Warrior · New in Forever · live client 1.60.1.70790
Vanguard
Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.
How you get it
Talent in the Protection tree, tier 4
Vanguard sits in the Protection tree on tier 4. It costs one point. Plan it in the Warrior talent calculator.
Vanguard does not exist as a Warrior ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003). It is one of 11 new Warrior abilities in Forever.
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Focused RageReduces the Rage cost of your offensive abilities by 3.
Furious PrecisionIncreases your chance to hit with off-hand attacks by 10%.
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Improved Tactical MasteryTactical Mastery lets you retain up to an additional 15 Rage when you change stances.
Improved WhirlwindReduces the cooldown of your Whirlwind ability by 2 sec and increases the damage it deals to the closest enemy by 30%.
Lingering RageIncreases the time before your Rage begins to decay after leaving combat by X sec.
Master of DefenseGrants you a X% chance to generate 5 Rage when you Dodge or Parry while a shield is equipped.
Reckless SwingsYour next X melee attacks generate 5 additional Rage. Lasts 8 sec.
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Enraged RegenerationHeals you for X% of your maximum health over 10 sec, but can only be used while Enrage, Berserker Rage, or Bloodrage is active. Useable w…
Quick StrikeA reckless instant melee attack with your two-handed weapon dealing X to X physical damage. This ability benefits from and triggers all e…
Raging BlowA ferocious strike that deals 115% weapon damage, but can only be used while Enrage, Berserker Rage, or Bloodrage is active. Each other m…
Rallying CryLet loose a rallying cry, granting all party and raid members within X yards 15% increased maximum health for 10 sec.
ShockwaveSends a wave of force in front of the warrior, causing X damage and stunning all enemy targets within X yards in a frontal cone for 4 sec.
Victory RushInstantly attack the target causing X damage and healing you for 10% of your maximum health. Only useable within 20 sec after you kill a …Answers
Vanguard FAQ
What does Vanguard do in WoW Forever?
Your Charge ability is now usable while in Defensive Stance.
How do you get Vanguard?
Vanguard is a Warrior talent in the Protection tree, tier 4.
Is Vanguard in Classic Era?
No. Vanguard is not a Warrior ability in the Classic Era client (build 1.15.9.70003); it was added in WoW Forever.
Facts checked: 6 November 2026 · Sources: WoW Forever live client data, build 1.60.1.70790 (wago.tools)
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