TheWoWDBWoW Forever Reputation Guide: Every Faction and What Is New
Short answer: the Forever beta client has 54 reputations. 14 are new to Forever, including two Skyborne factions, two Mount Hyjal factions, the two sides of the Darkspear Islands battleground and Powderfuse in the Riverglades. Blizzard has not announced reputation rewards or rate changes yet.
Checked on October 5, 2026 against the beta client build 1.60.1.70205 compared with Classic Era 1.15.9.69722. Facts are labelled Blizzard, Reported or Beta client. The beta ends October 21 and launch is November 4, 2026. [Blizzard, September 17, 2026]
Quick answers
- How many reputations does Forever have?
- 54 in the beta client. 40 of them are also in the Classic Era client.
- Which reputations are new?
- Cenarion Scouts, Kirin Tor, Barkskin Burrow, Nightclaw Druids, Guardians of Hyjal, Windshapers, High Order, Bolder'ok Clan, Earthen Ring, Darkspear Raiders, Theramore Expeditionary Force, The Watchers, Brotherhood of the Horse, Powderfuse.
- Did Blizzard change reputation gains?
- No post says so. The only boost in the client is the Diplomat Legacy perk.
- What do the new factions reward?
- Not announced. We list rewards once Blizzard or the live game shows them.
The 14 new reputations
Beta client: these factions have reputation rows in the beta client build 1.60.1.70205 compared with Classic Era 1.15.9.69722 and none in Classic Era. The quoted text is the faction description from the client. Where a faction belongs to a new zone or system, the description usually says so.
- Cenarion Scouts: "The Cenarion Scouts are young nature enthusiasts dedicated to exploring and protecting the wilds of Azeroth."
- Kirin Tor: "An elite cadre of the most powerful wizards in the world and the ruling conclave of magi that leads the magical nation of Dalaran."
- Barkskin Burrow: "The Barkskin are among the few furbolg tribes untouched by corruption, and dedicate themselves to safeguarding their spiritual heritage to bring harmony back to Hyjal."
- Nightclaw Druids: "The secretive druids of the Shadowgale Forest. They operate independently, apart from any other faction on Zephras Isle."
- Guardians of Hyjal: "Charged with the protection and preservation of Mount Hyjal, this splinter faction of the Cenarion Circle welcome any who are willing to push back the forces of evil."
- Windshapers: "The Windshapers are shamanistic spiritual leaders of the Skyborne people on Zephras Isle. They honor the elements and seek to gain a better understanding of the nature of the elemental plane to protect the shen'dorei way of life within Skywall."
- High Order: "The High Order are the Skyborne descendants of the Highborne magisters of Eldre'Thalas. Having spent the past 10,000 years in the realm of Skywall, members of the High Order seek to reclaim the ancient arcane knowledge of their forebears."
- Bolder'ok Clan: "Exiled for betraying their false prophets, these former members of the Twilight's Hammer seek to forge their own path."
- Earthen Ring: "The Earthen Ring is a loose collective of Horde-aligned shamans and druids who seek to maintain and nurture the balance of nature on Azeroth."
- Darkspear Raiders (Horde Forces): "Loyal to the troll nation, the Darkspear Raiders battle the Theramore Expeditionary Force for control of their ancestral Darkspear Islands."
- Theramore Expeditionary Force (Alliance Forces): "Loyal partisans for their city, the Theramore Expeditionary Force battles the Darkspear Raiders for control of the so-called Darkspear Islands."
- The Watchers: "An order of powerful jailers and marshals of night elf society. They stand vigilant to ensure that no threat can ever escape their extensive underground network of prisons."
- Brotherhood of the Horse: "Outcast members of Stormwind's cavalry, these former riders started anew in the unexplored lands along the eastern coast, establishing their home, new relationships, and trade routes."
- Powderfuse (Steamwheedle Cartel): "A strong arm of the Steamwheedle Cartel, this port is home to seafaring sailors and back-alley dealers spanning the eastern sea trading routes."
What the descriptions tell you: Windshapers and High Order are the two Skyborne factions, and Nightclaw Druids live on Zephras Isle too. Blizzard confirmed the Skyborne as the new race with the Zephras Isle starting zone. [Blizzard, September 12, 2026] Guardians of Hyjal and Barkskin Burrow name Mount Hyjal, where the Hyjal Summit raid is reported for December 9. [Reported, September 13, 2026] Kirin Tor fits the new City of Dalaran dungeon (our reading). Darkspear Raiders and the Theramore Expeditionary Force are the two sides of the new Darkspear Islands battleground (see the PvP guide). Powderfuse sits in the Steamwheedle Cartel group; the Black Market Auction House reported from the beta is at Powderfuse Port in the Riverglades. [Reported, September 27, 2026] The rest have no Blizzard post yet.
The crate factions: Azeroth Commerce Authority and Durotar Supply and Logistics
Beta client: Azeroth Commerce Authority (Alliance) and Durotar Supply and Logistics (Horde) are in both the Forever client and the Classic Era client, where they were added for Season of Discovery's supply crate turn-ins and the Merchant's Favor reward currency. Client descriptions:
- Azeroth Commerce Authority: "Originally commissioned to facilitate trade across the Eastern Kingdoms, the ACA now maintains supply routes to Alliance forces worldwide."
- Durotar Supply and Logistics: "The Horde's robust supply network fuels its rapid expansion across Kalimdor and beyond."
Beta client: the Legacy perk Performance Bonus names both factions: "You have a 15% chance to receive 100% increased Merchant's Favor when you turn in a crate to the Azeroth Commerce Authority or Durotar Supply and Logistics." (up to 3 ranks).
A Legacy perk that boosts Merchant's Favor from crate turn-ins is a strong sign the crate system is coming to Forever. Blizzard has not confirmed what the crates or the Merchant's Favor rewards will be. Reward lists and costs posted elsewhere come from a boosting seller, so we leave them out.
What is confirmed about reputation
Blizzard: nothing specific yet. Blizzard's Forever posts cover rulesets, talents, Legacy Points, camping and loot, but no post covers reputation gain rates, reputation rewards or changes to the Classic grinds. [Blizzard, September 13, 2026]
Beta client: the Legacy perk Diplomat reads "Increases your reputation gains by 10%." (up to 5 ranks). It is the only account-wide reputation boost in the client. Every reputation grind on an alt benefits, which is why the Legacy Points guide rates it for players with alts.
Beta client: two more new reputation rows are hidden: PvP Rank Points, Legacy Track. Blizzard says extra Legacy Points feed a cosmetic reward track [Blizzard, September 13, 2026], and our reading is that "Legacy Track" stores that progress. "PvP Rank Points" looks like rank progress stored the same way. Neither is a reputation you grind.
Not confirmed: reward items and their costs, reputation per kill or turn-in, whether Classic grinds (Timbermaw Hold, Argent Dawn, Cenarion Circle, Hydraxian Waterlords) keep their Classic rules, and the rewards for every new faction. Reward tables circulating for Forever come from a boosting seller and are not a source.
Our advice until launch: treat the Classic grinds as unchanged until Blizzard says otherwise, and do not spend gold on reputation items before the reward lists are out.
All 54 reputations in the beta client
Beta client: 54 reputations: 35 from original Classic, 5 added to the Classic Era client after 2019 (the Season of Discovery era), and 14 that only the Forever client has. Grouped the way the client groups them. Each name links to its faction page with the full client record.
| Faction | Where it comes from | Client description |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance (5) | ||
| Darnassus | Original Classic faction | The Alliance capital is populated by Night Elves and is located in the island of Teldrassil. Ruled by the Priestess of the Moon, Tyrande Whisperwind. |
| Gnomeregan Exiles | Original Classic faction | The former denizens of Gnomeregan, now living in exile in Ironforge and in league with the Alliance. |
| Ironforge | Original Classic faction | This Alliance capital is the pride of the Dun Morogh dwarves. Home to King Magni. |
| Order of the Silver Hand | Added to the Classic Era client after 2019 | A monastic order of holy warriors sworn to the service of the king of Lordaeron. |
| Stormwind | Original Classic faction | One of the last bastions of human power, this Alliance capital is ruled by the child king, Anduin Wrynn. |
| Horde (4) | ||
| Darkspear Trolls | Original Classic faction | This tribe of exiled trolls has joined forces with Thrall and the Horde. They now call Durotar their home, which they share with their orc allies. |
| Orgrimmar | Original Classic faction | Founded by Thrall, this Horde capital city is home to many of the proud orc clans of Durotar. |
| Thunder Bluff | Original Classic faction | Cairne Bloodhoof leads his people, the Proud Tauren, from this mighty Horde capital. |
| Undercity | Original Classic faction | Led by Sylvanas Windrunner, the Forsaken have joined a tenuous alliance with the Horde and established this capital in the vast depths under the... |
| Alliance Forces (4) | ||
| Theramore Expeditionary Force | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Silverwing Sentinels | Original Classic faction | Staunch defenders of Ashenvale, locked in battle against the Warsong Outriders in Warsong Gulch. |
| Stormpike Guard | Original Classic faction | The Stormpike Dwarves have set up residence in Alterac Valley, where they're locked in battle with the Frostwolf Orcs. |
| The League of Arathor | Original Classic faction | The League of Arathor seeks to reclaim lost land of Arathi Basin for their benefactors in Stormwind. |
| Horde Forces (4) | ||
| Darkspear Raiders | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Frostwolf Clan | Original Classic faction | The Frostwolf Clan seeks to drive out the dwarves of the Stormpike Expedition from Alterac Valley. |
| The Defilers | Original Classic faction | The Defilers seek to claim Arathi Basin's valuable resources for the Horde. |
| Warsong Outriders | Original Classic faction | Fierce orcs of the Warsong Clan, locked in battle against the Silverwing Sentinels in Warsong Gulch. |
| Steamwheedle Cartel (5) | ||
| Powderfuse | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Booty Bay | Original Classic faction | This booming coastal city is run by Baron Revilgaz of the Blackwater Raiders. Mortal enemies of the Bloodsail Buccaneers and part of the Steamwheedle... |
| Everlook | Original Classic faction | This trading post is run by the goblins of the Steamwheedle Cartel and it sits in the crossroads of Winterspring's main trade routes. |
| Gadgetzan | Original Classic faction | Capital of the Steamwheedle Cartel and home to goblinhood's finest engineers, alchemists and merchants. |
| Ratchet | Original Classic faction | Part of the Steamwheedle Cartel, this goblin city provides a neutral haven for those that wish to trade goods and services in the Barrens. |
| Other factions (32) | ||
| Barkskin Burrow | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Bolder'ok Clan | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Brotherhood of the Horse | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Cenarion Scouts | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Earthen Ring | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Guardians of Hyjal | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| High Order | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Kirin Tor | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Nightclaw Druids | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| The Watchers | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Windshapers | New in the Forever client | Described in the new reputations list |
| Argent Dawn | Original Classic faction | An organization focused on protecting Azeroth from the threat of the Scourge. Strongholds of the Argent Dawn can be found in the Eastern and Western... |
| Azeroth Commerce Authority | Added to the Classic Era client after 2019 | Originally commissioned to facilitate trade across the Eastern Kingdoms, the ACA now maintains supply routes to Alliance forces worldwide. |
| Blood Moon | Added to the Classic Era client after 2019 | The skies are red, and your senses are overpowered with the thirst for blood! |
| Bloodsail Buccaneers | Original Classic faction | These bloodthirsty corsairs are the bane of many a merchant in the high seas. Sworn enemies of Booty Bay. |
| Brood of Nozdormu | Original Classic faction | The descendants of the Bronze Dragonflight are the guardians of time and care little for the mortal races. |
| Cenarion Circle | Original Classic faction | The druids of Cenarion Circle are guardians of nature and make their home in tranquil Moonglade. |
| Darkmoon Faire | Original Classic faction | A traveling fair that showcases the weird and the extraordinary. Often spotted in Elwynn Forest and Mulgore. |
| Durotar Supply and Logistics | Added to the Classic Era client after 2019 | The Horde's robust supply network fuels its rapid expansion across Kalimdor and beyond. |
| Emerald Wardens | Added to the Classic Era client after 2019 | A hastily-organized group of Druids, working with both the Alliance and the Horde to stop the Nightmare Incursions. |
| Gelkis Clan Centaur | Original Classic faction | These centaur have made their home in the southern region of Desolace. Mortal enemies of the Magram Centaur. |
| Hydraxian Waterlords | Original Classic faction | These elementals have made their home on the islands east of Azshara. Sworn enemies of the armies of Ragnaros. |
| Magram Clan Centaur | Original Classic faction | These centaur have made their home in the eastern region of Desolace. Mortal enemies of the Gelkis Centaur. |
| Ravasaur Trainers | Original Classic faction | The ravasaurs of Un'Goro Crater are incredibly deadly, but a few individuals have learned how to tame them. |
| Ravenholdt | Original Classic faction | This guild of thieves and assassins welcomes only those of extraordinary prowess into its fold. Sworn rivals of the Syndicate. |
| Shen'dralar | Original Classic faction | A remnant of the once powerful elves living in Dire Maul, yet still wise and knowledgeable about great secrets. |
| Syndicate | Original Classic faction | A primarily human criminal organization that operates mostly out of the Alterac Mountains and Hillsbrad Foothills. |
| Thorium Brotherhood | Original Classic faction | The dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood epitomize excellence in craftsmanship and are bent on unlocking the secrets of Blackrock Mountain. |
| Timbermaw Hold | Original Classic faction | As one of the last uncorrupted furbolg tribes, the Timbermaw seek to preserve their spiritual ways and end the suffering of their brethren. |
| Wildhammer Clan | Original Classic faction | Though not a part of the Alliance, the dwarves of Aerie Peak have opened their doors to it and hold the Horde as enemies. |
| Wintersaber Trainers | Original Classic faction | This small group of reclusive night elves raises and trains wintersabers in the Winterspring area. |
| Zandalar Tribe | Original Classic faction | These trolls have come to Yojamba Isle in an effort to recruit help against the resurrected Blood God and his Atal'ai Priests in Zul'Gurub. |
Blood Moon and Order of the Silver Hand have no reputation bar slot in this build (the client gives them no reputation index), so you may not see them in game yet.
The Forever factions hub lists the same factions with their crests.
What we will update at launch
Forever launches on November 4, 2026 [Blizzard, September 12, 2026] and the beta ends on October 21. We will re-check these points against the live game and update this guide:
- Reward lists for the new factions, starting with Powderfuse and the two Mount Hyjal factions.
- Whether the crate system and Merchant's Favor go live, and its rewards.
- Gain rates for the Classic grinds.
- Which factions ship and which stay hidden in the client.
Sources and method
Blizzard (official)
- Blizzard: WoW Forever deep dive recap (September 13, 2026)
- Blizzard: The WoW Forever beta is live (September 17, 2026)
- Blizzard: WoW Forever launches November 4 (September 12, 2026)
Reported (press, developer interviews, player reports)
- Wowhead: the Forever Black Market Auction House (September 27, 2026)
- Blizzard Watch: WoW Forever's roadmap (September 13, 2026)
Beta client data: faction rows (Faction) and Legacy perk text. Read from the World of Warcraft: Forever beta client build 1.60.1.70205 compared with Classic Era 1.15.9.69722, extracted October 5, 2026 from the public client tables. A thing being in the beta client is not a promise that it ships: Blizzard leaves unused and unfinished content in clients.
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