Skyborne - Revision history

WikiAdmin: Update verified Forever beta references, quest rewards and dated source coverage

2026-10-09T00:47:07Z

Update verified Forever beta references, quest rewards and dated source coverage

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	\|game_version=Beta 1.60.1.69876 / ~~announced roster~~		\|game_version=Beta racial snapshot 1.60.1.69876 / visual roadmap (2026-10-07)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09~~-19~~		\|reviewed_on=2026-10-09
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	<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta reference · reviewed 19 September 2026.''' Racial descriptions use the community export for Forever beta build '''1.60.1.69876'''. Its source notes identify beta-client extraction; this wiki has not independently tested racial effects or every character-creation combination.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta reference · reviewed 19 September 2026.''' Racial descriptions use the community export for Forever beta build '''1.60.1.69876'''. Its source notes identify beta-client extraction; this wiki has not independently tested racial effects or every character-creation combination.</div>
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	== Access ==		== Access ==
	The Skyborne race and starting experience require the Skyborne Heroic Pack or an upgrade containing it. Beta access is a separate included benefit of the Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24301508 Forever upgrade and access details], 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.</ref> See [[Beginner guide]] for the access overview.		The Skyborne race and starting experience require the Skyborne Heroic Pack or an upgrade containing it. Beta access is a separate included benefit of the Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24301508 Forever upgrade and access details], 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.</ref> See [[Beginner guide]] for the access overview.

			== October 7 visual roadmap ==
			[[Character models]] records Blizzard's '''early 2027''' target for SD Skyborne characters and Druid forms.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24302546/world-of-warcraft-forever-the-future-of-skyborne-visual-updates Skyborne visual update], 7 October 2026; checked 9 October.</ref> The racial snapshot above retains its date.

	== Choosing a Skyborne character ==		== Choosing a Skyborne character ==

WikiAdmin: Add sourced Forever spell and quest references, reviewed source corrections, and attributed previews

2026-09-20T00:01:46Z

Add sourced Forever spell and quest references, reviewed source corrections, and attributed previews

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	{{Research tasks\|kind=Guide\|needs=Verify racial tooltips and environmental triggers in one Forever build; Identify quests connecting the starting story with Eldre’Thalas}}		{{Research tasks\|kind=Guide\|needs=Verify racial tooltips and environmental triggers in one Forever build; Identify quests connecting the starting story with Eldre’Thalas}}

			== Official preview images ==
			<gallery mode="packed" heights="180">
			WoW-Forever-Skyborne-characters-preview.jpg\|alt=Three long-eared Skyborne characters with blue and pale teal skin stand beside decorated stone architecture.\|Skyborne character appearances in Blizzard’s September 2026 Forever announcement preview.
			</gallery>
			Each image links to its original Blizzard source and artwork attribution on the file page.

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

WikiAdmin: Update sourced Forever beta content and preserve historical preview evidence

2026-09-19T04:38:29Z

Update sourced Forever beta content and preserve historical preview evidence

← Older revision		Revision as of 04:38, 19 September 2026
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	\|game_version=~~Announcement~~ / ~~preview (2026-09-16)~~		\|game_version=Beta 1.60.1.69876 / announced roster
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
	\|reviewed_on=2026-09-17		\|reviewed_on=2026-09-19
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	<div class="fw-notice">'''~~Announcement and preview snapshot~~ · 16 September 2026.''' ~~Source checked~~; not ~~verified in~~-~~game. Racial effects and the roster may change during beta~~.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Beta reference · reviewed 19 September 2026.''' Racial descriptions use the community export for Forever beta build '''1.60.1.69876'''. Its source notes identify beta-client extraction; this wiki has not independently tested racial effects or every character-creation combination.</div>

	'''Skyborne''' are the new playable people of [[Zephras Isle]]. Faction is selected at character creation and changes one class option; both factions share Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, and Druid. Alliance offers Mage, while Horde offers Shaman.<ref name="next">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next recap], 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.</ref>		'''Skyborne''' are the new playable people of [[Zephras Isle]]. Faction is selected at character creation and changes one class option; both factions share Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, and Druid. Alliance offers Mage, while Horde offers Shaman.<ref name="next">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next recap], 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.</ref>
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	{\| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"		{\| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"
	! Faction !! ~~Preview name~~ !! Classes		! Faction !! Recorded variant !! Classes
	\|-		\|-
	\| Alliance \|\| [[High Order]] \|\| [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Mage]]		\| Alliance \|\| [[High Order]] \|\| [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Mage]]
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	The variant names and racial summaries below follow the ~~community~~ export.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/ Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], ~~snapshot 16~~ September 2026. ~~Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides~~; ~~checked 16 September 2026~~. Adapted ~~and summarized~~ for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence ~~labels and attribution~~.</ref> Blizzard also announced distinct Skyborne Druid forms.<ref name="next" />		The variant names and racial summaries below follow the beta export.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/ Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], generated 18 September 2026, reviewed 19 September 2026. The export identifies racial data as extracted from Forever beta build 1.60.1.69876; racial entries have section-level provenance rather than individual source flags. Adapted for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for attribution and evidence limits.</ref> Blizzard also announced distinct Skyborne Druid forms.<ref name="next" />

	== Origin and starting experience ==		== Origin and starting experience ==
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	These are the developers’ stated design reasons. They do not establish a quest sequence or racial balance outcome.		These are the developers’ stated design reasons. They do not establish a quest sequence or racial balance outcome.

	== ~~Preview~~ racial abilities ==		== Beta racial abilities ==
	These ~~qualitative summaries come from~~ the pinned ~~demo transcription, rather than a final numerical balance sheet~~.<ref name="preview" />		These descriptions summarize the pinned beta extraction. Their location-dependent behavior has not been independently tested here.<ref name="preview" />
	<div class="fw-query-table">		<div class="fw-query-table">
	{\| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"		{\| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"
	! Availability !! Ability !! Recorded behavior		! Availability !! Ability !! Recorded behavior
	\|-		\|-
	\| Both factions \|\| Walk on Air \|\| A controlled downward glide. This does not establish unrestricted flight.		\| Both factions \|\| Walk on Air \|\| A controlled downward glide lasting 10 seconds, with a 2-minute cooldown. This does not establish unrestricted flight.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Both factions \|\| Wind Blessed \|\| ~~Increases~~ melee, ranged, and spellcasting haste.		\| Both factions \|\| Wind Blessed \|\| Adds 1% melee, ranged, and spellcasting haste.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Both factions \|\| Elemental Insight \|\| ~~Increases~~ damage against Elementals.		\| Both factions \|\| Elemental Insight \|\| Adds 5% damage against Elementals.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Alliance / High Order \|\| Read Ley Line \|\| Health and Mana regeneration~~; the effect lasts longer when used~~ near a ley line.		\| Alliance / High Order \|\| Read Ley Line \|\| A 2-second cast grants 100% increased Health and Mana regeneration for 15 seconds, extended to 15 minutes near a ley line. Listed cooldown: 2 minutes.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Horde / Windshaper \|\| Skysight \|\| ~~Movement~~ and mounted speed~~; the effect lasts longer~~ near a convergence of elements.		\| Horde / Windshaper \|\| Skysight \|\| A 0.5-second cast grants 10% movement and mounted speed for 30 seconds, extended to 15 minutes near a convergence of elements. Listed cooldown: 2 minutes.
	\|}		\|}
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WikiAdmin: Expand Forever-only references with reviewed original sources, datamining labels, and map provenance

2026-09-17T04:19:55Z

Expand Forever-only references with reviewed original sources, datamining labels, and map provenance

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	\|game_version=Announcement / preview (2026-09-16)		\|game_version=Announcement / preview (2026-09-16)
	\|verification_status=Source checked		\|verification_status=Source checked
			\|reviewed_on=2026-09-17
	}}		}}
	<div class="fw-notice">'''Announcement and preview snapshot · 16 September 2026.''' Source checked; not verified in-game. Racial effects and the roster may change during beta.</div>		<div class="fw-notice">'''Announcement and preview snapshot · 16 September 2026.''' Source checked; not verified in-game. Racial effects and the roster may change during beta.</div>
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	! Faction !! Preview name !! Classes		! Faction !! Preview name !! Classes
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	\| Alliance \|\| High Order \|\| [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Mage]]		\| Alliance \|\| [[High Order]] \|\| [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Mage]]
	\|-		\|-
	\| Horde \|\| Windshaper \|\| [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Shaman]]		\| Horde \|\| [[Windshapers\|Windshaper]] \|\| [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Shaman]]
	\|}		\|}
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	== Origin and starting experience ==		== Origin and starting experience ==
	The shen’dorei fled Eldre’Thalas and found refuge in Skywall. Their island now faces failing supports after its elemental protectors vanished; Windshapers, the High Order, and Al’Aketh compete over its future.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://~~worldofwarcraft~~.blizzard.com/en-gb/~~news~~/24304071/world-of-warcraft-forever-found-photos-panel-recap Found Photos recap], 13 September 2026. ~~Checked 16~~ September 2026.</ref>		The shen’dorei fled Eldre’Thalas and found refuge in Skywall. Their island now faces failing supports after its elemental protectors vanished; [[Windshapers]], the [[High Order]], and [[Al'Aketh\|Al’Aketh]] compete over its future.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24304071/world-of-warcraft-forever-found-photos-panel-recap Found Photos recap], 13 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>

	[[Zephras Isle]] is announced for levels 1–12.<ref name="next" /> Its article tracks the starting-zone evidence; exact quest routes and exit instructions still require verification.		[[Zephras Isle]] is announced for levels 1–12.<ref name="next" /> Its article tracks the starting-zone evidence; exact quest routes and exit instructions still require verification.

			== Design background ==
			In a Windows Central interview, Tim Jones described elves’ popularity as a reason for the choice. Kris Zierhut connected the Skyborne story to [[Shen'dralas]] and the opposition to Prince Tortheldrin in Eldre’Thalas.<ref>Jez Corden, [https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/blizzard/why-is-world-of-warcraft-forever-adding-another-elf-race-i-asked-blizzard Why is World of Warcraft Forever adding another elf race?], Windows Central, 13 September 2026. Interview with Tim Jones and Kris Zierhut; reviewed 17 September 2026.</ref>

			These are the developers’ stated design reasons. They do not establish a quest sequence or racial balance outcome.

	== Preview racial abilities ==		== Preview racial abilities ==
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	For a useful beta report, record faction, class, build, racial tooltip, location, and whether the extended effect actually triggered. A demonstration of one faction’s ability should not be reported as belonging to both.		For a useful beta report, record faction, class, build, racial tooltip, location, and whether the extended effect actually triggered. A demonstration of one faction’s ability should not be reported as belonging to both.

			{{Research tasks\|kind=Guide\|needs=Verify racial tooltips and environmental triggers in one Forever build; Identify quests connecting the starting story with Eldre’Thalas}}

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

WikiAdmin: Expand sourced Forever player guides, races, systems, world references and equipment acquisition

2026-09-16T23:43:55Z

Expand sourced Forever player guides, races, systems, world references and equipment acquisition

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<div class="fw-notice">'''Announcement and preview snapshot · 16 September 2026.''' Source checked; not verified in-game. Racial effects and the roster may change during beta.</div>

'''Skyborne''' are the new playable people of [[Zephras Isle]]. Faction is selected at character creation and changes one class option; both factions share Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, and Druid. Alliance offers Mage, while Horde offers Shaman.<ref name="next">Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-us/news/24303862/world-of-warcraft-forever-whats-next-panel-recap What’s Next recap], 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.</ref>

== Faction and class choices ==
<div class="fw-query-table">
{| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"
! Faction !! Preview name !! Classes
|-
| Alliance || High Order || [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Mage]]
|-
| Horde || Windshaper || [[Warrior]], [[Hunter]], [[Rogue]], [[Druid]], [[Shaman]]
|}
</div>
The variant names and racial summaries below follow the community export.<ref name="preview">Chris Baldwin, [https://talentsforever.com/ Talents Forever], [https://talentsforever.com/data.json CC BY 4.0 data export], snapshot 16 September 2026. Community transcription of BlizzCon demo footage and slides; checked 16 September 2026. Adapted and summarized for this guide. See [[Project:Talent data]] for evidence labels and attribution.</ref> Blizzard also announced distinct Skyborne Druid forms.<ref name="next" />

== Origin and starting experience ==
The shen’dorei fled Eldre’Thalas and found refuge in Skywall. Their island now faces failing supports after its elemental protectors vanished; Windshapers, the High Order, and Al’Aketh compete over its future.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24304071/world-of-warcraft-forever-found-photos-panel-recap Found Photos recap], 13 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.</ref>

[[Zephras Isle]] is announced for levels 1–12.<ref name="next" /> Its article tracks the starting-zone evidence; exact quest routes and exit instructions still require verification.

== Preview racial abilities ==
These qualitative summaries come from the pinned demo transcription, rather than a final numerical balance sheet.<ref name="preview" />
<div class="fw-query-table">
{| class="wikitable sortable fw-data-table"
! Availability !! Ability !! Recorded behavior
|-
| Both factions || Walk on Air || A controlled downward glide. This does not establish unrestricted flight.
|-
| Both factions || Wind Blessed || Increases melee, ranged, and spellcasting haste.
|-
| Both factions || Elemental Insight || Increases damage against Elementals.
|-
| Alliance / High Order || Read Ley Line || Health and Mana regeneration; the effect lasts longer when used near a ley line.
|-
| Horde / Windshaper || Skysight || Movement and mounted speed; the effect lasts longer near a convergence of elements.
|}
</div>

== Access ==
The Skyborne race and starting experience require the Skyborne Heroic Pack or an upgrade containing it. Beta access is a separate included benefit of the Epic Pack and Warcraft Forever Collection.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment, [https://worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com/en-gb/news/24301508 Forever upgrade and access details], 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.</ref> See [[Beginner guide]] for the access overview.

== Choosing a Skyborne character ==
First decide which faction your group will use, then check the available class. For racial comparisons, distinguish a short effect used anywhere from the extended version that needs a suitable location. The wiki does not yet have a verified map of ley lines or elemental convergences.

For a useful beta report, record faction, class, build, racial tooltip, location, and whether the extended effect actually triggered. A demonstration of one faction’s ability should not be reported as belonging to both.

== Sources ==
<references />

[[Category:Races]]