Professions
Forever profession bonuses
Each primary profession in Forever comes with perks the character keeps regardless of recipes. Classic had none of these — bonuses came only from recipes. Transcribed from BlizzCon 2026 footage; corrections welcome once the beta client is live.
27 perks across 9 professions
Profession
Alchemy
MixologyElixirs and flasks last longer and provide stronger effects.
Philosopher's StoneCraft an upgradable trinket that grows with your Alchemy skill.
New RecipesAccess Forever alchemy recipes beyond Classic.
Profession
Blacksmithing
Repair AllRepair all of your equipment at once.
Belt BucklesCraft belt buckles that add socketed stats to waist armor.
New RecipesAccess Forever blacksmithing recipes beyond Classic.
Profession
Enchanting
Ring EnchantsEnchant rings with permanent combat bonuses.
Shard TransmutesTransmute enchanting shards into higher grades.
Stave Crafting… and More!Craft staves and additional Forever enchanting recipes.
Profession
Engineering
Powerful ProfessionEngineering remains one of the most powerful combat professions.
But Wait… There's More!Additional gadgets, bombs, and trinkets beyond Classic.
Goblin or Gnome?Specialize into Goblin or Gnomish Engineering for unique recipes.
Profession
Herbalism
Natural TalentResistance to all schools of magic increased.
Lotus AffinityImproved chance to find rare lotus herbs.
Brutal PickingsGather more herbs from nodes while Herbalism is trained.
Profession
Leatherworking
Armor KitsCraft armor kits that improve leather and mail gear.
Must Go Faster…Mounted speed increased while Leatherworking is trained.
Dragons and ElementsCraft dragonscale and elemental leather sets.
Profession
Mining
Made of MetalAll your hard work spent mining has made you exceptionally tough, increasing your total health by 5%.
A Lode of OreGather additional ore from mineral nodes.
Malicious MiningMining nodes may yield rare or combat-oriented materials.
Profession
Skinning
Beasts of the WildDamage to Beasts and Dragonkin increased by 5%.
Rare HidesImproved chance to skin rare and specialty hides.
A Classic Starter ProfessionSkinning remains an easy pairing with Leatherworking.
Profession
Tailoring
Embroider Your WorkEmbroider cloth gear with profession-only bonuses.
Cloth ScavengingChance to find extra cloth from humanoid enemies.
New and Reworked RecipesForever cloth sets and recipes beyond Classic.