WoW Forever Dwarf racials and best classes

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.

Dwarf race portrait. Modern World of Warcraft art (World of Warcraft official Races page), not a Forever screenshot. Image © Blizzard Entertainment, Inc.

Dwarf: Alliance race. Final racials (26 Oct pass) and best classes.

Racials

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.

Classes

WaWarriorPaPaladinHuHunterRoRoguePrPriestShShaman new

"new" = combination new in WoW Forever. Badges: Forever Guides HTML/CSS.

Best classes

Unconfirmed: our pick from racial text; play what you enjoy, racials are small next to talents and gear.

Priest, Paladin, Warrior: Stoneform counters Rogues, Warriors and Hunters in PvP and helps tanks. Hunter, Rogue, Warrior: +1% hit is a small PvE gain; Hunters add Big Game Hunter. Shaman is new: the Alliance's only Shaman besides Skyborne.

Updated 28 Oct 2026, 12:00am AEDT

Sources

Blizzard — WoW Forever Beta Development Notes (Updated October 26)
foreverdiff.com
wowclassicforever.info
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com
news.blizzard.com
worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com