Split
Split is a new Chance on hit effect of an Axe item in WoW Forever that does not exist in Classic Era. Its tooltip reads: "Split the target in two, inflicting 70 Shadow damage over 5 sec. Deals 3 times as much damage if applied while in front of the target." 100 yd range, instant cast. The client lists that item without its name or tooltip.
Split tooltip in WoW Forever
New in Forever. There is no Classic Era record to compare.
Split changes between Forever builds
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In the Oct 2, 2026 build (vs Sep 30, 2026): changed tooltip changed "Split the target in two, causing 70 Shadow damage over 5 sec." to "Split the target in two, inflicting 70 Shadow damage over 5 sec.", buff text changed "Taking for 14 Shadow damage every 1 sec." to "Inflicting 14 Shadow damage every 1 sec."
See every added record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →
Questions about Split
Is Split new in WoW Forever?
Yes. Split is a new spell in WoW Forever that does not exist in Classic Era.
What does Split do in WoW Forever?
The Split tooltip reads: "Split the target in two, inflicting 70 Shadow damage over 5 sec. Deals 3 times as much damage if applied while in front of the target."