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WoW Forever PvP Explained: Battlegrounds, Honor and Ranks
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WoW Forever has four battlegrounds: Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, Alterac Valley and the new Darkspear Islands, a 15 versus 15 battle for levels 30 to 60. You earn Honor for PvP gear and Rank Points that climb the classic ranks up to Grand Marshal or High Warlord, with seasonal resets. On the PvP ruleset, contested zones are open to world PvP all the time.
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The battlegrounds
| Battleground | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Darkspear Islands (new) | 15 vs 15 | Levels 30 to 60, off the coast of Dustwallow Marsh |
| Warsong Gulch | 10 vs 10 | Capture the flag |
| Arathi Basin | 15 vs 15 | Hold resource points |
| Alterac Valley | 40 vs 40 | A huge battle across a valley |
Blizzard's own posts focus on Darkspear Islands; guide sites list the three classic maps at launch.
How does Darkspear Islands work?
- Four capture points plus a central flag you carry to a base your team controls.
- First team to 2,000 points wins.
- Bases: Merchant Coast (Horde) and Northwatch (Alliance).
- Reputations: Darkspear Raiders and Theramore Expeditionary Force. Exalted unlocks a tabard questline.
Honor, ranks and gear
- Honor comes from player kills, battlegrounds and PvP quests. It buys a blue PvP set and an epic set; the epic upgrade needs an Emboldened Seal with rank requirements.
- Rank Points come from battlegrounds and PvP quests, with a weekly cap.
- Ranks are the classic ones, up to Grand Marshal (Alliance) and High Warlord (Horde), with rewards from a tabard at Rank 1 to epic weapons at Rank 14.
- There's a seasonal journey of weekly tasks, and ranks reset each season.
What about world PvP?
On the PvP ruleset, open-world PvP is always on in contested territory, and you can only make characters for one faction. On Normal, outdoor PvP is opt-in. Which ruleset should I choose?
No arenas have been announced.
Can Willo help?
Ask me "How does Darkspear Islands work?" or "What do I need for the epic PvP set?" And on the PvP ruleset, I'll warn you when something hostile nearby is far above your level. The Darkspear trolls are Thrall's old allies, too. Who is Thrall?
FAQ
What battlegrounds are in WoW Forever?
Warsong Gulch, Arathi Basin, Alterac Valley and the new Darkspear Islands.
What is Darkspear Islands in WoW Forever?
A new 15 versus 15 battleground for levels 30 to 60, off the coast of Dustwallow Marsh, with capture points and a central flag.
Does WoW Forever have PvP ranks?
Yes. The classic ranks return, up to Grand Marshal and High Warlord, and reset each season.
Does WoW Forever have arenas?
No arenas have been announced.