Warrior spellbook
36 trainer-taught abilities. 32 confirmed from footage. Talent calculator →
Tactical Mastery ★
Arms · Passive
You retain up to 10 Rage when you change Stances.
Baseline Arms passive; the Improved Tactical Mastery talent adds 3 Rage per rank on top. In Classic this was a five-rank talent keeping 5 Rage per rank.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:03:03 (Arms spellbook page of a level 38 warrior); twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:26:58 (Arms spellbook page of a level 38 warrior); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:11 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Victory Rush ★
Arms
Instantly attack the target causing 133 damage and healing you for 10% of your maximum health. Only useable within 20 sec after you kill a non-trivial enemy.
Baseline Arms ability without ranks. The level 38 tauren's tooltip read 133 damage; the damage presumably scales with the character.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:03:03 (Arms spellbook page of a level 38 warrior); twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:26:58 (Arms spellbook page of a level 38 warrior); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:08 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Battle Shout Rank 4 ◆
Fury · Level 32
The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 54. Lasts 3 min.
Rank 4 read 54 attack power for 3 min on the level 38 tauren; the Classic client gives 91 attack power for 2 min at that level. Other ranks not seen.
Classic Rank 4The warrior shouts, increasing the melee attack power of all party members within 20 yards by 94. Lasts 2 min.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:17 (Rank 4 tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Battle Stance ✓
Arms · Level 1
A balanced combat stance.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:02 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Heroic Strike ✓
Arms · Level 1
A strong attack that increases melee damage by 157 and causes a high amount of threat.
Rank 5 tooltip: 15 Rage, next melee, increases melee damage by 58 and causes a high amount of threat, as in Classic.
Source: user:Milenkas screenshot 2026-09-13 (spellbook tooltip of a level 38 warrior)
Charge ✓
Arms · Level 4
Charge an enemy, generate 15 rage, and stun it for 1 sec. Cannot be used in combat.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:26:28 (Rank 2 tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:05 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Rend ✓
Arms · Level 4
Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 147 damage over 21 sec.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:27:58 (Rank 4 tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:10 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Thunder Clap Rank 4 ◆
Arms · Level 38
Blasts nearby enemies with thunder, increasing the time between their attacks by 20% for 22 sec and doing 55 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.
The attack-speed slow doubled to 20% and the ability is now usable in Defensive Stance as well as Battle Stance. Rank 4 tooltip on a level 38 warrior; damage matches Classic.
Classic Rank 4Blasts nearby enemies with thunder increasing the time between their attacks by 10% for 22 sec and doing 55 damage to them. Will affect up to 4 targets.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:26:58 (Rank 4 tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:04 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Hamstring ✓
Arms · Level 8
Maims the enemy, causing 45 damage and slowing the enemy's movement by 50% for 15 sec.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:27:48 (Rank 2 tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:09 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Bloodrage ✓
Protection · Level 10
Generates 10 rage at the cost of health, and then generates an additional 10 rage over 10 sec. The warrior is considered in combat for the duration.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:31 (tooltip, cost shown as 116 Health at level 38, level 38 tauren warrior)
Defensive Stance ◆
Protection · Level 10
A defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases all threat generated by 30%.
The tooltip now states the 30% threat bonus; damage taken and dealt are still 10% each way.
ClassicA defensive combat stance. Decreases damage taken by 10% and damage caused by 10%. Increases threat generated.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:33 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Sunder Armor ✓
Protection · Level 10
Sunders the target's armor, reducing it by 450 per Sunder Armor and causes a high amount of threat. Can be applied up to 5 times. Lasts 30 sec.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:30:13 (Rank 3 tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:40 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Taunt ◆
Protection · Level 10
Taunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.
Cooldown is 8 sec instead of 10; the effect text is unchanged.
ClassicTaunts the target to attack you, but has no effect if the target is already attacking you.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:41 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Overpower ✓
Arms · Level 12
Instantly overpower the enemy, causing weapon damage plus 35. Only useable after the target dodges. The Overpower cannot be blocked, dodged or parried.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:27:38 (Rank 2 tooltip)
Shield Bash ✓
Protection · Level 12
Bashes the target with your shield for 45 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 6 sec.
Rank 2 read 18 damage on the tauren and 16 on Esfand's human, so the number varies with the character rather than the rank; the text is otherwise identical to Classic.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:30:03 (Rank 2 tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:36 (Rank 2 tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Demoralizing Shout Rank 3 ◆
Fury · Level 34
Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 103 for 45 sec.
Rank 3 read 103 attack power for 45 sec on the level 38 tauren; the Classic client gives 74 for 30 sec at that level. Other ranks not seen.
Classic Rank 3Reduces the melee attack power of all enemies within 10 yards by 80 for 30 sec.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:22 (Rank 3 tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Revenge Rank 3 ◆
Protection · Level 34
Instantly counterattack an enemy for 43 to 53 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Rank 3 read 43 to 53 damage on the level 38 tauren; the Classic client gives 25 to 31. Other ranks not seen.
Classic Rank 3Instantly counterattack an enemy for 25 to 31 damage and a high amount of threat. Revenge must follow a block, dodge or parry.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:38 (Rank 3 tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Mocking Blow ✓
Arms · Level 16
A mocking attack that causes 93 damage, a moderate amount of threat and forces the target to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.
Rank 3 tooltip matches Classic: 46 damage, moderate threat, forces the target to attack you for 6 sec, 2 min cooldown, Battle Stance only.
Source: user:Milenkas screenshot 2026-09-13 (spellbook tooltip of a level 38 warrior)
Shield Block ◆
Protection · Level 16
Increases chance to block by 75% for 7 sec, but will only block 2 attacks.
Now blocks 2 attacks over 7 sec (Classic: 1 attack over 5 sec), which is what the old Improved Shield Block talent used to add.
ClassicIncreases chance to block by 75% for 5 sec, but will only block 1 attack.
Source: user:Milenkas screenshot 2026-09-13 (spellbook tooltip of a level 38 warrior)
Disarm ✓
Protection · Level 18
Disarm the enemy's weapon for 10 sec.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:34 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Cleave ✓
Fury · Level 20
A sweeping attack that does your weapon damage plus 50 to the target and his nearest ally.
Worded "the target and a second nearby enemy" instead of "his nearest ally"; same effect and numbers.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:18 (Rank 2 tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Retaliation ◆
Arms · Level 20
Instantly counterattack any enemy that strikes you in melee for 15 sec. Melee attacks made from behind cannot be counterattacked. A maximum of 30 attacks will cause retaliation.
Cooldown halved to 15 minutes; the effect text is unchanged.
ClassicInstantly counterattack any enemy that strikes you in melee for 15 sec. Melee attacks made from behind cannot be counterattacked. A maximum of 30 attacks will cause retaliation.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:28:10 (tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:15 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Intimidating Shout ✓
Fury · Level 22
The warrior shouts, causing the targeted enemy to cower in fear. Up to 5 total nearby enemies will flee in fear. Lasts 8 sec.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:27 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Execute ✓
Fury · Level 24
Attempt to finish off a wounded foe, causing 600 damage and converting each extra point of rage into 15 additional damage. Only usable on enemies that have 20% or less health.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:28 (Rank 2 tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Challenging Shout ✓
Fury · Level 26
Forces all nearby enemies to focus attacks on you for 6 sec.
Tooltip now says "within 10 yards" explicitly; same effect.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:26 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Shield Wall ◆
Protection · Level 28
Reduces the damage taken from all attacks by 60% for 12 sec.
Now 60% damage reduction for 12 sec on a 15 minute cooldown (Classic: 75% for 10 sec every 30 minutes). Requires Defensive Stance and a shield.
ClassicReduces the damage taken from melee attacks, ranged attacks and spells by 75% for 10 sec.
Source: twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:28:58 (tooltip); twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:39 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Berserker Stance ✓
Fury · Level 30
An aggressive stance. Critical hit chance is increased by 3% and all damage taken is increased by 10%.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:25 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Intercept ✕
Fury · Level 30
Charge an enemy, causing 65 damage and stunning it for 3 sec.
Not in the level 38 demo warrior's Fury tab, which lists every other Classic Fury spell of that level. Charge gained stance flexibility through the Vanguard talent.
Not in Forever.
Classic Rank 3Charge an enemy, causing 65 damage and stunning it for 3 sec.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:01:28 (Fury spellbook page of a level 38 warrior, full page shown); twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:29:38 (Fury spellbook page, full page shown, Intercept absent)
Slam Rank 3 ◆
Fury · Level 46
Slams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 43.
Rank 3 is already known at level 38 (Classic teaches it at 46) and Slam now has a 15 sec cooldown. The rank 3 tooltip read weapon damage plus 43 with a 1.5 sec cast.
Classic Rank 3Slams the opponent, causing weapon damage plus 68.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:01:28 (Fury spellbook page of a level 38 warrior); twitch:EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:29:38 (Fury spellbook page, Rank 3 at level 38); user:Milenkas screenshot 2026-09-13 (spellbook tooltip of a level 38 warrior)
Berserker Rage ✓
Fury · Level 32
The warrior enters a berserker rage, becoming immune to Fear and Incapacitate effects and generating extra rage when taking damage. Lasts 10 sec.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:21 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Whirlwind ✓
Fury · Level 36
In a whirlwind of steel you attack up to 4 enemies within 8 yards, causing weapon damage to each enemy.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:29 (tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Pummel ✓
Fury · Level 38
Pummel the target for 50 damage. It also interrupts spellcasting and prevents any spell in that school from being cast for 4 sec.
Source: twitch:Joardee clip SoftHungryHerdFeelsBadMan-bc-H7JSGk9WDuA75 @0:19 (Rank 1 tooltip, level 38 tauren warrior)
Bloodthirst
Fury · Level 48
Instantly attack the target causing damage equal to 45% of your attack power. In addition, the next 5 successful melee attacks will restore 20 health. This effect lasts 8 sec.
The BlizzCon demo characters were level 38, so this ability's trainer ranks (learned from level 48) could not appear in any footage yet. Classic Era values are shown until the beta client is available.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:03 and EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:27 (level 38 demo warriors, ability not yet learned)
Mortal Strike
Arms · Level 48
A vicious strike that deals weapon damage plus 160 and wounds the target, reducing the effectiveness of any healing by 50% for 10 sec.
The BlizzCon demo characters were level 38, so this ability's trainer ranks (learned from level 48) could not appear in any footage yet. Classic Era values are shown until the beta client is available.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:03 and EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:27 (level 38 demo warriors, ability not yet learned)
Shield Slam
Protection · Level 48
Slam the target with your shield, causing 342 to 358 damage, modified by your shield block value, and has a 50% chance of dispelling 1 magic effect on the target. Also causes a high amount of threat.
The BlizzCon demo characters were level 38, so this ability's trainer ranks (learned from level 48) could not appear in any footage yet. Classic Era values are shown until the beta client is available.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:03 and EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:27 (level 38 demo warriors, ability not yet learned)
Recklessness
Fury · Level 50
The warrior will cause critical hits with most attacks and will be immune to Fear effects for the next 15 sec, but all damage taken is increased by 20%.
The BlizzCon demo characters were level 38, so this ability's trainer ranks (learned from level 50) could not appear in any footage yet. Classic Era values are shown until the beta client is available.
Source: twitch:Xaryu VOD 2872270692 @5:03 and EsfandTV VOD 2872259926 @6:27 (level 38 demo warriors, ability not yet learned)
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32 of 36 Warrior abilities confirmed from Forever footage (2 new, 10 changed, 19 verified unchanged, 1 removed). Classic side from build 1.15.9.69722.