Alliance characters learn Two-Handed Maces 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, Paladins, Shamans and Druids can learn it.
So a Human Paladin has to ride the tram to Ironforge, since Stormwind’s weapon master does not teach maces at all, and an Orc Shaman has to make the long trip to Mulgore. Below is where to go for your race, how the skill differs from One-Handed Maces, and why it is worth having. Trainers are as of launch, checked November 8. Our weapon skills guide covers every weapon master and every weapon.
Who Teaches Two-Handed Maces
| 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 |
Buliwyf also teaches One-Handed Maces, Fist Weapons, Guns and both axe skills, and Ansekhwa also teaches One-Handed Maces, Guns and Staves, so buy anything else you need while you are there. City guards offer a Weapons Trainer option if you get lost.
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, and the other sea route through Menethil Harbor.
Horde:
- Tauren: Ansekhwa is in your home city.
- Orc and Troll: there is no zeppelin or portal between Orgrimmar and Thunder Bluff. Ride south through Durotar, west across the Barrens and 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 pick up the points along the way, which makes the trip back a short one.
Which Classes Can Learn Two-Handed Maces
| Can learn Two-Handed Maces | Cannot learn them |
|---|---|
| Warrior, Paladin, Shaman, Druid | Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warlock |
The one-handed version has a longer list: Rogues and Priests can train One-Handed Maces, even though they cannot use the two-handed kind. Hunters, Mages and Warlocks cannot train either.
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.
- It is not the same skill as One-Handed Maces. You train and level each separately, so knowing one does not let you equip the other.
- 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 hit has a chance to raise the skill. Until it climbs, expect more misses and glancing blows, so start on easy mobs rather than taking a fresh skill into a dungeon. Blizzard’s Deep Dive panel recap says weapon skill “still works as it always has.”
Why Train Two-Handed Maces
Warriors get the most from them. The new Weaponmaster talent lets maces and staves ignore some armor, and Two-Handed Weapon Specialization adds up to 6% more damage with any two-hander. Our Warrior leveling guide lays out when to take both, and our best Warrior race guide covers the race side.
Paladins, Shamans and Druids have their own reasons, which depend on your build, so check our Paladin, Shaman and Druid leveling guides before you spend the trip.
Dwarves no longer get a racial push toward maces. Forever replaced the old racial weapon specializations with other bonuses, as our racial changes story explains, so pick the weapon on its stats. Every Forever guide we have is on our World of Warcraft hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I train Two-Handed Maces as Alliance in WoW Forever? From Buliwyf Stonehand at Timberline Arms in Ironforge’s Military Ward. Stormwind’s weapon master does not teach maces, and neither does Darnassus’s.
Where do I train Two-Handed Maces as Horde? From Ansekhwa on the Lower Rise in Thunder Bluff. Orgrimmar and the Undercity do not teach them.
How much does it cost? About 10 silver at launch, paid once. Good reputation with the city’s faction lowers the price a little.
Can Hunters use two-handed maces in WoW Forever? No. Hunters cannot train any mace skill. Warriors, Paladins, Shamans and Druids can train Two-Handed Maces.
Can Rogues use two-handed maces? No. Rogues can only train One-Handed Maces.
Does One-Handed Maces let me use two-handed maces? No. They are separate skills, trained and leveled on their own.