WoW Forever Class Breakdown

Episode 162 | One week into WoW Forever, and the adventure is just getting started!This week, I'm sharing my first impressions of WoW Forever after launch, including my experiences with the new quests, running dungeons, making new friends, and exploring how Blizzard managed to breathe fresh life into familiar content. Is Forever still Classic at heart? After my first week, I think the answer is a resounding yes.But the launch hasn't been without its growing pains! We're covering Forever's record-breaking debut, layering and population controversies, Shaman community protests, the first major class tuning, the race to level 60, and changes to the in-game economy. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting00:01:25 Mailbag00:14:23 Addon Spotlight00:17:38 Modern News00:23:17 Forever News00:39:12 This Week in WoW00:43:52 Main Topic: WoW Forever First Week Impressions01:26:49 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, WoW Forever, Mists of Pandaria Remix, Legion Remix, World of Warcraft Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, Season of Discovery, Classic Anniversary, and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 161 | The wait is almost over! World of Warcraft Forever is about to launch, and after weeks of announcements, beta testing, speculation, and controversy, it's finally time to step into a new Azeroth.This week, we're taking one last look at WoW Forever before launch. Blizzard has been busy making massive last-minute class redesigns, addressing layering and world refresh concerns, and sharing some fascinating statistics from the beta. We'll also discuss IGN's interview with Kris Zierhut and Tim Jones and what it tells us about the future of Forever.Over in Modern WoW, we're checking out the Talebound demo on the Patch 12.1.7 PTR, the Tier 11 Kindo'jan solo challenge, and November's Trading Post offerings.Is WoW Forever ready for launch? Are we ready for Forever? Ready or not, here we go! For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting00:09:43 Mailbag00:14:27 Addon Spotlight00:19:35 Modern News00:30:37 Forever News00:51:34 This Week in WoW00:55:11 Main Topic: WoW Forever Launch01:08:14 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, WoW Forever, Mists of Pandaria Remix, Legion Remix, World of Warcraft Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, Season of Discovery, Classic Anniversary, and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 160 | With the World of Warcraft: Forever beta behind us, it's time to take a closer look at the nine playable classes and their specializations!This week on Azeroth United, we're breaking down the class changes coming to WoW Forever, exploring new abilities, redesigned talents, and what makes each class unique. From Druids and Paladins to Warlocks and Warriors, we're looking at what's changed, what looks fun, and what might inspire you to try something new when Forever launches.No DPS rankings, no tier lists - just a look at the classes and what they have to offer.Plus, we've got plenty of Warcraft news, including the upcoming Talebound demo, changes to racial abilities in WoW Forever, new animated stories, and the WARPATH launch trailer.Whether you're a longtime Classic veteran or preparing for your first adventure in WoW Forever, there's plenty to talk about this week!For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.comPodcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcastHost Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar====================00:00:00 Greeting00:13:40 Mailbag00:21:37 Blizzard News00:32:52 Modern News00:35:19 Forever News00:46:38 This Week in WoW00:50:08 Main Topic: Class Breakdown00:51:17 Druid01:00:34 Hunter01:05:09 Mage01:11:06 Paladin01:22:26 Priest01:27:29 Rogue01:30:38 Shaman01:36:37 Warlock01:44:55 Warrior01:53:59 Class Wrap-Up01:58:29 Outro====================World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, WoW Forever, Mists of Pandaria Remix, Legion Remix, World of Warcraft Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, Season of Discovery, Classic Anniversary, and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 159 | The WoW Forever Beta is coming to an end, and for many players, it's surprisingly hard to say goodbye.This week we look back at a Beta unlike any other. Players weren't just testing systems and reporting bugs. They were leveling characters, exploring Azeroth, and genuinely enjoying a game they knew would soon be wiped. With the November 4 launch approaching, we reflect on what made this beta special, what Blizzard got right, and why there's so much to look forward to.We also cover the latest World of Warcraft news, including: The Final WoW Forever Beta Updates, the upcoming Stress Test, Temporary Economy Holds, and The Forever Open. In Modern WoW we have the Community reactions to Patch 12.1.5 and the Patch 12.1.7 PTR.The beta may be ending, but the adventure is just beginning.For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.comPodcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcastHost Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar====================00:00:00 Greeting00:26:28 Blizzard News00:29:31 Classic News00:31:30 Modern News00:44:48 Forever News01:25:14 This Week in WoW01:28:17 Main Topic: Goodbye WoW Forever Beta01:36:34 Outro====================World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, WoW Forever, Mists of Pandaria Remix, Legion Remix, World of Warcraft Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, Season of Discovery, Classic Anniversary, and Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 158 | World of Warcraft's Patch 12.1.5, The Promise of Tomorrow, has arrived, bringing new adventures to Midnight! This week on Azeroth United, we're breaking down the latest content, including the Labyrinth of Kindo'jan, the Unbinding of Kith'ix raid, Aqir Invasions, and more.Meanwhile, WoW Forever is shaking up PvP with a redesigned Honor and ranking system. We'll explore what's changing, how it compares to Vanilla WoW, and what it means for players who don't want to spend their entire lives grinding battlegrounds.Plus, Blizzard continues cracking down on gold buyers in Forever, the latest beta developments, and a new utility mount that could cost the equivalent of $500 in WoW Tokens.For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.comPodcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcastHost Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar====================00:00:00 Greeting00:13:30 Mailbag00:23:25 Blizzard News00:29:32 Classic News00:32:13 Forever News00:56:20 Modern News00:59:22 This Week in WoW01:05:33 Main Topic: Midnight Patch 12.1.501:42:23 Outro====================World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 157 | This week on Azeroth United, we ask whether Blizzard has gone too far with dungeon XP changes in World of Warcraft: Forever. The goal is understandable… discourage dungeon grinding, cleave groups, and boosting. But are the changes creating new problems like mob skipping, one and done dungeon runs, and even more incentive to pay for carries?Plus, we cover the latest WoW Forever Beta updates and RMT crackdown, declining Classic population numbers, the new World of Warcraft Dungeons & Dragons crossover, Liquid and Method discussing limits on Race to World First preparation, and the latest Trading Post. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting00:10:39 Mailbag00:20:10 News00:47:00 This Week in WoW00:51:10 Main Topic: WoW Forever Dungeon Changes01:15:16 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 156 | This week on Azeroth United, WoW Forever gets its first major round of development notes, a community dueling tournament raises the stakes to $100,000, and the conversation around gold buying and RMT somehow gets even messier.Meanwhile, Blizzard finally gives us a release date for Midnight Patch 12.1.5: The Promise of Tomorrow, arriving October 13 with the Unbinding of Kith’ix, the Labyrinth of Kindo’jan, Aqir Invasions, new mid-season progression, and more.Then, in the Main Topic, we dive into WoW and the Trouble with Twitter. What began with Blizzard taking action against inappropriate names in the Forever beta quickly spiraled into developer comments, old social media posts, community outrage, and harassment. Where should the line be between developers speaking directly with players and Blizzard communicating official policy, and when does criticism go too far? For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting00:15:31 Mailbag00:29:37 News01:06:06 This Week in WoW01:09:17 Main Topic: WoW vs. Twitter01:27:35 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 155 | I've spent some serious time in the WoW Forever beta, and it's time to talk about it.This week, we're skipping the usual news rundown and diving straight into my experience with Forever. The revamped leveling experience, new quests and dungeons, talent trees, professions, graphical improvements, realm-less servers, class changes, monetization concerns, horizontal progression, and a whole lot more.There's a lot that I love, a few things I definitely don't, and some big questions that won't be answered until we see where Blizzard takes the game.Plus, we'll do a little speculation about Forever's content cadence and what the roadmap might tell us about the future.After all these changes, one question keeps coming back:Does WoW Forever still feel like Classic?For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.comPodcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcastHost Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar====================00:00:00 Greeting00:02:18 The Good00:33:57 The Bad00:46:28 The Ugly01:03:45 The Wild Cards01:11:07 The Content Cadence01:20:26 The Community01:31:45 Outro====================World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Forever, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 154 | BlizzCon 2026 is in the books, and the future of Warcraft looks very different than it did a week ago.This week on Azeroth United, we're breaking down the biggest announcements from BlizzCon, including World of Warcraft: Forever, Midnight: Eclipse, The Last Titan, and the brand-new Warcraft III: Forsaken Kingdom campaign.We'll also look at what Blizzard revealed for Diablo, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and the surprising return of Heroes of the Storm before talking about the long-awaited return of StarCraft.But the main event is World of Warcraft: Forever. We'll dig into what Blizzard revealed, what we've learned since the announcement, what it could mean for the future of Classic WoW, and why I walked away from BlizzCon incredibly excited about this new version of Azeroth.Plus, I'll share some of my experiences from an unforgettable weekend at BlizzCon 2026. For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting00:13:39 Mailbag00:15:34 News00:23:46 This Week in WoW00:32:01 Main Topic - WoW Forever01:21:07 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!

Episode 153 | BlizzCon 2026 is almost here! With just days to go before the big event, Denethar shares his final preparations and looks ahead to what Blizzard might have in store for World of Warcraft.This week, we discuss Liquid’s victory in the Venomous Abyss Race to World First, Midnight Patch 12.1.5, Blizzards weird StarCraft website teaser, and more. Plus, Blizzard’s history of expansion announcements and launch dates, the three major story eras of WoW, and what they could mean for the future of the World Soul Saga.From the latest news to one last round of BlizzCon anticipation, join us for the final countdown before Anaheim! For links and other information, visit our Website: http://azerothunitedpod.com Podcast Social Media:✅ Discord | https://discord.gg/v5Yun2RE6p✅ Patreon | https://patreon.com/AzerothUnited✅ Twitter | https://twitter.com/azupodcast Host Social Media:☑️ YouTube | https://youtube.com/@denethar01☑️ Twitch | https://twitch.tv/denethar01☑️ Twitter | https://twitter.com/denethar ==================== 00:00:00 Greeting00:15:15 Mailbag00:24:22 News00:45:12 This Week in WoW00:49:09 Main Topic - BlizzCon 202601:02:46 Outro ==================== World of Warcraft®©2004 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. World of Warcraft, Warcraft and Blizzard Entertainment are trademarks or registered trademarks of Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Intro Music"Gone (Full Metal Jacket Mix for Tobias)" by ScOmBer is licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0 Azeroth United is a weekly Podcast about World of Warcraft. Covering Dragonflight, The War Within, Midnight, World of Warcraft Remix: Mists of Pandaria, Remix: Legion, World of Warcraft Classic, The Burning Crusade Classic, Wrath of the Lich King Classic, Cataclysm Classic, Mists of Pandaria Classic, Hardcore Classic, Season of Mastery, and Season of Discovery.Got a question, hot take, or story from Azeroth? Leave us a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on an upcoming episode of Azeroth United!