Spells /Gouge

Spell · Rogue · Combat · Physical · Ranks 1-5

Gouge

Gouge, a Rogue Combat ability, was changed in WoW Forever: 5 of 5 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 5: 45 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast, 10 sec cooldown, requires level 60 (effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect."). Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Physical · Rank 1 changed

Gouge (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Gouge

Rank 1 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 6

Causes 10 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Gouge

Rank 1 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 6

Causes 10 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Causes $s1 damage, incapacitating the opponent for $d, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.	Causes $s1 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for $d. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 9, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 10, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Physical · Rank 2 changed

Gouge (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Gouge

Rank 2 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 18

Causes 20 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Gouge

Rank 2 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 18

Causes 20 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Causes $s1 damage, incapacitating the opponent for $d, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.	Causes $s1 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for $d. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 19, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 20, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Physical · Rank 3 changed

Gouge (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Gouge

Rank 3 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 32

Causes 32 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Gouge

Rank 3 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 32

Causes 32 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Causes $s1 damage, incapacitating the opponent for $d, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.	Causes $s1 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for $d. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 31, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 32, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Physical · Rank 4 changed

Gouge (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Gouge

Rank 4 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 46

Causes 55 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Gouge

Rank 4 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 46

Causes 55 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Causes $s1 damage, incapacitating the opponent for $d, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.	Causes $s1 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for $d. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 54, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 55, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Physical · Rank 5 changed

Gouge (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Gouge

Rank 5 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 60

Causes 75 damage, incapacitating the opponent for 4 sec, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Gouge

Rank 5 · Physical school

45 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant · 10 sec cooldown

Requires level 60

Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards 1 combo point.

Incapacitated.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Also changed behind the tooltip: effects (not shown in a tooltip line). See the full field diff below for both values side by side.

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	Causes $s1 damage, incapacitating the opponent for $d, and turns off your attack. Target must be facing you. Any damage caused will revive the target. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.	Causes $s1 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for $d. The target must be facing you. Any damage taken will break the effect. Awards $s2 combo $lpoint:points;.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 74, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 328, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 75, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 1, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 30, "index": 1, "miscValue": [ 4, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 }, { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 12, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 0, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 6, "index": 2, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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What changed for Gouge in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 10 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect."
Rank 2 changed effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 20 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect."
Rank 3 changed effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 32 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect."
Rank 4 changed effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 55 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect."
Rank 5 changed effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect."

Gouge changes between Forever builds

Differs from Classic Era in every Forever build since Sep 16, 2026

Related to Gouge

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Questions about Gouge

Was Gouge nerfed in WoW Forever?

Gouge is listed as changed, not nerfed or buffed: no cast time, cost, cooldown or range moved in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era.

What changed for Gouge in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 10 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect." Rank 2: effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 20 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect." Rank 3: effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 32 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect." Rank 4: effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 55 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect." Rank 5: effect type changed behind the tooltip, tooltip now says "Causes 75 damage, stops your attack, and incapacitates the target for 4 sec." and "The target must be facing you." and "Any damage taken will break the effect." Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Gouge in WoW Forever?

Gouge is a Rogue ability in WoW Forever, in the Combat spellbook tab.

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