Class and item changes in WoW Forever

Merged hit and crit, rebalanced spec trees, baseline raid buffs and new racials for every race.

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What is confirmed about Class and item changes

Official Hit and crit merged across spell, melee and ranged. Weapon skill reduced per item. Bonus healing gains a third of bonus damage.Blizzard Deep Dive panel recap, 2026-09-13
Official Talent trees keep their row count with milestones at 11, 16, 21 and 31 points.Blizzard Deep Dive panel recap, 2026-09-13
Official All 27 spec trees are rebalanced for viability.Blizzard Forever panel videos, 2026-09-13
Official Battle Shout, Blessing of Kings, Arcane Intellect and Mark of the Wild are no longer talents. The buffs are baseline.Blizzard Forever panel videos, 2026-09-13
Official Paladin rework: Holy Strike at 6, Consecration at 20, Seal of Fury tank seal, seals not consumed by Judgment.Blizzard Deep Dive panel recap, 2026-09-13
Official Every race gets two active and two passive racials.Blizzard Deep Dive panel recap, 2026-09-13