WoW Forever Beta Burst Damage Combos and Priority

Burst damage combos in WoW Forever beta kill targets fast. This guide covers best burst combos per class, priority, and PvP usage.

For broader content, see our PvP Best Classes, Crowd Control, and Defensive CDs articles.

Quick summary: Best burst class: Sub Rogue. Burst window: 5-10 sec. Best opener: stealth + CD.

Burst damage basics

What is burst damage

Burst = high damage in short window (5-10 sec). Used in PvP opener or boss burn phase.

Burst window

Window	Damage
5 sec	30-50% of total
10 sec	50-70% of total
15 sec	70-90% of total

Best burst combos per class

Sub Rogue

Step	Spell
1	Stealth + Shadowstep
2	Cold Blood + Ambush
3	Eviscerate
4	Vanish (reset)

Fire Mage

Step	Spell
1	Pre-pot + Icy Veins
2	Fireball + Pyroblast
3	Combustion

Arms Warrior

Step	Spell
1	Charge
2	Mortal Strike + Overpower
3	Slam + Colossus Smash

Burst priority list

Priority by class

Rank	Class	Burst
1	Sub Rogue	100% in 5 sec
2	Fire Mage	80% in 10 sec
3	Arms Warrior	70% in 10 sec
4	Frost DK	60% in 10 sec

Burst timing

PvP burst timing

Time	Use
Opener	Full CD + burst
Mid-fight	Defensive CD + burst
Cleanup	Instant burst

PvE burst timing

Time	Use
Burn phase	Burn CDs
Add spawn	Burst adds
Boss enrage	Final burst

Burst CDs

CD	Effect
Cold Blood	+100% crit
Icy Veins	+haste + damage
Combustion	+fire damage
Bestial Wrath	Pet +damage
Avenging Wrath	+damage + crit

FAQ

Best burst class?

Sub Rogue.

Burst window?

5-10 sec.

Final verdict

Burst = 5-10 sec window. Best class: Sub Rogue.

For more content, see our PvP Best Classes, Crowd Control, and Defensive CDs articles.