Alliance characters learn Guns in World of Warcraft: Forever from Buliwyf Stonehand in Ironforge, and Horde characters learn them from Ansekhwa in Thunder Bluff, the only weapon master on each side who teaches them. Training costs about 10 silver at launch, and only Warriors, Hunters and Rogues can learn it.
Orgrimmar and the Undercity have no gun trainer, and Stormwind and Darnassus do not either, so most races have a trip ahead of them. Below is where to go, what the skill does for each class, and which bullets to buy. Trainers are as of launch, checked November 8. Our weapon skills guide covers every weapon master and every weapon.
Who Teaches Guns
| Faction | City | Weapon master | Where to find them |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance | Ironforge | Buliwyf Stonehand | Timberline Arms in the Military Ward, about 61, 89 on the map |
| Horde | Thunder Bluff | Ansekhwa | Lower Rise, about 40, 62 |
City guards offer a Weapons Trainer option if you get lost. Bixi Wobblebonk works in the same Ironforge shop as Buliwyf but teaches Crossbows, Daggers and Thrown, so make sure you talk to the right one.
Where to Go for Your Race
Alliance:
- Dwarf and Gnome: Buliwyf is in your home city.
- Human: take the Deeprun Tram from Stormwind to Ironforge.
- Night Elf: take the boat from Rut’theran Village to Auberdine, then the ship to Stormwind Harbor and the tram. Our guide to getting to Darnassus from Stormwind covers those ships.
Horde:
- Tauren: Ansekhwa is in your home city.
- Orc and Troll: there is no zeppelin or portal to Thunder Bluff. Ride through Durotar and the Barrens into Mulgore, or fly once you know the route. Our Thunder Bluff route guide has every step.
- Undead: take the zeppelin from Tirisfal Glades to Orgrimmar first, then follow the same road.
Skyborne characters use the weapon master for whichever faction they chose. Our flight paths guide explains how to learn new points as you travel.
Which Classes Can Learn Guns
| Can learn Guns | Cannot learn them |
|---|---|
| Warrior, Hunter, Rogue | Paladin, Shaman, Druid, Priest, Mage, Warlock |
What a gun does for you depends on which of those three you play:
- Hunters get Auto Shot, with a range of 8 to 35 yards, and need to stand still for half a second before each shot. Our Hunter leveling guide covers the rest of the class, and our best Hunter pets and pet taming guides cover what stands in front of you while you shoot.
- Warriors and Rogues use Shoot Gun, which has a range of 8 to 30 yards and a 1-second cast. It is a pulling tool rather than a main attack. Our Warrior and Rogue leveling guides cover how each class fights.
Before you make the trip, press C and check your character sheet, since it lists every weapon skill you already know.
What It Costs and How the Skill Works
- The price: about 10 silver at launch, once. Good reputation with the city’s faction lowers it a little.
- Your starting skill: a new weapon skill starts at 1, and its cap is five times your level, so 300 at level 60.
- Raising it: every shot has a chance to raise the skill. Low skill means more misses, so level it on easy mobs first. Blizzard’s Deep Dive panel recap says weapon skill “still works as it always has.”
Which Bullets to Buy
Guns fire bullets, never arrows. Bullets stack to 200, and Blizzard’s November 2 notes added an ammo count indicator, so you can see when you are running low. These are Forever’s bullets, as its item data read on November 8:
| Bullet | Quality | Damage per second added | Required level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Shot | Common | 1.5 | None |
| Heavy Shot | Common | 3.5 | 10 |
| Solid Shot | Common | 7.5 | 25 |
| Exploding Shot | Uncommon | 9.5 | None |
| Hi-Impact Mithril Slugs | Uncommon | 12.5 | 37 |
| Accurate Slugs | Common | 13 | 40 |
| Mithril Gyro-Shot | Uncommon | 15 | 44 |
| Thorium Shells | Uncommon | 17.5 | 52 |
Green does not automatically beat white: at level 40, a Common Accurate Slug out-damages a green Hi-Impact Mithril Slug. Our guide to why your arrows are green explains what those colors mean. Every Forever guide we have is on our World of Warcraft hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the gun trainer for Horde in WoW Forever? Ansekhwa, on the Lower Rise in Thunder Bluff, is the only Horde weapon master who teaches Guns.
Where is the gun trainer for Alliance? Buliwyf Stonehand, at Timberline Arms in Ironforge’s Military Ward, is the only Alliance weapon master who teaches Guns.
How much does it cost to learn Guns? About 10 silver at launch, paid once. Good reputation with the city’s faction lowers the price a little.
Can Rogues learn Guns in WoW Forever? Yes. Rogues, Warriors and Hunters can all train Guns, and Rogues and Warriors fire them with Shoot Gun.
Can Paladins or Shamans use guns? No. Only Warriors, Hunters and Rogues can train Guns.
Do guns use arrows? No. Guns fire bullets, while bows and crossbows fire arrows.
Does Orgrimmar teach Guns? No. Horde characters have to go to Ansekhwa in Thunder Bluff.