Trying to create a character in WoW Forever can suddenly stop with the message "Creation of that type of character is currently throttled." The error has appeared even when other players are successfully creating characters on the same ruleset, making it difficult to tell whether you're dealing with a temporary restriction or something more specific. Here's how to identify the problem and what you can try to get past it.
How to Fix Character Creation Throttled
Why Character Creation Is Throttled
PvP Faction Locks Explained
How Long Does Throttling Last?
What to Do if You're Still Blocked
How to Fix Creation of That Type of Character Is Currently Throttled in WoW Forever
To fix the "Creation of that type of character is currently throttled" error in WoW Forever, try returning to ruleset selection, switching to another ruleset, and then switching back before attempting character creation again. If that doesn't work, wait a few minutes before retrying or restart the game.
These methods have helped some players get past the restriction, but there's no guaranteed workaround if your chosen faction is temporarily locked.
Try the following:
- Exit character creation and return to the ruleset selection screen.
- Choose a different available ruleset temporarily.
- Return to your original ruleset, such as PvP or Roleplay-PvP.
- Attempt to create your character again.
- If the error persists, wait a few minutes before making another attempt.
- Consider restarting WoW Forever if repeated attempts produce the same message.
Switching rulesets may also reveal a more specific error explaining why the character cannot be created.
For example, one player encountered the throttling message while trying to create a Horde character on PvP. After switching to PvE and back, the game instead displayed a message indicating that Horde character creation was locked because of faction imbalance.
In that situation, the original message was concealing a more specific restriction. Switching rulesets helped identify the issue, but didn't remove the faction lock.
Why Is Character Creation Throttled in WoW Forever?
Character creation throttling means the game is temporarily preventing a particular character creation request from completing.
During WoW Forever's November 4 launch, the message appeared across different player situations. Some eventually created their characters after retrying, while others discovered restrictions affecting their chosen faction and ruleset.
The important thing is to distinguish between a temporary creation failure and an active faction restriction.
| What You're Seeing | What It Could Mean | Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Creation is currently throttled | A temporary restriction or an underlying faction limit | Retry after a short interval and check your ruleset |
| Horde or Alliance is locked due to imbalance | Character creation is restricted for that faction and ruleset | Wait for availability to change or choose a different setup |
| Every ruleset is temporarily unavailable | A broader ruleset selection or service availability issue | Troubleshoot ruleset selection rather than character creation |
These problems can look similar, but they don't necessarily have the same solution.
If you're able to select a ruleset and reach character creation, the issue is different from being unable to select any ruleset at all.
WoW Forever PvP Faction Locked: Can You Get Around It?
PvP faction balance restrictions can prevent players from creating additional characters on a faction that has become too populated relative to the opposing faction.
During launch, players attempting to create Horde characters on PvP encountered throttling messages, and some subsequently received explicit faction imbalance warnings.
If your faction is locked, repeatedly switching between rulesets isn't a guaranteed way to create the character you want.
Why Can Your Friend Create a Character but You Can't?
One particularly frustrating situation occurs when two people select the same ruleset and faction, but only one can create a character.
This happened during launch, including a report from someone whose boyfriend successfully created a character while they remained blocked for approximately an hour.
That doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong with your account.
Character creation availability can change over time, and one successful creation doesn't establish that every subsequent request will be accepted.
If you're trying to join friends, double-check your chosen faction and ruleset before attempting an alternative.
Should You Switch to PvE Instead?
Switching to a different ruleset may allow you to create a character, but it also changes the multiplayer environment you're choosing.
If your friends are playing on PvP, creating your character on Normal won't solve your original goal of joining them on that ruleset.
Similarly, Roleplay-PvP and ordinary PvP are separate choices.
I'd recommend keeping your intended ruleset rather than permanently settling for another one solely because character creation is temporarily blocked.
If you only want to start playing immediately and don't mind a different ruleset, creating an alternative character is an option. Just understand that it won't be the same character setup you originally wanted.
How Long Does Character Creation Throttling Last in WoW Forever?
There isn't a confirmed universal duration for the throttling error.
Some players managed to create their characters after retrying, while others reported remaining blocked for an hour or longer.
One earlier report described waiting approximately 90 minutes, demonstrating that the restriction doesn't always clear after a brief delay.
If the problem involves faction population balance, availability may depend on changing conditions rather than a fixed countdown.
Is It Worth Repeatedly Trying?
Occasional retries are reasonable because players have reported eventually getting through.
However, there isn't sufficient evidence that continuously clicking Create will speed up the process.
I'd suggest spacing out attempts instead of repeatedly submitting the same request without checking whether anything has changed.
If the game explicitly says your faction is locked due to imbalance, treat that as a restriction rather than an ordinary error you can force past through rapid retries.
What to Do if You Still Can't Create a Character
If the error continues after switching rulesets and reconnecting, your next step depends on what you're trying to accomplish.
If You're Trying to Play With Friends
Keep your faction and ruleset choices consistent with your group.
Creating a character on a different ruleset just to bypass throttling may leave you unable to join the friends you intended to play with.
If their chosen faction remains restricted, waiting for its availability to change may be preferable to committing to an incompatible character.
If You've Reserved a Character Name
Be careful about deleting existing characters or reservations while experimenting with different factions.
One player described creating a temporary character during a restriction and later replacing it when the desired faction became available.
However, that doesn't establish a reliable way to reserve names across faction changes.
Don't delete an existing character unless you're comfortable with the possibility of losing its name.
If the Error Persists Across Multiple Rulesets
Check whether other players are experiencing similar problems through Blizzard's official WoW Forever forums.
If the same error is affecting numerous players, the issue may involve broader character creation availability.
Restarting and retrying can be reasonable initial steps, but reinstalling the entire game isn't supported by the available reports as a solution to faction population restrictions.
Ultimately, the most important distinction is whether you're encountering a temporary character creation failure or a faction balance lock. Try switching away from your ruleset and returning, retry after a short interval, and pay attention to any more specific message the game displays.
If your preferred faction is genuinely locked, there may be nothing to fix locally. In that situation, preserving the character and ruleset choices you actually want is more useful than creating an incompatible character out of frustration.
