To use a wand in World of Warcraft: Forever, equip it in your ranged slot, put the Shoot ability on your action bar, target an enemy within 30 yards, stand still and click Shoot. It keeps firing until you move, cast a spell or stop it, and only Mages, Priests and Warlocks can do this, because they are the only classes that can equip a wand.
Below are the steps, how wands work in Forever, the reasons one might refuse to fire and how to fit it into a fight. Facts come from the game’s own tooltips and Blizzard’s development notes, checked November 8. If you do not have one yet, our guide to getting a wand covers every source.
How to Fire a Wand, Step by Step
- Equip the wand. Right-click it in your bags, or press C to open your character sheet and drag it onto the ranged slot.
- Find Shoot. Press P to open your spellbook and look for Shoot. Its tooltip reads “Attack with an equipped wand.”
- Drag Shoot to your action bar. Put it somewhere you can reach quickly, since you will use it constantly.
- Target an enemy. Click it, or press Tab. It has to be within 30 yards.
- Stand still and click Shoot. Blizzard says wands “require you to stand still for 0.5 seconds before shooting.”
- Let it run. The wand keeps firing by itself until you move, cast a spell or click Shoot again.
Which Classes Can Use a Wand
| Class | Can use a wand? |
|---|---|
| Mage | Yes, starts with the skill |
| Priest | Yes, starts with the skill |
| Warlock | Yes, starts with the skill |
| Druid | No |
| Shaman | No |
| Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue | No |
Druids and Shamans cast spells but cannot use wands in Forever, and no weapon master will teach them, since wands have no trainer at all. Our weapon skills guide lists what each class can train instead, and our Staves guide covers the caster weapon that both of them can use.
How Wands Work in WoW Forever
- Range and speed. Shoot has a 30-yard range, and it is instant to start, once you have stood still for that half second.
- The damage is the wand’s own. Blizzard’s September 24 notes say wands “no longer gain any additional damage from the user’s spell damage,” so the number on the tooltip is what you get, whatever gear you wear.
- Your other gear does the scaling. Blizzard’s Deep Dive panel recap says spellcaster-oriented weapons “now grant spell damage and healing.” Do not pass up a better staff because your wand is good, and do not expect a spell damage set to help your wand.
- It is a weapon skill. Wands starts low and rises as you shoot, and low skill means more misses against tougher targets, so use it often while you level.
- No moving. Blizzard’s October 15 notes brought back the stand-still rule, “matching early versions of World of Warcraft.” You cannot back-pedal and shoot.
Why Your Wand Will Not Fire
| What is wrong | The fix |
|---|---|
| You are moving | Stop and wait half a second |
| No Shoot on your bars | Drag it from your spellbook (P) |
| No wand equipped | Check the ranged slot on your character sheet (C) |
| Target too far away | Move within 30 yards |
| No enemy targeted | Click one or press Tab |
| You started casting | Casting a spell stops the wand, so click Shoot again |
| Your class cannot use wands | Only Mages, Priests and Warlocks can |
If it fires but keeps missing, your Wands skill is low for that target. Shoot at enemies closer to your level and let it climb.
When to Use It in a Fight
A wand is how a caster finishes a fight without spending mana. Open with your spells, then once the enemy is nearly dead, stand still and let Shoot take it the rest of the way, so you start the next pull with more mana. Because you cannot shoot on the move, get into position first, then stop and fire.
Each class fits it in differently. Our Mage, Priest and Warlock leveling guides cover the rest of the rotation.
Keeping a Wand Up to Date
Better wands turn up as you level. Enchanters make them, and Enchanting pairs well with Tailoring on a cloth class, as our best professions for each class guide explains. If you want to make your own, our Enchanting leveling guide covers the skill. Still choosing a class? Our best class for new players guide weighs all three wand users. Every Forever guide we have is on our World of Warcraft hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do wands work in WoW Forever? You equip one in your ranged slot and use the Shoot ability. It fires by itself at a target within 30 yards until you move, cast a spell or stop it.
Can Druids use wands in WoW Forever? No. Only Mages, Priests and Warlocks can use wands.
Can Shamans use wands? No. Shamans can train other caster weapons such as Staves, but not wands.
Can Warlocks, Mages and Priests use wands from the start? Yes. All three start with the Wands skill, so they have nothing to train.
Where is the Shoot ability? In your spellbook, opened with P. Drag it onto your action bar.
Why does my wand stop firing? Moving, casting a spell or losing your target stops it. Stand still and click Shoot again.
Does spell damage make a wand hit harder? No. Blizzard’s notes say wands no longer gain damage from your spell damage.