- Primary Subject: World of Warcraft: Forever (Skyborne Race Update)
- Key Update: World of Warcraft: Forever introduces the playable Skyborne (Shen’dorei) race featuring faction-exclusive classes, unique racial traits, and the new Zephras Isle starting zone.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: October 2, 2026
- Quick Answer: The Skyborne are a new playable race in World of Warcraft: Forever, unlocked via Skyborne Packs, featuring faction-exclusive classes and the Zephras Isle starting zone.
While World of Warcraft: Forever is bringing us the original 2004 setting and gameplay, we're also getting some major new additions.
These additions include the new Skyborne race as well as their starting zone. For WoW players, their character's race and class define their abilities, factions, and more. It's a major part of the game, so the fact that new ones are being added for Forever is huge.
Curious about the Skybornes? Here's everything we know.
What Is the Skyborne Race in World of Warcraft: Forever?
Skybornes are a new, playable race featured in World of Warcraft: Forever. They are available to play as both Alliance and Horde. Skyborne, or Shen’dorei, are descendants of Highborne rebels who fled Eldre’Thalas.
The Skybornes found refuge in Skywall, but their elemental benefactors have now vanished, and the pylons are failing. The factions include Windshapers, High Order, and Al’Aketh, with the story still unfolding.
To gain access to the Skyborne race, you need to purchase one of the World of Warcraft: Forever Skyborne Packs.
What's the Difference Between Alliance and Horde Skyborne?
If you choose to become an Alliance Skyborne, you become a High Order Skyborne with an exclusive Mage class. You'll also get the ability called Read Ley Line, which boosts your health and Mana regeneration by 100%.
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Alliance Skybornes can play Mage exclusively, as well as Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, and Druid.
Meanwhile, picking Horde Skyborne lets you become a Windshaper Skyborne with an exclusive Shaman Class. Your racial ability is called Skylight, and it allows you to increase your running speed by 10%.
Horde Skyborne can be Shamans exclusively, as well as Warriors, Hunters, Rogues, and Druids.
Both factions get the passive abilities Walk on Air, Wind Blessed, and Elemental Sights.
What Is Zephras Isle?
Zephras Isle is the newest starting zone in World of Warcraft: Forever. It is a level 1-12 starting zone.
It is a floating, forested area that features pink forests, snowy mountains, floating towers, and more. The Isle also has a U-shaped levelling route that goes through the villages, shrines, ruins, and forests.
Zephras Isle is situated in Skywall. The air spirits that previously protected the region have disappeared, causing ancient structures to fail and isolating the local community.
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