Races & Traits

Forever ships 10 playable races (5 per faction). Trait data comes from the client data snapshot (WoWSims Forever) and reflects the current build — Gnome's Eureka was nerfed on 2026-09-24 and is shown post-nerf. Note that TBC-era Draenei and Blood Elves are not in the Forever roster.

Alliance

Human

Available classesWarriorPaladinHunterNew comboRoguePriestMageWarlock
  • Will to SurviveActive

    Removes stun effects.

  • PerceptionActive

    Detects stealthed targets for 20 sec.

  • Sword SpecializationPassive

    +2% crit with swords and sword skills.

  • The Human SpiritPassive

    Spirit +5%.

Dwarf

Available classesWarriorPaladinHunterRoguePriestShamanNew combo
  • StoneformActive

    Removes and grants immunity to bleed, poison and disease; physical damage taken -10% for 8 sec.

  • Find TreasureActive

    Shows nearby treasure chests on the minimap.

  • Big Game HunterPassive

    +5% damage against beasts.

  • Mace SpecializationPassive

    +1% crit with maces.

Night Elf

Available classesWarriorHunterRoguePriestDruid
  • Elune's LightActive

    +10% crit for 15 sec.

  • ShadowmeldActive

    Enter stealth while standing still.

  • QuicknessPassive

    +2% dodge, +2% movement speed.

  • Wisp SpiritPassive

    Ghost movement speed +75%.

Gnome

Available classesWarriorRoguePriestNew comboMageWarlock
  • Escape ArtistActive

    Removes and grants immunity to root and snare effects for 5 sec.

  • EurekaActive

    Next 3 spells cost less, deal +10% damage and healing.

  • Engineering SpecializationPassive

    Engineering items misfire less often.

  • Expansive MindPassive

    Maximum mana/rage/energy +5%.

High Order Skyborne

Available classesWarriorHunterRogueMageDruid
  • Walk on AirActive

    Slow fall and glide for 10 sec.

  • Read Ley LineActive

    Health and mana regeneration +100% for 15 sec.

  • Wind BlessedPassive

    Haste +1%.

  • Elemental InsightPassive

    +5% damage against elementals.

Horde

Orc

Available classesWarriorHunterRogueShamanMageNew comboWarlock
  • Blood FuryActive

    Attack power and spell power +10% for 15 sec.

  • Shatter CurseActive

    Immune to curses and hexes, magic damage taken reduced for 8 sec.

  • Axe SpecializationPassive

    +1% crit with axes.

  • HardinessPassive

    Stun duration -20%.

Undead

Available classesWarriorPaladinNew comboRoguePriestMageWarlock
  • Will of the ForsakenActive

    Removes charm, fear and sleep effects.

  • CannibalizeActive

    Devour a corpse to restore 7% health and mana every 2 sec for 10 sec.

  • Underwater BreathingPassive

    Underwater breath +300%.

  • Touch of the GravePassive

    5% chance on hit to drain life (up to 5% of maximum health).

Tauren

Available classesWarriorHunterShamanDruid
  • War StompActive

    Area-wide stun for 2 sec.

  • CultivationActive

    Herb nodes grow faster.

  • EndurancePassive

    Maximum health +5%, hit +1%.

  • PlainsrunningPassive

    Movement speed builds up while moving, up to +30%.

Troll

Available classesWarriorHunterRoguePriestShamanMageWarlockNew combo
  • BerserkingActive

    Casting and attack speed +10% for about 10 sec.

  • Rapid RegenerationActive

    Restore 50% of maximum health over a short period.

  • Beast SlayingPassive

    +5% damage against beasts.

  • RegenerationPassive

    Health regeneration 10%, active in combat.

Windshaper Skyborne

Available classesWarriorHunterRogueShamanDruid
  • Walk on AirActive

    Slow fall and glide for 10 sec.

  • SkysightActive

    Elemental blessing: movement speed +10%.

  • Wind BlessedPassive

    Haste +1%.

  • Elemental InsightPassive

    +5% damage against elementals.

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