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Tips & tricks: what ForeverDB learned
Every week, and after each new game build, ForeverDB studies each spec: the fights players upload, the DPS simulator and the game client. Each tip says what backs it: Seen in Forever (players' logs), Simulator, Forever client, or Speculation with the reason.
What changed lately
- , Balance Druid: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 3 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Feral Combat Druid: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Restoration Druid: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Beast Mastery Hunter: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Marksmanship Hunter: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 3 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Survival Hunter: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 3 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Arcane Mage: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 9 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Fire Mage: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Frost Mage: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 9 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Holy Paladin: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 15 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Protection Paladin: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Retribution Paladin: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 3 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Discipline Priest: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 15 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Holy Priest: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 7 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Shadow Priest: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 3 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Assassination Rogue: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Combat Rogue: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Subtlety Rogue: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 12 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Elemental Shaman: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Enhancement Shaman: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Restoration Shaman: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 6 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Affliction Warlock: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 8 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Demonology Warlock: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 8 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Destruction Warlock: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 5 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Arms Warrior: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 5 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Fury Warrior: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 8 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Protection Warrior: new bracket 30-39; new bracket 40-49; new bracket 50-59; new bracket 60-60; 11 new tip(s) (level 40-60 cards)
- , Balance Druid: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658; 30-30: Moonfire worth 10.5% -> 8.2%; 2 new tip(s) (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Feral Combat Druid: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658 (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Restoration Druid: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658 (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Beast Mastery Hunter: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658; 30-30: Multi-Shot worth 9.3% -> 6.7% (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Marksmanship Hunter: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658; 30-30: Aimed Shot worth 8% -> 5.5% (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Survival Hunter: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658; 30-30: Raptor Strike worth 10.4% -> 6.8% (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Arcane Mage: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658; 1 tip(s) dropped (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Fire Mage: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658 (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Frost Mage: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658; 1 tip(s) dropped (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Holy Paladin: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658 (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Protection Paladin: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658 (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Retribution Paladin: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658 (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
- , Discipline Priest: client build 1.60.1.70532 -> 1.60.1.70658 (new client build 1.60.1.70658)
Every spec
Warrior
Arms: 7 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Bloodrage (1 min cooldown): the simulator uses it on the pull; it's worth 1.1% of your DPS at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Elixir of Agility (+2% DPS in the simulator); then Bear Brisket (+1.8%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Blessing of Kings from a Paladin: +4.3% DPS in the simulator.
Fury: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Bloodrage (1 min cooldown): the simulator uses it on the pull; it's worth 1.4% of your DPS at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Death Wish (3 min cooldown): the simulator uses it on the pull; it's worth 9.4% of your DPS at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Bear Brisket (+2.1% DPS in the simulator); then Scroll of Strength II (+1.9%).
Protection: 3 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
- Forever client: Last Stand has a 3 min cooldown at levels 30-39 (client data): about once every second or third pull.
- Forever client: Shield Wall has a 15 min cooldown at levels 30-39 (client data): plan on once per dungeon wing, not per pull.
Paladin
Holy: 5 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
- Forever client: Divine Favor has a 2 min cooldown at levels 30-39 (client data): about once every second or third pull.
- Forever client: Blessing of Protection has a 5 min cooldown and costs 45 Mana at levels 30-39 (client data): plan on once per dungeon wing, not per pull.
Protection: 2 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
- Forever client: Templar's Bulwark has a 5 min cooldown and costs 110 Mana at levels 30-39 (client data): plan on once per dungeon wing, not per pull.
Retribution: 6 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Bear Brisket (+1.6% DPS in the simulator); then Scroll of Strength II (+1.5%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Battle Shout from a Warrior: +2.9% DPS in the simulator.
- Simulator: Where your damage comes from at levels 30-39: auto attacks 45%, Seal of Command 23%, Holy Strike 19% (simulator: recommended build, best gear for the level, 60 s single-target fight).
Hunter
Beast Mastery: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Rapid Fire when your mana drops under 95%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Elixir of Agility (+2.7% DPS in the simulator); then Tender Wolf Steak (+2.7%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Blessing of Kings from a Paladin: +4.9% DPS in the simulator.
Marksmanship: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Rapid Fire when your mana drops under 95%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Elixir of Agility (+2.7% DPS in the simulator); then Tender Wolf Steak (+2.7%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Blessing of Kings from a Paladin: +4.8% DPS in the simulator.
Survival: 9 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: When Mongoose procs, cast Mongoose Bite within 5 sec before it fades. The simulator sees it proc 1.477 times in a 60 s fight.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Elixir of Agility (+1.9% DPS in the simulator); then Tender Wolf Steak (+1.9%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Mark of the Wild from a Druid: +4% DPS in the simulator.
Rogue
Assassination: 7 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Cold Blood (3 min cooldown): the simulator uses it right before Eviscerate; it's worth 2% of your DPS at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Elixir of Agility (+3.1% DPS in the simulator); then Tender Wolf Steak (+3.1%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Blessing of Might from a Paladin: +5.3% DPS in the simulator.
Combat: 6 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Speculation: The class guide's rotation card uses Slice and Dice here and the simulator disagrees: check it in game before trusting either: Leave Slice and Dice out of single-target fights at levels 30-39: the simulator's 60 s fight did 2.4% more damage without it. The class guide disagrees, so treat this as a lead to test.
- Simulator: Blade Flurry (2 min cooldown): the simulator uses it on the pull; it's worth 1.2% of your DPS at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Elixir of Agility (+3.2% DPS in the simulator); then Tender Wolf Steak (+3.2%).
Subtlety: 4 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Elixir of Agility (+3.2% DPS in the simulator); then Tender Wolf Steak (+3.2%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Blessing of Might from a Paladin: +5.6% DPS in the simulator.
- Simulator: Where your damage comes from at levels 30-39: auto attacks 48%, Hemorrhage 23%, Off hand 22% (simulator: recommended build, best gear for the level, 60 s single-target fight).
Priest
Discipline: 4 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
- Forever client: Inner Focus has a 3 min cooldown at levels 30-39 (client data): about once every second or third pull.
- Forever client: Contingency Plan has a 10 min cooldown at levels 30-39 (client data): plan on once per dungeon wing, not per pull.
Holy: 2 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
- Forever client: Divine Grace has a 10 min cooldown at levels 30-39 (client data): plan on once per dungeon wing, not per pull.
Shadow: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Speculation: The class guide's rotation card uses Devouring Plague here and the simulator disagrees: check it in game before trusting either: Leave Devouring Plague out of single-target fights at levels 30-39: the simulator's 60 s fight did 7.5% more damage without it. The class guide disagrees, so treat this as a lead to test.
- Speculation: The class guide's rotation card uses Mind Flay here and the simulator disagrees: check it in game before trusting either: Leave Mind Flay out of single-target fights at levels 30-39: the simulator's 60 s fight did 3.7% more damage without it. The class guide disagrees, so treat this as a lead to test.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Scroll of Intellect II (+6.4% DPS in the simulator); then Lesser Arcane Elixir (+3.4%).
Shaman
Elemental: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Clearcasting (from Elemental Focus): Your next damage spell has its mana cost reduced by 100%. Cast Lightning Bolt within 15 sec, before it fades. In the simulator it comes 2.763 times a 60 s fight.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Lesser Arcane Elixir (+5.6% DPS in the simulator); then Briny Seafood Stew (+5.2%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Arcane Intellect from a Mage: +4.4% DPS in the simulator.
Enhancement: 6 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Bear Brisket (+1.8% DPS in the simulator); then Scroll of Strength II (+1.6%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Blessing of Might from a Paladin: +3.5% DPS in the simulator.
- Simulator: Where your damage comes from at levels 30-39: auto attacks 44%, Windfury Attack 18%, Stormstrike 14% (simulator: recommended build, best gear for the level, 60 s single-target fight).
Restoration: 1 tip · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
Mage
Arcane: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Evocation when your mana drops under 15%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Presence of Mind (3 min cooldown): the simulator uses it right before Arcane Blast at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Use Arcane Blast when your mana drops under 25%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
Fire: 6 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Evocation when your mana drops under 15%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Lesser Arcane Elixir (+4.5% DPS in the simulator); then Briny Seafood Stew (+4.2%).
- Simulator: Where your damage comes from at levels 30-39: Fireball 56%, Scorch 22%, Fire Blast 20% (simulator: recommended build, best gear for the level, 60 s single-target fight).
Frost: 6 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Evocation when your mana drops under 15%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Speculation: The class guide's rotation card uses Fire Blast here and the simulator disagrees: check it in game before trusting either: Leave Fire Blast out of single-target fights at levels 30-39: the simulator's 60 s fight did 4.6% more damage without it. The class guide disagrees, so treat this as a lead to test.
- Simulator: Fingers of Frost (from Winter's Chill): Cast Ice Lance within 15 sec, before it fades. In the simulator it comes 2.15 times a 60 s fight.
Warlock
Affliction: 11 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Life Tap when your mana drops under 35%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Amplify Curse (3 min cooldown): the simulator uses it right before Bane of Agony at levels 30-39.
- Speculation: The class guide's rotation card uses Immolate here and the simulator disagrees: check it in game before trusting either: Leave Immolate out of single-target fights at levels 30-39: the simulator's 60 s fight did 1% more damage without it. The class guide disagrees, so treat this as a lead to test.
Demonology: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Life Tap when your mana drops under 35%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Lesser Arcane Elixir (+4.4% DPS in the simulator); then Briny Seafood Stew (+4.1%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Blessing of Wisdom from a Paladin: +3% DPS in the simulator.
Destruction: 9 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Use Life Tap when your mana drops under 35%: that is where the simulator uses it at levels 30-39.
- Speculation: The class guide's rotation card uses Conflagrate here and the simulator disagrees: check it in game before trusting either: Leave Conflagrate out of single-target fights at levels 30-39: the simulator's 60 s fight did 1.1% more damage without it. The class guide disagrees, so treat this as a lead to test.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Lesser Arcane Elixir (+4.9% DPS in the simulator); then Briny Seafood Stew (+4.6%).
Druid
Balance: 8 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Simulator: Nature's Grace: Cast Starfire within 15 sec, before it fades. In the simulator it comes 2.3 times a 60 s fight.
- Simulator: Best consumable at levels 30-39: Lesser Arcane Elixir (+6.1% DPS in the simulator); then Briny Seafood Stew (+5.6%).
- Simulator: The party buff that helps you most at levels 30-39 is Arcane Intellect from a Mage: +2.7% DPS in the simulator.
Feral Combat: 2 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
- Simulator: At level 30 in the simulator (1 attack power = 1): Strength is worth 2.2, Agility 1.71, hit rating 0.77.
Restoration: 2 tips · Updated 28 October 2026 for build 1.60.1.70658
- Forever client: No simulation for this spec yet: the order here is the site's rotation card for levels 30-39, with cooldowns and costs from the Forever client.
- Forever client: Nature's Swiftness has a 3 min cooldown at levels 30-39 (client data): about once every second or third pull.
Above the beta's level cap of 30, every tip is Speculation: worked out from the client and the simulator, not yet playable.