Warrior Abilities in WoW Forever

Every ability a Warrior trainer teaches in WoW Forever, compared with Classic Era: 2 new, 15 changed and 0 gone, while 16 work exactly as before. Abilities that come from talents are in the talent calculator.

New
2
1 were talents in Classic
Changed
15
Cost, cooldown, ranks or tooltip
Gone
0
No longer taught by the trainer
Unchanged
16
Rank for rank the same

New Warrior abilities

Trainer abilities the Forever client has and Classic Era doesn’t, or that were talents in Classic.

AbilityLearnedTooltip in Forever
Tactical MasteryA talent in ClassicLevel 14

You retain up to 10 Rage when you change Stances.

Victory RushLevel 20

Instantly attack the target causing 1 damage and healing you for 10% of your maximum health. Only useable within 20 sec after you kill a non-trivial enemy.

Changed Warrior abilities

The same ability in both clients with a different cost, cooldown, cast time, duration, rank list or tooltip. Where only the tooltip numbers changed, both texts are shown.

AbilityLearnedWhat changedClassic Era and Forever
Battle ShoutLevel 17 ranks, levels 1–60
  • Duration: 2 min → 3 min (7 ranks)
  • Growth per level: changed on 7 ranks
  • Tooltip numbers changed (7 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 7 · level 60 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 232. Lasts 2 min.

Forever · Rank 7 · level 60 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 139. Lasts 3 min.

Every rank that changed (7)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 1 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 15. Lasts 2 min.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 1 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 9. Lasts 3 min.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 12 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 35. Lasts 2 min.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 12 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 21. Lasts 3 min.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 22 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 55. Lasts 2 min.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 22 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 33. Lasts 3 min.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 32 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 85. Lasts 2 min.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 32 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 51. Lasts 3 min.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 42 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 130. Lasts 2 min.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 42 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 78. Lasts 3 min.

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 52 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 185. Lasts 2 min.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 52 The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 111. Lasts 3 min.

ChargeLevel 43 ranks, levels 4–46
  • Tooltip wording changed (3 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 46 Charge an enemy, generate 15 rage, and stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 46 Charge an enemy, generate 15 Rage, and Stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.

Every rank that changed (3)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 4 Charge an enemy, generate 9 rage, and stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 4 Charge an enemy, generate 9 Rage, and Stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 26 Charge an enemy, generate 12 rage, and stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 26 Charge an enemy, generate 12 Rage, and Stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.

Thunder ClapLevel 66 ranks, levels 6–58
  • Cooldown: 4 sec → 6 sec (6 ranks)
  • Tooltip numbers changed (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 58 Blasts 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.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 58 Blasts 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.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 6 Blasts nearby enemies increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 10 sec and doing 10 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 6 Blasts nearby enemies, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 10 sec and doing 10 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 18 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 14 sec and doing 23 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 18 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing, the time between their attacks by 20% for 14 sec and doing 23 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 28 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 18 sec and doing 37 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 28 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 18 sec and doing 37 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 38 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 22 sec and doing 55 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 38 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 22 sec and doing 55 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 48 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 26 sec and doing 82 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 48 Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 26 sec and doing 82 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.

Defensive StanceLevel 10
  • Tooltip numbers changed

Classic Era · Level 10 A defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases threat generated.

Forever · Level 10 A defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases all threat generated by 30%.

TauntLevel 10
  • Cooldown: 10 sec → 8 sec

Same tooltip

Demoralizing ShoutLevel 145 ranks, levels 14–54
  • Duration: 30 sec → 45 sec (5 ranks)
  • Growth per level: +-1 per level → +-1.4 per level (5 ranks)
  • Tooltip numbers changed (5 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 54 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 140 for 30 sec.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 54 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 196 for 45 sec.

Every rank that changed (5)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 14 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 35 for 30 sec.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 14 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 49 for 45 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 24 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 55 for 30 sec.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 24 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 77 for 45 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 34 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 70 for 30 sec.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 34 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 98 for 45 sec.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 44 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 105 for 30 sec.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 44 Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 147 for 45 sec.

RevengeLevel 146 ranks, levels 14–60
  • Tooltip numbers changed (6 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 6 · level 60 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 81 to 99 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Forever · Rank 6 · level 60 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 138 to 168 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Every rank that changed (6)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 14 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 12 to 14 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 14 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 20 to 24 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 24 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 18 to 22 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 24 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 31 to 37 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 34 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 25 to 31 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 34 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 43 to 53 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 44 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 43 to 53 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 44 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 73 to 91 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 54 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 64 to 78 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 54 Instantly counterattack an enemy for 109 to 133 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.

Shield BlockLevel 16
  • Duration: 5 sec → 7 sec
  • Tooltip numbers changed

Classic Era · Level 16 Increases chance to block by 75% for 5 sec, but will only block 1 attack.

Forever · Level 16 Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.

CleaveLevel 205 ranks, levels 20–60
  • Tooltip wording changed (5 ranks)

Classic Era · Rank 5 · level 60 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 50 to the target and his nearest ally.

Forever · Rank 5 · level 60 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 50 to the target and a second nearby enemy.

Every rank that changed (5)

Classic Era · Rank 1 · level 20 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 5 to the target and his nearest ally.

Forever · Rank 1 · level 20 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 5 to the target and a second nearby enemy.

Classic Era · Rank 2 · level 30 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 10 to the target and his nearest ally.

Forever · Rank 2 · level 30 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 10 to the target and a second nearby enemy.

Classic Era · Rank 3 · level 40 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 18 to the target and his nearest ally.

Forever · Rank 3 · level 40 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 18 to the target and a second nearby enemy.

Classic Era · Rank 4 · level 50 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 32 to the target and his nearest ally.

Forever · Rank 4 · level 50 A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 32 to the target and a second nearby enemy.

RetaliationLevel 20
  • Cooldown: 30 min → 15 min

Same tooltip

SlamLevel 205 ranks, levels 20–54
  • Cooldown: none → 15 sec (4 ranks)
  • New rank at level 20

Same tooltip

Challenging ShoutLevel 26
  • Tooltip numbers changed

Classic Era · Level 26 Forces all nearby enemies to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.

Forever · Level 26 Forces all nearby enemies within 10 yards to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.

Shield WallLevel 28
  • Cooldown: 30 min → 15 min
  • Duration: 10 sec → 12 sec
  • Tooltip numbers changed

Classic Era · Level 28 Reduces the damage taken from melee attacks, ranged attacks and spells by 75% for 10 sec.

Forever · Level 28 Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.

Berserker StanceLevel 30
  • Tooltip wording changed

Classic Era · Level 30 An aggressive stance. Critical hit chance is increased by 3% and all damage taken is increased by 10%.

Forever · Level 30 An aggressive stance. Critical strike chance increased by 3% and all damage taken is increased by 10%.

RecklessnessLevel 50
  • Tooltip numbers changed

Classic Era · Level 50 The 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%.

Forever · Level 50 The 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%.

Gone from the Warrior trainer

Classic Era trainer abilities the Forever client no longer teaches.

Every Classic Era Warrior ability is still taught.

Unchanged Warrior abilities

These 16 abilities are the same as in Classic Era, rank for rank: Battle Stance, Heroic Strike, Rend, Hamstring, Bloodrage, Sunder Armor, Overpower, Shield Bash, Mocking Blow, Disarm, Intimidating Shout, Execute, Intercept, Berserker Rage, Whirlwind, and Pummel

Abilities that come from talents, and every talent rank, are in the WoW Forever Warrior Talent Calculator.

Not final

  • Everything here is beta data and can change before launch.
  • A spell missing from the beta client may be cut or may simply not be exported yet.
  • Tooltips show each rank at the level it is learned with no bonus power; your own numbers grow with your gear and talents.

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