Legacy is Forever's new account progression. You earn Legacy Points by playing (leveling classes, professions, dungeons, raids, PvP) and spend them on small perks for each character.
65points to earn at launch
16you can spend per character
3perk trees
Accountpoints are shared
0power from rewards
How the points work
Earned once, used everywhere
Points come from your whole account, but each character spends its own 16. A new alt can use them right away.
Hardcore is separate
Points earned on normal rulesets can't be used on Hardcore characters, but Hardcore points can be used everywhere else.
Mounts come with riding
In Forever you get the mount when you learn the riding skill, instead of buying it separately.
How to earn Legacy Points
Classes
1 point for reaching level 25, 45 and 60 with each of the 9 classes.
Professions
1 point for 150, 225 and 300 skill in Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Enchanting, Engineering, Leatherworking and Tailoring.
PvP
Points for PvP ranks 3, 7, 10, 13 and 14, for Exalted with a battleground faction, and for weeks of the Field of Honor journey.
Adventure
1 point for exploring Azeroth, and 1 for a special questline.
Dungeons
1 point for each of three dungeon groups: Novice, Experienced and Master Spelunker.
Raids
1 point each for clearing Hyjal Summit, Barrow Deeps and Onyxia's Lair.
The three perk trees
Professions
Working Overtime5 ranksBetter chance to gain skill when you craft.
Bountiful Harvest5 ranksMore rare materials from Mining, Herbalism and Skinning.
Master Chef5 ranks, needs 5 pointsChance for cooking to make an extra result.
Bartering2 ranks, needs 5 pointsVendor items cost less gold.
Performance Bonus3 ranks, needs 5 pointsChance for double favor when you turn in a supply crate.
Luremaster2 ranks, needs 5 pointsChance for an extra fish while using a lure.
Dedicated Study1 rank, needs 10 points+1 skill in your lowest profession.
Adventure
Well Rested5 ranksRested experience builds faster and its cap goes up.
Thrill of Adventure5 ranksGet some health and mana back on kills while questing.
High Alert2 ranks, needs 5 pointsSpot stealthed players more easily.
Talented5 ranks, needs 5 pointsTalent points start before level 10 (still 51 in total).
Field Guide3 ranks, needs 5 pointsShorter wait before you can add another camp object.
Field Medicine2 ranks, needs 5 pointsUse bandages again sooner while questing.