Open world PvP in WoW Forever beta is the original WoW experience. This guide covers best zones, ganking, and survival.
For broader content, see our WSG Strategy, AB Strategy, and PvP Best Classes articles.
Quick summary: Best open world PvP: Hillsbrad Foothills + Tarren Mill. Best class: Undead Paladin. Tips: never solo.
Open world PvP basics
How it works
Open world PvP = anywhere outside safe zones. You can attack enemy faction without consent.
Why open world PvP
| Benefit |
Why |
| Fun |
No queue |
| Spontaneous |
Random encounters |
| Honor |
5-15 per kill |
| Reputation |
Faction pride |
Risks
| Risk |
Cost |
| Death |
Repair + XP loss |
| Wasting time |
Travel to body |
| Ganking groups |
4-5v1 unfair |
Best open world PvP zones
Top 5 zones
| Zone |
Level |
Why |
| Hillsbrad Foothills |
20-30 |
Classic PvP zone |
| Tarren Mill |
20-30 |
Horde town |
| Southshore |
20-30 |
Alliance town |
| Stranglethorn Vale |
25-35 |
Mixed content |
| Eastern Plaguelands |
40-50 |
Quest contested |
Hillsbrad Foothills (best zone)
Zone layout
- North: Horde town (Tarren Mill)
- South: Alliance town (Southshore)
- Mid: PvP contested (quests, mobs, players)
Quests
| Quest |
Reward |
Note |
| Hillsbrad Farmers |
XP + gold |
Contested |
| Syndicate Documents |
XP |
PvP risk |
| Beren’s Peril |
XP |
PvP hotspot |
Best class for Hillsbrad
| Class |
Strength |
| Undead Paladin |
CC immunity |
| Night Elf Rogue |
Stealth + burst |
| Frost Mage |
Slow + AoE |
Tarren Mill vs Southshore
Tarren Mill (Horde)
| Feature |
Why |
| Town location |
Town defense |
| Horde NPC |
Quest givers |
| PvP activity |
Constant |
Southshore (Alliance)
| Feature |
Why |
| Town location |
Town defense |
| Alliance NPC |
Quest givers |
| PvP activity |
Constant |
Ganking tactics
Basic ganking
- Find target (low level / questing)
- Wait (catch by surprise)
- Burst (kill in 3-5 sec)
- Loot (optional)
- Escape (mount / vanish / blink)
Best ganking classes
| Class |
Strength |
| Rogue |
Stealth + burst |
| Mage |
Burst + blink escape |
| Hunter |
Pet + range |
Survival tactics
Best survival classes
| Class |
Strength |
| Undead Paladin |
CC immunity |
| Night Elf Rogue |
Shadowmeld escape |
| Frost Mage |
Slow + blink |
Survival tips
| Tip |
Why |
| Never solo |
4-5v1 unfair |
| Group up |
3+ minimum |
| Mount check |
Always escape route |
| Avoid peak hours |
Less gankers |
Best gank locations (Hillsbrad)
Horde gank spots
| Location |
Best for |
| Southshore gate |
Catch AFK |
| Hillsbrad fields |
Quest gank |
| Tarren Mill stairs |
Defend town |
Alliance gank spots
| Location |
Best for |
| Tarren Mill gate |
Catch AFK |
| Hillsbrad fields |
Quest gank |
| Southshore pier |
Defend town |
Group PvP tactics
Best group comp (5 man)
| Slot |
Class |
Role |
| 1 |
Undead Paladin |
Tank + heal |
| 2 |
Disc Priest |
Heal + Smite |
| 3 |
Frost Mage |
AoE + slow |
| 4 |
Sub Rogue |
Burst + CC |
| 5 |
BM Hunter |
Pet + range |
Honor from world PvP
Honor per kill
| Target |
Honor |
Time |
| Same level |
5-15 |
30 sec |
| Higher level |
10-20 |
30 sec |
| Lower level |
2-5 |
30 sec |
Daily honor (1 hour)
| Source |
Honor |
| 20 kills |
200-300 |
| 1 BG win |
200-300 |
| Daily quest |
500 |
| Total |
900-1100 |
Common world PvP mistakes
| Mistake |
Cost |
| Solo in contested |
Death |
| No escape route |
Death |
| Forget to mount |
Slow retreat |
| AFK at quest |
Easy gank |
Open world PvP addons
| Addon |
Purpose |
| TidyPlates |
Threat indicator |
| Details! |
Damage tracking |
| OmniBar |
Cooldown tracker |
| WeakAuras |
Custom alerts |
FAQ
What’s the best world PvP zone?
Hillsbrad Foothills.
Best ganking class?
Rogue (stealth + burst).
Best survival class?
Undead Paladin (CC immunity).
Final verdict
Best zone: Hillsbrad. Best class: Undead Paladin. Best tip: Never solo.
Whatever you choose, group up for open world PvP.
For more content, see our WSG Strategy, AB Strategy, PvP Best Classes, and Best Addons articles.