Swipe, a WoW Forever Hunter pet ability
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SwipeSwipe is a Hunter pet ability in WoW Forever (Bear), learned at level 12, with 5 ranks to level 60 (beta client spellbook, build 70291). At rank 5: Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 20 to 22 damage.
In the Pets tab of the Hunter spellbook. Every rank: 20 Focus, Melee Range, Instant, 5 sec cooldown. Physical school.
What Swipe does, rank by rank 5 ranks
| Level | Rank and what it does |
|---|---|
| 12 | Rank 1 new Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 4 damage. |
| 24 | Rank 2 new Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 8 to 10 damage. |
| 36 | Rank 3 new Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 11 to 13 damage. |
| 48 | Rank 4 new Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 16 to 18 damage. |
| 60 | Rank 5 new Swipe 3 nearby enemies, inflicting 20 to 22 damage. |
What changed from Classic
New in WoW Forever: Classic had no Swipe.
Questions
- What level do you get Swipe in WoW Forever?
- Level 12; its 5 ranks come at 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 (beta client spellbook, build 70291).
- Is Swipe a talent in WoW Forever?
- No. Swipe is a pet ability in the Pets tab of the Hunter spellbook, and no Hunter talent teaches it.
- Did Swipe change from Classic?
- Yes. New in WoW Forever: Classic had no Swipe.
- What is the cast time and cooldown of Swipe?
- Instant at every rank; cooldown 5 sec. From the beta client's tooltip, build 70291.
Last checked against beta build 1.60.1.70291 on 8 Oct 2026.
Before it in the Pets tab: Sonic Blast. After it: Tendon Rip. Every Hunter spell by level, every Hunter talent and the Hunter calculator.