Spells /Raptor Strike

Spell · Hunter · Survival · Physical · Ranks 1-8 buffed how we call it

Raptor Strike

Raptor Strike, a Hunter Survival ability, was buffed in WoW Forever: Rank 1 cost reduced from 15 Mana to 10 Mana. 8 of 8 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 8: 100 Mana, 5 yd range, instant cast, 6 sec cooldown, requires level 56 (effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70."). Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Physical · Rank 1 changed

Raptor Strike (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 1 · Physical school

15 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 1

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 5.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 1 · Physical school

10 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 1

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

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Spell · Physical · Rank 2 changed

Raptor Strike (Rank 2) 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

Raptor Strike

Rank 2 · Physical school

25 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 8

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 11.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 2 · Physical school

25 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 8

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 11.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

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Spell · Physical · Rank 3 changed

Raptor Strike (Rank 3) 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

Raptor Strike

Rank 3 · Physical school

35 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 16

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 21.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 3 · Physical school

35 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 16

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 21.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

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Spell · Physical · Rank 4 changed

Raptor Strike (Rank 4) 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

Raptor Strike

Rank 4 · Physical school

45 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 24

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 34.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 4 · Physical school

45 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 24

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 30.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	A strong attack that increases melee damage by $s1.	A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus $s1.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 34, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 0, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 30, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Physical · Rank 5 changed

Raptor Strike (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

Raptor Strike

Rank 5 · Physical school

55 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 32

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 50.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 5 · Physical school

55 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 32

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 35.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	A strong attack that increases melee damage by $s1.	A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus $s1.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 49, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 35, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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Spell · Physical · Rank 6 changed

Raptor Strike (Rank 6) 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

Raptor Strike

Rank 6 · Physical school

70 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 40

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 80.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 6 · Physical school

70 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 40

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 40.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	A strong attack that increases melee damage by $s1.	A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus $s1.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 79, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 40, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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

Spell · Physical · Rank 7 changed

Raptor Strike (Rank 7) 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

Raptor Strike

Rank 7 · Physical school

85 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 48

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 110.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 7 · Physical school

85 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 48

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 55.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	A strong attack that increases melee damage by $s1.	A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus $s1.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 109, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 55, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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

Spell · Physical · Rank 8 changed

Raptor Strike (Rank 8) 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

Raptor Strike

Rank 8 · Physical school

100 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 56

A strong attack that increases melee damage by 140.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Raptor Strike

Rank 8 · Physical school

100 Mana · 5 yd range · Instant · 6 sec cooldown

Requires level 56

A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
description	A strong attack that increases melee damage by $s1.	A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus $s1.
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 139, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 1, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 70, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 58, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]

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What changed for Raptor Strike in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed cost reduced from 15 Mana to 10 Mana, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5."
Rank 2 changed tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 11."
Rank 3 changed tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 21."
Rank 4 changed effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 30."
Rank 5 changed effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 35."
Rank 6 changed effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 40."
Rank 7 changed effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 55."
Rank 8 changed effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70."

Raptor Strike changes between Forever builds

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

Other client rows with this name and rank

The client ships more than one row for some ranks of Raptor Strike (an internal or triggered twin sharing the name and rank). The row with the in-game description is shown above; the others keep their own page.

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Talents that affect Raptor Strike

Questions about Raptor Strike

Was Raptor Strike nerfed in WoW Forever?

No. Raptor Strike was buffed in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era.

What changed for Raptor Strike in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: cost reduced from 15 Mana to 10 Mana, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 5." Rank 2: tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 11." Rank 3: tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 21." Rank 4: effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 30." Rank 5: effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 35." Rank 6: effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 40." Rank 7: effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 55." Rank 8: effect values changed, tooltip now says "A strong attack that deals melee weapon damage plus 70." Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Raptor Strike in WoW Forever?

Raptor Strike is a Hunter ability in WoW Forever, in the Survival spellbook tab.

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