World of Warcraft: Forever just revealed its splashiest new feature yet: the Skyborne, a brand-new race that can join either faction. They’re also stirring up debate, since Blizzard is selling them as a $29.99 add-on rather than including them free — a first for the franchise.
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Who Are the Skyborne?
Skyborne elves are a neutral race, meaning you can create one on either Alliance or Horde during character creation. Their racials and one class option shift slightly depending on which side you pick, but the core kit stays identical across both.
Classes and Racial Abilities
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Available Classes | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, plus Mage (Alliance) or Shaman (Horde) |
| Shared Passive 1 | Wind Blessed — +1% melee, ranged, and spellcasting Haste |
| Shared Passive 2 | Elemental Insight — +5% damage to Elementals |
| Shared Ability | Walk on Air — glide downward through the air for 10 seconds |
| Alliance-Only Ability | Read Ley Line — 100% increased Health and Mana regeneration |
| Horde-Only Ability | Skysight — +10% run speed via Elemental Blessing |
Skyborne Druids also get their own unique shapeshift forms, separate from the standard Night Elf or Tauren models, which is a nice touch for a brand-new race.
Why the Paid Model Is Controversial
Buying access through a premium pack means every Skyborne player starts with a built-in advantage over anyone who skips it — especially if Wind Blessed or Elemental Insight prove strong in endgame content. Critics are already calling it a soft pay-to-win move, though Blizzard maintains the racials are balanced against existing options.
Customization and Starting Zone
Skyborne get a wide range of hairstyles, hair colors, and non-blue skin tones, plus customizable eye colors including yellow and purple. They begin their journey in a brand-new starting zone, Zephras Isle, for levels 1–12.
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FAQs
Can Skyborne be Paladins or Warlocks?
No — their class list is limited to Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, and either Mage or Shaman depending on faction.
Do I need to buy anything to play Skyborne?
Yes, they require the Skyborne Heroic Pack, Epic Pack, or the full Warcraft Forever Collection.
