Stam, +46 AP	Tribal Leatherworking 290; tradeable
Feet	Battlechaser's Greaves Era data	+14 Str, +13 Agi, +8 Stam	World drop or auction house
Finger	Blackstone Ring	+6 Stam, +20 AP	Princess Theradras, Maraudon
Finger	Painweaver Band Era data	+7 Stam, +16 AP, +1 % crit	General Drakkisath, Upper Blackrock Spire
Trinket	Hand of Justice Era data	+20 AP	Blackrock Depths; Era boss assignment depends on patch; Forever item tooltip unavailable; Era fallback
Trinket	Blackhand's Breadth Era data	+2 % crit	For the Horde!, Warchief Rend Blackhand quest
Main Hand	Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge Era data	+4 Str, +1 % crit, +41.43 DPS	Warchief Rend Blackhand, Upper Blackrock Spire
Off Hand	Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian Era data	+7 Def, +41.39 DPS	Warchief Rend Blackhand, Upper Blackrock Spire
Ranged	Blackcrow	+3 Agi, +30.31 DPS	Shadow Hunter Vosh'gajin, Lower Blackrock Spire

Tank

Slot	Item	Stats	Where
Head	Golem Skull Helm	+18 Str, +18 Stam, +8 Def	Phalanx, Blackrock Depths
Neck	Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris	+7 Stam, +10 Def	World drop or auction house
Shoulder	Stockade Pauldrons Era data	+20 Stam, +10 Def	World drop or auction house
Back	Redoubt Cloak Era data	+15 Stam, +7 Def	Gordok Tribute, Dire Maul North
Chest	Ornate Adamantium Breastplate	+9 Str, +22 Stam, +10 Def	In Dreams, Tirion Fordring quest chain
Wrist	Vambraces of the Sadist	+7 Str, +8 Stam	Timmy the Cruel, Stratholme
Hands	Stonegrip Gauntlets	+9 Str, +14 Stam, +10 Def	World drop or auction house
Waist	Deathbone Girdle	+15 Stam, +9 Def	Scholomance final-room minibosses
Legs	Warmaster Legguards Era data	+13 Str, +15 Stam	Warchief Rend Blackhand, Upper Blackrock Spire
Feet	Deathbone Sabatons	+11 Stam, +10 Def	Scholomance final-room minibosses
Finger	Naglering Era data	+10 Stam, +5 Def	Golem Lord Argelmach, Blackrock Depths; Forever item tooltip unavailable; Era fallback
Finger	Ring of Protection	+9 Stam	Hidden Treasures, Darrowshire quest chain
Trinket	Force of Will Era data	+7 Def	General Angerforge, Blackrock Depths; Era source; Forever item tooltip unavailable; Era fallback
Trinket	Mark of the Chosen		The Pariah's Instructions, Maraudon quest
Main Hand	Mirah's Song	+9 Str, +9 Agi, +40.0 DPS	Kirtonos the Herald, Eva Sarkhoff's Scholomance quest chain
Off Hand	Draconian Deflector	+7 Stam, +10 Def	General Drakkisath, Upper Blackrock Spire
Ranged	Silver-plated Shotgun	+3 Stam, +10.37 DPS	Engineering craft; tradeable

Consumables by level

Levels	Drink	Food	Potions	Elixirs	Also carry
1 to 15	No mana bar, no water budget.	Spiced Wolf Meat gives Agility; use food whose Well Fed tooltip includes the XP bonus.	First Aid makes healing potions. Carry Minor or Lesser Healing as usable; Rage Potion from 4 restores 20 to 40 Rage.	Elixir of Lion's Strength or Minor Agility if cheap; check Forever's tooltip.	Linen bandages, a healthstone if offered, spare food. In Classic Era, Cheap sharpening or weightstones.
15 to 30	Keep the water for the priest. They have enough going on.	Lean Wolf Steak gives Agility; choose XP food while questing and read its use requirement.	Healing Potion from 12, Greater Healing from 21. Free Action Potion from 20 prevents new stuns and movement effects; it does not break existing ones.	Elixir of Ogre's Strength or Lesser Agility. Buy small stacks while beta recipes settle.	Wool and silk bandages; anti-venom. First Aid also gains disease and bleed remedies. Carry a shield and pulling ammo.
31 to 45	None needed.	Spider Sausage is a Stamina-food reference; confirm its Forever buff before stocking up.	Superior Healing from 35 and Great Rage Potion from 25 are planning references; check live tooltips. Keep Free Action Potion.	Elixir of Agility and Elixir of Fortitude for damage or health; compare Forever replacements.	Mageweave bandages; anti-venom and situation-specific protection potions. Save gold for training.
46 to 60	Still no water. We did the math.	Smoked Desert Dumplings for Strength; confirm Forever's recipe and buff. Bring plain healing food too.	Major Healing is made by First Aid. In Classic Era, Mighty Rage Potion for planned damage windows. Carry the protection potion your raid lead requests.	Elixir of the Mongoose gives +25 Agility and +2 percent crit for 1 hour, requires 46. In Classic Era, Greater Strength, Superior Defense or Fortitude as appropriate; verify stacking.	Runecloth bandages, healthstones, Free Action Potions and repair money. In Classic Era, Sharpen the off hand if Windfury occupies your main hand; verify Forever behavior.

Client means a Forever tooltip or beta guide; era means Classic knowledge awaiting Forever confirmation. Healing potions moved to First Aid, while Rage potions and elixirs remain Alchemy. Potion cooldowns can compete, so plan healing before spending one on damage. Read food buffs instead of assuming their Era stats. Pool scores omit procs, set bonuses, weapon skill, resistances and profession restrictions. Ranged weapon DPS is not melee weapon DPS. Apply hit and Defense thresholds separately; a bigger score does not prove a safe tank set. Scores use published WoWSims Classic presets, normalized to Strength 1 for DPS and Stamina 1 for tank. They are era comparisons, not a Forever simulation or level-30 calibration. wdps uses the main-hand coefficient; off-hand and two-handed comparisons need separate judgment.

New in Forever

Veteran's Silvered Chain HelmBlacksmithing 95; plans sold at the Horde supply camp near the Crossroads Self-made Strength and Stamina headpiece at 20; binds on pickup.
Protector's Silvered Chain HelmBlacksmithing 95; same Horde plans route 7 Defense skill and 9 Stamina for a shield set; binds on pickup.
Veteran's Silvered Chain ShirtBlacksmithing 110; Horde supply-camp plans Mixed physical stats at 22; make it yourself.
Veteran's Silvered Chain LeggingsBlacksmithing 125; Horde supply-camp plans or dungeon pattern drops Strength, Agility and Stamina at 25; useful for both jobs.
Veteran's BootsBlacksmithing 85; Horde supply-camp plans A practical early mail craft with three useful physical stats.
Bandsaw WristbandsSneed, Deadmines Your blocks hit back for 5 to 7 Physical damage. A small thank-you note from your shield.
Blueprint: AnvilGilnid, Deadmines; requires Blacksmithing 140 Teaches a campsite Anvil. Handy for a smith away from town; rare drop.
Satchel of Copper BombsEngineering 85; supply-camp schematic A thrown weapon with 2 Stamina and exploding attacks. Requires Engineering; mind nearby crowd control.
Roogug's Severed HeadRoogug, Razorfen Kraul; requires level 25 Situational fear and silence against Swine. Spirit is not a reason to chase it for raid DPS.

Gear planner

Pick a piece for each slot and watch your stats add up, then compare the Tank and DPS scores while checking caps, weapon setup and your next dungeon.

0DPS scorein Strength points for damage, Stamina points for tanking

Items and stats: Wowhead's Forever database; pieces Forever doesn't list yet use Classic data and say Era data. Score weights, in the units each stat is shown in. DPS: str 1, agi 0.741, ap 0.398, crit 10, hit 11.422, wdps 4.749; Tank: str 0.666, agi 1.186, sta 1, ap 0.137, crit 0.396, hit 0.613, def 1.415, dodge 1.116, parry 1.134, block 0.565, blockval 0.588, armor 0.074, wdps 5.103. Sources: WoWSims Classic Warrior published default EP weights · WoWSims Classic Tank Warrior published default EP weights.

Tanking in groups

Keep the pack on you, give the healer a clear view and pull at a pace the group can afford. Forever changes are called out below; Era habits are a starting point until new fights are tested.

Set up your screen

Client setup: enable enemy nameplates and keep their health bars readable; option names can differ in build 1.60.1.
Client setup: turn on the built-in threat warning or threat colors if offered; test what the colors mean while grouped.
Client setup: if you use a threat display addon, confirm Forever 1.60.1 support before trusting its numbers; keep the built-in warning visible.
Client setup: enable Target of Target so you can see when your enemy switches to the healer.
Client setup: put party health and mana near your target frame; keep healer mana visible without opening a panel.
Client setup: bind Skull, Cross, Moon, Square and Star raid marks, then test marking and your Taunt key on a small pull.

Raid marks

SkullKill first once the tank has it.
CrossKill second; leave it with the tank while Skull is alive.
MoonAssigned crowd control, usually Polymorph; no damage here.
SquareSecond control target, such as a trap; name its owner.
StarPriority interrupt or special add; agree its exact job before pulling.

Habits that keep the group alive

Plan the pull.Era habit: check patrols, healer mana and an escape spot. Shoot one pack when charging would bring company; carry ammunition if your ranged weapon needs it.
Mark before moving.Era habit: Skull dies first, Cross second. Assign crowd control before attacking; keep cleaves and Thunder Clap away from controlled enemies.
Bring casters around a corner.Era habit: shoot, step fully behind cover and let the pack reach you. Tell the group where to stand; the healer needs sight of you once you stop.
Wear the shield.Defiance needs a shield. Tank in Defensive Stance and face enemies; strafe into position instead of exposing your back. Vanguard allows Charge in Defensive Stance if talented.
Build threat across the pack.Thunder Clap works in Defensive Stance. Client practice: use Revenge when available and spread Sunder Armor to loose targets; build five stacks on a lasting boss, not every nearly dead trash enemy.
Taunt is a rescue.Era habit: Taunt a loose, tauntable enemy, then land threat abilities before its forced attention ends. It does not replace a threat lead, and some raid bosses ignore it.
Block before the hits.Shield Block is listed at 16 in the spell data. Use it before dangerous physical swings and budget rage for it; it will not stop spell damage.
Rage comes with the job.Armor and absorbs no longer cut incoming-hit rage. Accept the priest shield; pull safely instead of removing armor to chase a fuller rage bar.
Cover defensive debuffs.Era habit: maintain Demoralizing Shout on hard-hitting melee enemies and Thunder Clap where the attack-speed slow applies. Agree who owns them; neither makes a spell-only attack harmless.
Spend spare rage last.Era habit: save rage for threat and defense before Heroic Strike or Cleave. Shield Bash is listed at 12 with a shield; do not wait for Pummel, listed at 38.
Use Shield Wall while alive.Shield Wall is listed at 28. Use it before a damage spike or when healing is interrupted, with a shield and the required stance; announce it so the healer can respond.
Let the healer drink.Era habit: stop before the next pack when mana is low, even if you have rage. A ten-second drink beats a five-minute corpse run.
Keep fear under control.Era habit: Intimidating Shout can send enemies into another pack. Berserker Rage needs Berserker Stance for fear protection; plan the stance change, then return to Defensive Stance. Blizzard's October 1 beta notes confirm Berserker Rage at level 30.

Sources: Blizzard · Blizzard forums · Wowhead · Icy Veins · Icy Veins · Wowhead.

Which ability when

Choose the button that solves the problem in front of you. Level-30 choices use Forever's trainer data; level-60 choices assume you trained the spell or bought its talent, and Era habits need live testing.

Situation	At 30	At 60	Why
One target while leveling	Charge when allowed, keep Battle Shout up, and use Overpower when available. Arms can add Spearing Strike; use Rend when the enemy will live long enough for its ticks.	Use Mortal Strike or Bloodthirst if talented, plus Overpower when available. Arms with Bloodthrill keeps Rend active for its Overpower triggers.	A useful instant attack beats pressing every spender until the bar is empty.
Several enemies	Use Thunder Clap and affordable Cleave. Arms can use Sweeping Strikes at 30; avoid crowd-controlled neighbors.	Add trained Whirlwind when safe. Tanks spread Sunder Armor and Revenge instead of expecting one button to hold everything.	Multi-target attacks still need space, Rage, and a group ready for the pull.
A caster begins a dangerous spell	Equip a shield and use Shield Bash in an allowed stance. Pummel is not trained until 38 in Forever's data.	Use Pummel in Berserker Stance or Shield Bash with a shield. Agree on interrupt turns before important pulls.	An interrupted spell needs no healing afterward. Save the interrupt for a cast that matters.
A runner heads toward friends	Hamstring the runner. Piercing Howl helps if talented; Intercept at 30 closes a gap in Berserker Stance.	Keep those tools and use a suitable stun if your build has one and the target is vulnerable.	Stopping a runner can prevent another pull. Chasing blindly can create one.
Your health is low	Use a health potion, ask for help, or use activated Victory Rush if ready. Tanks can use Shield Wall or talented Last Stand before the next hit; bandage after stopping incoming damage.	Keep the same emergency plan. Gore Drinker helps if talented but is not an instant full heal.	Survival comes before one more damage button. Do not wait for the screen to turn gray.
Tanking a fresh pull	Equip a shield, use Defensive Stance, and open with Charge if Vanguard allows or a controlled ranged pull. Use Thunder Clap, Revenge when available, and Sunder Armor on the focus target.	Add Shield Slam if talented. Keep Shield Block and defensive cooldowns ready for dangerous melee damage.	A controlled opening gives your healer time and everyone a clear first target.
An enemy leaves you for the healer	Taunt in Defensive Stance, then add threat with Revenge or Sunder Armor. If Taunt fails, use an available forced-attack tool and call for control.	Follow with Shield Slam if talented. On taunt-immune enemies, use threat and the encounter plan; repeated Taunt will not fix immunity.	Taunt is a short recovery tool, not a permanent threat lead. Check live Forever behavior.
Rage starved	Let ordinary swings land, use Bloodrage when its health cost is safe, and save Rage for an interrupt or needed threat. Avoid filling every swing with Heroic Strike.	Keep those priorities. Protection gets cheaper abilities through Focused Rage; Fury can improve off-hand hit chance through Furious Precision.	A quiet key is better than an empty bar when the healer needs help.
The target reaches Execute range	Use learned Execute when the target meets its tooltip threshold. Save Rage for an urgent interrupt or tank duty.	Use the same finisher with trained ranks; compare damage results before treating it as the only button to press.	Era threshold is below 20% health. Check Forever tuning instead of copying a fixed Era rotation.
A fear is coming	Use learned Berserker Rage in an allowed stance, or coordinate Fear Ward. Fury with Death Wish has another fear-immunity option with a damage-taken cost.	Plan fear coverage with the group. Undead players should read the current Will of the Forsaken tooltip before relying on an Era immunity trick.	Preventing lost seconds is easier than collecting enemies after everyone runs in a different direction.

Raid night checklist

Tick things off as you pack. Ticks stay in this browser; clear them before the next raid night.

Raids in Forever

Launch is November 4, 2026. First raids open December 9: Onyxia's Lair for 40, Barrow Deeps for 10 and Hyjal Summit for 20.
Horde warriors include Orc, Undead, Tauren, Troll and Skyborne in Blizzard's race and class chart.
Thunder Clap works in Defensive Stance and Defiance requires a shield.
Incoming-hit rage ignores armor and absorbs; priest shields do not starve it.
Sunder Armor generates threat under stronger Expose Armor; October 8 notes adjusted its threat values.
Shield Wall, Retaliation and Recklessness no longer share a cooldown; check your current cooldown lengths.
Boss tactics below are older Classic plans, including Onyxia. They do not prove Forever mechanics or resistance requirements. Era data
New boss names come from the sister guide's beta data. Their order, abilities and warrior assignments are unverified; no TBC Hyjal tactics are imported. Era data
The beta cap is 30. Level-60 gear and consumables are candidates, not tested Forever best-in-slot lists. Era data
Assign tanks, Sunder Armor, defensive debuffs and Battle Shout parties before pulling. Keep Intimidating Shout away from uncontrolled packs. Era data
Bring quantities are a suggested evening supply; check potion cooldowns and weapon-buff conflicts in the live client. Era data
Molten Core, Blackwing Lair, Zul'Gurub, Ahn'Qiraj and Naxxramas have no verified Forever opening date here. Era data

Before the raid: assignments

Era planning: name the main tank, off tank, backup and add owners for each fight; decide the swap trigger and whether the boss can be taunted.
Era planning: assign five Sunder Armor stacks and a backup owner; split Demoralizing Shout and Thunder Clap upkeep, checking which debuffs apply.
Era planning: assign Battle Shout by party and keep those groups together; confirm live range and coverage before assuming it buffs the whole raid.
Era planning: assign fear coverage with priests and shamans; plan Berserker Rage around its current stance requirement. Keep Intimidating Shout off ordinary pulls.
Defiance requires a shield. Plan your shield set, survival cooldowns and healer coverage before experimenting with damage gear.

Before every pull

Check repaired gear, assigned weapon and shield, food and consumables; tank unknown pulls in survival gear.
Confirm your marked target, tank position and healer line of sight; wait for the healer ready call.
Refresh Battle Shout for your assigned party; use Bloodrage only when the pull is ready.
If Sunder Armor is the chosen armor debuff, build five stacks and refresh them. Forever also permits Sunder threat under stronger Expose Armor; coordinate with the rogue rather than promising both armor reductions.
Apply assigned Demoralizing Shout and Thunder Clap where effective; avoid duplicating a stronger debuff just for upkeep.
Know the next swap or add spawn. Taunt only where it works, prepare Shield Block for physical hits and call Shield Wall before the emergency becomes a death.
For fear, check Berserker Rage and agreed Fear Ward or Tremor coverage. Keep Intimidating Shout reserved; on an Era mind-control fight, follow the safe cooldown plan.

Warrior jobs by raid size

Raid	Warriors	Who does what
10 players: Barrow Deeps	2 to 3 warriors if the roster supports it	Suggested split: main tank, off tank or damage warrior ready with a shield, optional third on damage. Divide Sunder Armor, Demoralizing Shout and Thunder Clap; assign Battle Shout to covered parties. Boss-specific tank counts are unknown.
20 players: Hyjal Summit, Zul'Gurub, AQ20	3 to 5 warriors if needed	Suggested split: main tank, one or two off tanks for adds or swaps, others on damage and backup debuffs. Battle Shout by party; agree interrupts. Hyjal mechanics are unknown; ZG and AQ20 jobs are Era plans.
40 players: Onyxia, Molten Core and later	6 to 10 warriors as a roster example	Main tank plus assigned off tanks; others deal damage, cover Sunder Armor and shouts, and keep shield sets ready. Add tanks vary by boss. Era Four Horsemen needs a larger total tank team; these numbers are not a requirement for every fight.

Warrior counts are suggested guild rosters, not confirmed Forever compositions. Raid jobs are Era plans; new mechanics, shout coverage and fear timing need live checks, and no tank should assume Berserker Rage works in every stance.

Onyxia's Lair40 players

Size: 40
Level: 60
Attunement: Unknown. Era Horde: Warlord's Command from Warlord Goretooth in Kargath, Badlands; finish the Eitrigg/Thrall/Rexxar/Emberstrife chain and Blood of the Black Dragon Champion. Carry the rewarded Drakefire Amulet; no need to equip it.
Resistance: Tank fire-resistance swaps depend on the strategy; no universal target for damage warriors. Forever needs a fresh check.

Bring for Onyxia's Lair

Drakefire Amulet Era data1Era entry key; carry it if live attunement still requires it.
Greater Fire Protection Potion Era data5-10Era fire buffer; positioning still matters.
Shield and tank set Era data1 setEra off tanks collect whelps; damage warriors keep a rescue set.

Bosses, in a common order

Onyxia Face her away; damage warriors use flanks. Plan fear coverage; off tanks collect whelps and avoid tail knockbacks.

Barrow Deeps10 players

Size: 10
Level: 60
Attunement: Unknown; no verified attunement steps published. Scheduled December 9, 2026.
Resistance: no warrior resistance target confirmed. Keep ordinary survival gear; do not import TBC Hyjal requirements.

Bring for Barrow Deeps

Shield, one-hander and survival set Era data1 setSuggested preparation, not a confirmed boss requirement.

Bosses, in a common order

Chillhowl Not confirmed yet: chillhowl warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Khalith the Dreadspinner Not confirmed yet: khalith the Dreadspinner warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Amethrax Not confirmed yet: amethrax warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Ravus and Darlissa Not confirmed yet: ravus and Darlissa warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Elder Tangleclaw Not confirmed yet: elder Tangleclaw warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Well of Sorrow Not confirmed yet: well of Sorrow warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Del'lynar Songwood Not confirmed yet: del'lynar Songwood warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Sonya Darkhallow Not confirmed yet: sonya Darkhallow warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.

Hyjal Summit20 players

Size: 20
Level: 60
Attunement: Unknown; no verified attunement steps published. Scheduled December 9, 2026. This is the new level-60 raid, not TBC's Caverns of Time raid.
Resistance: no warrior resistance target confirmed. Keep ordinary survival gear; do not import TBC Hyjal requirements.

Bring for Hyjal Summit

Shield, one-hander and survival set Era data1 setSuggested preparation, not a confirmed boss requirement.

Bosses, in a common order

Bandalar Not confirmed yet: bandalar warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Time-Lost Battalion Not confirmed yet: time-Lost Battalion warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Old Gloomlurker Not confirmed yet: old Gloomlurker warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Kathris the Haunted Not confirmed yet: kathris the Haunted warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Elder Minderel Not confirmed yet: elder Minderel warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Council of Thorns Not confirmed yet: council of Thorns warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
The Wild King Not confirmed yet: the Wild King warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Ancient of Decay Not confirmed yet: ancient of Decay warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Sylvestris Dusksong Not confirmed yet: sylvestris Dusksong warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Gharalis the Abyssal Not confirmed yet: gharalis the Abyssal warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Anara Chillwind Not confirmed yet: anara Chillwind warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Tracker Stillwind Not confirmed yet: tracker Stillwind warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.
Nythus the Dreambound Not confirmed yet: nythus the Dreambound warrior mechanics are unknown. Agree tank ownership and add pickup calls before pulling; do not assume taunt swaps.

Zul'Gurub20 players

Size: 20
Level: 60
Resistance: No routine full resistance set for warriors; optional nature protection for Venoxis. Keep gear appropriate to your tank or damage job.

Bring for Zul'Gurub

Greater Nature Protection Potion Era data5-10Era optional poison buffer; coordinate cleansing.
Gurubashi Mojo Madness Era data1 per summonEra Edge of Madness summoner only.
Mudskunk Lure, Zulian Mudskunk and fishing gear Era data1 lure and 5 fish per summonEra Gahz'ranka summoner only; arrange before the run.

Bosses, in a common order

High Priestess Jeklik Interrupt heals; off tank collects bats. Leave fire.
High Priest Venoxis Stop melee on Holy Wrath calls; tank leaves poison.
High Priestess Mar'li Off tank catches spiders; interrupt Drain Life; watch threat changes.
Bloodlord Mandokir Stop attacking when watched; assigned off tank handles Ohgan.
Gri'lek Kite fixation; do not tank Avatar damage.
Hazza'rah Kill nightmare adds quickly; keep tank defense ready.
Renataki Regain control after vanish; protect vulnerable teammates.
Wushoolay Leave lightning clouds; damage warriors avoid the front.
High Priest Thekal Assign three tanks; interrupt heals; coordinate first-phase kills.
Gahz'ranka Use water positioning against knockback falls; rebuild threat carefully.
High Priestess Arlokk Off tank gathers panthers; reacquire boss after vanish.
Jin'do the Hexxer Kill Brain Wash totems; cursed warriors attack shades.
Hakkar Taunt-immune; two tanks build threat. Safely spend Intimidating Shout before mind control; follow poison calls.

Molten Core40 players

Size: 40
Level: 60
Attunement: Era shortcut: Attunement to the Core from Lothos Riftwaker inside Blackrock Mountain (level 55+). Loot the Core Fragment beside the MC portal in Blackrock Depths and return it. Optional for entry through BRD; recommended for direct access.
Resistance: Ragnaros tanks may use dedicated fire resistance; damage warriors prioritize damage and positioning. Confirm buffed targets with the raid lead; no Forever number verified.

Bring for Molten Core

Greater Fire Protection Potion Era data10-15Era fire buffer, especially Ragnaros.
Aqual Quintessence / Eternal Quintessence Era data1 per assigned playerEra assigned rune dousers only; finish Hydraxis requirements.
Fire-resistance tank swaps Era data1 planned setEra assigned tanks only; fit the strategy while retaining survival.

Bosses, in a common order

Lucifron Split boss and add tanks; request prompt decurses.
Magmadar Face away; plan Berserker Rage for fear; avoid fire.
Gehennas Separate adds; leave Rain of Fire; request tank decurses.
Garr Tank assigned Firesworn; keep dying adds away from raid.
Baron Geddon Leave Inferno; Living Bomb runs clear, including warriors.
Shazzrah Melee retreats from Arcane Explosion; tanks recover after teleports.
Sulfuron Harbinger Separate assigned priests and interrupt heals.
Golemagg the Incinerator Off tanks hold Core Ragers; melee watches stacking damage.
Majordomo Executus Assign add tanks; respect crowd control and reflection calls.
Ragnaros Tank holds position; backup stays ready. Follow Wrath calls; collect Sons.

Blackwing Lair40 players

Size: 40
Level: 60
Attunement: Era shortcut: kill Scarshield Quartermaster near the Blackrock Spire entrance; his Blackhand's Command item starts the quest. Kill General Drakkisath in UBRS and touch Drakkisath's Brand. This unlocks the Orb of Command; entry through UBRS remains possible.
Resistance: Firemaw tanks may use fire resistance; damage warriors drop Flame Buffet behind cover. Resistance never replaces Onyxia Scale Cloak when Shadow Flame requires it.

Bring for Blackwing Lair

Onyxia Scale Cloak Era data1Era Shadow Flame protection, especially Nefarian; equip when called.
Greater Fire Protection Potion Era data5-10Era fire buffer on drakes and other fire damage.
Hourglass Sand Era data5-10 if availableEra Bronze Affliction removal on Chromaggus; collect inside and share.

Bosses, in a common order

Razorgore the Untamed Tanks handle assigned adds while the controller breaks eggs.
Vaelastrasz the Corrupt Follow tank threat order; Burning Adrenaline leaves the raid.
Broodlord Lashlayer Maintain backup threat through knockbacks; save defense for Mortal Strike.
Firemaw Coordinate Wing Buffet swaps; melee drops Flame Buffet behind cover.
Ebonroc Swap on Shadow of Ebonroc; keep breath pointed away.
Flamegor Coordinate Wing Buffet swaps; hunters handle Frenzy; avoid the front.
Chromaggus Hide from breaths; carry Hourglass Sand; request prompt cleanses.
Nefarian Equip Onyxia Scale Cloak when required; warrior call forces Berserker Stance, so plan tank cooldowns.

Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj20 players

Size: 20
Level: 60
Attunement: No personal attunement. The realm must have opened the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj; individual raiders do not need the Scepter.
Resistance: No standard full resistance set for warriors; plan for physical hits, stacks and movement. Forever requirements unknown.

Bring for Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj

Greater Nature Protection Potion Era data5-10Era optional nature buffer.
Shield and survival swaps Era data1 setEra add tanks and emergency pickups.

Bosses, in a common order

Kurinnaxx Swap Mortal Wound stacks; everyone leaves sand traps.
General Rajaxx Assign wave tanks; protect healers and friendly NPCs.
Moam Build threat; leave controlled mana fiends untouched.
Buru the Gorger Kite fixation toward called eggs; control egg damage.
Ayamiss the Hunter Kill larvae threatening sacrificed players; tank the ground phase.
Ossirian the Unscarred Follow crystals; coordinate tank threat; avoid tornadoes.

Temple of Ahn'Qiraj40 players

Size: 40
Level: 60
Attunement: No personal attunement. The realm must have opened the Gates of Ahn'Qiraj; individual raiders do not need the Scepter.
Resistance: Assigned Huhuran soakers need nature resistance; do not require a set from every warrior. Vek'lor commonly uses a caster tank. Forever requirements unverified.

Bring for Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

Nature-resistance soaker set Era data1 set if assignedEra Huhuran nearest-player team only; get the assigned buffed target.
Greater Nature Protection Potion Era data10-15Era Huhuran and Viscidus buffer.
Frost Oil and fast eligible weapon Era dataEnough for attemptsEra Viscidus preparation; confirm the freeze and shatter method.

Bosses, in a common order

The Prophet Skeram Assign platform tanks; catch copies; control mind-controlled allies.
Lord Kri Tank separately; follow trio kill order; leave death poison.
Princess Yauj Interrupt heals; plan fear coverage and threat recovery.
Vem Hold assigned target; follow kill order; recover after charges.
Battleguard Sartura Leave whirlwinds; control guards when possible; respect fixation.
Fankriss the Unyielding Tanks swap Mortal Wound; catch lethal snakes quickly.
Viscidus Use assigned frost-hit tools, then rapid hits for shatter.
Princess Huhuran Assigned soakers wear nature resistance; tanks track Acid Spit.
Emperor Vek'lor Leave this physical-immune emperor to the caster tank; avoid Blizzard.
Emperor Vek'nilash Warriors tank the melee emperor; follow teleport handoffs; separate twins.
Ouro Prepare for threat changes; avoid burrow trails; plan Sand Blast positioning.
C'Thun Spread on entry; follow Dark Glare movement; kill assigned tentacles.

Naxxramas40 players

Size: 40
Level: 60
Attunement: Level 60 and Argent Dawn Honored. Accept The Dread Citadel - Naxxramas from Archmage Angela Dosantos at Light's Hope Chapel, Eastern Plaguelands. Honored: 60g, 5 Arcane Crystals, 2 Nexus Crystals, 1 Righteous Orb. Revered: 30g, 2 Arcane Crystals, 1 Nexus Crystal. Exalted: free; still complete the quest.
Resistance: Sapphiron progression calls for frost resistance; follow your assigned target. Keep a separate physical-survival set; no Forever requirement confirmed.

Bring for Naxxramas

Frost-resistance set Era data1 set if assignedEra Sapphiron preparation; raid lead sets the target.
Greater Frost Protection Potion Era data10-15Era Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad buffer.
Greater Shadow Protection Potion Era data5-10Era Loatheb survival timing.
Extra shield and survival gear Era data1 setEra Horsemen rotations and add tanks.

Bosses, in a common order

Patchwerk Hateful Strike tanks maintain health; damage stays behind.
Grobbulus Tank moves steadily; Injection drops away from route.
Gluth Swap healing-reduction stacks; assigned warriors help control zombies.
Thaddius Tank assigned platform add; move with polarity group.
Noth the Plaguebringer Catch skeletons; main tank recovers threat after Blink.
Heigan the Unclean Tanks lead movement; everyone learns the eruption dance.
Loatheb Plan survival between heals; damage takes assigned spores.
Anub'Rekhan Follow Locust Swarm kite plan; off tanks handle guards.
Grand Widow Faerlina Preserve assigned worshippers; leave Rain of Fire.
Maexxna Save defense for Web Spray; damage frees wrapped allies.
Instructor Razuvious Priests control boss-tanking Understudies; warriors tank spare students.
Gothik the Harvester Tank assigned side; pace kills to control undead arrivals.
Highlord Mograine Rotate at called marks; plan tank cooldowns for handoffs.
Thane Korth'azz Share Meteor with assigned group; rotate at called marks.
Lady Blaumeux Leave Void Zones; rotate at called marks.
Sir Zeliek Keep others away from tank; Holy Wrath chains.
Sapphiron Avoid front and tail; hide behind ice for breath.
Kel'Thuzad Space melee; off tanks separate guardians; leave Shadow Fissures.

Checklist from Codex research of Blizzard's Forever notes and Classic raid guides. Quantities are starting points; your raid leader's word wins.

Reputations

Start reputations that improve the gear you use, and pay a crafter when that saves a week of chores. Forever rewards are separated from unverified vendor details and Era goals; later raid reputations are not December requirements.

Faction	What you get	How to earn it	When
Durotar Supply and Logistics Unverified	Unverified warrior shopping list: check current Blacksmithing and Engineering recipes before spending Merchant's Favor. No specific warrior weapon or shield unlock is confirmed here.	Fill Waylaid Crates and use the Horde supply hub; currency and standing are separate. Verify recipe skill and standing gates.	During leveling if you craft; do not grind for an unnamed best-in-slot reward.
Darkspear Raiders	Revered lists Darkspear Raider's Reaper for two-handed damage and Darkspear Skirmisher's Bludgeon as a main-hand option. Exalted lists Raider Gauntlets; compare current stats with your tank or damage set.	Play Darkspear Islands, its quests and mark turn-ins. Check the level version at Creeg Bothunk; a main-hand weapon cannot be a Fury off-hand.	From the level-30 battleground bracket; named reward versions can require higher levels, including 58 for the listed Reaper version.
Argent Dawn Era data	Era targets: resistance shoulder enchants for assigned sets and Girdle of the Dawn or Gloves of the Dawn plans for blacksmiths. These are recipes and enchants, not a mandatory finished tank set.	Plaguelands quests, dungeon undead and Scourgestones while wearing the Argent Dawn Commission. Check current vendor tiers.	Near 50 to 60; Naxxramas entry discounts are a later Era concern.
Timbermaw Hold Era data	Honored offers Heavy Timbermaw Belt plans and Enchant Weapon - Agility. The belt helps physical damage; the enchant can suit a one-hander. Buy the craft or enchant if you do not need the recipe.	Deadwood and Winterfall kills, quests, feathers and beads. Leave friendly Timbermaw alive; they run the shop.	Felwood and Winterspring approaching 60; Forever recipe gates unverified.
Thorium Brotherhood Era data	Dark Iron Helm and other fire-resistance crafts support assigned tanks. Honored weapon plans include Dark Iron Reaver and Dark Iron Destroyer with the matching smith specialty; these are not proven Forever best weapons.	Thorium Point supplies, Dark Iron Residue, then Lokhtos material turn-ins. Commissioning a smith can avoid your own grind; check Forever recipes and material access.	Near 60 when the guild has a fire-resistance or crafting plan.
Zandalar Tribe Era data	Friendly plus a Primal Hakkari Idol and warrior Punctured Voodoo Doll gives Presence of Might for head or legs. Exalted unlocks Zandalar Signet of Might for shoulders.	Zul'Gurub, coins, bijous and Honor Tokens on Yojamba Isle. Save materials for your agreed enchant or warrior armor goal.	Level 60 after Zul'Gurub access; no Forever opening date verified.
Hydraxian Waterlords Era data	Aqual Quintessence and later Eternal Quintessence support Molten Core rune dousing. They do not directly upgrade your weapon or armor.	Duke Hydraxis quests and elemental or Molten Core reputation. Assign dousers so everyone is not doing the same chore.	Only when Molten Core becomes relevant; it is not a December opening raid.
Cenarion Circle Era data	Exalted plus AQ20 materials unlocks Sickle of Unyielding Strength, a warrior one-handed axe. The matching Signet requires Honored and Drape requires Revered; standing alone does not buy completed set pieces.	Silithus quests and turn-ins, then Ahn'Qiraj progression. Check the selected quest's standing and materials before saving tokens.	Level 60 with relevant content; Forever access and rewards unverified.
Brood of Nozdormu Era data	Compare the Protector ring track for tank defense with the Conqueror track for damage. Warrior Conqueror armor also needs AQ40 tokens and standing.	AQ40 bosses, insignias and artifacts. Choose the ring path for your main role; verify Forever choices before turning in.	Later level-60 raid progression; no Forever opening date verified.
Frostwolf Clan Era data	Exalted offers The Unstoppable Force for two-handed damage, The Immovable Object for tanking and Don Julio's Band for physical hit and crit. All need a Forever reward check.	Alterac Valley matches, quests and turn-ins. Check the live quartermaster and required level before grinding.	When the battleground and reward tier are available; Forever costs unverified.

Warrior tips

Forever changes use Blizzard posts and Forever's beta client data. Habits marked Era are carryover advice, not confirmed Forever formulas. Era reference: Icy Veins Classic Warrior Leveling Guide, https://www.icy-veins.com/wow-classic/classic-warrior-leveling-guide.

Leveling

Start with one enemy. Fight near your level and leave room to retreat. A second enemy is a choice, not a surprise subscription.
Use the post-kill heal. Victory Rush arrives at 20. Use it while its kill activation is available and its cooldown is ready.

Rage management

Save the next useful button. Do not spend your last Rage on Heroic Strike when you need an interrupt or threat ability. Recheck queued-strike Rage behavior in Forever.
Wear your armor. Armor and absorbs do not reduce the intended incoming-hit Rage. A priest shield is welcome.
Expect different Rage income. Outgoing basic-attack Rage is normalized by weapon speed; critical basic attacks generate 100% additional Rage. Incoming-hit Rage ignores armor and absorbs. Do not copy an Era damage-to-Rage formula.

Stances

Know your three homes. Battle is stance 1, Defensive is 2, and Berserker is 3. Check before the emergency.
Spend before you switch. Tactical Mastery retains up to 10 Rage, or 25 with Improved Tactical Mastery 5/5. Excess Rage is not saved.

Tanking a dungeon

Bring a shield and mark a first target. Era habit: agree on a focus target and face enemies away from allies. Forever Defiance specifically needs a shield.
Build threat across the pull. Forever Thunder Clap works in Defensive Stance. Add Sunder Armor and Revenge where needed; Taunt is recovery, not a full rotation.

Weapons and gear

Compare the weapon itself. Weapon damage and DPS are major leveling upgrades. Train its weapon skill before a difficult pull.
Keep a tank kit. Save a shield and sturdy pieces even when questing with a two-hander or dual wield. Forever shield talents give that kit extra value.

Food and First Aid

Turn cloth into another health bar. Learn First Aid and carry food. Stop incoming damage before bandaging; a hit can interrupt it.
Heal between safe pulls. Do not pull extra enemies just to keep Rage. Health, healer mana, and an escape matter more.

Forever talent traps

Read current names. Forever's tree has Furious Precision and Lingering Rage, not the old Precision and Boundless Rage recommendations. Death Wish now gates Flurry.
Respect the beta cap. Trainer data puts Whirlwind at 36 and Pummel at 38. At 30, use Shield Bash for interrupts and Cleave for a second target.

Horde choices

Pick someone you want to log into. Orc, Undead, Tauren, and Troll can be warriors. Blizzard also confirms Horde Windshaper Skyborne warriors.
Read your racial tooltip. Use Forever tooltips before borrowing an Era trick. Windshaper Skyborne have Skysight movement speed and Wind Blessed haste.

Sources: Blizzard warrior deep dive · Blizzard beta notes · Racial traits · Wowhead datamine.

Addons and UI

Start with Blizzard's own tools, then add only what helps you hold threat and see the fight. Readable bars beat a cockpit.

Default raid-style party frames Works in Forever

Edit Mode lets you use compact raid-style party frames and move them where you can read them. Keep party health, healer mana and dangerous debuffs in view while you target enemies.
Forever UI source includes the Edit Mode setting, checked Oct 14, 2026
Default Cooldown Manager Works in Forever

Blizzard's tracker supports class abilities, racials, and trinkets, with consumable support still due in a later patch. Keep Fear Ward and your talented cooldowns in view before shopping for more trackers.
Official October 8 support update, checked Oct 14, 2026
Default nameplates Works in Forever

Blizzard's nameplates put enemy health and cast bars above the mobs. Keep enemy plates visible so you can spot a loose mob while your mouse stays near the party frames.
Part of the Forever client, checked Oct 14, 2026
Default Damage Meter Works in Forever

The built-in meter shows healing, damage, dispels, and deaths, and you can position it in Edit Mode. Review damage taken, damage dealt, interrupts and deaths after the pull.
Forever 1.60.1 meter guide dated Sep 22, checked Oct 14, 2026
Grid2 Works in Forever

Grid2 replaces party and raid frames with a compact grid and configurable buff and debuff indicators. Give Renew, shields, and Weakened Soul separate indicators so you can read a tank's situation quickly.
4.1.7-forever lists 1.60.1, checked Oct 14, 2026
DBM or BigWigs Unverified

Boss warnings and timers. Pick one, not both. Check that it knows the boss before you trust a timer to tell you when to Fear Ward.
Both list 1.60.1 core files; new raid coverage unverified, Oct 14, 2026
ThreatClassic2 Works in Forever

The Forever version shows threat for your enemy target, but its friendly-target healer mode is unavailable on this client. Check an enemy's threat list before you commit damage; Taunt only when tanking is your job.
2.75-forever and explicit Forever limits, checked Oct 14, 2026
Details! Damage Meter Unverified

A damage and healing meter with overheal, dispel and death views. Review damage, deaths, interrupts and threat after the pull, where your client supports it.
Oct 14 release supports 1.60.1; threat and damage views unverified, Oct 14, 2026
Questie Works in Forever

Questie's Forever-supported package adds quest markers and a quest database. Use it to collect dungeon quests before the group leaves town, which saves a warrior several apologetic boat rides.
v12.1.0+v1.0.6 lists Forever 1.60.1, checked Oct 14, 2026
Baganator Works in Forever

Baganator gives you searchable bags in one window or categories and requires its Syndicator dependency. Keep potions, ammunition and a spare weapon and shield easy to find before the tank counts down.
837 lists Forever support, checked Oct 14, 2026
Bartender4 Works in Forever

Bartender4 lets you rearrange action bars and bind their buttons. Put stance swaps, interrupts, Taunt, Shield Block and emergency cooldowns on easy keys.
4.18.3.1 lists Forever support, checked Oct 14, 2026
WeakAuras and the Musca Auras Forever fork Unverified

Regular WeakAuras is not a drop-in Forever setup; Musca Auras is a 1.60.1 port whose modern aura triggers work within the client's limits. Useful reminders to test are Battle Shout missing, Sunder Armor stacks, Overpower and Revenge ready, Execute range, Shield Block and your big cooldowns.
Musca 1.9.1 supports 1.60.1; these warrior auras unverified, Oct 14, 2026

Add and test one addon at a time, including an interrupt and a stance swap in combat, before adding the next.

Professions for warriors

Pick the pair you will actually use between bedtime and your own bedtime. Mining and Blacksmithing builds your gear; Mining and Engineering adds utility. Herbalism and Alchemy feeds your consumable habit. Skinning and Leatherworking works for DPS leather, but gives a tank less mail armor. Learn First Aid and Cooking alongside any pair.

Which pair to pick

Professions	Why	Best for
Mining and Blacksmithing	New mail crafts cover several warrior slots, and many bind on pickup. Mining supplies bars and stone. The cost is pearls, extra reagents, recipe hunting and time at an anvil; dungeon drops may beat a craft.	Self-sufficient leveling and shield tanks
Mining and Engineering	Bombs, gadgets and the new Satchel of Copper Bombs add options; many require Engineering to use. Mining supplies the metal. It eats bag space and gold, and devices are not a guaranteed rescue button.	Dungeon utility, PvP and dads who enjoy buttons
Herbalism and Alchemy	Make Rage potions and useful elixirs, or sell herbs. Healing potions are now First Aid, so this pair does not buy exclusive self-healing. Gathering takes time and recipes can be scarce.	Consumable supply and steady gathering income
Skinning and Leatherworking	New leather crafts offer physical stats. In Classic Era, Devilsaur gear is a DPS reference, and finished tradeable gear can be bought without the profession. Leather has less armor than mail or plate; do not pick it expecting a full tank set.	DPS leveling, leather buyers and gathering on your quest route

Blacksmithing: a beta route through 225

Use the Forever skill ranges. Craft your own upgrades along the way, then return to the cheaper trainer recipes.

Leveling route

Skill	Make	Materials
1 to 25	Rough Sharpening Stone	1 Rough Stone per craft
25 to 50	Rough Grinding Stone	2 Rough Stone
50 to 67	Coarse Grinding Stone	2 Coarse Stone
67 to 75	Runed Copper Gauntlets	8 Copper Bar, 2 Rough Grinding Stone
75 to 80	Runed Copper Belt	10 Copper Bar
80 to 95	Rough Bronze Leggings	6 Bronze Bar
95 to 100	Patterned Bronze Bracers	5 Bronze Bar, 2 Coarse Grinding Stone
100 to 112	Heavy Grinding Stone	3 Heavy Stone
112 to 125	Patterned Bronze Bracers	5 Bronze Bar, 2 Coarse Grinding Stone
125 to 140	Bronze Shortsword	5 Bronze Bar, 4 Weak Flux, 2 Medium Leather
140 to 165	Bronze Warhammer; train Expert before 150	8 Bronze Bar, 1 Strong Flux, 1 Medium Leather
165 to 175	Green Iron Bracers	6 Iron Bar, 1 Green Dye
175 to 185	Solid Grinding Stone	4 Solid Stone
185 to 215	Mithril Plate Pants	12 Mithril Bar
215 to 225	Steel Plate Helm	14 Steel Bar, 1 Solid Grinding Stone

Worth making

Item	Skill	Why
Veteran's Gloves	80	Strength, Agility and Stamina; self-craft. 10 Bronze Bar, 4 Rough Grinding Stone, 2 Sulfuric Acid, 3 Small Lustrous Pearl.
Protector's Silvered Chain Helm	95	Defense headpiece; self-craft. 15 Bronze Bar, 6 Coarse Grinding Stone, 4 Silver Bar, 4 Pristine Leather, 6 Tigerseye.
Veteran's Silvered Chain Shirt	110	Good mixed mail stats at 22; plans sold for Merchant's Favor at the Horde supply camp.
Veteran's Silvered Chain Leggings	125	Physical stats at 25; self-craft. 20 Bronze Bar, 8 Coarse Grinding Stone, 6 Silver Bar, 6 Pristine Leather, 8 Small Lustrous Pearl.
Iron Counterweight	165	Permanent 3 percent attack-speed attachment for a two-handed sword, mace, axe or polearm; replaces a weapon enchant.
Lionheart Helm	300	Endgame DPS reference. Forever plans require Armorsmith. Do not promise a beta craft or a cheap recipe.

The route follows WoW-Professions' Forever guide through 225. Materials are per craft, not a guaranteed shopping total. Stop when the next recipe becomes worthwhile; yellow and green crafts can fail to give skill. Artisan needs character level 35, above the beta cap. The guide warns that many recipes turn gray earlier than Era, so the 225 to 300 route is left for launch. Keep a Blacksmith Hammer and use an anvil. New BoP gear cannot be made by a guildmate for you.

Engineering: useful parts through 225

Keep the parts you make. They feed later crafts. Make some useful grenades rather than filling every bag with powder.

Leveling route

Skill	Make	Materials
1 to 30	Rough Blasting Powder	1 Rough Stone per craft
30 to 50	Handful of Copper Bolts	1 Copper Bar
50 to 51	Arclight Spanner	6 Copper Bar; keep the tool
51 to 75	Rough Copper Bomb	1 Copper Bar, 1 Handful of Copper Bolts, 2 Rough Blasting Powder, 1 Linen Cloth
75 to 90	Coarse Blasting Powder	1 Coarse Stone
90 to 100	Coarse Dynamite	3 Coarse Blasting Powder, 1 Linen Cloth
100 to 105	Silver Contact	1 Silver Bar
105 to 125	Bronze Tube	2 Bronze Bar, 1 Weak Flux
125 to 135	Standard Scope	1 Bronze Tube, 1 Moss Agate
135 to 150	Heavy Blasting Powder, then Whirring Bronze Gizmo	Powder: 1 Heavy Stone; gizmo: 2 Bronze Bar, 1 Wool Cloth
150 to 160	Bronze Framework	2 Bronze Bar, 1 Medium Leather, 1 Wool Cloth
160 to 175	Explosive Sheep	2 Heavy Blasting Powder, 1 Whirring Bronze Gizmo, 1 Bronze Framework, 2 Wool Cloth
175 to 194	Solid Blasting Powder; Iron Grenade if stone is expensive	Powder: 2 Solid Stone; grenade: 1 Iron Bar, 1 Heavy Blasting Powder, 1 Silk Cloth
194 to 195	Gyromatic Micro-Adjustor	4 Steel Bar; keep the tool
195 to 200	Mithril Tube	3 Mithril Bar
200 to 215	Unstable Trigger	1 Mithril Bar, 1 Mageweave Cloth, 1 Solid Blasting Powder
215 to 225	Mithril Casing	3 Mithril Bar

Worth making

Item	Skill	Why
Satchel of Copper Bombs	85	Equip from 13; 2 Stamina and exploding thrown attacks. BoP and Engineering required.
Silver-plated Shotgun	130	Equip from 21; +3 Stamina. Tradeable, so a non-engineer can buy one.
Minor Recombobulator	140	A charged health and Polymorph utility trinket; using it requires Engineering 140.
Iron Grenade	175	A useful beta craft; In Classic Era, use the stun for control and verify Forever's target restrictions.
Mechanical Dragonling	200	Item says level 30, but the linked activation spell says level 40. Check in game before spending; not a beta default.

Forever beta routes and Era Engineering share many recipes; bills here are per craft. Orgrimmar and Undercity have trainers. Above 225 needs character level 35, so stop at the beta limit. In Classic Era, At launch continue with casings, bombs, dense powder and Thorium parts only after checking the trainer. Many gadgets require Engineering and may fail. Buy schematics on the character who will learn them.

Tips

Durotar Supply and Logistics has the Horde camp near the Crossroads. Fill crates for Merchant's Favor and compare recipe prices before emptying your coin purse.
First Aid is secondary and now crafts healing potions, disease remedies and bleed remedies. It does not consume one of your two primary profession slots.
New Veteran and Protector crafts bind on pickup. Tradeable older gear and guns can be bought from guildmates without taking the profession.
Tauren Cultivation grows herbs without Herbalism, but October 8 notes add level requirements. It does not replace a complete gathering route.
You can change professions later. Budget for relearning recipes; keep your materials and check BoP requirements before switching.
The Horde race table includes Windshaper Skyborne warriors alongside Orc, Undead, Tauren and Troll.
Bring food, bandages and repair money before buying a fancy craft. The best profession is the one that gets used.

Best enchants for a warrior

Enchant a weapon you will keep, then fill cheap armor slots. Save the big bills for durable gear. Forever tooltips below differ from Era in several places; raid-sized enchants are launch plans, not beta shopping orders.

Slot	Enchant	Effect	When
Weapon	Crusader	Melee proc heals 75 to 125 and grants +100 Strength for 15 sec	Raid
Two-Hand weapon	Iron Counterweight	3 percent faster attacks; two-handed sword, mace, axe or polearm only	Leveling
Weapon	Agility	+15 Agility; a steady alternative to a proc	Tank
Wrist	Minor Strength	+3 Strength, increased from Era's +1	Leveling
Wrist	Superior Strength	+9 Strength	DPS
Wrist	Superior Stamina	+9 Stamina	Tank
Wrist	Deflection	+3 Defense skill	Tank
Chest	Greater Stats	+4 to all five primary attributes	Raid
Chest	Major Health	+100 Health	Tank
Back	Minor Agility	+3 Agility, increased from Era's +1	Leveling
Back	Superior Defense	+70 Armor; this is armor, not Defense skill	Tank
Hands	Strength	+7 Strength, increased from Era's +5	DPS
Hands	Agility	+7 Agility, increased from Era's +5	DPS
Feet	Greater Stamina	+7 Stamina	Tank
Feet	Minor Speed	Slight movement-speed increase; In Classic Era, commonly measured as 8 percent	Leveling
Shield	Greater Stamina	+7 Stamina	Tank

One permanent enchant or attachment per slot. In Classic Era, Iron Counterweight replaces the permanent weapon enchant, so do not buy it and Crusader for the same weapon. Temporary sharpening and weightstones are a separate layer, but confirm their interaction with Forever buffs. Client PTR scroll records do not prove that enchant scrolls are obtainable; arrange an enchanter's service. Crusader's formula still has a Scarlet Spellbinder record. Agility's formula requires Timbermaw Honored. Check the live formula and materials bill. Do not treat Grand Crusader or other inherited database entries as available without a source.

Troubleshooting

Charge says I am in combat: Charge needs you out of combat, even with Vanguard; use Intercept at 30 when combat blocks Charge.
Overpower is greyed out: You need Battle Stance, rage, melee range, and a dodge opening on that target or a Bloodthrill proc.
My stance swap ate my rage: Train Tactical Mastery at 14 to keep 10 rage; Improved Tactical Mastery adds up to 15 more, and anything above your limit is lost.
Heroic Strike never fires: It waits for your next melee swing; check that auto-attack is running, you are in range, and you have enough rage.
My shield swap did not interrupt: Replace both item placeholders, check Battle or Defensive Stance, and press Shield Bash again after the weapon swap delay.
The wrong enemy got my Taunt: A living enemy under your mouse wins over your target; move your mouse away from other enemies or remove the mouseover bracket.
Shift does nothing: Check for another Shift key binding, then click while holding Shift; Shift on a cancel card removes a buff instead of casting it.
The tooltip is right but nothing happens: Check the beta cap, talents, exact spell names, stance, gear, rage, range, and cooldowns; a macro cannot wait or test whether the spell will succeed.

Graphics and console settings

36 commands

A steady frame rate helps you catch interrupts and keep targets in reach, while readable ground effects help you move before your healer has to say your name twice. Start at native resolution and 100% render scale, with Low or Fair shadows, Medium particles and Projected Textures on. Cap your frame rate at what your PC can hold, and 30 in the background. Write down every value before you change it so you can put it back.

The Forever look

The September tip from Icy Veins that went around the community: render scale 98%, contrast 60, brightness 40 (some players prefer 45). The same sliders are in Settings > Graphics (Render Scale under Resolution; Contrast, Brightness and Gamma further down). It depends on your monitor, so try it in a foggy zone and keep what looks right.

Write down your current look first

Prints render scale, contrast, brightness and gamma so you can put them back.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run for _,n in ipairs({"RenderScale","Contrast","Brightness","Gamma"}) do print(n,C_CVar.GetCVar(n)) end

The Forever look: 98% scale, contrast 60, brightness 40

Icy Veins says 98% render scale cleans up the image and can save a few frames, and contrast 60 with brightness 40 makes the new fog stand out. One player post uses brightness 45. It depends on your monitor.

3 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console RenderScale 0.98
/console Contrast 60
/console Brightness 40

Undo: back to the game's defaults

Resets render scale, contrast and brightness to the client defaults. If you wrote down different values, type those instead.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run for _,n in ipairs({"RenderScale","Contrast","Brightness"}) do local d=C_CVar.GetCVarDefault(n); if d then C_CVar.SetCVar(n,d) end end

Record first

Screenshot Settings > Graphics (Base, Raid and Advanced) before you touch anything. These read-only lines print your current values to chat.

Read your current foreground cap

Prints your current maxFPS cap to chat and changes nothing. The on/off switch for the cap (useMaxFPS) is a separate setting, so this alone does not tell you whether the cap is on.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run print("maxFPS", C_CVar.GetCVar("maxFPS"))

Read the game's default cap

Prints what the game thinks the default maxFPS is, and changes nothing. That is the game's default, not the value you had before, so write your own down too.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run print("maxFPS default", C_CVar.GetCVarDefault("maxFPS"))

Record cap switches, VSync and render scale

Prints six settings in one go: both FPS caps and their on/off switches, VSync and render scale. Write the results down before you change anything so you can put them back.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run for _,n in ipairs({"useMaxFPS","maxFPS","useMaxFPSBk","maxFPSBk","vsync","RenderScale"}) do print(n,C_CVar.GetCVar(n)) end

Restore a recorded 120 FPS cap

Puts maxFPS back to 120. That is only an example: type whatever value you wrote down before tuning, not 120 because we said so.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console maxFPS 120

Reset one setting to the game's default

Asks the game for its default maxFPS and sets just that one setting back to it (swap in another name to reset a different setting). A default is not always what you had before, so if you wrote your old value down, type that instead.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run local n="maxFPS"; local d=C_CVar.GetCVarDefault(n); if d then C_CVar.SetCVar(n,d) end

Balanced starting profile

Native resolution, 100% render scale, 60 FPS while playing and 30 in the background, with combat effects kept readable.

Balanced starting profile

A readable starting profile: 60 FPS foreground, 30 background, 100% scale, Fair shadows/water, Medium particles, projected textures on, Low ambient occlusion, and moderate draw detail.

14 lines, 406 characters: too long for one macro. Type them one at a time in chat.

/console useMaxFPS 1
/console maxFPS 60
/console useMaxFPSBk 1
/console maxFPSBk 30
/console RenderScale 1
/console graphicsShadowQuality 1
/console graphicsLiquidDetail 1
/console graphicsParticleDensity 3
/console graphicsProjectedTextures 1
/console graphicsSSAO 1
/console graphicsViewDistance 4
/console graphicsEnvironmentDetail 4
/console graphicsGroundClutter 2
/console graphicsTextureResolution 2

FPS, frame pacing and heat

Raise the cap only if your monitor and real frame rate make it worthwhile.

Test 90 FPS foreground / 30 background

Turns on both FPS caps: 90 while you are playing, 30 when the game is in the background. A cap cannot make a struggling PC reach 90; it just stops a fast one working harder and hotter than it needs to.

4 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console useMaxFPS 1
/console maxFPS 90
/console useMaxFPSBk 1
/console maxFPSBk 30

Turn the foreground cap off properly

Switches the foreground FPS cap off with its real switch, useMaxFPS 0. The old tip of setting maxFPS 0 is a guess; this is the actual switch, and your stored maxFPS number stays put for when you turn the cap back on.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console useMaxFPS 0

Disable Target FPS for a controlled test

Turns off Target FPS, a separate feature that is not the same thing as the FPS cap. Leave it as you found it unless it is muddying a before-and-after test; note its state first and put it back afterwards.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console useTargetFPS 0

Test VSync disabled

Turns the game's VSync off. It can feel more responsive but may show tearing, so compare it with your monitor and driver settings rather than assuming off is better.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console vsync 0

Enable VSync if tearing distracts

Turns the game's VSync back on if tearing bothers you. If you wrote down a different starting value, that is your real undo; no VSync choice is best for every monitor and driver.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console vsync 1

If FPS is still too low

Lower shadows and water first. Render scale is the last resort.

Lower-cost graphics experiment

Drops shadows and water to Low, turns ambient occlusion off, and lowers view distance, environment detail and ground clutter; the settings menu shows those three as 4, 4 and 2. Try one change at a time in the spot that was slow and keep only what actually helps.

6 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console graphicsShadowQuality 0
/console graphicsSSAO 0
/console graphicsViewDistance 3
/console graphicsEnvironmentDetail 3
/console graphicsGroundClutter 1
/console graphicsLiquidDetail 0

Try 85% render scale (last resort)

Sets render scale to 0.85, which is 85% in each direction and about 72% as many pixels to draw. Only use a value your Render Scale slider actually offers, and treat it as a last resort because it softens the picture.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console RenderScale 0.85

Return to 100% render scale

Puts render scale back to 1 (100%) after the 85% test. If you started somewhere other than 100%, type your recorded value instead.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console RenderScale 1

Keep combat cues visible

Healers need to see ground effects. Keep these on.

Preserve readable combat cues

Keeps projected textures on and particles at Medium so you can still see what is on the floor. Turning either off is a classic FPS-macro trick that can hide combat cues a healer needs.

2 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console graphicsProjectedTextures 1
/console graphicsParticleDensity 3

Antialiasing

Try the cheap image-based option before expensive MSAA.

Antialiasing: None

Turns off both kinds of antialiasing (MSAAQuality and ffxAntiAliasingMode) so you can see how much they cost you. Write both values down first and put both back afterwards.

2 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console MSAAQuality 0
/console ffxAntiAliasingMode 0

Antialiasing: FXAA Low test

Turns MSAA off and switches on FXAA Low (ffxAntiAliasingMode 1), the cheap way to smooth jagged edges. Compare it with None: you are trading a bit of blur for smoother edges.

2 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console MSAAQuality 0
/console ffxAntiAliasingMode 1

Test 8x texture filtering

Sets textureFilteringMode 4, which is 8x anisotropic filtering (5 is 16x). It sharpens distant ground seen at an angle; it is not guaranteed to be free, so check your frame rate and put it back if it costs you.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console textureFilteringMode 4

Raid profile

Lower settings that switch on only in raids.

Optional lower-cost Raid profile

Turns on the separate Raid profile (RAIDsettingsEnabled 1) and gives it lighter settings for group content: Low shadows and water, Fair particles, projected textures on, ambient occlusion off, draw sliders showing 4/4/2, and High textures. If Fair particles hide something you need to see, bump them back to Medium in the Raid tab.

10 lines, 366 characters: too long for one macro. Type them one at a time in chat.

/console RAIDsettingsEnabled 1
/console raidGraphicsShadowQuality 0
/console raidGraphicsLiquidDetail 0
/console raidGraphicsParticleDensity 2
/console raidGraphicsProjectedTextures 1
/console raidGraphicsSSAO 0
/console raidGraphicsViewDistance 3
/console raidGraphicsEnvironmentDetail 3
/console raidGraphicsGroundClutter 1
/console raidGraphicsTextureResolution 2

Go back to the Base profile

Switches the Raid profile off so the game uses your Base settings everywhere again. It does not reset the Raid values themselves; they are just not in use.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console RAIDsettingsEnabled 0

Responsiveness and latency

Input feel and network delay are separate from frame rate.

Optional cast on key down

Sets ActionButtonUseKeyDown 1 so your abilities fire when you press the key instead of when you let go, which can feel a touch snappier. Bars and addons that set their own useOnKeyDown behaviour can ignore it, and it does nothing for ping or FPS.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console ActionButtonUseKeyDown 1

Check whether SpellQueueWindow exists

Prints your current SpellQueueWindow value and changes nothing. We could not confirm from the Forever UI files that this setting exists or what it does here, so if it prints nil, leave it alone.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run print("SpellQueueWindow",C_CVar.GetCVar("SpellQueueWindow"))

Ask the game what SpellQueueWindow does

Asks the game for its own help text on SpellQueueWindow and prints it, changing nothing. If nothing comes back, the setting is not there and you can stop here.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run for _,v in ipairs(ConsoleGetAllCommands()) do if v.command:lower()=="spellqueuewindow" then print(v.command,v.help) end end

Try a 300 ms spell queue (only if it exists)

Sets SpellQueueWindow to 300 ms. Only try it if the game confirmed the setting exists and you are coming down from a bigger value to chase a specific casting problem: it cannot lower your ping, and too small a window leaves gaps between casts, so compare and put it back if it feels worse.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console SpellQueueWindow 300

Read home and world latency

Prints your home and world latency in milliseconds, the same numbers the game's own performance indicator uses. It is one snapshot, not an average, and it changes nothing.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run local _,_,h,w=GetNetStats(); print("Home",h,"ms; World",w,"ms")

Renderer

See which graphics API you are running.

See your graphics API choices

Prints the graphics APIs your game can use, then which one is running right now and which one gxapi is asking for (they can differ until you restart). Stick with Auto unless you are chasing a real rendering problem, and only pick names the game listed.

2 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/run print("Available:",GetGraphicsAPIs())
/run print("Current:",GetCurrentGraphicsAPI(),"Requested:",C_CVar.GetCVar("gxapi"))

Readability and accessibility

Cooldown numbers, nameplates, a bigger cursor and less screen shake.

Turn on helpful numbers in the default UI

Turns on cooldown countdown numbers, a target-of-target frame, and health and mana text shown as both numbers and percentages (statusText and statusTextDisplay work as a pair). Pure readability, no FPS change; addon frames may do their own thing.

4 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console countdownForCooldowns 1
/console showTargetOfTarget 1
/console statusText 1
/console statusTextDisplay BOTH

Optional enemy nameplates

Shows enemy nameplates, and shows them all the time rather than only in combat. Handy for picking out mobs; not an FPS trick.

2 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console nameplateShowEnemies 1
/console nameplateShowAll 1

A bigger cursor (64x64)

Sets cursorSizePreferred 2, which asks for a 64x64 cursor that is easier to find over a wall of party frames. The other sizes are -1 Default, 0 32x32, 1 48x48, 3 96x96 and 4 128x128; pick one you can find without it covering the thing you want to click.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console cursorSizePreferred 2

Reduce camera and UI shake

Turns camera and UI shake down to a quarter strength (0.25 for both). A comfort setting, not a performance one; put both values back to undo.

2 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console ShakeStrengthCamera 0.25
/console ShakeStrengthUI 0.25

Disable camera and UI shake

Turns camera and UI shake off completely (0 for both). Other effects that bother you may still be there; the Motion Sickness checkbox in Accessibility handles two more camera settings as a pair.

2 lines. Type them one at a time in chat, or paste all into a temporary macro and click it once.

/console ShakeStrengthCamera 0
/console ShakeStrengthUI 0

Use Alternate Screen Effects

Sets overrideScreenFlash 1, the same as ticking Alternate Screen Effects in Accessibility, which tones down screen flashes. It will not remove every uncomfortable effect, but it is the right first switch if flashes bother you.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/console overrideScreenFlash 1

Measure

A one-off reading, not a benchmark. Compare in the same place.

Check your FPS right now

Prints your frame rate right now as a whole number. It is a single snapshot, not an average, so read it in the same spot before and after a change.

Type or paste into chat and press Enter.

/run print("FPS",math.floor(GetFramerate()+0.5))

Commands come from the original guide and were checked against the Forever client's settings code. No frame-rate gain is promised. If the game blocks /run, use the Settings menus instead.

Launch-day recheck

Re-test these on November 4. Official marks a Blizzard rule to confirm on live; client marks a beta-data claim or player report needing a live check.

Glossary

Warrior words in plain English. Era means a Classic Era mechanic that needs Forever testing; client means Forever's beta data.

Threat: An enemy keeps a running score of your actions. Higher threat makes it more likely to choose you. Exact Forever values need testing.
Aggro: Having an enemy focus its attacks on you. Threat is the score; aggro is the attention.
Rage: The warrior resource spent on abilities. Forever changes how weapon hits and incoming damage generate it.
Stance dancing: Switching stances to reach an ability, then returning when useful. Watch how much Rage the switch retains.
Tactical Mastery: Forever trained passive at 14 that retains up to 10 Rage on a stance change. The Arms talent can raise that to 25.
Overpower window: The time you can use Overpower after a qualifying trigger. Client Bloodthrill creates a 6-second window against your Rend target.
Execute phase: The end of a fight when the target is below 20% health and Execute becomes usable. Check the Forever tooltip.
Sunder stacks: Repeated Sunder Armor applications build up to five armor-reduction stacks. Confirm the Forever limit and debuff interactions.
2H versus DW: A two-handed weapon uses both hands for one weapon. Dual wield means a separate one-handed weapon in each hand.
White damage: Era name for ordinary auto-attack damage, usually shown as white combat text.
Yellow damage: Era name for ability damage, usually shown as yellow combat text. It can follow different hit rules from auto-attacks.
Glancing blows: Reduced-damage auto-attacks against higher-level creatures. Abilities do not glance; verify Forever rules before using Era math.
Hit cap: Enough hit chance to remove misses for an attack and target. Era specials and dual-wield swings have different caps; Forever off-hand talents do not prove a main-hand cap.
Defense cap: Era shorthand for enough Defense to prevent ordinary melee critical hits at a given enemy level. It does not prevent all damage or crushing blows; Forever targets need testing.
Crushing blows: Certain higher-level enemies can land melee hits for 150% normal damage. Verify which Forever bosses can do it.
Block value: How much damage a successful block removes. Different from block chance; Forever Shield Slam also scales from it.
Aggro reset: A mechanic that clears or changes enemy threat. Check the fight before assuming your old lead survives.
Taunt immunity: An enemy cannot be forced onto you by Taunt. Build threat normally and follow the encounter plan.
Pull: Starting a fight, often with a planned group of enemies.
Add: An extra enemy that joins the main fight.
CC: Crowd control: limiting an enemy with a stun, fear, slow, or similar effect. Different enemies resist different controls.
LoS: Line of sight. A wall or corner can stop a targeted ability reaching its target.
GCD: Global cooldown: the short shared pause after many abilities. A second press cannot skip it.
BiS: Best in slot: a strongest-item claim for a role and situation. A beta list is a shopping idea, not a guarantee.
Pre-raid: Gear or preparation available before entering raids.
Legacy: Forever account progression. Earn shared points, then choose perks separately for each character.
Talented: Legacy perk that unlocks talent points up to five levels early. These presets exclude it.
Era: Classic Era. Advice tagged Era has not been confirmed for Forever.
Forever: Blizzard Classic-based WoW on the modern client, launching November 4, 2026.
Beta cap: The beta maximum level: 30. Level-60 plans cannot be fully tested there.
DPS: Damage per second, or a player whose job is dealing damage.
Tank: The player who holds enemy attention and manages incoming damage.
Peel: Slow, stun, or distract an enemy attacking a teammate.
Interrupt: Stop an interruptible cast. Shield Bash is available at the beta cap; trainer Pummel is later.
Rage dump: An optional spender used when you have more Rage than your next important abilities need.
Proc: An effect that activates when its condition or random chance succeeds.
Cooldown: Time before an ability can be used again.
Fear Ward: A priest buff that prevents a fear. Coordinate it with your own fear tools.
Honor: Forever currency earned from PvP and spent on rewards. Rank Points advance rank separately.
Wipe: The group dies. Take the short lesson, repair, and try again after the bedtime check.

Sources

Checked Oct 14, 2026. Blizzard's own posts win where sources disagree. The client UI code shows which commands exist, not that every spell casts.

Warrior Field Guide

Bind a macro in a minute

No macro needed

PvP in Forever

Your PvP tools

Legacy picks for a warrior

Builds at 30, the beta cap

Plans for 60

Horde route, 1 to 60

Dungeons by level

Quest rewards not to miss

Is there a Horde Wintersaber?

Horde warrior trainers

Ranks you can skip

What to train, by level

Your first mount

What stats matter, and when

Gear to aim for by 30

Best weapon at every level

Pre-raid targets at 60

Damage

Tank

Consumables by level

New in Forever

Set up your screen

Raid marks

Habits that keep the group alive

Raids in Forever

Before the raid: assignments

Before every pull

Warrior jobs by raid size

Bring to every raid

Onyxia's Lair40 players

Bring for Onyxia's Lair

Bosses, in a common order

Barrow Deeps10 players

Bring for Barrow Deeps

Bosses, in a common order

Hyjal Summit20 players

Bring for Hyjal Summit

Bosses, in a common order

Zul'Gurub20 players

Bring for Zul'Gurub

Bosses, in a common order

Molten Core40 players

Bring for Molten Core

Bosses, in a common order

Blackwing Lair40 players

Bring for Blackwing Lair

Bosses, in a common order

Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj20 players

Bring for Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj

Bosses, in a common order

Temple of Ahn'Qiraj40 players

Bring for Temple of Ahn'Qiraj

Bosses, in a common order

Naxxramas40 players