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Crowd Control (CC) in WoW Forever beta controls mobs and players. This guide covers how to use CC, chain CC, and best abilities.
For broader content, see our Pull Size, Burst Combos, and Defensive CDs articles.
Quick summary: Best CC: Polymorph (Mage) + Fear (Warlock) + Sap (Rogue). Best chain: sheep + fear. Best use: disable 1 mob.
CC basics
What is crowd control
CC = disabling a mob or player without killing.
CC types
| Type | Effect |
|---|---|
| Stun | Can’t move / cast |
| Fear | Run away |
| Polymorph | Sheep |
| Sap | Stealth |
| Root | Can’t move |
Best CC abilities per class
| Class | CC ability |
|---|---|
| Mage | Polymorph + Frost Nova |
| Warlock | Fear + Banish |
| Rogue | Sap + Blind |
| Priest | Psychic Scream |
| Druid | Cyclone + Hibernate |
| Hunter | Freezing Trap |
| Shaman | Tremor + Earthbind |
CC strategy
When to CC
| Situation | CC? |
|---|---|
| Trash pull | Yes (polymorph 1) |
| Boss fight | Interrupt only |
| PvP | Yes (chain) |
| AoE | No (CC breaks) |
CC priority
| Priority | Target |
|---|---|
| 1 | Healer mob |
| 2 | Caster mob |
| 3 | Melee mob |
CC chaining
Chain CC strategy
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sheep mob 1 |
| 2 | Burn mob 2 |
| 3 | Re-sheep mob 1 |
| 4 | Burn mob 3 |
Best CC chain
| Combo | Why |
|---|---|
| Sheep + Fear | Double CC |
| Sap + Blind | Stealth CC |
| Polymorph + Frost Nova | AoE CC |
CC breaks
| Break | Avoid by |
|---|---|
| AoE damage | Spread CC |
| Dot damage | Use instant CC |
| Heal | Interrupt first |
PvP CC
| Strategy | Why |
|---|---|
| Open with CC | Disable healer |
| Chain CC | Don’t let CC break |
| Cross-CC | 2+ CCs in rotation |
FAQ
Best CC?
Polymorph (Mage).
CC break?
Spread damage.
Final verdict
CC = polymorph + fear + sap. Best: chain CC.
For more content, see our Pull Size, Burst Combos, and Defensive CDs articles.