Positioning in combat in WoW Forever beta affects survival. This guide covers how to position in melee, ranged, AoE, and boss fights.
For broader content, see our Pull Size, Defensive CDs, and Crowd Control articles.
Quick summary: Best melee position: behind boss. Best ranged position: 15-20 yd. Avoid: cleave + AoE.
Positioning basics
Why positioning matters
Position affects:
- Damage taken (cleave + AoE)
- Damage done (line of sight + range)
- Healing (line of sight)
- CC (where CC lands)
Melee positioning
Behind boss
| Position |
Why |
| Behind |
Avoid cleave |
| Front |
Take cleave |
| Side |
Mid damage |
Boss cleave zones
| Boss |
Cleave |
| Excavation Site |
Front cleave |
| Stockades |
Front cleave |
| RFC |
AoE |
Ranged positioning
Distance
| Range |
Use |
| 5-10 yd |
AoE safe |
| 15-20 yd |
Range |
| 30+ yd |
Too far |
Line of sight
| LOS blocked |
Effect |
| Wall |
Can’t cast |
| Mob |
Can’t cast |
| Move |
Position breaks |
AoE positioning
Safe zones
| Zone |
Effect |
| Back |
Avoid cleave |
| Doorway |
Limit adds |
| Hallway |
Limit AoE |
Spread position
| Distance |
Why |
| 5+ yd |
Avoid AoE |
| 10+ yd |
Spread cleave |
Boss positioning
Face boss away
| Direction |
Effect |
| Away from group |
Cleave safe |
| Toward group |
Cleave hit |
Move boss to safe spot
| Spot |
Why |
| Wall |
Limit adds |
| Corner |
Limit direction |
Healer positioning
LOS rules
| LOS |
Heal? |
| Direct |
Yes |
| Blocked |
No |
| Corner |
Blocked |
Healer position
| Position |
Why |
| Behind melee |
LOS to tank |
| Range 15-20 |
Range |
| Avoid AoE |
Spread |
PvP positioning
Melee position
| Position |
Use |
| Behind target |
Avoid parry |
| Side |
Disarm |
| Spread |
Avoid AoE |
Ranged position
| Position |
Use |
| Line of sight |
Cast spells |
| Distance 15-20 |
Max range |
| Kite |
Move away |
FAQ
Best melee position?
Behind boss.
Best ranged position?
15-20 yd.
Final verdict
Position = behind + spread. Best: behind boss + 15-20 yd.
For more content, see our Pull Size, Defensive CDs, and Crowd Control articles.
