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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 == | ||
Latest revision as of 00:47, 9 October 2026
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.[1]
Faction and class choices
| Faction | Recorded variant | Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance | High Order | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, Mage |
| Horde | Windshaper | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, Shaman |
The variant names and racial summaries below follow the beta export.[2] Blizzard also announced distinct Skyborne Druid forms.[1]
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.[3]
Zephras Isle is announced for levels 1–12.[1] 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.[4]
These are the developers’ stated design reasons. They do not establish a quest sequence or racial balance outcome.
Beta racial abilities
These descriptions summarize the pinned beta extraction. Their location-dependent behavior has not been independently tested here.[2]
| Availability | Ability | Recorded behavior |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Adds 1% melee, ranged, and spellcasting haste. |
| Both factions | Elemental Insight | Adds 5% damage against Elementals. |
| 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 | 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. |
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.[5] 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.[6] The racial snapshot above retains its date.
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.
Evidence still needed
Verify racial tooltips and environmental triggers in one Forever build; Identify quests connecting the starting story with Eldre’Thalas
Record the Forever build, observation date, and a source or screenshot. Update the article and remove only the tasks your evidence resolves.
Official preview images
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Skyborne character appearances in Blizzard’s September 2026 Forever announcement preview.
Each image links to its original Blizzard source and artwork attribution on the file page.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Blizzard Entertainment, What’s Next recap, 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chris Baldwin, Talents Forever, 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.
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment, Found Photos recap, 13 September 2026. Reviewed 17 September 2026.
- ↑ Jez Corden, 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.
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment, Forever upgrade and access details, 12 September 2026. Checked 16 September 2026.
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment, Skyborne visual update, 7 October 2026; checked 9 October.