Spell · Rogue · Combat · Physical internal
Shiv
Shiv, a Rogue Combat ability, 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). 20 Energy, 5 yd range, instant cast.
Shiv 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
Shiv
20 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Requires level 1
Instantly attack with your off-hand weapon to deal normal off-hand weapon damage with a 100% chance to apply the poison from your off-hand weapon to the target. Slower weapons require more energy. Awards 1 combo point.
Shiv benefits from all talents and effects that trigger from or modify Sinister Strike.
Forever Oct 22, 2026
Shiv
20 Energy · 5 yd range · Instant
Instantly attack with your off-hand weapon to deal normal off-hand weapon damage with a 100% chance to apply the poison from your off-hand weapon to the target. Slower weapons require more energy. Awards 1 combo point.
Shiv benefits from all talents and effects that trigger from or modify Sinister Strike.
changed value added in Forever removed in Forever
Raw field diff every changed column
Shiv changes between Forever builds
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Questions about Shiv
Did Shiv change in WoW Forever?
No. Shiv 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).
Which class gets Shiv in WoW Forever?
Shiv is a Rogue ability in WoW Forever, in the Combat spellbook tab.
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