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Spells /Scorch
Spell · Mage · Fire · Ranks 1-7

Scorch

Scorch, a Mage Fire ability, was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 7 Fire damage 233 to 275 in Classic Era, 178 in Forever (a 163 to 193 roll). 7 of 7 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 7: 150 Mana, 30 yd range, 1.5 sec cast, requires level 58. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Fire · Rank 1 changed

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

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026
Scorch
Rank 1 · Fire school
50 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 22
Scorch the enemy for 53 to 65 Fire damage.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Scorch
Rank 1 · Fire school
50 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 22
Changed: Scorch the enemy for 39 Fire damage.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Field Classic Era Forever
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 52, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 13, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 39, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.8, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.2033898 } ]

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Spell · Fire · Rank 2 changed

Scorch (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
Scorch
Rank 2 · Fire school
65 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 28
Scorch the enemy for 77 to 93 Fire damage.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Scorch
Rank 2 · Fire school
65 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 28
Changed: Scorch the enemy for 55 Fire damage.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Field Classic Era Forever
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 76, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 17, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.1, "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": 1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1882353 } ]

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

Spell · Fire · Rank 3 changed

Scorch (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
Scorch
Rank 3 · Fire school
80 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 34
Scorch the enemy for 100 to 120 Fire damage.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Scorch
Rank 3 · Fire school
80 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 34
Changed: Scorch the enemy for 69 Fire damage.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Field Classic Era Forever
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 99, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 21, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 69, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1818182 } ]

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Spell · Fire · Rank 4 changed

Scorch (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
Scorch
Rank 4 · Fire school
100 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 40
Scorch the enemy for 133 to 159 Fire damage.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Scorch
Rank 4 · Fire school
100 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 40
Changed: Scorch the enemy for 93 Fire damage.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Field Classic Era Forever
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 132, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 27, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.5, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 93, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1780822 } ]

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Spell · Fire · Rank 5 changed

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

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Classic Era Oct 27, 2026
Scorch
Rank 5 · Fire school
115 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 46
Scorch the enemy for 162 to 192 Fire damage.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Scorch
Rank 5 · Fire school
115 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 46
Changed: Scorch the enemy for 116 Fire damage.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Field Classic Era Forever
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 161, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 31, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.7, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 116, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.4, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1694915 } ]

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Spell · Fire · Rank 6 changed

Scorch (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
Scorch
Rank 6 · Fire school
135 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 52
Scorch the enemy for 200 to 239 Fire damage.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Scorch
Rank 6 · Fire school
135 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 52
Changed: Scorch the enemy for 150 Fire damage.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Field Classic Era Forever
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 199, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 40, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 150, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.5, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1780822 } ]

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Spell · Fire · Rank 7 changed

Scorch (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
Scorch
Rank 7 · Fire school
150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 58
Scorch the enemy for 233 to 275 Fire damage.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Scorch
Rank 7 · Fire school
150 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast
Requires level 58
Changed: Scorch the enemy for 178 Fire damage.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Field Classic Era Forever
effects [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 232, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 43, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ] [ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 178, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.7, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1653543 } ]

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What changed for Scorch in WoW Forever

Scorch changes between Forever builds

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Questions about Scorch

Was Scorch nerfed in WoW Forever?

Scorch is listed as changed, not nerfed or buffed: no cast time, cost, cooldown or range moved in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era. The change is to its effect values. Rank 7: Fire damage 233 to 275 in Classic Era, 178 in Forever (a 163 to 193 roll).

What changed for Scorch in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: Fire damage 53 to 65 in Classic Era, 39 in Forever (a 35 to 43 roll). Rank 2: Fire damage 77 to 93 in Classic Era, 55 in Forever (a 50 to 60 roll). Rank 3: Fire damage 100 to 120 in Classic Era, 69 in Forever (a 63 to 75 roll). Rank 4: Fire damage 133 to 159 in Classic Era, 93 in Forever (a 85 to 101 roll). Rank 5: Fire damage 162 to 192 in Classic Era, 116 in Forever (a 106 to 126 roll). Rank 6: Fire damage 200 to 239 in Classic Era, 150 in Forever (a 137 to 163 roll). Rank 7: Fire damage 233 to 275 in Classic Era, 178 in Forever (a 163 to 193 roll). Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Scorch in WoW Forever?

Scorch is a Mage ability in WoW Forever, in the Fire spellbook tab.

Read from the Oct 22, 2026 build (1.60.1.70532), compared against Classic Era Oct 27, 2026 (1.15.9.70576) ·synced Oct 27, 2026 · how we read this → · report a wrong value