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Warrior changes in WoW Forever

Arms · Fury · Protection

Everything Forever changed for the Warrior since Classic, in one list. Forever adds 10 talents and reworks 25 more, gives the Warrior 2 new abilities, reworks 20 spells and opens the class to High Order Skyborne and Windshaper Skyborne. Each change lists what moved, such as 15% → 12% (Classic first, then Forever). Hover or tap one for its full text in both.

New Warrior races in Forever

In Classic 8 races could be a Warrior. Forever adds High Order Skyborne and Windshaper Skyborne, for 10 in all.

  • High Order Skyborne WarriorAlliance · a new race in Forever
  • Windshaper Skyborne WarriorHorde · a new race in Forever
All 10 Warrior races and their racials

Warrior talent changes, Forever vs Classic

Of the Warrior's 53 talents across Arms, Fury and Protection, 10 are new in Forever and 25 work differently from Classic. Each list runs tree by tree, top row first. Where a talent has several ranks, the comparison is its first rank.

New Warrior talents 10

Arms

3 talents

  • Spearing StrikeRow 4 · 1 rankSpearing StrikeArms talent · row 4 · 1 rankA brutal attack that deals 40% weapon damage. Deals an additional 80% weapon damage against Giants, Dragonkin, and mounted targets. Mounted targets are dismounted.
  • BloodthrillRow 5 · 5 ranksBloodthrillArms talent · row 5 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Your melee attacks against targets afflicted by your Rend have a 10% chance to activate your Overpower ability for 1 attack on your current target. Lasts 6 sec.
  • WeaponmasterRow 5 · 5 ranksWeaponmasterArms talent · row 5 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Gives your melee weapon attacks a benefit depending on the weapon. Axe/Polearm: Increases your critical strike chance by 5%. Mace/Staff: Your attacks ignore 15% of your target's armor. Sword: Your successful melee attacks have a 5% chance to trigger an extra attack on the target.

Fury

3 talents

  • Boundless RageRow 3 · 3 ranksBoundless RageFury talent · row 3 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Increases your maximum Rage by 30.
  • Raging BlowsRow 4 · 1 rankRaging BlowsFury talent · row 4 · 1 rankCauses your Whirlwind to also strike with your off-hand weapon, and reduces the Rage cost of your Cleave ability by 2.
  • PrecisionRow 5 · 3 ranksPrecisionFury talent · row 5 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Improves your chance to hit by 3%.

Protection

4 talents

  • Master of DefenseRow 3 · 2 ranksMaster of DefenseProtection talent · row 3 · 2 ranksAt 2/2Grants you a 100% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
  • VanguardRow 4 · 1 rankVanguardProtection talent · row 4 · 1 rankYour Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.
  • BastionRow 5 · 5 ranksBastionProtection talent · row 5 · 5 ranksAt 5/5Increases all damage you deal by 10% while a shield is equipped.
  • Focused RageRow 6 · 3 ranksFocused RageProtection talent · row 6 · 3 ranksAt 3/3Reduces the Rage cost of your offensive abilities by 3.

Reworked Warrior talents 25

Arms

5 talents

  • Improved RendRow 1 · 3 ranks15% → 12%Improved RendArms talent · row 1 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Increases the Bleed damage done by your Rend ability by 12%.OldRank 1Increases the bleed damage done by your Rend ability by 15%.
  • Improved Tactical MasteryRow 2 · 5 ranksWas Tactical Mastery5 → 3Improved Tactical MasteryArms talent · row 2 · 5 ranksRenamed from Tactical MasteryNewRank 1Tactical Mastery lets you retain up to an additional 3 Rage when you change stances.OldRank 1You retain up to 5 of your rage points when you change stances.
  • Anger ManagementRow 3 · 1 rankEffect changedAnger ManagementArms talent · row 3 · 1 rankNewGenerates 1 Rage every 3 sec while in combat, and reduces Rage loss while out of combat by 30%.OldIncreases the time required for your rage to decay while out of combat by 30%.
  • Two-Handed Weapon SpecializationRow 4 · 3 ranks5 → 3 ranksTwo-Handed Weapon SpecializationArms talent · row 4 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicIncreases the damage you deal with two-handed melee weapons by 1%.
  • Improved SlamRow 6 · 2 ranksMoved from Fury, row 55 → 2 ranks0.1 sec → 0.25 secImproved SlamArms talent · row 6 · 2 ranks, 5 in ClassicMoved from Fury, row 5NewRank 1Reduces the global cooldown and cast time of your Slam ability by 0.25 sec. In addition, Slam no longer interrupts your melee swing time.OldRank 1Decreases the casting time of your Slam ability by 0.1 sec.

Fury

11 talents

  • Iron WillRow 2 · 5 ranksMoved from Protection, row 2Effect changedIron WillFury talent · row 2 · 5 ranksMoved from Protection, row 2NewRank 1Reduces the duration of Stun and Fear effects inflicted on you by 3%.OldRank 1Increases your chance to resist Stun and Charm effects by an additional 3%.
  • Unbridled WrathRow 2 · 5 ranksEffect changedUnbridled WrathFury talent · row 2 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Gives you a 12% chance to generate 1 additional Rage when you deal melee damage with a weapon. This effect is increased to 2 Rage for two-handed weapons.OldRank 1Gives you a 8% chance to generate an additional Rage point when you deal melee damage with a weapon.
  • Improved CleaveRow 3 · 3 ranksEffect changedImproved CleaveFury talent · row 3 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the Rage cost of your Cleave ability by 1.OldRank 1Increases the bonus damage done by your Cleave ability by 40%.
  • Blood CrazeRow 3 · 3 ranksEffect changedBlood CrazeFury talent · row 3 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Regenerates 1% of your total Health over 6 sec after being the victim of a critical strike, dealing damage with Bloodthirst, or suffering more than 20% of your maximum Health from a single attack.OldRank 1Regenerates 1% of your total Health over 6 sec after being the victim of a critical strike.
  • Dual Wield SpecializationRow 4 · 5 ranksEffect changedDual Wield SpecializationFury talent · row 4 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases your off-hand weapon damage by 5%, off-hand Rage generation by 20%, and chance to hit with off-hand attacks by 2%.OldRank 1Increases the damage done by your offhand weapon by 5%.
  • EnrageRow 4 · 5 ranksEffect changedEnrageFury talent · row 4 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Gives you a 30% chance to deal 2% increased Physical damage for 12 sec after being the victim of any damaging attack.OldRank 1Gives you a 5% melee damage bonus for 12 sec up to a maximum of 12 swings after being the victim of a critical strike.
  • Improved ExecuteRow 4 · 2 ranksMoved in its row2 → 3Improved ExecuteFury talent · row 4 · 2 ranksMoved from another column of this rowNewRank 1Reduces the Rage cost of your Execute ability by 3.OldRank 1Reduces the Rage cost of your Execute ability by 2.
  • Death WishRow 5 · 1 rank20% → 5%Death WishFury talent · row 5 · 1 rankNewWhen activated, increases your Physical damage done by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but increases all damage you take by 5%. Lasts 30 sec.OldWhen activated, increases your physical damage by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but lowers your armor and all resistances by 20%. Lasts 30 sec.
  • Improved Berserker RageRow 6 · 2 ranksEffect changedImproved Berserker RageFury talent · row 6 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Your Berserker Rage ability will instantly generate 5 Rage and has a 50% chance to remove all movement impairing effects when activated.OldRank 1The Berserker Rage ability will generate 5 rage when used.
  • FlurryRow 6 · 5 ranks10% → 5%FlurryFury talent · row 6 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases your melee attack speed by 5% for your next 3 swings after dealing a melee critical strike.OldRank 1Increases your attack speed by 10% for your next 3 swings after dealing a melee critical strike.
  • BloodthirstRow 7 · 1 rankEffect changedBloodthirstFury talent · row 7 · 1 rankNewInstantly attack the target causing damage equal to 35% of your Attack Power plus 30 and increasing your movement speed by 10% for 10 sec.OldInstantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your attack power. In addition, the next 5 successful melee attacks will restore 10 health. This effect lasts 8 sec.

Protection

9 talents

  • Shield SpecializationRow 1 · 5 ranks1 → 5Shield SpecializationProtection talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases your chance to Block attacks with your shield by 1% and grants you a 20% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Block.OldRank 1Increases your chance to block attacks with a shield by 1% and has a 20% chance to generate 1 rage when a block occurs.
  • AnticipationRow 1 · 5 ranks2 → 4AnticipationProtection talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases your Defense Skill by 4.OldRank 1Increases your Defense skill by 2.
  • Improved BloodrageRow 2 · 2 ranksEffect changedImproved BloodrageProtection talent · row 2 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Increases all the Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 25%.OldRank 1Increases the instant Rage generated by your Bloodrage ability by 2.
  • Improved Thunder ClapRow 2 · 3 ranksMoved from Arms, row 21 → 2Improved Thunder ClapProtection talent · row 2 · 3 ranksMoved from Arms, row 2NewRank 1Reduces the Rage cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 2.OldRank 1Reduces the cost of your Thunder Clap ability by 1 rage point.
  • Improved RevengeRow 3 · 3 ranksEffect changedImproved RevengeProtection talent · row 3 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Increases damage dealt by your Revenge ability by 20%.OldRank 1Gives your Revenge ability a 15% chance to stun the target for 3 sec.
  • DefianceRow 3 · 3 ranks5 → 3 ranks3% → 5%DefianceProtection talent · row 3 · 3 ranks, 5 in ClassicNewRank 1Increases all threat generated in Defensive stance by an additional 5% while a shield is equipped.OldRank 1Increases the threat generated by your attacks by 3% while in Defensive Stance.
  • Improved DisarmRow 4 · 3 ranks1 sec → 7 secImproved DisarmProtection talent · row 4 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the cooldown of your Disarm ability by 7 secs.OldRank 1Increases the duration of your Disarm ability by 1 secs.
  • Improved Shield WallRow 5 · 2 ranksEffect changedImproved Shield WallProtection talent · row 5 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the cooldown of your Shield Wall ability by 5.5 min.OldRank 1Increases the effect duration of your Shield Wall ability by 3 secs.
  • Shield SlamRow 7 · 1 rank225 → 421235 → 439Shield SlamProtection talent · row 7 · 1 rankNewSlam the target with your shield, causing 421 to 439 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.OldSlam the target with your shield, causing 225 to 235 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.

Moved talents 1

The same talent, now in a different spot in its tree.

Arms

1 talent

  • Improved OverpowerRow 2 · 2 ranksMoved from row 3Improved OverpowerArms talent · row 2 · 2 ranksMoved from row 3Increases the critical strike chance of your Overpower ability by 25%.

Fury

No changes

Protection

No changes

Reworded talents 10

The numbers are the same as in Classic, but the wording changed. A few of these still work differently, so read them side by side.

Arms

4 talents

  • Improved Heroic StrikeRow 1 · 3 ranksEffect changedImproved Heroic StrikeArms talent · row 1 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the cost of your Heroic Strike ability by 1 Rage.OldRank 1Reduces the cost of your Heroic Strike ability by 1 rage point.
  • Improved ChargeRow 2 · 2 ranksEffect changedImproved ChargeArms talent · row 2 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Increases the Rage generated by your Charge ability by 3.OldRank 1Increases the amount of rage generated by your Charge ability by 3.
  • Deep WoundsRow 3 · 3 ranksEffect changedDeep WoundsArms talent · row 3 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Your critical strikes cause your opponent to Bleed, dealing 20% of your melee weapon's average damage over 12 sec.OldRank 1Your critical strikes cause the opponent to bleed, dealing 20% of your melee weapon's average damage over 12 sec.
  • ImpaleRow 4 · 2 ranksEffect changedImpaleArms talent · row 4 · 2 ranksNewRank 1Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your abilities by 10%.OldRank 1Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your abilities in Battle, Defensive, and Berserker stance by 10%.

Fury

3 talents

  • Booming VoiceRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedBooming VoiceFury talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Increases the radius of your Battle Shout and Demoralizing Shout abilities by 10%.OldRank 1Increases the area of effect and duration of your Battle Shout and Demoralizing Shout by 10%.
  • CrueltyRow 1 · 5 ranksEffect changedCrueltyFury talent · row 1 · 5 ranksNewRank 1Improves your chance to get a critical strike with melee attacks by 1%.OldRank 1Increases your chance to get a critical strike with melee weapons by 1%.
  • Piercing HowlRow 3 · 1 rankEffect changedPiercing HowlFury talent · row 3 · 1 rankNewCauses all nearby enemies to be Dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.OldCauses all enemies near the warrior to be dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.

Protection

3 talents

  • Last StandRow 3 · 1 rankEffect changedLast StandProtection talent · row 3 · 1 rankNewWhen activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.OldWhen activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum hit points for 20 seconds. After the effect expires, the hit points are lost.
  • Improved Sunder ArmorRow 4 · 3 ranksEffect changedImproved Sunder ArmorProtection talent · row 4 · 3 ranksNewRank 1Reduces the Rage cost of your Sunder Armor ability by 1.OldRank 1Reduces the cost of your Sunder Armor ability by 1 rage point.
  • Concussion BlowRow 5 · 1 rankEffect changedConcussion BlowProtection talent · row 5 · 1 rankNewStuns the target for 5 sec.OldStuns the opponent for 5 sec.
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Warrior spell changes, Forever vs Classic

If you played a Warrior in Classic, these are the spells that work differently now. Forever adds 2 new abilities, and reworks 20 spells from the Classic spellbook. Each list runs in the order you learn the spells, with talent spells last. A reworked spell is compared at its highest reworked rank.

New Warrior abilities 2

  • Victory RushLevel 20 · ArmsVictory RushMelee RangeInstant30 sec cooldownInstantly attack the target causing 15% of Attack Power damage and healing you for 10% of your maximum health. Only useable within 20 sec after you kill a non-trivial enemy.Learned at level 20 · Physical
  • Spearing StrikeArms talentSpearing Strike15 RageMelee RangeInstant20 sec cooldownRequires Two-Handed Axes, Two-Handed Maces, Polearms, Two-Handed Swords, StavesA brutal attack that deals 40% weapon damage. Deals an additional 80% weapon damage against Giants, Dragonkin, and mounted targets. Mounted targets are dismounted.Learned at level 1 · Physical

Reworked Warrior spells 20

  • Battle ShoutLevel 1 · Fury · Rank 7 at level 60232 → 1392 min → 3 minBattle ShoutRank 710 RageInstantNewThe warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 139. Lasts 3 min.OldThe warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 232. Lasts 2 min.Learned at level 60 · Physical
  • Thunder ClapLevel 6 · Arms · Rank 6 at level 5810% → 20%Thunder ClapRank 620 RageInstant6 sec cooldownRequires Battle Stance, Defensive StanceNewBlasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 30 sec and doing 103 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.Old20 RageInstant4 sec cooldownRequires Battle StanceBlasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 30 sec and doing 103 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.Learned at level 58 · Physical6
  • Defensive StanceLevel 10 · ProtectionEffect changedDefensive StanceInstant1 sec cooldownNewA defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases all threat generated by 30%.OldA defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases threat generated.Learned at level 10 · Physical
  • TauntLevel 10 · Protection10 sec cooldown → 8 sec cooldownTauntMelee RangeInstant8 sec cooldownRequires Defensive StanceTaunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.Learned at level 10 · Physical
  • Demoralizing ShoutLevel 14 · Fury · Rank 5 at level 54146 → 20430 sec → 45 secDemoralizing ShoutRank 510 RageInstantNewReduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 204 for 45 sec.OldReduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 146 for 30 sec.Learned at level 54 · Physical560
  • RevengeLevel 14 · Protection · Rank 6 at level 6081 → 13899 → 168RevengeRank 65 RageMelee RangeInstant5 sec cooldownRequires Defensive StanceNewInstantly counterattack an enemy for 138 to 168 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.OldInstantly counterattack an enemy for 81 to 99 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.Learned at level 60 · Physical
  • Shield BlockLevel 16 · Protection5 sec → 7 sec1 → 2Shield Block10 RageInstant5 sec cooldownRequires Defensive StanceNewIncreases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.OldIncreases chance to block by 75% for 5 sec, but will only block 1 attack.Learned at level 16 · Physical20
  • CleaveLevel 20 · Fury · Rank 5 at level 60Effect changedCleaveRank 520 RageNext meleeNewA sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 50 to the target and a second nearby enemy.OldA sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 50 to the target and his nearest ally.Learned at level 60 · Physical620
  • Piercing HowlLevel 20 · Fury talentEffect changedPiercing Howl10 RageInstantNewCauses all nearby enemies to be Dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.OldCauses all enemies near the warrior to be dazed, reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec.Learned at level 20 · Physical
  • RetaliationLevel 20 · Arms30 min cooldown → 15 min cooldownRetaliationInstant15 min cooldownRequires Battle StanceInstantly counterattack any enemy that strikes you in melee for 15 sec. Melee attacks made from behind cannot be counterattacked. A maximum of 30 attacks will cause retaliation.Learned at level 20 · Physical40
  • SlamLevel 20 · Fury · Rank 1 at level 2032 → 16SlamRank 115 RageMelee Range1.5 sec cast15 sec cooldownNewSlams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 16.Old15 RageMelee Range1.5 sec castSlams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 32.Learned at level 20 · Physical
  • Challenging ShoutLevel 26 · FuryEffect changedChallenging Shout5 RageInstant10 min cooldownNewForces all nearby enemies within 10 yards to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.OldForces all nearby enemies to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.Learned at level 26 · Physical1
  • Shield WallLevel 28 · Protection75% → 60%10 sec → 12 secShield WallInstant15 min cooldownRequires Defensive StanceNewReduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.OldInstant30 min cooldownRequires Defensive StanceReduces the damage taken from melee attacks, ranged attacks and spells by 75% for 10 sec.Learned at level 28 · Physical110
  • Berserker StanceLevel 30 · FuryEffect changedBerserker StanceInstant1 sec cooldownNewAn aggressive stance. Critical strike chance increased by 3% and all damage taken is increased by 10%.OldAn aggressive stance. Critical hit chance is increased by 3% and all damage taken is increased by 10%.Learned at level 30 · Physical
  • Concussion BlowLevel 30 · Protection talentEffect changedConcussion Blow10 RageMelee RangeInstant45 sec cooldownNewStuns the target for 5 sec.Old15 RageMelee RangeInstant45 sec cooldownStuns the opponent for 5 sec.Learned at level 30 · Physical
  • BloodthirstLevel 40 · Fury talent · Rank 4 at level 60Effect changedBloodthirstRank 430 RageMelee RangeInstant6 sec cooldownNewInstantly attack the target causing damage equal to 35% of your Attack Power plus 48 and increasing your movement speed by 10% for 10 sec.OldInstantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your attack power. In addition, the next 5 successful melee attacks will restore 20 health. This effect lasts 8 sec.Learned at level 60 · Physical31
  • Shield SlamLevel 40 · Protection talent · Rank 4 at level 60342 → 640358 → 670Shield SlamRank 420 RageMelee RangeInstant6 sec cooldownNewSlam the target with your shield, causing 640 to 670 damage, increased by your Block Value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Causes a very high amount of threat.OldSlam the target with your shield, causing 342 to 358 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.Learned at level 60 · Physical31
  • RecklessnessLevel 50 · FuryEffect changedRecklessnessInstant30 min cooldownRequires Berserker StanceNewThe warrior will gain 100% increased critical strike chance and will be immune to Fear effects for the next 15 sec, but all damage taken is increased by 20%.OldThe warrior will cause critical hits with most attacks and will be immune to Fear effects for the next 15 sec, but all damage taken is increased by 20%.Learned at level 50 · Physical420
  • Death WishFury talent20% → 5%Death Wish10 RageInstant3 min cooldownNewWhen activated, increases your Physical damage done by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but increases all damage you take by 5%. Lasts 30 sec.OldWhen activated, increases your physical damage by 20% and makes you immune to Fear effects, but lowers your armor and all resistances by 20%. Lasts 30 sec.Learned at level 1 · Physical
  • Last StandProtection talentEffect changedLast StandInstant3 min cooldownNewWhen activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum health for 20 sec. After the effect expires, the health is lost.OldInstant10 min cooldownWhen activated, this ability temporarily grants you 30% of your maximum hit points for 20 seconds. After the effect expires, the hit points are lost.Learned at level 1 · Physical
Every Warrior spell by level in the spellbook

The talents and spells are read from the Forever beta, so some of them can still change before launch.

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