WoW Forever Gnome 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.

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

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

Racials

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.

Engineering Specialization

Passive.

Classes

WaWarriorRoRogueMaMageWlWarlockPrPriest 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.

Mage, Warlock: Escape Artist suits kiting casters; +5% mana; Eureka! as burst. Priest is new with the same tools. Rogue, Warrior: Escape Artist in PvP, but Eureka! can't be used in stealth, so no opener boost.

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