WoW Forever Skyborne Hunter: racials, faction and changes

29 Oct 2026 (AEDT), from Blizzard's beta notes (updated 26 Oct US) and official articles. Launch: Thu 5 Nov 10:00 AEDT. Unconfirmed = our read or not yet stated by Blizzard; may change at launch.

Hunter, Rogue, Warrior and Druid are open to Skyborne on both factions: High Order (Alliance) and Windshaper (Horde). Skyborne start on Zephras Isle (levels 1-12).

Skyborne racials for Hunters

Racial values are from the 26 Oct beta notes; Blizzard's earlier Skyborne article listed 1% haste, +10% speed and +100% regen. See racial changes.

Unconfirmed pick: Windshaper for Skysight's run speed when kiting; High Order's Read Leyline helps mana between pulls. Both get +2% haste.

Hunter changes in the latest beta notes

• Pets: Furious Howl attack power bonus reduced 40%.
• Sonic Blast is now available to Bat pets.
• Tame Beast no longer works on Beasts higher than the Hunter's level.
• Marksmanship: dropping Lone Wolf no longer leaves -4% damage with a pet out.
• Survival: Lacerating Strikes can crit; Strider Kick gives +30% move speed for 3 sec.
• Gamepad: pet control and pet spell flyouts.

Other Hunter races: Human, Dwarf and Night Elf (Alliance); Orc, Tauren and Troll (Horde). Compare every race in all racials; Hunter builds live in the Hunter hub. More Skyborne: Skyborne, Skyborne classes.

Related

• WoW Forever Skyborne classes
• WoW Forever Skyborne customization
• WoW Forever Skyborne Druid
• WoW Forever Skyborne lore
• WoW Forever Skyborne Mage
• WoW Forever Skyborne Rogue
• WoW Forever Skyborne Shaman
• WoW Forever Skyborne Warrior

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