WoW Forever / beta development notes

October 1 beta build

The level cap rises to 30, more dungeons become available, and several class talent trees are revised.

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These are short editorial summaries of selected items in this build. Buff and nerf labels describe the specific listed change; they are not a verdict on a class's overall strength.

systemchange

Beta level cap rises to 30

Players can now level up to 30 in the beta.

Player impact: More talent points and mid-level dungeon content can be tested.

dungeonchange

Excavation Site: Wetlands opens

The new level 26–31 dungeon becomes available for testing, alongside Razorfen Downs and Uldaman access.

Player impact: New group content is available as the beta cap rises.

dungeonnerf

Extra dungeon quest XP reduced

Dungeon quests reward 50% less extra experience beyond their normal quest values.

Player impact: This affects the bonus component of dungeon quest XP, not the entire quest reward.

Druid · Talentchange

Shifting Power talents added

Feral gains Shifting Power and Improved Shifting Power; King of the Jungle and Tiger's Fury are removed.

Player impact: Rebuild Feral plans around the new Energy conversion talent.

Mage · Talentnerf

Combustion returns to three charges

Fire Mage Combustion has 3 charges instead of 4; Hot Streak is renamed Heating Up.

Player impact: Fire builds should check the changed cooldown and talent naming.

Warriorbuff

Bloodthirst AP ratio increased

Bloodthirst scales with 45% of Attack Power instead of 35%.

Player impact: Fury damage should benefit more from Attack Power.

Warrior · Talentchange

Fury talent tree revised

Lingering Rage, Furious Precision and Gore Drinker are added; Improved Cleave and Boundless Rage are removed.

Player impact: Saved Fury builds may need to be redistributed.