PvP in WoW Forever

The battlegrounds

• Warsong Gulch10v10, capture the flagLevels 10-60
• Arathi Basin15v15, capture and hold bases (resources)Levels 20-60
• NewDarkspear Islands15v15, capture points + central flag (Eye of the Storm style)Levels 30-60
• Alterac Valley40v40, large objective battleLevels 51-60

Ranks, gear and vendors

• BattlegroundsWhere to queue, the four battlegrounds, marks.
• Ranks & rewardsHonor, Rank Points, the 14 ranks, weekly cap.
• PvP vendorsHonor gear and reputation vendors, with /way.

Your ruleset and world PvP

• Normal and Roleplaying: world PvP is optional, you choose when to fight.
• PvP: open conflict in contested zones, and one faction only per account on PvP realms.
• Hardcore (after launch): optional PvP, a death in PvP counts, no battlegrounds.
• Battleground queues mix Normal, PvP and RP players (not Hardcore).

Enemy frames, objective timers and crowd control alerts for battlegrounds: WoW Forever PvP addons

FAQ

Is there arena or rated PvP in WoW Forever?

No. WoW Forever has no arena and no rated PvP at launch: PvP is the battlegrounds, the 14 ranks of the honor system and world PvP on your realm.

Which battlegrounds are in WoW Forever?

Four: Warsong Gulch (10v10, capture the flag, levels 10-60), Arathi Basin (15v15, capture and hold bases, levels 20-60), the new Darkspear Islands (15v15, capture points and a central flag, levels 30-60) and Alterac Valley (40v40, levels 51-60).

How many Rank Points do I need for rank 14?

24,750 Rank Points. The Ranks & rewards page explains how honor turns into Rank Points, the weekly cap and the gear each rank unlocks.

Can Hardcore characters join battlegrounds?

No. On Hardcore realms PvP is optional, a death in PvP counts, and there are no battlegrounds. Battleground queues mix Normal, PvP and Roleplaying players.