Avoidance

This is one of several client rows named Avoidance, not the player ability. Looking for the spell you cast? See Avoidance →

Avoidance is unchanged in WoW Forever: its tooltip matches Classic Era, and the client only changed internal columns the tooltip does not show (base level 1 to 0). Instant cast.

Avoidance tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Avoidance

Physical school

Instant

Requires level 1

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Reduces all damage taken by 50% from area of effect attacks made by enemies that are not players or player-controlled pets.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Avoidance

Physical school

Instant

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Reduces all damage taken by 50% from area of effect attacks made by enemies that are not players or player-controlled pets.

Avoidance changes between Forever builds

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Questions about Avoidance