PvP

PvP in WoW Forever

The honor ranks from Private and Scout to Grand Marshal and High Warlord, the four battlegrounds including the new Darkspear Islands, and the rank gear for every class.

How honor works

You earn honor by killing players of the other faction and by winning battlegrounds and their objectives. Kills of the same player give less honor each time on the same day. In Classic, your honor for the week decided your standing against everyone else on the realm, and that standing moved your rank up, or down if you stopped playing. Blizzard has not said whether Forever keeps the weekly ladder and rank decay unchanged, so plan as if it does.

What is new in Forever

  • Darkspear Islands. A new battleground for levels 30 to 60 with 15 players per side. The Alliance fights for the Theramore Expeditionary Force and the Horde for the Darkspear Raiders.
  • Field of Honor. The game files contain a weekly PvP season journey. Weeks 4, 7 and 10 each give a Legacy point.
  • Legacy points from PvP. Ranks 3, 7, 10, 13 and 14 and Exalted with each battleground reputation count as Legacy challenges. The For Great Honor perk in the Legacy calculator raises honor gains by up to 10%.
  • Realm rules. Forever uses rulesets instead of realm lists: Normal, PvP and Roleplaying. Hardcore is planned and will replace the PvP Legacy challenges with its own.

Which battleground to play

Warsong Gulch is the first one you can join and the fastest way to learn the flag routes. Arathi Basin rewards groups that hold three bases. Alterac Valley is the long 40-player battle with the best mount rewards at Exalted. Darkspear Islands sits in the middle of the level range and is new for everyone, so it is the easiest place to stand out.

Gear from ranks

From rank 7 the quartermasters sell rare armor, from rank 12 epic armor and at rank 14 epic weapons. The full list per class is below; the stats come from the Forever game files.

Honor ranks

Titles from the game files. Rewards are the Classic 1.12 ones; Blizzard has not published a Forever reward list.

RankAllianceHordeUnlocks (Classic 1.12)
1PrivateScoutFaction tabard
2CorporalGruntPvP trinket (Insignia of the Alliance or Horde)
3SergeantSergeantRank cloak and a 10% discount at your faction’s vendorsLegacy point
4Master SergeantSenior SergeantRank necklace
5Sergeant MajorFirst SergeantRank bracers
6KnightStone GuardOfficers’ quarters and the rank tabard
7Knight-LieutenantBlood GuardRare gloves and bootsLegacy point
8Knight-CaptainLegionnaireRare chest and legs
9Knight-ChampionCenturionNo new item group
10Lieutenant CommanderChampionRare helm and shouldersLegacy point
11CommanderLieutenant GeneralEpic war mounts
12MarshalGeneralEpic gloves, legs and boots
13Field MarshalWarlordEpic helm, chest and shouldersLegacy point
14Grand MarshalHigh WarlordEpic weaponsLegacy point

From the game files (build 1.60.1.70790)

Battlegrounds

Level ranges and team sizes from the game files. Each battleground has an Alliance and a Horde reputation with its own quartermaster.

  • Warsong Gulch

    10 vs 10Levels 10–60Ashenvale

    A valley bordering Ashenvale Forest and the Barrens, Warsong Gulch hosts a constant battle between the Horde and the Alliance. Orcs use their Warsong Mill to cut lumber reaped from Ashenvale, provoking the night elves of Silverwing Hold. Eager to aid their allies, members of every race in Azeroth rush to the Gulch to lend sword, or spell, to the conflict.

    Reputation
    Silverwing Sentinels · Warsong Outriders
  • Arathi Basin

    15 vs 15Levels 20–60Arathi Highlands

    The Arathi Basin is one of the main staging points of war between the Humans and the Forsaken in Azeroth. The League of Arathor seek to reclaim lost lands for their benefactors in Stormwind, while the Defilers – elite troopers under the watchful eye of Varimathras – seek to sever the vital connection between the Humans and their Dwarven allies to the south.

    Reputation
    The League of Arathor · The Defilers
    Reward sets
    • The Highlander's Resolution
    • The Highlander's Resolve
    • The Highlander's Determination
    • The Highlander's Fortitude
    • The Highlander's Purpose
    • The Highlander's Will
    • The Highlander's Intent
    • The Defiler's Determination
    • The Defiler's Fortitude
    • The Defiler's Intent
    • The Defiler's Purpose
    • The Defiler's Resolution
    • The Defiler's Will
  • Alterac Valley

    40 vs 40Levels 51–60Alterac Mountains

    Hidden within the Alterac Mountains, Alterac Valley is the home of Thrall's own clan of orcs, the Frostwolves. The Stormpike dwarves have established a foothold in the valley and seek to plumb its depths for riches, and links to their ancestral past. The territorial Frostwolves, unwilling to suffer the dwarven incursion, have rallied an army... an army eager for righteous slaughter.

    Reputation
    Stormpike Guard · Frostwolf Clan
    Exalted rewards
    • Stormpike Battle Charger
    • Frostwolf Howler
  • Darkspear IslandsNew in Forever

    15 vs 15Levels 30–60

    Off the coast of Kalimdor are the storm-torn islands of the Darkspear tribe. These islands are coveted by the trolls for their spiritual significance - but the encroaching Alliance seek to gain a foothold off the coast of Durotar.

    Reputation
    Theramore Expeditionary Force · Darkspear Raiders

Also in the game files: Not announced and not playable: Battle for Blackrock, Mak'gora Arena. They may be tests or later content.

PvP gear by class

The rank gear in the Forever client, by the rank that unlocks it. Hover an item for its stats. Rare pieces from ranks 7, 8 and 10 form a set with a bonus.

Warrior

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Plate Greaves
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Plate Gauntlets
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Plate Hauberk
  • Knight-Captain's Plate Leggings
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Plate Helm
  • Lieutenant Commander's Plate Shoulders
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Plate Legguards
  • Marshal's Plate Boots
  • Marshal's Plate Gauntlets
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Plate Helm
  • Field Marshal's Plate Shoulderguards
  • Field Marshal's Plate Armor
Lieutenant Commander's Battlearmor
  • (2) Set +40 Attack Power.
  • (4) Set Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by 5 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Plate Greaves
  • Blood Guard's Plate Gauntlets
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Plate Hauberk
  • Legionnaire's Plate Leggings
Rank 10
  • Champion's Plate Helm
  • Champion's Plate Shoulders
Rank 12
  • General's Plate Leggings
  • General's Plate Boots
  • General's Plate Gauntlets
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Plate Headpiece
  • Warlord's Plate Shoulders
  • Warlord's Plate Armor
Champion's Battlearmor
  • (2) Set +40 Attack Power.
  • (4) Set Reduces the cooldown of your Intercept ability by 5 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.
Paladin

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Lamellar Sabatons
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Lamellar Gauntlets
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Lamellar Breastplate
  • Knight-Captain's Lamellar Leggings
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Lamellar Headguard
  • Lieutenant Commander's Lamellar Shoulders
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Lamellar Legplates
  • Marshal's Lamellar Boots
  • Marshal's Lamellar Gloves
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Lamellar Faceguard
  • Field Marshal's Lamellar Pauldrons
  • Field Marshal's Lamellar Chestplate
Lieutenant Commander's Redoubt
  • (2) Set Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
  • (4) Set Reduces the cooldown of your Hammer of Justice by 10 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.
Hunter

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Chain Greaves
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Chain Vices
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Chain Hauberk
  • Knight-Captain's Chain Legguards
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Chain Helm
  • Lieutenant Commander's Chain Shoulders
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Chain Legguards
  • Marshal's Chain Boots
  • Marshal's Chain Grips
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Chain Helm
  • Field Marshal's Chain Spaulders
  • Field Marshal's Chain Breastplate
Lieutenant Commander's Pursuance
  • (2) Set +20 Agility.
  • (4) Set Reduces the cooldown of your Concussive Shot by 1 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Chain Greaves
  • Blood Guard's Chain Vices
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Chain Hauberk
  • Legionnaire's Chain Legguards
Rank 10
  • Champion's Chain Helm
  • Champion's Chain Shoulders
Rank 12
  • General's Chain Legguards
  • General's Chain Sabatons
  • General's Chain Gloves
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Chain Helmet
  • Warlord's Chain Shoulders
  • Warlord's Chain Chestpiece
Champion's Pursuance
  • (2) Set +20 Agility.
  • (4) Set Reduces the cooldown of your Concussive Shot by 1 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.
Rogue

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Leather Walkers
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Leather Grips
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Leather Chestpiece
  • Knight-Captain's Leather Legguards
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Leather Helm
  • Lieutenant Commander's Leather Shoulders
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Leather Leggings
  • Marshal's Leather Footguards
  • Marshal's Leather Handgrips
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Leather Mask
  • Field Marshal's Leather Epaulets
  • Field Marshal's Leather Chestpiece
Lieutenant Commander's Guard
  • (2) Set +40 Attack Power.
  • (4) Set Reduces the cooldown of your Gouge ability by 1 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Leather Walkers
  • Blood Guard's Leather Grips
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Leather Chestpiece
  • Legionnaire's Leather Legguards
Rank 10
  • Champion's Leather Helm
  • Champion's Leather Shoulders
Rank 12
  • General's Leather Legguards
  • General's Leather Treads
  • General's Leather Mitts
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Leather Helm
  • Warlord's Leather Spaulders
  • Warlord's Leather Breastplate
Priest

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Satin Walkers
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Satin Handwraps
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Satin Legguards
  • Knight-Captain's Satin Tunic
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Satin Hood
  • Lieutenant Commander's Satin Mantle
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Satin Pants
  • Marshal's Satin Sandals
  • Marshal's Satin Gloves
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Satin Mantle
  • Field Marshal's Satin Vestments

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Satin Walkers
  • Blood Guard's Satin Handwraps
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Satin Legguards
  • Legionnaire's Satin Tunic
Rank 10
  • Champion's Satin Hood
  • Champion's Satin Mantle
Rank 12
  • General's Satin Leggings
  • General's Satin Boots
  • General's Satin Gloves
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Satin Cowl
  • Warlord's Satin Mantle
  • Warlord's Satin Robes
Champion's Investiture
  • (2) Set Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
  • (4) Set Increases the duration of your Psychic Scream spell by 1 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.
Shaman

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Mail Greaves
  • Blood Guard's Mail Vices
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Mail Hauberk
  • Legionnaire's Mail Legguards
Rank 10
  • Champion's Mail Headguard
  • Champion's Mail Pauldrons
Rank 12
  • General's Mail Leggings
  • General's Mail Boots
  • General's Mail Gauntlets
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Mail Helm
  • Warlord's Mail Spaulders
  • Warlord's Mail Armor
Champion's Stormcaller
  • (2) Set +40 Attack Power.
  • (4) Set Improves your chance to get a critical strike with all Shock spells by 2%.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.
Mage

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Silk Walkers
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Silk Handwraps
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Silk Legguards
  • Knight-Captain's Silk Tunic
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Silk Cowl
  • Lieutenant Commander's Silk Mantle
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Silk Leggings
  • Marshal's Silk Footwraps
  • Marshal's Silk Gloves
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Silk Spaulders
  • Field Marshal's Silk Vestments

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Silk Walkers
  • Blood Guard's Silk Handwraps
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Silk Legguards
  • Legionnaire's Silk Tunic
Rank 10
  • Champion's Silk Cowl
  • Champion's Silk Mantle
Rank 12
  • General's Silk Trousers
  • General's Silk Boots
  • General's Silk Handguards
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Silk Cowl
  • Warlord's Silk Amice
  • Warlord's Silk Raiment
Champion's Arcanum
  • (2) Set Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
  • (4) Set Reduces the cooldown of your Blink spell by 1.5 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.
Warlock

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave Walkers
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave Handwraps
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Dreadweave Legguards
  • Knight-Captain's Dreadweave Tunic
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Dreadweave Cowl
  • Lieutenant Commander's Dreadweave Spaulders
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Dreadweave Leggings
  • Marshal's Dreadweave Boots
  • Marshal's Dreadweave Gloves
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Dreadweave Shoulders
  • Field Marshal's Dreadweave Robe
Lieutenant Commander's Dreadgear
  • (2) Set Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
  • (4) Set Reduces the casting time of your Immolate spell by 0.2 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Dreadweave Walkers
  • Blood Guard's Dreadweave Handwraps
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Dreadweave Legguards
  • Legionnaire's Dreadweave Tunic
Rank 10
  • Champion's Dreadweave Cowl
  • Champion's Dreadweave Spaulders
Rank 12
  • General's Dreadweave Pants
  • General's Dreadweave Boots
  • General's Dreadweave Gloves
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Dreadweave Hood
  • Warlord's Dreadweave Mantle
  • Warlord's Dreadweave Robe
Champion's Dreadgear
  • (2) Set Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 23.
  • (4) Set Reduces the casting time of your Immolate spell by 0.2 sec.
  • (6) Set +20 Stamina.
Druid

Alliance

Rank 7
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Dragonhide Treads
  • Knight-Lieutenant's Dragonhide Grips
Rank 8
  • Knight-Captain's Dragonhide Chestpiece
  • Knight-Captain's Dragonhide Leggings
Rank 10
  • Lieutenant Commander's Dragonhide Headguard
  • Lieutenant Commander's Dragonhide Shoulders
Rank 12
  • Marshal's Dragonhide Legguards
  • Marshal's Dragonhide Boots
  • Marshal's Dragonhide Gauntlets
Rank 13
  • Field Marshal's Dragonhide Helmet
  • Field Marshal's Dragonhide Spaulders
  • Field Marshal's Dragonhide Breastplate

Horde

Rank 7
  • Blood Guard's Dragonhide Treads
  • Blood Guard's Dragonhide Grips
Rank 8
  • Legionnaire's Dragonhide Chestpiece
  • Legionnaire's Dragonhide Leggings
Rank 10
  • Champion's Dragonhide Headguard
  • Champion's Dragonhide Shoulders
Rank 12
  • General's Dragonhide Leggings
  • General's Dragonhide Boots
  • General's Dragonhide Gloves
Rank 13
  • Warlord's Dragonhide Helmet
  • Warlord's Dragonhide Epaulets
  • Warlord's Dragonhide Hauberk
Rank 14 weapons

Alliance

  • Grand Marshal's Longsword
  • Grand Marshal's Aegis
  • Grand Marshal's Handaxe
  • Grand Marshal's Sunderer
  • Grand Marshal's Bullseye
  • Grand Marshal's Repeater
  • Grand Marshal's Dirk
  • Grand Marshal's Right Hand Blade
  • Grand Marshal's Left Hand Blade
  • Grand Marshal's Hand Cannon
  • Grand Marshal's Punisher
  • Grand Marshal's Battle Hammer
  • Grand Marshal's Glaive
  • Grand Marshal's Stave
  • Grand Marshal's Claymore
  • Grand Marshal's Mageblade
  • Grand Marshal's Tome of Power
  • Grand Marshal's Tome of Restoration
  • Grand Marshal's Warhammer
  • Grand Marshal's Demolisher
  • Grand Marshal's Swiftblade

Horde

  • High Warlord's Blade
  • High Warlord's Shield Wall
  • High Warlord's Cleaver
  • High Warlord's Battle Axe
  • High Warlord's Recurve
  • High Warlord's Crossbow
  • High Warlord's Razor
  • High Warlord's Right Claw
  • High Warlord's Left Claw
  • High Warlord's Street Sweeper
  • High Warlord's Bludgeon
  • High Warlord's Pulverizer
  • High Warlord's Pig Sticker
  • High Warlord's War Staff
  • High Warlord's Greatsword
  • High Warlord's Battle Mace
  • High Warlord's Destroyer
  • High Warlord's Spellblade
  • High Warlord's Quickblade
  • High Warlord's Tome of Destruction
  • High Warlord's Tome of Mending

Questions

How many PvP ranks are there in WoW Forever?

Fourteen, the same as Classic: from Private (Alliance) and Scout (Horde) at rank 1 to Grand Marshal and High Warlord at rank 14. The titles are in the game files.

What is new in WoW Forever PvP?

A new battleground, Darkspear Islands (levels 30–60, 15 players per side), with two new reputations: the Theramore Expeditionary Force and the Darkspear Raiders. PvP also feeds the Legacy system with ranks, battleground reputations and the Field of Honor season journey.

Do PvP ranks give Legacy points?

Yes. Reaching ranks 3, 7, 10, 13 and 14 each gives one Legacy point, and Exalted with each battleground's reputation gives one more.

At what level can you join battlegrounds?

Warsong Gulch from level 10, Arathi Basin from 20, Darkspear Islands from 30 and Alterac Valley from 51, according to the game files.

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