WoW Forever Alliance races and racials

28 Oct 2026 (AEDT), from the beta notes incl. the 26 Oct (US) final racial pass. Launch: Thu 5 Nov 10:00 AEDT. Unconfirmed = our read; may change at launch.

The Alliance has 4 Classic races plus High Order Skyborne. Racials are from the 26 Oct final pass.

Human

Will to Survive

Removes all stuns (3 min CD).

Perception

Stealth detection up for 20 sec (3 min CD).

Ruthless

+1% crit, all spells and attacks (cut from 2%, 26 Oct).

The Human Spirit

+10% Spirit (up from 5%, 26 Oct).

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Dwarf

Stoneform

Removes and blocks bleed, poison, disease; 10% less physical damage for 8 sec (3 min CD).

Find Treasure

Can also add extra items to most chests.

Artisan's Precision

+1% hit, spells and attacks (new 26 Oct, replaces Earth Fury).

Big Game Hunter

+5% damage vs Beasts.

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Grand elven stairway and gate with banners. Source: Dive Into WoW: Forever, the Gods of Zul’Aman, Hallow’s End, and More in WoW Weekly. Image © Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Night Elf

Elune's Light

+10% crit for 15 sec (3 min CD).

Shadowmeld

Also usable in combat to drop threat (2 min CD).

Quickness

+1% dodge, +2% move speed (stacks); Rogue and Druid stealth counts one level higher.

Wisp Spirit

Passive.

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Gnome

Eureka!

8 sec: non-periodic abilities cost 10% less, deal 10% more (2 min CD; not in stealth).

Escape Artist

Instant; removes movement impairments, 3 sec immunity (2 min CD).

Expansive Mind

+5% max mana, rage or energy.

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