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What Should I Do on My First Day in WoW Forever?
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Agree on a ruleset and faction with your friends, pick a class you'll enjoy (Hunter if you're unsure), and take your first ten levels slowly: read the quests, learn your starting zone, and don't fight monsters far above your level. Set me up before you start, and just ask whenever you're lost.
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WoW Forever is live. Now what?
WoW Forever launched on November 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST. Here's your first-day plan, in order.
Your first-day checklist
| Step | Do this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pick a ruleset with your friends | You can't group across rulesets |
| 2 | Agree on a faction | Horde and Alliance don't group |
| 3 | Choose a class | Hunter is the easiest start |
| 4 | Set up Willo and the add-on | Ask anything without alt-tabbing |
| 5 | Read your first quests | The story is half the fun |
| 6 | Pick a gathering profession | Easy gold on your route |
| 7 | Pin your first town | You'll come back to train |
1. Choose your ruleset and faction first
Normal is best for most first-timers. On PvP, you can only make characters for one faction. Decide together before anyone creates a character. Which ruleset?
2. Choose a class you'll enjoy
Hunter or Warlock for a forgiving solo start, Paladin or Druid to tank or heal for friends. Or just follow the hero you've always wanted to be. Which class? and every race and class.
3. Set me up in two minutes
- Download Willo for Windows or Mac and sign in.
- Get the free Lore Forever add-on so I can see your quests.
- Hold F6 and say: "Hi Willo, where do I start?"
4. Take your first ten levels slowly
- Read the quest text. Or ask me what it means.
- Watch the levels. I'll warn you when something is five or more levels above you.
- Learn your zone's story. Ask "What happened here?" in each new place.
- Talk to people. Target a quest giver and ask them yourself. Talking to characters.
5. What's coming next?
The first new raids are on the roadmap for December 9, and Hardcore arrives after launch. Plenty of time to level. What's new in WoW Forever.
FAQ
When did WoW Forever launch?
November 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. PST.
What should I do first in WoW Forever?
Agree on a ruleset and faction with your friends, choose a class, then take your first ten levels slowly and learn your starting zone.
What's the best ruleset for a first character?
Normal, for most new players.
When are the first WoW Forever raids?
The first new raids are on Blizzard's roadmap for December 9, 2026, subject to updates.
Can Willo help on my first day?
Yes. Ask Willo out loud where to go, what a quest wants or whether a monster is too strong, while you keep playing.