WoW Forever Beta Pull Size Optimization Guide (2026)

Pull size in WoW Forever beta affects clear time. This guide covers how to pull, when to AoE, and threat management.

For broader content, see our Dungeon Speed Run, Crowd Control, and Best Tank articles.

Quick summary: Best pull: 2-3 mobs (small) + 5+ (AoE). Best tank: Prot Warrior. Risk: pack size + class.

Pull size basics

What is pull size

Pull size = number of mobs a tank engages at once.

Pull types

Type	Count	Risk
Single	1	Low
Small	2-3	Medium
Big	4-5	High
Massive	6+	Very high

Best pull size

By class

Class	Best pull
Frost Mage	5+ (AoE)
Disc Priest	3-5 (heal)
Prot Warrior	3-5 (threat)
Sub Rogue	1-2 (burst)

By dungeon

Dungeon	Pull size
Stockades	2-3
RFC	2-3
Hall of Thanes	3-5
Excavation Site	3-5

AoE pulls

When to AoE

Condition	AoE?
Group has 3+ DPS	Yes
Tank has CDs	Yes
Heal can sustain	Yes

Best AoE spells

Class	AoE spell
Frost Mage	Blizzard + Cone of Cold
Elemental Shaman	Chain Lightning
Balance Druid	Starfall
Sub Rogue	Fan of Knives

Threat management

Threat per pull

Pull	Threat needed
2 mobs	2x normal
3 mobs	3x normal
5 mobs	5x normal

Threat CDs

CD	Use
Shield Wall	-threat on pull
Shield Slam	+threat
Revenge	+threat

FAQ

Best pull size?

2-3 mobs.

When to AoE?

Group has 3+ DPS.

Final verdict

Pull size = 2-3 mobs. AoE when group supports.

For more content, see our Dungeon Speed Run, Crowd Control, and Best Tank articles.