Blizzard (forum author Kaivax) posted on November 6 that it plans class hotfixes for WoW Forever on Tuesday, November 10. The fixes target Hunter pets, Warlock Voidwalkers, Affliction Warlocks and Enhancement Shamans. Blizzard says it is still investigating.Source: Blizzard forums (US, Kaivax), Class Tuning Incoming - November 10, checked November 7, 2026.
Enhancement Shamans who are leveling should collect Strength and Attack Power gear from now on, according to the post.Source: Blizzard forums (US, Kaivax), Class Tuning Incoming - November 10, checked November 7, 2026.
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Hunter Pets and Warlock Voidwalkers
Blizzard says Hunter pets and Warlock Voidwalkers are less durable as tanks than intended. The stated goal is effectiveness roughly the same as in Classic Era, and stats will be adjusted as needed to get there.Source: Blizzard forums (US, Kaivax), Class Tuning Incoming - November 10, checked November 7, 2026.
- Affects Hunter pets and Voidwalkers
- Target: similar to Classic Era
- Method: stat adjustments as necessary
Affliction Warlock
Reports say always channeling Wrack beats mixing in Siphon Life, Corruption and Bane of Agony. Blizzard plans changes so those spells are always worthwhile with Wrack, without changing total Affliction Warlock damage output.Source: Blizzard forums (US, Kaivax), Class Tuning Incoming - November 10, checked November 7, 2026.
- Problem: Wrack alone outperforms mixed rotation
- Goal: damage-over-time spells stay worth casting
- Total damage output not meant to change
Enhancement Shaman
Players found Intellect and Spellpower beat Strength and Attack Power for Enhancement Shamans. Blizzard wants Strength to be the strongest stat, so Enhancement stops preferring gear meant for Mages and Warlocks.Source: Blizzard forums (US, Kaivax), Class Tuning Incoming - November 10, checked November 7, 2026.
Ideally the best Enhancement items carry Strength or Attack Power, plus some Intellect and/or Spell Power. Leveling players should gather Strength and Attack Power gear now.Source: Blizzard forums (US, Kaivax), Class Tuning Incoming - November 10, checked November 7, 2026.
- Strength to be the top stat
- Best items: Strength or Attack Power first
- Leveling advice applies immediately
What Comes Next
Blizzard says it may find new issues over the weekend and will keep players updated. It plans class balance changes on Tuesday, and on future Tuesdays if necessary.Source: Blizzard forums (US, Kaivax), Class Tuning Incoming - November 10, checked November 7, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the WoW Forever class hotfixes?
Blizzard plans to release them on Tuesday, November 10. The post says it is still investigating, so the plan could change.
What gear should leveling Enhancement Shamans collect in WoW Forever?
Blizzard says to collect Strength and Attack Power gear from now on. It plans to make Strength the strongest Enhancement stat.
Will the Affliction Warlock fix lower damage?
Blizzard says the adjustments should not affect Affliction Warlocks' total damage output. They aim to make damage-over-time spells worth casting with .
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