Profession bonuses
Each primary profession in Forever comes with perks for the character who learns it. Transcribed from BlizzCon 2026 footage.
Alchemy
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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.
Blacksmithing
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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.
Enchanting
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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.
Engineering
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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.
Herbalism
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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.
Leatherworking
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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.
Mining
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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.
Skinning
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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.
Tailoring
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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.
Data version 2026-09-13. Corrections welcome once the beta client is live.