The Skyborne are the new playable race in WoW Forever, but their available classes depend on which faction you choose. Both Horde and Alliance Skyborne can play four classes, while each faction gets one additional class tied to its story and identity. Here is everything you need to know about them.
What Classes Can Skyborne Play in WoW Forever?
Skyborne can play Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, Mage, and Shaman, although Mage and Shaman are faction-specific. Here are all of the available Skyborne class combinations:
| Class | Horde | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | YES | YES |
| Hunter | YES | YES |
| Rogue | YES | YES |
| Druid | YES | YES |
| Shaman | YES | NO |
| Mage | NO | YES |
What Classes Can Horde Skyborne Play?
Horde Skyborne, known as Windshapers, can choose:
- Warrior
- Hunter
- Rogue
- Druid
- Shaman
The Shaman is the Horde-exclusive Skyborne class. Their story follows the elemental traditions of the Skyborne and their connection with the Earthen Ring. Skyborne Druids also have unique shapeshifting forms designed specifically for the race.
What Classes Can Alliance Skyborne Play?
Alliance Skyborne, known as the High Order, can choose:
- Warrior
- Hunter
- Rogue
- Druid
- Mage
Mage is the Alliance-exclusive Skyborne class. Their story follows the arcane traditions of their ancestors and their connection with the Kirin Tor. Like their Horde counterparts, Alliance Skyborne Druids have unique forms that are different from those available to other races.
Can Skyborne Play Both Mage and Shaman?
No, your faction determines which of the two faction-specific classes you can choose. Horde Skyborne can play Shaman but not Mage, while Alliance Skyborne can play Mage but not Shaman. Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, and Druid are available regardless of which faction you choose.
WoW Forever Skyborne Classes FAQ
A: There isn’t a single best Skyborne class. Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, Mage, and Shaman all fill different roles, so your choice should depend on whether you prefer melee, ranged, tanking, healing, or spellcasting.
Q: How many classes can Skyborne play?
A: Each Skyborne faction has access to five classes. Four are shared between both factions (Hunter, Warrior, Druid, and Rogue), while the fifth is faction-specific (Shaman and Mage).
Q: What do you need to unlock Skyborne?
A: To get Skyborne as a race option, you’ll need to purchase one of the special WoW Forever editions.
That covers everything you need to know about which classes you can choose as Skyborne in WoW Forever. Be sure to follow Gamepur for more helpful content, and also check out our guide on how to join the WoW Forever beta.
Published: Sep 14, 2026 02:06 pm