WoW Forever Launch — November 4, 2026
Blizzard confirms the global launch at 23:00 UTC on November 4. Name reservation runs through November 3, and the first raids unlock December 9. Previous beta reporting is preserved as historical coverage.
Classes
Read WoW Forever Classes guides, articles and updates.
Rogue in Forever: Stealth Routes, Poisons and Finisher Choices
A Rogue gains efficiency by deciding which encounters are worth opening from Stealth and which are better avoided. Poison choice and weapon placement deserve regular review.
Shaman Roles Compared: Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration
Shaman can move between damage and healing functions, but every role values a different balance of throughput, Mana and utility.
Survival Hunter: Building a Flexible Melee-and-Pet Playstyle
Survival in Forever merits testing on its own terms: traps, weapon attacks, ranged openings and pet support make the gameplay different from a standard Beast Mastery route.
Warlock in Forever: Pet Control and Damage-over-Time Planning
Warlocks can solve difficult solo fights through demon positioning, persistent damage and health-to-resource tradeoffs. The strongest setup depends on pull size and risk.
Warrior Role Guide: Leveling, Group Tanking and Weapons
Warrior performance changes dramatically with weapon quality, group support and how carefully Rage is spent.
Which Forever Class Fits Solo Play, Healing, Tanking or PvP?
Instead of ranking every class from best to worst, begin with what a character must do well in the content you enjoy.