[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":239},["ShallowReactive",2],{"guide-en-which-class-wow-forever":3,"guide-alt-en-which-class-wow-forever":237},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"classes":206,"date":213,"description":214,"extension":215,"faq":216,"game":44,"image":226,"imageAlt":227,"key":228,"meta":229,"navigation":230,"order":231,"path":232,"seo":233,"stem":234,"summary":235,"updated":213,"__hash__":236},"guides_en\u002Fguides\u002Fwhich-class-wow-forever.md","Which Class Should I Play in WoW Forever? Launch Guide",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":197},"minimark",[9,28,33,36,40,45,138,142,152,158,164,168,186,190],[10,11,12,13,17,18,21,22,27],"p",{},"WoW Forever launches on ",[14,15,16],"strong",{},"4 November 2026"," and brings classic Azeroth back: a level cap of 60, Classic talent trees and nine classes. It also adds new race and class combinations and a new race, the ",[14,19,20],{},"Skyborne",". This guide helps you find the right class for launch. For the quick route, take the ",[23,24,26],"a",{"href":25},"\u002Fen\u002Fforever\u002Fclass-quiz","Forever quiz",".",[29,30,32],"h2",{"id":31},"what-is-different-from-retail","What is different from retail?",[10,34,35],{},"Coming from modern WoW, you will need to adjust. Classes in Forever have fewer abilities per rotation, but resources, positioning and preparation matter much more. Leveling takes far longer, and classes without self-healing need regular breaks. 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Their pet holds enemies, and they get far without a group. The Mage levels quickly with area damage but takes practice. More in the guide ",[23,149,151],{"href":150},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Ffastest-leveling-class-wow-forever","fastest leveling class in WoW Forever",[10,153,154,157],{},[14,155,156],{},"Prefer groups:"," healers and tanks are likely to be worth their weight in gold in Forever, just as in Classic. As a Priest, Paladin, Shaman or Druid healer you will always find a group. The Warrior is the most sought-after tank but levels slowly alone.",[10,159,160,163],{},[14,161,162],{},"PvP:"," Rogue, Warrior, Mage and Priest have a long PvP tradition from Classic that they are likely to continue in Forever.",[29,165,167],{"id":166},"use-the-new-combinations","Use the new combinations",[10,169,170,171,76,174,177,178,181,182,27],{},"Forever allows combinations that didn't exist before, such as ",[14,172,173],{},"Undead Paladins",[14,175,176],{},"Dwarf Shamans"," or ",[14,179,180],{},"Orc Mages",". If your favorite class used to be locked to the other faction, you now have new options. All details are in our guide to ",[23,183,185],{"href":184},"\u002Fen\u002Fguides\u002Fwow-forever-races-classes","races and classes in WoW Forever",[29,187,189],{"id":188},"our-tip","Our tip",[10,191,192,193,27],{},"Pick a class whose fantasy carries you. WoW Forever is a long journey, and a class you enjoy will still be fun after 50 hours. If you can't decide, let your favorites fight it out in the ",[23,194,196],{"href":195},"\u002Fen\u002Fforever","Forever arena",{"title":198,"searchDepth":199,"depth":199,"links":200},"",2,[201,202,203,204,205],{"id":31,"depth":199,"text":32},{"id":38,"depth":199,"text":39},{"id":140,"depth":199,"text":141},{"id":166,"depth":199,"text":167},{"id":188,"depth":199,"text":189},[207,208,209,210,211,212],"hunter","warlock","priest","paladin","warrior","druid","2026-10-13","Which class suits you in WoW Forever? All 9 classes by role, solo strength and group demand, with tips for launch on 4 November 2026.","md",[217,220,223],{"q":218,"a":219},"Which class levels fastest in WoW Forever?","Most likely Hunter and Warlock level most comfortably, just like in WoW Classic, because their pet holds enemies and they need few breaks. The Mage is also fast thanks to area damage.",{"q":221,"a":222},"What is the best tank class in WoW Forever?","Most likely the Warrior, as in WoW Classic. Druid (Feral Combat) and Paladin (Protection) are also possible, and Forever reworks the trees with new milestone talents.",{"q":224,"a":225},"When does WoW Forever launch?","WoW Forever launches on 4 November 2026. A beta is running until then, so details can still change.","mulgore","Mulgore in classic Azeroth: green hills and cliffs in the evening light","forever-which-class",{},true,10,"\u002Fguides\u002Fwhich-class-wow-forever",{"title":5,"description":214},"guides\u002Fwhich-class-wow-forever","For the WoW Forever launch, Hunter and Warlock are the most relaxed classes to level, Priest, Paladin, Shaman and Druid are in high demand as healers, and the Warrior is the classic tank. Decide by role, solo or group play and your favorite race.","oX6Hy83DD4Wsglr_8O6z3KVtXHRI870xtlq9oQ7Cxcs",{"path":238},"\u002Fratgeber\u002Fwelche-klasse-wow-forever",1791932255829]