WoW Forever Talent Changes: New, Moved and Removed Talents by Class

• Genesis

  Druid · Balance · New talent

  Raises all periodic damage and healing.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Moonglow

  Druid · Balance · Moved

  Now row 2: cheaper damaging spells, no longer healing spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Nature's Majesty

  Druid · Balance · New talent

  More crit chance with all spells and melee attacks.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Nature's Reach

  Druid · Balance · Moved

  Moved up to row 2; also hit chance on all damaging spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Entangling Roots

  Druid · Balance · Moved

  Moved down to row 3: much more damage and the effect resists breaking.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Nature's Splendor11-point talent

  Druid · Balance · New talent

  Needs Nature's Majesty: longer Moonfire, Rejuvenation, Regrowth and Insect Swarm.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Insect Swarm16-point talent

  Druid · Balance · New talent

  Nature damage over 12 seconds and lowers the target's hit chance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Overgrowth

  Druid · Balance · New talent

  Up to 3 targets rooted by Entangling Roots at once.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Nature's Grace

  Druid · Balance · Redesigned

  Lasts 3 seconds; spell haste and a shorter global cooldown.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Eclipse

  Druid · Balance · New talent

  Wrath shortens your next 2 Starfire casts, up to 4 charges.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Moonkin Form

  Druid · Balance · Numbers changed

  Party crit bonus covers all spells and attacks (exclusive with Leader of the Pack); all non-healing spells castable; Omen of Clarity triggers twice as often.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Druid · Balance · Removed

  Nature's Grasp, Improved Thorns and Omen of Clarity (baseline); Natural Weapons (into Naturalist); Natural Shapeshifter (to Restoration).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Heart of the Wild

  Druid · Feral Combat · Moved

  Moved from row 6 to row 1; Bear Stamina unchanged.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Feral Swiftness

  Druid · Feral Combat · Moved

  Moved to row 2: Cat speed works indoors and the Dodge applies at all times.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Feral Instinct

  Druid · Feral Combat · Numbers changed

  Swipe damage instead of Bear threat.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Thick Hide

  Druid · Feral Combat · Redesigned

  Armor in Bear, Cat, Dire Bear and Moonkin form scales with Defense skill, so Druid tanks value Defense gear.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Savage Fury

  Druid · Feral Combat · Moved

  Moved up to row 3; also applies to Shred.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Feral Charge11-point talent

  Druid · Feral Combat · Numbers changed

  Also a Cat Form version: 30-second cooldown, no interrupt or immobilize.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Shredding Attacks

  Druid · Feral Combat · Moved

  Formerly Improved Shred; row 3; cheaper Shred and Lacerate.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Shifting Power16-point talent

  Druid · Feral Combat · New talent

  Instantly grants 40 Energy for a large Mana cost; 16-second cooldown. Replaces Tiger's Fury.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Primal Bite16-point talent

  Druid · Feral Combat · New talent

  Bear alternative on the same row: 20-Rage melee attack for 100% weapon damage plus a bonus, very high threat. Chosen instead of Mangle.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Shifting Power

  Druid · Feral Combat · New talent

  Cuts the Shifting Power cooldown to 8 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Predatory Strikes

  Druid · Feral Combat · New talent

  Up to 20% more crit damage bonus.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Natural Reaction

  Druid · Feral Combat · New talent

  Bear: more Dodge and a chance for 5 Rage on a Dodge.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Rend and Tear

  Druid · Feral Combat · New talent

  More melee damage to Bleeding targets.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Leader of the Pack21-point talent

  Druid · Feral Combat · Numbers changed

  Crit bonus covers all spells and attacks; exclusive with Moonkin Form.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Berserk31-point talent

  Druid · Feral Combat · New talent

  15 seconds, 3-minute cooldown in Bear, Cat or Dire Bear: clears Fear and grants immunity, resets Primal Bite (hits up to 3 targets), +100% crit on Cat combo finishers.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Druid · Feral Combat · Removed

  Feral Aggression (now baseline), Primal Fury (into Blood Frenzy) and Feral Faerie Fire (baseline).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Nature's Focus

  Druid · Restoration · Moved

  Moved to row 1; covers all Arcane and Nature spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Furor

  Druid · Restoration · Redesigned

  At 5 points you regenerate Energy outside Cat Form, but it is lost on entering Bear Form, to stop bear-weaving. Shifting Power is the replacement for power shifting.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Naturalist

  Druid · Restoration · Redesigned

  Formerly Improved Healing Touch; also raises all damage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Subtlety

  Druid · Restoration · Moved

  Moved to row 2: threat reduction on Arcane and Nature spells, 3 points for 30%.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Natural Shapeshifter

  Druid · Restoration · Moved

  Moved from Balance to row 2.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Reflection

  Druid · Restoration · Numbers changed

  Much more Mana regeneration while casting.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Gift of Nature

  Druid · Restoration · Moved

  Moved up to row 3.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Gift of the Earthmother11-point talent

  Druid · Restoration · New talent

  Cuts the global cooldown of Rejuvenation, Swiftmend and Wild Growth by 0.5 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Swiftmend16-point talent

  Druid · Restoration · Redesigned

  Row 4 gold medal; no longer consumes the Rejuvenation or Regrowth on the target.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Living Spirit

  Druid · Restoration · New talent

  Percentage Spirit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Tranquility

  Druid · Restoration · Numbers changed

  Also reduces the Tranquility cooldown by up to 60%.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Wild Growth31-point talent

  Druid · Restoration · New talent

  Heal over time on every member of a chosen player's party and pets: 1-second ticks for 7 seconds, falling; 6-second cooldown, high Mana cost.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Druid · Restoration · Removed

  Improved Mark of the Wild and Improved Enrage (baseline); Insect Swarm (moved to Balance).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Deadly Aspects

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · Redesigned

  Formerly Improved Aspect of the Hawk: melee attacks can add attack speed under Aspect of the Beast.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Endurance Training

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · Numbers changed

  Thick Hide merged in: pet Health and Armor.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Focused Fire

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · New talent

  More damage from you and your pet while the pet is active.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Aspect of the Monkey

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · Numbers changed

  Twice the Dodge; the pet gets half.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Pathfinding

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · Moved

  Moved from row 3 to row 2.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Summon Hawk16-point talent

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · New talent

  Instant damage and a Hawk attacks your target for 18 seconds; up to 2 Hawks; cooldown shared with Arcane Shot.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Intimidation

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · Numbers changed

  Needs Bestial Swiftness; the pet's next attack gets 100% more crit chance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Bestial Discipline

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · Numbers changed

  Also gives Mana regeneration from Spirit while casting.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Hunter · Beast Mastery · Removed

  Improved Eyes of the Beast (now baseline) and Thick Hide (merged into Endurance Training).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Hawk Eye

  Hunter · Marksmanship · Moved

  Moved up from row 3 to row 1.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Lethal Attacks

  Hunter · Marksmanship · Moved

  Formerly Lethal Shots; row 1; crit chance on all attacks.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Stings

  Hunter · Marksmanship · Moved

  Formerly Improved Serpent Sting; row 2; also shortens Viper Sting cooldown.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Efficiency

  Hunter · Marksmanship · Moved

  Moved down to row 2; bigger Mana discount that now covers Stings and melee.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Careful Aim

  Hunter · Marksmanship · New talent

  Adds Attack Power equal to a share of your Intellect (20-100% over 5 points).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Rapid Killing

  Hunter · Marksmanship · New talent

  Shorter Rapid Fire cooldown; a kill (or a Serpent Sting death) boosts your next Shot.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Lone Wolf11-point talent

  Hunter · Marksmanship · New talent

  20% more damage with all attacks while you have no active pet.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Trueshot Aura21-point talent

  Hunter · Marksmanship · Moved

  Moved from row 7 to row 4 as the gold medal; new lower ranks.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Rapid Recuperation

  Hunter · Marksmanship · New talent

  Needed for Rapid Killing; Mana regeneration from Spirit while casting after a Serpent Sting hit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Barrage

  Hunter · Marksmanship · Numbers changed

  Smaller bonus, now also applies to Aimed Shot.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Sniper Shot31-point talent

  Hunter · Marksmanship · New talent

  A prerequisite of Trueshot Aura: 4-second cast, 15-second cooldown, hits harder than Aimed Shot, 45-yard range, next 3 Shots reach 10 yards farther.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Hunter · Marksmanship · Removed

  Improved Hunter's Mark and Aim Shot (now baseline).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Tracking

  Hunter · Survival · New talent

  Merges Monster Slaying and Humanoid Slaying: more damage to the tracked creature type.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Entrapment

  Hunter · Survival · Numbers changed

  Always triggers with the trap; more points lengthen it.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Savage Strikes

  Hunter · Survival · Redesigned

  Raises all melee damage by 2/4%.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Survivalist

  Hunter · Survival · Moved

  Moved up to row 2.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Surefooted

  Hunter · Survival · Moved

  Moved to row 3: hit chance on all attacks and shorter movement impairments.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Survival Tactics

  Hunter · Survival · Redesigned

  Formerly Trap Mastery; also helps Feign Death hit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Predator's Edge

  Hunter · Survival · New talent

  More melee crit damage and off-hand damage when dual wielding.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Counterattack16-point talent

  Hunter · Survival · Moved

  Moved up to row 4 as the gold medal.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Resourcefulness

  Hunter · Survival · New talent

  Cheaper Traps and melee abilities; crits can allow Spirit Mana regeneration while casting.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Expose Prey

  Hunter · Survival · New talent

  Attacks on your Hunter's Mark target can trigger Mongoose Bite as if you had dodged.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Survivalist's Discipline

  Hunter · Survival · New talent

  Shorter cooldown on Traps and Deterrence.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Strider Kick21-point talent

  Hunter · Survival · New talent

  Instant weapon-damage attack that adds 30% movement speed for 3 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Lacerating Strikes31-point talent

  Hunter · Survival · New talent

  Mongoose Bite also causes a Bleed over 21 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Hunter · Survival · Removed

  Wyvern Sting, Killer Instinct and Improved Feign Death (into Resourcefulness); Monster and Humanoid Slaying (into Improved Tracking).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Hunter and Druid · checked 2026-10-22

• Wand Specialization

  Mage · Arcane · Numbers changed

  Same benefit for 2 points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Focus

  Mage · Arcane · Redesigned

  Now raises Arcane hit chance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Channeling

  Mage · Arcane · Numbers changed

  Formerly Improved Arcane Missiles; also protects Arcane Blast from damage interruption.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Subtlety

  Mage · Arcane · Moved

  Moved down to row 2.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Concentration

  Mage · Arcane · Numbers changed

  Proc chance falls when you cast much lower-rank spells (an anti-farming change Blizzard says applies to similar talents).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Geometry

  Mage · Arcane · New talent

  More range on Arcane spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Impact

  Mage · Arcane · Numbers changed

  Formerly Improved Arcane Explosion: crit chance on all Arcane spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Blast11-point talent

  Mage · Arcane · New talent

  A redesign: 2.5-second cast, damage, then all your other spells do more and it costs more, stacking 4 times for 8 seconds or until another spell. Encourages using the rest of the toolkit. Redesigned again in the 15 October beta build.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Counterspell

  Mage · Arcane · Numbers changed

  One point gives a shorter Silence every time instead of a 50% chance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Missile Barrage16-point talent

  Mage · Arcane · New talent

  Arcane Blast, Fireball, Frostbolt and Frostfire Bolt can make the next Arcane Missiles channel twice as fast and free; double chance from Arcane Blast. In the 15 October beta build it moved to the first row as a 2-point talent.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Mind

  Mage · Arcane · Redesigned

  Raises Intellect instead of maximum Mana, plus Arcane crit damage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Power

  Mage · Arcane · Numbers changed

  Now needs Presence of Mind.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Mage · Arcane · Removed

  Magic Attunement became baseline.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Wake of Fire

  Mage · Fire · Moved

  Formerly Improved Fire Blast; row 1; each kill of a non-trivial target boosts your next Fire Blast's crit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Incineration

  Mage · Fire · Moved

  Formerly Incinerate; row 1; also helps Ice Lance and Arcane Blast.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Fireball

  Mage · Fire · Numbers changed

  Also shortens Frostfire Bolt's cast.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Ignite

  Mage · Fire · Numbers changed

  One debuff per Mage instead of one shared by all Mages; no damage lost when crits land close together.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Impact

  Mage · Fire · Numbers changed

  Low-rank casting lowers the chance to trigger.

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• Improved Scorch

  Mage · Fire · Numbers changed

  The debuff benefits only the casting Mage.

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• Heating Up

  Mage · Fire · New talent

  Needs Pyroblast: non-periodic crits with Fireball, Frostfire Bolt, Fire Blast and Scorch cut your next Pyroblast cast by 25%, 3 stacks (1.5 seconds). Forever's take on Hot Streak.

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• Blast Wave

  Mage · Fire · Numbers changed

  No longer needs Pyroblast.

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• Removed or merged talents

  Mage · Fire · Removed

  None removed.

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• Elemental Precision

  Mage · Frost · Numbers changed

  Now raises Fire and Frost hit chance instead of lowering resistance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Permafrost

  Mage · Frost · Redesigned

  Chill effects last 11/22/33% longer instead of 1/2/3 seconds.

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• Frost Channeling

  Mage · Frost · Moved

  Moved up to row 3.

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• Ice Lance11-point talent

  Mage · Frost · New talent

  Instant, low damage, but +300% damage against a Frozen target (or treated as Frozen by Fingers of Frost).

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• Improved Blizzard

  Mage · Frost · Numbers changed

  Slow now at most 40% (was 65%), to curb AoE farming.

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• Ice Block16-point talent

  Mage · Frost · Moved

  Moved up to row 4 as the 16-point gold medal.

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• Cold Snap21-point talent

  Mage · Frost · Moved

  Moved down to row 5, now the 21-point gold medal; cooldown 10 minutes (was 5).

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• Fingers of Frost

  Mage · Frost · New talent

  Needed for Ice Lance: Chill effects can grant charges that make spells treat the target as Frozen.

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• Winter's Chill

  Mage · Frost · Numbers changed

  Benefits only the casting Mage; crit bonus only for Frostbolt and Ice Lance.

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• Removed or merged talents

  Mage · Frost · Removed

  None removed.

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• Healing Light

  Paladin · Holy · Moved

  Moved to row 2; also boosts Holy Shock healing.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Spiritual Focus

  Paladin · Holy · Numbers changed

  Also applies to Light's Vigil; 2 points instead of 5.

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• Improved Seals

  Paladin · Holy · Numbers changed

  Formerly Improved Seal of Righteousness: all Seals and Judgements, 3 points.

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• Unyielding Faith

  Paladin · Holy · Moved

  Moved to row 2: shortens Fear and Disorient instead of resist chance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Voice of Truth11-point talent

  Paladin · Holy · New talent

  Immunity to Silence and Interrupt for 6 seconds, 3-minute cooldown.

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• Reverence

  Paladin · Holy · New talent

  Up to 30% of Spirit Mana regeneration while casting.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Purifying Power

  Paladin · Holy · New talent

  Cheaper Cleanse and Purify; shorter Exorcism and Holy Wrath cooldowns.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Infusion of Light

  Paladin · Holy · New talent

  Holy Shock or Flash of Light crits shorten your next Holy Light by up to 1 second.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Illumination

  Paladin · Holy · Numbers changed

  Needs Reverence; Light's Vigil can trigger it; refund cut to 50% of base cost.

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• Divine Favor16-point talent

  Paladin · Holy · Moved

  Now the 16-point gold medal.

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• Divine Precision

  Paladin · Holy · New talent

  Needs Holy Shock: up to 18% Holy hit chance, since healing plate has no hit gear.

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• Holy Shock21-point talent

  Paladin · Holy · Moved

  Now the 21-point gold medal; cooldown 10 seconds (was 30).

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• Consecrated Ground

  Paladin · Holy · New talent

  Holy spells do up to 10% more to the first 4 enemies in your Consecration.

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• Holy Power

  Paladin · Holy · Numbers changed

  More crit chance for Holy Shock and Holy Strike.

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• Light's Vigil31-point talent

  Paladin · Holy · New talent

  Needs Holy Shock. 1.5-second cast, 30-second duration, 6-second cooldown: the next Holy Shock on that target skips its cooldown; on an ally it heals that ally's whole party, on an enemy it adds Holy damage and refunds 75% of the cost.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Paladin · Holy · Removed

  Consecration, Improved Blessing of Wisdom and Lasting Judgement became baseline; Improved Lay on Hands altered.

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• Toughness

  Paladin · Protection · Moved

  Moved up to row 1.

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• Redoubt

  Paladin · Protection · Redesigned

  No crit needed: 10% chance when hit to raise Block chance, up to 20%.

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• Precision

  Paladin · Protection · Numbers changed

  Hit chance for all spells and attacks, so the Seal of Fury taunt lands more reliably.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Anticipation

  Paladin · Protection · Moved

  Moved to row 2; up to 20 Defense (was 10).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Seal of Fury11-point talent

  Paladin · Protection · New talent

  Returns Mana each time a Seal of Fury absorb shield is fully consumed, more against higher-level attackers.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Righteous Fury

  Paladin · Protection · Numbers changed

  No threat; up to 6% less damage taken while active.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Shield Specialization

  Paladin · Protection · Numbers changed

  Blocks can restore 6% of maximum Mana, at most once per 3 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Sacred Duty

  Paladin · Protection · New talent

  Up to 4% Stamina and shorter Divine Shield, Divine Protection and Templar's Bulwark cooldowns.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Swift Judgement16-point talent

  Paladin · Protection · New talent

  No Mana, 1-minute cooldown: finishes Judgement's cooldown and makes the next Judgement free.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• One-Handed Weapon Specialization

  Paladin · Protection · Moved

  Moved to row 4; 3 points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Templar's Bulwark21-point talent

  Paladin · Protection · New talent

  Instant, 5-minute cooldown: absorb shield equal to 100% of maximum health for 8 seconds; applies Forbearance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Reckoning

  Paladin · Protection · Numbers changed

  Also up to 40% chance after Blocking; at most once per 1.5 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Iron Creed

  Paladin · Protection · New talent

  Holy Strike threat up to 15% higher; with Righteous Fury it also cuts damage taken for 6 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Holy Shield

  Paladin · Protection · Numbers changed

  Now needs Templar's Bulwark.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Paladin · Protection · Removed

  Blessing of Sanctuary and Improved Concentration Aura; Blessing of Kings became baseline.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Deflection

  Paladin · Retribution · Moved

  Moved up to row 1.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Benediction

  Paladin · Retribution · Numbers changed

  Up to 10% cheaper instant-cast abilities.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Holy Conduit

  Paladin · Retribution · New talent

  Cheaper Consecration, Holy Wrath and Exorcism.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Conviction

  Paladin · Retribution · Moved

  Moved to row 2; clarified as melee.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Vindication

  Paladin · Retribution · Redesigned

  Melee hits can lower the target's Attack Power and raise yours by up to 3% for 30 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Sanctified Judgement

  Paladin · Retribution · New talent

  Judgement can refund up to 60% of the judged Seal's cost.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Pursuit of Justice

  Paladin · Retribution · Numbers changed

  Movement speed up to 15% (was 8%).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Eye for an Eye

  Paladin · Retribution · Moved

  Moved down to row 5; works on all crits; reflects up to 10% (was 30%).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Sacred Arbiter16-point talent

  Paladin · Retribution · New talent

  Holy Strike does 20% more and refreshes all Judgement effects on the target, even other Paladins'.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Vengeance

  Paladin · Retribution · Redesigned

  Needs Sanctified Judgement; row 5; up to 3% per stack, 3 stacks, 30 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Repentance21-point talent

  Paladin · Retribution · Moved

  Now the 21-point gold medal.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Champion of the Light

  Paladin · Retribution · New talent

  Spell damage equal to up to 30% of Intellect (the beta started at 100%).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Instrument of Law

  Paladin · Retribution · New talent

  Hammer of Wrath instant; 20% less threat while Righteous Fury is off.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Twist of Light31-point talent

  Paladin · Retribution · New talent

  20% cheaper Seals; a replaced damage Seal leaves an Echo so your next melee attack gets both. The Forever form of Seal Twisting.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Paladin · Retribution · Removed

  Improved Retribution Aura and Sanctity Aura; Improved Seal of the Crusader altered (bonus baseline).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Paladin · checked 2026-10-22

• Power in Light

  Priest · Discipline · New talent

  Smite and Penance do more damage to targets with your Holy Fire.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Twin Disciplines

  Priest · Discipline · New talent

  More damage and healing from instant-cast spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Wand Specialization

  Priest · Discipline · Numbers changed

  Same benefit for only two points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Silent Resolve

  Priest · Discipline · Numbers changed

  Also shortens Stun, Fear and Silence on you (Unbreakable Will merged in).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Holy Precision

  Priest · Discipline · Numbers changed

  Up to 18% Holy hit chance, so healing Priests need no hit gear.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Mental Agility

  Priest · Discipline · Moved

  Moved up from row 4; 3 points; also helps Smite and Holy Fire.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Meditation

  Priest · Discipline · Numbers changed

  Much more Mana from Spirit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Mental Strength

  Priest · Discipline · Numbers changed

  Raises Intellect by a larger percentage instead of Mana.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Soul Warding16-point talent

  Priest · Discipline · New talent

  Cuts the cooldown and Mana cost of Power Word: Shield. Needs Improved Power Word: Shield.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Penance21-point talent

  Priest · Discipline · New talent

  Channeled over 2 seconds, 12-second cooldown: damages an enemy or heals an ally each second.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Renewed Hope

  Priest · Discipline · New talent

  Needs Soul Warding. Better crit on certain heals vs Weakened Soul targets, and each shortens Weakened Soul.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Divine Aegis

  Priest · Discipline · Numbers changed

  Critical heals add a 12-second absorb shield; does not stack.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Priest · Discipline · Removed

  Unbreakable Will (into Silent Resolve), Improved Power Word: Fortitude and Divine Spirit (baseline), Force of Will.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Twilight Focus

  Priest · Holy · Redesigned

  Formerly Healing Focus: pushback protection on all spells for 3 points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Blessed Recovery

  Priest · Holy · Numbers changed

  Also triggers on any hit above 30% of your maximum health.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Inspiration

  Priest · Holy · Numbers changed

  Triggers from all non-periodic critical heals.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Healing

  Priest · Holy · Numbers changed

  Also lowers the Mana cost of Penance and Prayer of Mending.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Searing Light

  Priest · Holy · Redesigned

  Raises all Holy damage by a smaller percentage; Holy Fire damage can make Holy Nova free.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Binding Heal16-point talent

  Priest · Holy · New talent

  No cooldown, 1.5-second cast: heals the Priest and the current target, tuned to match Flash Heal.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Litany of Light

  Priest · Holy · New talent

  Refunds part of a heal's Mana cost when it differs from your previous healing spell.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Spiritual Guidance

  Priest · Holy · Numbers changed

  Spell damage bonus cut to about a third of the healing bonus.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Prayer of Mending31-point talent

  Priest · Holy · New talent

  10-second cooldown, needs Spirit of Redemption: a 30-second charge that heals the next damaged target and jumps up to 5 healings.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Priest · Holy · Removed

  Improved Prayer of Healing and Lightwell.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Shadow Focus

  Priest · Shadow · Moved

  Now row 1: raises Shadow spell hit chance instead of lowering resists.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Shadow Reach

  Priest · Shadow · Moved

  Moved to row 2, 2 points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Mind Flay

  Priest · Shadow · New talent

  Needs Mind Flay: more damage and range, less slow.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Vampiric Embrace16-point talent

  Priest · Shadow · Moved

  Now the row 3 gold medal: lasts 30 seconds, 1-minute cooldown.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Shadow Weaving

  Priest · Shadow · Numbers changed

  Benefits only the casting Priest, with a lower damage bonus.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Silence

  Priest · Shadow · Numbers changed

  No longer needs Improved Psychic Scream.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Devouring Contagion

  Priest · Shadow · New talent

  Cheaper Devouring Plague, which jumps to a new enemy within 5 yards if the target dies.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Early Demise

  Priest · Shadow · New talent

  Shadow Word: Death crits more on targets below 20% health.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Shadowform

  Priest · Shadow · Redesigned

  All non-healing spells can be cast; Shadow spells cost 50% less Mana and crit for 100% more bonus; Shadow damage bonus lowered.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Priest · Shadow · Removed

  Improved Vampiric Embrace.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Gouge

  Rogue · Assassination · Moved

  Moved from Combat to row 1.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Remorseless Attacks, Lethality, Opportunity

  Rogue · Assassination · Numbers changed

  Now also apply to Mutilate.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Malice

  Rogue · Assassination · Numbers changed

  Crit chance with all attacks and Poisons.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Murder

  Rogue · Assassination · Numbers changed

  Now also hits Giants, no longer Beasts and Dragonkin.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Expose Armor

  Rogue · Assassination · Redesigned

  Cheaper Expose Armor, and it refunds Combo Points at 5 Combo Points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Cold Blood16-point talent

  Rogue · Assassination · Moved

  Moved to the 16-point gold medal; also applies to Mutilate.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Poisons

  Rogue · Assassination · Numbers changed

  A large chance for Poisons not to consume charges.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Vigor

  Rogue · Assassination · Moved

  Now a 2-point row 5 talent, same total effect.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Mutilate21-point talent

  Rogue · Assassination · New talent

  60 Energy: strikes with both hands (both must be daggers), more damage vs Poisoned targets, 2 Combo Points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Seal Fate

  Rogue · Assassination · Numbers changed

  No longer needs Cold Blood; Mutilate triggers it once.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Venom31-point talent

  Rogue · Assassination · New talent

  25-Energy Finisher: +30% Poison damage, +10% chance to apply Poisons; duration by Combo Points spent.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Rogue · Assassination · Removed

  None named; Improved Gouge moved out of Combat.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Eviscerate

  Rogue · Combat · Moved

  Moved from Assassination to row 1; more damage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Puncturing Wounds

  Rogue · Combat · Numbers changed

  Formerly Improved Backstab; helps Mutilate; Backstab can grant an extra Combo Point.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Deflection

  Rogue · Combat · Numbers changed

  Twice the Parry per point.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Precision

  Rogue · Combat · Numbers changed

  Hit chance for all spells and attacks, Poisons included.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Endurance

  Rogue · Combat · Numbers changed

  Percentage shorter Sprint and Evasion cooldowns.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Flawless Execution16-point talent

  Rogue · Combat · New talent

  Eviscerate costs 10 less Energy.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Dual Wield Specialization

  Rogue · Combat · Numbers changed

  Off-hand damage increase reduced.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Hack and Slash

  Rogue · Combat · New talent

  Merges the Dagger, Mace, Sword and Fist Weapon specializations and adds Axes (Axes = Swords extra attack; Maces ignore some armor instead of Stun).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Weapon Expertise

  Rogue · Combat · Redesigned

  Lowers the target's chance to Dodge or Parry you.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Aggression

  Rogue · Combat · Numbers changed

  Also adds Backstab damage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Rogue · Combat · Removed

  Dagger, Mace, Sword and Fist Weapon Specialization (into Hack and Slash).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Camouflage

  Rogue · Subtlety · Moved

  Moved up to row 1.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Master of Deception

  Rogue · Subtlety · Numbers changed

  3 points instead of 5.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Setup and Initiative

  Rogue · Subtlety · Numbers changed

  100% chance at 3 points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Dirty Tricks

  Rogue · Subtlety · Redesigned

  Formerly Improved Sap; row 2; cheaper Sap and Blind.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Ambush

  Rogue · Subtlety · Moved

  Moved to row 2.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Ghostly Strike and Hemorrhage

  Rogue · Subtlety · Numbers changed

  More damage with a Dagger; Hemorrhage also raises your Rupture damage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Distract

  Rogue · Subtlety · New talent

  Bigger Distract radius and detection penalty.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Heightened Senses

  Rogue · Subtlety · Moved

  Moved up to row 4.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Premeditation16-point talent

  Rogue · Subtlety · Moved

  Now the 16-point gold medal; 20 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Serrated Blades

  Rogue · Subtlety · Numbers changed

  Ignores a percentage of target armor.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Dirty Deeds

  Rogue · Subtlety · Numbers changed

  Garrote also works when not behind the target.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Quietus

  Rogue · Subtlety · New talent

  Needs Dirty Deeds: Sinister Strike, Ghostly Strike and Hemorrhage do more below 35% health.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Cutthroat

  Rogue · Subtlety · New talent

  Backstab can make your next Ambush work without Stealth.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Thousand Cuts31-point talent

  Rogue · Subtlety · New talent

  Each Rupture damage tick lowers the Energy cost of Hemorrhage or Backstab by 3, stacking 5 times.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Rogue · Subtlety · Removed

  Sleight of Hand and Deadliness.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Convection

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Numbers changed

  Also cheaper Lava Burst.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Call of Flame

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Numbers changed

  Also boosts Flame Shock, Fire Nova and Lava Burst.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Reverberation

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Moved

  Moved up to row 2.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Elemental Devastation

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Moved

  Moved up to row 2 to entice Enhancement Shaman.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Elemental Alacrity

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Moved

  Formerly Lightning Mastery; moved to row 3, 3 points, 0.5 seconds off Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning, also Lava Burst.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Fire Nova

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Redesigned

  Formerly Improved Fire Totems: more Fire Nova damage, shorter cooldown.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Eye of the Storm

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Redesigned

  Pushback resistance while casting Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning and Lava Burst.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Call of Thunder16-point talent

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Moved

  Moved down to row 4 as the 16-point gold medal; +3% crit; needs Elemental Alacrity.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Elemental Reach

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Numbers changed

  More range for Fire Nova, Lava Burst (+6 yards) and Flame Shock (+15).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Lightning Overload

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · New talent

  Lightning Bolt or Chain Lightning can instantly cast a free second copy for half damage and no threat.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Earthbound21-point talent

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · New talent

  Earthbind Totem instantly immobilizes nearby targets for 5 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Elemental Fury

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Moved

  Moved down to row 6; needs Call of Thunder.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Lava Burst31-point talent

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · New talent

  2.5-second Fire cast, +20% if Flame Shock is on the target; 10-second cooldown.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · Removed

  Elemental Mastery (Blizzard: it held the class back and would have been too strong in PvP).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Earth's Grasp

  Shaman · Enhancement · Moved

  Moved from Elemental to row 1.

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• Thundering Strikes

  Shaman · Enhancement · Moved

  Moved to row 1: crit on all spells and attacks.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Ancestral Knowledge

  Shaman · Enhancement · Numbers changed

  Raises Intellect instead of maximum Mana.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Mental Dexterity

  Shaman · Enhancement · New talent

  Attack Power from a share of Intellect.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Ghost Wolf

  Shaman · Enhancement · Redesigned

  Rank 1 works indoors and casts 1 second faster; rank 2 is instant.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Elemental Weapons

  Shaman · Enhancement · Moved

  Moved up to row 3.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Shamanistic Focus11-point talent

  Shaman · Enhancement · New talent

  Large Mana discount on Shocks and Lightning Shield.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Flurry

  Shaman · Enhancement · Numbers changed

  Up to 25% attack speed (was 30%); needs Mental Dexterity.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Stormstrike16-point talent

  Shaman · Enhancement · Moved

  Now the 16-point gold medal; 8-second cooldown (was 20); next Lightning Bolt, Chain Lightning or Earth Shock does 20% more.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Spirit Weapons21-point talent

  Shaman · Enhancement · Numbers changed

  Formerly Parry, 21 points: lowers threat, but Rockbiter Weapon raises it, so Enhancement keeps the temporary-tank role.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Mental Quickness

  Shaman · Enhancement · New talent

  Spell damage and healing from a share of Intellect.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Stormstrike

  Shaman · Enhancement · New talent

  Needs Stormstrike: Mana regeneration while casting, and a chance to reset Stormstrike on Dodge or Parry.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Maelstrom Weapon

  Shaman · Enhancement · New talent

  Melee hits stack charges that shorten Lightning Bolt, eventually making it instant.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Rage of the Farseer31-point talent

  Shaman · Enhancement · New talent

  Personal cooldown (3 minutes): +30% attack speed for 25 seconds, like a personal Heroism.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Shaman · Enhancement · Removed

  Shield Specialization; Enhancing Totems, Two-Handed Axes and Maces, Weapon Mastery and Improved Weapon Totems became baseline.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Totemic Focus

  Shaman · Restoration · Moved

  Moved up to row 1; also discounts Totemic Projection and Call spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Mindfulness

  Shaman · Restoration · New talent

  Spirit regeneration while casting, for Elemental Shaman.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Natural Grace

  Shaman · Restoration · Moved

  Formerly Healing Grace; row 2; lowers threat from all spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Tidal Focus

  Shaman · Restoration · Numbers changed

  Also more hit chance with spells and attacks.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Healing Focus

  Shaman · Restoration · Numbers changed

  3 points for the full effect.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Water Shield11-point talent

  Shaman · Restoration · New talent

  A new shield: its 3 globes grant Mana when you are hit or your heals crit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Mana Tide Totem16-point talent

  Shaman · Restoration · Moved

  Now the 16-point gold medal (was 31).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Restorative Totems

  Shaman · Restoration · Numbers changed

  Healing Stream Totem bonus doubled.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Healing Way

  Shaman · Restoration · Redesigned

  Raises Healing Wave healing by a percentage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Riptide31-point talent

  Shaman · Restoration · New talent

  Needs Healing Way: instant heal plus a heal over 15 seconds, +25% on Chain Heal targets; 6-second cooldown.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Shaman · Restoration · Removed

  Nature's Guidance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Mage and Shaman · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Life Tap

  Warlock · Affliction · Moved

  Moved up to row 1.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Suppression

  Warlock · Affliction · Redesigned

  Up to 5% hit chance and 20% less threat.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Malediction

  Warlock · Affliction · New talent

  Up to 5% more periodic damage from Warlock spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Drains

  Warlock · Affliction · New talent

  Up to 20% more from Drain Life, Drain Soul and Wrack.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Bane of Agony

  Warlock · Affliction · Numbers changed

  Formerly Improved Curse of Agony; more damage, 2 points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Fel Concentration

  Warlock · Affliction · Numbers changed

  3 points and now covers Wrack.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Pandemic

  Warlock · Affliction · New talent

  Up to 100% more crit damage bonus on your DoTs and drains.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Nightfall

  Warlock · Affliction · Numbers changed

  Also triggers from Drain Soul and Wrack.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Curse of Exhaustion16-point talent

  Warlock · Affliction · Moved

  Moved up to row 4, now the 16-point gold medal; 30% slow.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Malevolence

  Warlock · Affliction · New talent

  Up to 5% more Shadow spell crit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Soul Siphon

  Warlock · Affliction · New talent

  Drains do up to 12% more per other Affliction spell on the target, up to 36%.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Shadow Mastery

  Warlock · Affliction · Numbers changed

  Smaller damage bonus.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Wrack31-point talent

  Warlock · Affliction · New talent

  Shadow damage every second and +10% damage from your other Shadow DoTs for 6 seconds; the primary drain-style spell.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Warlock · Affliction · Removed

  Improved Curse of Weakness, Improved Drain Life, Improved Drain Mana, Improved Curse of Exhaustion, Grim Reach and Dark Pact.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Unholy Power

  Warlock · Demonology · Moved

  Moved up to row 1; smaller pet bonus.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Health Funnel

  Warlock · Demonology · Moved

  Moved to row 1; threat reduced up to 100%; usable whatever your demon's health.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Demonic Aegis

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Up to 30% stronger Demon Skin and Demon Armor.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Fel Vitality

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Up to 15% more health and Mana for demons and your Mana.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Demonic Energies

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Heals your pet for up to 15% of your spell damage; Life Tap Mana is shared with the demon.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Master Summoner

  Warlock · Demonology · Moved

  Moved up to row 3.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Fel Domination16-point talent

  Warlock · Demonology · Moved

  Now the 16-point gold medal; needs Master Summoner.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Demonic Sacrifice11-point talent

  Warlock · Demonology · Redesigned

  Now the 11-point gold medal; effects last 2 hours (Imp Shadow damage, Voidwalker Mana, Succubus/Incubus Fire damage, Felhunter Health).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Decimation

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Soul Fire cooldown cut by up to 90%; Shadow Bolt or Searing Pain on targets below 35% health speed up and free the next Soul Fire.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Demonic Brand

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Searing Pain generates less threat and brands the target so the pet's next 2 attacks deal Fire or Shadow damage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Soul Link21-point talent

  Warlock · Demonology · Moved

  Moved to row 5 and now the 21-point gold medal.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Felhunter

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Stronger Tainted Blood, Devour Magic and Paranoia; Spell Lock 2 seconds shorter.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Demonic Knowledge

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Spell damage for you and your demon from a share of your level.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Master Demonologist

  Warlock · Demonology · Redesigned

  Imp: Fire damage; Voidwalker: less Physical damage; Succubus/Incubus: Shadow damage; Felhunter: less Magic damage taken.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Demonic Pact31-point talent

  Warlock · Demonology · New talent

  Needs Soul Link: Demonic Sacrifice is not cancelled by summoning another pet, so both effects can stack.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Warlock · Demonology · Removed

  Improved Healthstone, Fel Intellect, Fel Stamina, Improved Subjugate Demon, Improved Firestone and Improved Spellstone.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Destructive Reach

  Warlock · Destruction · Moved

  Moved up to row 1; applies to all damaging spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Shadow Bolt

  Warlock · Destruction · Numbers changed

  Own Shadow damage only; no consumable charges.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Bane

  Warlock · Destruction · Moved

  Moved to row 1; also Incinerate.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Cataclysm

  Warlock · Destruction · Moved

  Moved down to row 2; up to 10% cheaper Destruction spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Molten Skin

  Warlock · Destruction · New talent

  Up to 10% less damage taken.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Aftermath

  Warlock · Destruction · Redesigned

  Immolate initial damage up to +50%; Conflagrate can Daze for 5 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Ruin

  Warlock · Destruction · Moved

  Moved up to row 3; 5 points.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Agonizing Flames

  Warlock · Destruction · Redesigned

  Formerly Improved Searing Pain; 3 points; boosts all Destruction spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Conflagrate16-point talent

  Warlock · Destruction · Moved

  Moved from row 7 to row 4 as the 16-point gold medal.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Intensity

  Warlock · Destruction · Numbers changed

  3 points; cast-time-loss resistance for all Destruction spells.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Fire and Brimstone

  Warlock · Destruction · New talent

  Needs Conflagrate: more Conflagrate crit.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Bane of Havoc21-point talent

  Warlock · Destruction · New talent

  5-minute Bane: 15% of your damage to other targets is dealt to this one as well.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Shadow and Flame

  Warlock · Destruction · New talent

  Conflagrate boosts Shadow damage, Shadowburn boosts Fire damage, for 20 seconds; Conflagrate may keep Immolate and Shadowburn may refund a Soul Shard.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Incinerate31-point talent

  Warlock · Destruction · New talent

  Needs Bane of Havoc: Fire damage, +25% against Immolated targets; 2.5-second cast, 30 yards.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Warlock · Destruction · Removed

  Improved Firebolt, Improved Lash of Pain, Devastation, Improved Immolate and Emberstorm.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Rogue and Warlock · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Tactical Mastery

  Warrior · Arms · Redesigned

  Formerly Tactical Mastery: each point raises the Rage kept on a stance shift by 3, up to 25.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Overpower

  Warrior · Arms · Moved

  Moved up from row 3.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Spearing Strike16-point talent

  Warrior · Arms · New talent

  Instant attack for 15 Rage, 20-second cooldown: weapon damage and dismounts the target (double damage vs mounted targets, Dragons and Giants).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Bloodthrill

  Warrior · Arms · New talent

  Main-hand attacks on targets with Rend can activate Overpower for 6 seconds.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Weaponmaster

  Warrior · Arms · New talent

  One talent replacing the weapon specializations: Axes and Polearms add crit chance, Maces and Staves ignore some armor, Swords can grant an extra auto-attack.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Slam

  Warrior · Arms · Redesigned

  Moved over from Fury to row 6 and redesigned: 2 points, shorter cooldown, global cooldown and cast time, and Slam no longer delays your swing.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Iron Will

  Warrior · Arms · Moved

  Moved from Protection; now shortens Stun duration instead of raising resistance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Warrior · Arms · Removed

  Axe, Mace, Sword and Polearm Specialization (now Weaponmaster).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Booming Voice

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  No longer changes Shout durations; that is baseline now.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Unbridled Rage

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  Higher chance; grants 2 Rage with a two-handed weapon.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Cleave

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  Now cuts the Rage cost of Cleave instead of raising its bonus damage. Removed in the 1 October beta build.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Blood Craze

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  Also triggers on hits taking more than 20% of maximum health and on Bloodthirst hits. Bloodthirst casts stopped triggering it in the 1 October beta build.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Boundless Rage

  Warrior · Fury · New talent

  Raises maximum Rage. Removed in the 1 October beta build.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Dual Wield Specialization

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  Also raises off-hand hit chance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Raging Blows16-point talent

  Warrior · Fury · New talent

  Whirlwind hits with both weapons when dual wielding; Cleave costs less Rage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Enrage

  Warrior · Fury · Redesigned

  Has a chance to trigger from taking any damage.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Precision

  Warrior · Fury · New talent

  Raises hit chance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Death Wish

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  Now raises all damage you take instead of lowering Armor and resistances.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Flurry

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  Total attack speed gain lowered by 5%.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Bloodthirst

  Warrior · Fury · Redesigned

  No longer heals; gives 10% movement speed for 10 seconds. Damage has a base value and less Attack Power scaling.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Warrior · Fury · Removed

  Improved Demoralizing Shout and Improved Battle Shout (now baseline).

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Shield Specialization

  Warrior · Protection · Numbers changed

  Blocks can give 5 Rage instead of 1.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Anticipation

  Warrior · Protection · Numbers changed

  Twice the Defense per point.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Bloodrage

  Warrior · Protection · Numbers changed

  More initial Rage and Rage over time.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Master of Defense

  Warrior · Protection · New talent

  Needs Shield Specialization: a chance to gain 5 Rage on a Dodge or Parry with a shield.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Revenge

  Warrior · Protection · Redesigned

  Now increases Revenge damage instead of a chance to Stun.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Defiance

  Warrior · Protection · Numbers changed

  Needs a shield equipped to add threat in Defensive Stance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Disarm

  Warrior · Protection · Numbers changed

  Shortens the Disarm cooldown instead of lengthening it.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Vanguard16-point talent

  Warrior · Protection · New talent

  Charge can be used in Defensive Stance.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Improved Shield Wall

  Warrior · Protection · Redesigned

  Cuts the Shield Wall cooldown by a large amount.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Bastion

  Warrior · Protection · New talent

  Raises all damage while a shield is equipped.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Focused Rage

  Warrior · Protection · New talent

  Cuts the Rage cost of all offensive abilities.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Shield Slam

  Warrior · Protection · Numbers changed

  More damage scaling from Block Value.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Removed or merged talents

  Warrior · Protection · Removed

  Improved Shield Block and Improved Taunt (now baseline) and One-Handed Weapon Specialization.

  Blizzard announced change · Class Deep Dives — Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22

• Shifting Power

  Druid · Feral · Numbers changed

  Beta, 1 October build: turns 55% of base Mana into 40 Energy with a 16 second cooldown.

  Beta · Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22

• Predatory Instincts

  Druid · Balance · Numbers changed

  Beta, 8 October build: renamed Natural Instinct.

  Beta · Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22

• Arcane Wrath16-point talent

  Mage · Arcane · New talent

  Beta, 15 October build: a new 16-point talent.

  Beta · Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22

• Redoubt

  Paladin · Protection · Numbers changed

  Beta, 1 October build: 4-20% (was 6-30%). Champion of the Light is 20/40/60% (was 33/66/100%).

  Beta · Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22

• Elemental Mastery31-point talent

  Shaman · Elemental Combat · New talent

  Beta, 15 October build: returns as a 31-point talent, and Call of Thunder is removed.

  Beta · Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22

• Shadow Mastery

  Warlock · Affliction · Numbers changed

  Beta, 15 October build: 2-10% (was 1-5%).

  Beta · Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22

• Bloodthrill

  Warrior · Fury · Numbers changed

  Beta, 24 September build: 4-20% (was 2-10%).

  Beta · Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22

• Blizzard announced changeTalents become available at level 10 and keep the familiar structure, with one-point milestone talents at 11, 21 and 31 points, now joined by a new 16-point milestone.Blizzard — Class Deep Dives: Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22
• Blizzard announced changeDual Specialization becomes available at level 40.Blizzard — Class Deep Dives: Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22
• Blizzard announced changeBlizzard calls the revision Classic-minded: a familiar structure and the same number of rows. Some talents stay exactly as they were in patch 1.12, some are adjusted, and talents that gave key class buffs (Divine Spirit, Blessing of Kings, Improved Mark of the Wild) are now baseline.Blizzard — Deep Dive recap · checked 2026-10-22
• Era baselineEvery class has three distinct talent trees and you spread your points among them as you wish.Blizzard — WoW Classic primer for new players · checked 2026-10-22

1. 11points · level 20
2. 16points · level 25
3. 21points · level 30
4. 31points · level 40
5. Dualspec · level 40
6. 51points · level 60

51 talent points · Dual Specialization available · milestone talents open at 11, 16, 21, 31 points

• Blizzard announced changeTo change your talents, Legacy talents included, visit a class trainer in one of the major cities.Blizzard — Class Deep Dives: Priest and Warrior · checked 2026-10-22
• Era baselineIn Classic you reset talents at your class trainer at any time; the cost rises with every reset, up to a maximum of 50 gold.Blizzard — WoW Classic primer for new players · checked 2026-10-22
• BetaWarcraft Wiki: dual spec is bought from a class trainer for 10 gold, spec swaps are free out of combat, and each spec’s respec fee drops over time to 1 gold.Warcraft Wiki — Forever (CC BY-SA 4.0) · checked 2026-10-22
• BetaBeta notes of 24 September: respec costs 1 silver if your talents were not changed recently.Blizzard forums — beta development notes · checked 2026-10-22
• BetaMethod (8 October): Legacy talents are reset at a class trainer in a major city, 10 gold in the beta, with the final fee not confirmed.Method — fastest way to get Legacy Points · checked 2026-10-22

• ?The talent trees themselves: Blizzard has published no node list for Forever, so none is drawn.
• ?How many points a row needs before it opens: no page we can cite states it for Forever.
• ?The final respec price: only beta figures are published.

Beta figures can change before launch. Warcraft Wiki text is CC BY-SA 4.0 (warcraft.wiki.gg). No Blizzard icon, render or tree is used.