WoW Forever Races and Classes: Every Race Class Combo and the Best Picks

Human

Alliance · 7 classes

Humans are best for Warrior, Rogue and PvP Hunter. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Human racials in full

Dwarf

Alliance · 6 classes

Dwarves are best for Paladin, Hunter and Priest. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Dwarf racials in full

Night Elf

Alliance · 5 classes

Night Elves are best for Hunter, Rogue and Druid. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Night Elf racials in full

Gnome

Alliance · 5 classes

Gnomes are best for Mage, Warlock and Rogue. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Gnome racials in full

Skyborne (High Order)

Alliance · 5 classes

High Order Skyborne are best for Mage and Druid. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Skyborne (High Order) racials in full

Orc

Horde · 6 classes

Orcs are best for Rogue, Warrior and Warlock. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Orc racials in full

Undead

Horde · 6 classes

Undead are best for Paladin, Priest, Warlock and Rogue. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Undead racials in full

Tauren

Horde · 4 classes

Tauren are best for Warrior, Druid and Shaman tanks. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Tauren racials in full

Troll

Horde · 7 classes

Trolls are best for Warlock, Hunter and Mage. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Troll racials in full

Skyborne (Windshaper)

Horde · 5 classes

Windshaper Skyborne are best for Shaman and Druid. Here's how every class they can play stacks up:

Skyborne (Windshaper) racials in full

Warrior

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Our Warrior talents and changes guideWarrior in the WoW Forever wiki

Paladin

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Paladin

Human or Dwarf

Best Horde Paladin

Undead (only option)

Paladin in the WoW Forever wiki

Hunter

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Hunter in the WoW Forever wiki

Rogue

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Our Rogue talents and changes guideRogue in the WoW Forever wiki

Priest

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Priest

Dwarf

Best Horde Priest

Undead

Priest in the WoW Forever wiki

Shaman

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Shaman

Dwarf (only option)

Best Horde Shaman

Tauren or Skyborne (Windshaper)

Our Shaman talents and changes guideShaman in the WoW Forever wiki

Mage

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Mage

Gnome

Best Horde Mage

Orc or Troll

Mage in the WoW Forever wiki

Warlock

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Warlock

Gnome

Best Horde Warlock

Troll

Warlock in the WoW Forever wiki

Druid

Every race that can play it

Best Alliance Druid

Night Elf

Best Horde Druid

Tauren

Druid in the WoW Forever wiki

Human Warrior

Best pick

Sword Specialization gives Humans 2% crit with any sword, double what Dwarves and Orcs get from their weapon racials, and Will to Survive breaks you out of stuns. Human is one of our two top Alliance Warrior picks, alongside Gnome.

Racials that matterSword SpecializationSword SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 2% while you have a sword or two-handed sword equipped.Will to SurviveWill to SurviveActive racialInstantly removes all Stun effects.

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Human racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Human Paladin

Best pick

Paladins swing two-handed weapons for most of the leveling game, so a two-handed sword keeps Sword Specialization's 2% crit running, and The Human Spirit's extra Spirit helps your mana between pulls. Human and Dwarf are our joint best Alliance Paladin races.

Racials that matterSword SpecializationSword SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 2% while you have a sword or two-handed sword equipped.The Human SpiritThe Human SpiritPassive racialSpirit increased by 5%.

Best Alliance Paladin

Human or Dwarf

Best Horde Paladin

Undead (only option)

Human racials in fullPaladin in the wiki

Human Hunter

StrongNew in Forever

Human Hunter is new in Forever. Will to Survive and Perception make it a strong PvP pick, since you can break stuns and spot stealthed Rogues, but Night Elf is still the better leveling Hunter thanks to Shadowmeld and Elune's Light.

Racials that matterWill to SurviveWill to SurviveActive racialInstantly removes all Stun effects.PerceptionPerceptionActive racialDramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Human racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Human Rogue

Strong

Sword Specialization suits a sword Rogue, Perception finds other Rogues before they open on you, and Will to Survive gets you out of stun locks. Gnome is our top Alliance Rogue, but Human is close behind, especially in PvP.

Racials that matterSword SpecializationSword SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 2% while you have a sword or two-handed sword equipped.PerceptionPerceptionActive racialDramatically increases stealth detection for 20 sec.

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Human racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Human Priest

Solid

The Human Spirit's 5% Spirit means more mana regen between casts, and Human Priests get Divine Grace and Feedback as their racial spells. Dwarf is still the better Alliance Priest, because Stoneform and Desperate Prayer keep you alive.

Racials that matterThe Human SpiritThe Human SpiritPassive racialSpirit increased by 5%.Will to SurviveWill to SurviveActive racialInstantly removes all Stun effects.

Best Alliance Priest

Dwarf

Best Horde Priest

Undead

Human racials in fullPriest in the wiki

Human Mage

Solid

Extra Spirit means less drinking and Will to Survive is a handy stun break in PvP, but none of the Human racials add to your damage. Gnome is the clear best Alliance Mage.

Racials that matterThe Human SpiritThe Human SpiritPassive racialSpirit increased by 5%.Will to SurviveWill to SurviveActive racialInstantly removes all Stun effects.

Best Alliance Mage

Gnome

Best Horde Mage

Orc or Troll

Human racials in fullMage in the wiki

Human Warlock

Solid

Will to Survive is the standout here, as a stun break makes a Warlock much harder to pin down in PvP. For damage and mana, Gnome's Eureka! and Expansive Mind make it the better Alliance Warlock.

Racials that matterWill to SurviveWill to SurviveActive racialInstantly removes all Stun effects.The Human SpiritThe Human SpiritPassive racialSpirit increased by 5%.

Best Alliance Warlock

Gnome

Best Horde Warlock

Troll

Human racials in fullWarlock in the wiki

Dwarf Warrior

Strong

Stoneform cuts the Physical damage you take by 10% for 8 sec and clears bleeds and poisons, which is great for tanking, and Mace Specialization adds 1% crit with maces. Human and Gnome hit harder, but Dwarf makes a very safe tank.

Racials that matterStoneformStoneformActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.Mace SpecializationMace SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 1% while you have a mace or two-handed mace equipped.

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Dwarf racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Dwarf Paladin

Best pick

Stoneform is a panic button that clears poisons, diseases and bleeds and cuts Physical damage, and Paladins use a lot of maces, so Mace Specialization's 1% crit is easy to keep. Dwarf and Human are our joint best Alliance Paladin races.

Racials that matterStoneformStoneformActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.Mace SpecializationMace SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 1% while you have a mace or two-handed mace equipped.

Best Alliance Paladin

Human or Dwarf

Best Horde Paladin

Undead (only option)

Dwarf racials in fullPaladin in the wiki

Dwarf Hunter

Strong

Big Game Hunter adds 5% damage against Beasts, which covers a lot of what you kill while leveling, and Stoneform clears poisons and bleeds. Night Elf is the better leveling Hunter overall, but Dwarf is a strong second.

Racials that matterBig Game HunterBig Game HunterPassive racialDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.StoneformStoneformActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Dwarf racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Dwarf Rogue

Solid

Stoneform clears poisons and bleeds, which helps against other Rogues and Hunters, and Mace Specialization works for mace Rogues. It's a sturdy pick, but Gnome and Human do more for a Rogue.

Racials that matterStoneformStoneformActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.Mace SpecializationMace SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 1% while you have a mace or two-handed mace equipped.

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Dwarf racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Dwarf Priest

Best pick

Stoneform makes Dwarf our top Alliance Priest, since it clears the bleeds, poisons and diseases you'd otherwise spend mana on and cuts the Physical damage you take. Dwarf Priests also get Desperate Prayer, a free instant self heal.

Racials that matterStoneformStoneformActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.Mace SpecializationMace SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 1% while you have a mace or two-handed mace equipped.

Best Alliance Priest

Dwarf

Best Horde Priest

Undead

Dwarf racials in fullPriest in the wiki

Dwarf Shaman

Best pickNew in Forever

Dwarf Shaman is new in Forever, and Dwarves are the only Alliance race that can play one, so they're the best pick by default. It's a good fit anyway: Stoneform helps an Enhancement Shaman in melee and Mace Specialization suits the maces Shamans use.

Racials that matterStoneformStoneformActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Bleed, Poison, and Disease effects, and reduces all Physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec.Mace SpecializationMace SpecializationPassive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 1% while you have a mace or two-handed mace equipped.

Best Alliance Shaman

Dwarf (only option)

Best Horde Shaman

Tauren or Skyborne (Windshaper)

Dwarf racials in fullOur Shaman guide

Night Elf Warrior

Solid

Quickness adds 1% dodge, which helps a tank, and Elune's Light gives 10% crit for 15 sec every 3 minutes for a burst of damage. It works, but Human and Gnome are the stronger Alliance Warriors.

Racials that matterQuicknessQuicknessPassive racialDodge chance increased by 1% and movement speed increased by 2%. Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth as if they were 1 level higher.Elune's LightElune's LightActive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Night Elf racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Night Elf Hunter

Best pick

Night Elf is our best leveling Hunter on the Alliance. Shadowmeld lets you drop out of a fight or sneak past packs, Elune's Light is a big crit boost for boss pulls, and Quickness adds 2% movement speed.

Racials that matterShadowmeldShadowmeldActive racialActivate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.Elune's LightElune's LightActive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Night Elf racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Night Elf Rogue

Strong

Shadowmeld is a second stealth for escapes and resets, and Night Elf Rogues are harder to spot in Stealth, as if they were 1 level higher. Gnome edges it for damage, but Night Elf is the sneakiest Rogue you can make.

Racials that matterShadowmeldShadowmeldActive racialActivate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.QuicknessQuicknessPassive racialDodge chance increased by 1% and movement speed increased by 2%. Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth as if they were 1 level higher.

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Night Elf racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Night Elf Priest

Solid

Shadowmeld is a good way to drop threat or get out of a bad pull, and Night Elf Priests get Elune's Grace and Starshards. Dwarf is the stronger Alliance Priest thanks to Stoneform.

Racials that matterShadowmeldShadowmeldActive racialActivate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.Elune's LightElune's LightActive racialIncreases your critical strike chance with all spells and attacks by 10% for 15 sec.

Best Alliance Priest

Dwarf

Best Horde Priest

Undead

Night Elf racials in fullPriest in the wiki

Night Elf Druid

Best pick

Night Elf is our best Alliance Druid. Shadowmeld gives Cat Form a second way to vanish, Night Elf Druids are harder to detect in Stealth, and Quickness adds dodge for Bear tanks.

Racials that matterShadowmeldShadowmeldActive racialActivate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Using this ability in combat discourages enemies from attacking you, but increases the cooldown to 2 min.QuicknessQuicknessPassive racialDodge chance increased by 1% and movement speed increased by 2%. Night Elf Rogues and Druids are harder to detect in Stealth as if they were 1 level higher.

Best Alliance Druid

Night Elf

Best Horde Druid

Tauren

Night Elf racials in fullDruid in the wiki

Gnome Warrior

Best pick

Eureka! makes your next 3 attacks cost 40% less Rage and hit 10% harder, Expansive Mind raises your Rage cap by 5%, and Escape Artist breaks roots and snares. Gnome and Human are our joint best Alliance Warriors.

Racials that matterEureka!Eureka!Active racialMage and Warlock: your next 3 damaging abilities cost 50% less Mana and deal 10% more damage. Warrior: 40% less Rage and 10% more damage. Rogue: 20% less Energy and 10% more damage. Priest: your next 3 damaging or healing abilities cost 15% less Mana and deal 10% more damage or healing.Escape ArtistEscape ArtistActive racialInstantly escape the effects of any movement impairing effect and gain immunity to those effects for 3 sec.

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Gnome racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Gnome Rogue

Best pick

Gnome is our top Alliance Rogue. Expansive Mind gives you 5% more Energy, Eureka! makes your next 3 attacks cheaper and 10% stronger, and Escape Artist gets you out of slows so you can stay on your target.

Racials that matterEureka!Eureka!Active racialMage and Warlock: your next 3 damaging abilities cost 50% less Mana and deal 10% more damage. Warrior: 40% less Rage and 10% more damage. Rogue: 20% less Energy and 10% more damage. Priest: your next 3 damaging or healing abilities cost 15% less Mana and deal 10% more damage or healing.Expansive MindExpansive MindPassive racialMaximum Mana, Rage or Energy increased by 5%, whichever your class uses.

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Gnome racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Gnome Priest

SolidNew in Forever

Gnome Priest is new in Forever. Eureka! makes your next 3 heals or damage spells cheaper and 10% stronger, and Gnome Priests get Confounding Flash and Contingency Plan. Dwarf is still our pick for an Alliance Priest, but Gnome is a good caster choice.

Racials that matterEureka!Eureka!Active racialMage and Warlock: your next 3 damaging abilities cost 50% less Mana and deal 10% more damage. Warrior: 40% less Rage and 10% more damage. Rogue: 20% less Energy and 10% more damage. Priest: your next 3 damaging or healing abilities cost 15% less Mana and deal 10% more damage or healing.Expansive MindExpansive MindPassive racialMaximum Mana, Rage or Energy increased by 5%, whichever your class uses.

Best Alliance Priest

Dwarf

Best Horde Priest

Undead

Gnome racials in fullPriest in the wiki

Gnome Mage

Best pick

Gnome is the best Alliance Mage. Eureka! makes your next 3 spells cost 50% less Mana and hit 10% harder, Expansive Mind adds 5% to your mana pool, and Escape Artist breaks roots so you can keep kiting.

Racials that matterEureka!Eureka!Active racialMage and Warlock: your next 3 damaging abilities cost 50% less Mana and deal 10% more damage. Warrior: 40% less Rage and 10% more damage. Rogue: 20% less Energy and 10% more damage. Priest: your next 3 damaging or healing abilities cost 15% less Mana and deal 10% more damage or healing.Escape ArtistEscape ArtistActive racialInstantly escape the effects of any movement impairing effect and gain immunity to those effects for 3 sec.

Best Alliance Mage

Gnome

Best Horde Mage

Orc or Troll

Gnome racials in fullMage in the wiki

Gnome Warlock

Best pick

Gnome is the best Alliance Warlock for the same reasons as the Mage: Eureka! halves the mana cost of your next 3 spells and adds 10% damage, and Expansive Mind gives you 5% more mana. Escape Artist is a great escape for a class that needs to keep its distance.

Racials that matterEureka!Eureka!Active racialMage and Warlock: your next 3 damaging abilities cost 50% less Mana and deal 10% more damage. Warrior: 40% less Rage and 10% more damage. Rogue: 20% less Energy and 10% more damage. Priest: your next 3 damaging or healing abilities cost 15% less Mana and deal 10% more damage or healing.Expansive MindExpansive MindPassive racialMaximum Mana, Rage or Energy increased by 5%, whichever your class uses.

Best Alliance Warlock

Gnome

Best Horde Warlock

Troll

Gnome racials in fullWarlock in the wiki

Skyborne (High Order) Warrior

PlayableNew in Forever

Wind Blessed adds 1% Haste and Walk on Air is fun for getting around, but nothing here does much for a Warrior. Human or Gnome is the stronger Alliance Warrior, so pick Skyborne for the new race and Zephras Isle rather than power.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.Walk on AirWalk on AirActive racialGlide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Skyborne (High Order) racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Skyborne (High Order) Hunter

PlayableNew in Forever

Wind Blessed's 1% Haste speeds up your shots a little and Elemental Insight adds 5% damage against Elementals. Night Elf is the better Alliance Hunter, so this is a pick for the look and the new starting zone.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.Elemental InsightElemental InsightPassive racialDamage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Skyborne (High Order) racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Skyborne (High Order) Rogue

PlayableNew in Forever

Wind Blessed's 1% Haste means a few more swings, but there's no stealth or burst racial here. Gnome and Human make much stronger Alliance Rogues.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.Walk on AirWalk on AirActive racialGlide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Skyborne (High Order) racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Skyborne (High Order) Mage

SolidNew in Forever

High Order Skyborne are the only Skyborne who can be Mages. Read Ley Line doubles your Health and Mana regeneration, and lasts 15 min if you find a ley line, which cuts down on drinking while you level. Gnome is still stronger.

Racials that matterRead Ley LineRead Ley LineActive racialAttempt to tap into the power of a nearby ley line, increasing your Health and Mana regeneration by 100%. Lasts 15 sec if no ley line is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.Wind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.

Best Alliance Mage

Gnome

Best Horde Mage

Orc or Troll

Skyborne (High Order) racials in fullMage in the wiki

Skyborne (High Order) Druid

SolidNew in Forever

Wind Blessed adds 1% Haste to every form, and Read Ley Line's regeneration helps a Druid that swaps between healing and damage. Night Elf is still the best Alliance Druid.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.Read Ley LineRead Ley LineActive racialAttempt to tap into the power of a nearby ley line, increasing your Health and Mana regeneration by 100%. Lasts 15 sec if no ley line is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.

Best Alliance Druid

Night Elf

Best Horde Druid

Tauren

Skyborne (High Order) racials in fullDruid in the wiki

Orc Warrior

Best pick

Hardiness cuts stun durations by 20%, Shatter Curse clears curses and cuts Magical damage by 15%, and Blood Fury adds 10% Attack Power. Orc is our best PvP Warrior on the Horde, with Tauren the pick for tanking.

Racials that matterHardinessHardinessPassive racialDuration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.Blood FuryBlood FuryActive racialIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Orc racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Orc Hunter

Strong

Blood Fury's 10% Attack Power boosts your shots, and Hardiness shortens stuns in PvP. Troll is our top Horde Hunter, but Orc is right behind it.

Racials that matterBlood FuryBlood FuryActive racialIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.HardinessHardinessPassive racialDuration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Orc racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Orc Rogue

Best pick

Orc is our best Horde Rogue. Hardiness means you spend less time stunned, Blood Fury adds 10% Attack Power for your openers, and Axe Specialization gives axe Rogues 1% crit.

Racials that matterHardinessHardinessPassive racialDuration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.Blood FuryBlood FuryActive racialIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Orc racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Orc Shaman

Strong

Blood Fury boosts both Attack Power and Spell Power by 10%, so it works for every Shaman spec, and Shatter Curse protects you from casters. Tauren and Windshaper Skyborne are the top Horde Shamans, but Orc is a strong damage pick.

Racials that matterBlood FuryBlood FuryActive racialIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.Shatter CurseShatter CurseActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 15% for 8 sec.

Best Horde Shaman

Tauren or Skyborne (Windshaper)

Best Alliance Shaman

Dwarf (only option)

Orc racials in fullOur Shaman guide

Orc Mage

Best pickNew in Forever

Orc Mage is new in Forever, and it's one of our two best Horde Mages alongside Troll. Blood Fury adds 10% Spell Power, Shatter Curse cuts Magical damage by 15%, and Hardiness shortens stuns in PvP.

Racials that matterBlood FuryBlood FuryActive racialIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.Shatter CurseShatter CurseActive racialInstantly removes and grants immunity to all Curses and Banes, and reduces all Magical damage taken by 15% for 8 sec.

Best Horde Mage

Orc or Troll

Best Alliance Mage

Gnome

Orc racials in fullMage in the wiki

Orc Warlock

Strong

Blood Fury's 10% Spell Power suits a Warlock and Hardiness helps in PvP. Troll's regeneration racials work better with Life Tap, though, so Troll is our top Horde Warlock.

Racials that matterBlood FuryBlood FuryActive racialIncreases Attack Power and Spell Power by 10% for 15 sec.HardinessHardinessPassive racialDuration of Stun effects on you reduced by 20%.

Best Horde Warlock

Troll

Best Alliance Warlock

Gnome

Orc racials in fullWarlock in the wiki

Undead Warrior

Solid

Will of the Forsaken breaks fears, which Warriors struggle with in PvP, and Touch of the Grave heals you a little as you hit. Orc and Tauren are the stronger Horde Warriors.

Racials that matterWill of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenActive racialInstantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.Touch of the GraveTouch of the GravePassive racialYour spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (10% for casters, 5% for melee) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Undead racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Undead Paladin

Best pickNew in Forever

Undead Paladin is new in Forever, and Undead are the only Horde race that can be a Paladin. Touch of the Grave's lifesteal and Will of the Forsaken's fear break both suit a class that stays in melee.

Racials that matterTouch of the GraveTouch of the GravePassive racialYour spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (10% for casters, 5% for melee) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.Will of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenActive racialInstantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.

Best Horde Paladin

Undead (only option)

Best Alliance Paladin

Human or Dwarf

Undead racials in fullPaladin in the wiki

Undead Rogue

Strong

Will of the Forsaken breaks fears and sleeps, and Cannibalize saves time eating between pulls. Orc is our top Horde Rogue, but Undead is a great PvP Rogue.

Racials that matterWill of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenActive racialInstantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.CannibalizeCannibalizeActive racialWhen activated, regenerates 7% of total Health and 7% of total Mana every 2 sec for 10 sec. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yds. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect.

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Undead racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Undead Priest

Best pick

Undead is our best Horde Priest. Will of the Forsaken stops you being feared out of your heals, Touch of the Grave drains Health on 10% of your spell hits, and Undead Priests get Dark Sacrifice and Touch of Weakness.

Racials that matterWill of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenActive racialInstantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.Touch of the GraveTouch of the GravePassive racialYour spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (10% for casters, 5% for melee) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.

Best Horde Priest

Undead

Best Alliance Priest

Dwarf

Undead racials in fullPriest in the wiki

Undead Mage

Strong

Touch of the Grave has a 10% chance to drain Health with your spells, and Will of the Forsaken is a strong PvP break. Orc and Troll add more damage, but Undead makes a sturdy Mage.

Racials that matterTouch of the GraveTouch of the GravePassive racialYour spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (10% for casters, 5% for melee) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.Will of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenActive racialInstantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.

Best Horde Mage

Orc or Troll

Best Alliance Mage

Gnome

Undead racials in fullMage in the wiki

Undead Warlock

Strong

Touch of the Grave's drain helps make up for Life Tap, and Will of the Forsaken stops fears from other Warlocks and Priests. Troll is our top Horde Warlock, with Undead close behind for PvP.

Racials that matterTouch of the GraveTouch of the GravePassive racialYour spells and attacks with a damage part have a chance (10% for casters, 5% for melee) to drain Health from the target, up to 5% of your maximum Health.Will of the ForsakenWill of the ForsakenActive racialInstantly removes all Charm, Fear and Sleep effects.

Best Horde Warlock

Troll

Best Alliance Warlock

Gnome

Undead racials in fullWarlock in the wiki

Tauren Warrior

Best pick

Endurance adds 5% Health and 1% hit, and War Stomp stuns up to 5 enemies for 2 sec, which is great for picking up loose adds. Tauren is our best Horde tank, with Orc the pick for PvP.

Racials that matterEnduranceEndurancePassive racialTotal Health increased by 5% and chance to hit increased by 1%.War StompWar StompActive racialStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Tauren racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Tauren Hunter

Solid

Endurance's 1% hit helps your shots land, War Stomp stops melee enemies reaching you, and Plainsrunning speeds up leveling. Troll is our top Horde Hunter, though.

Racials that matterEnduranceEndurancePassive racialTotal Health increased by 5% and chance to hit increased by 1%.War StompWar StompActive racialStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Tauren racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Tauren Shaman

Best pick

Tauren is one of our best Horde Shamans, alongside Windshaper Skyborne. Endurance's extra Health and War Stomp suit an Enhancement or tank Shaman, and War Stomp can stop a caster's cast.

Racials that matterEnduranceEndurancePassive racialTotal Health increased by 5% and chance to hit increased by 1%.War StompWar StompActive racialStuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yds for 2 sec.

Best Horde Shaman

Tauren or Skyborne (Windshaper)

Best Alliance Shaman

Dwarf (only option)

Tauren racials in fullOur Shaman guide

Tauren Druid

Best pick

Tauren is our best Horde Druid. Endurance adds Health to Bear Form tanking, War Stomp is an extra stun, and Plainsrunning builds up to 30% speed while you travel.

Racials that matterEnduranceEndurancePassive racialTotal Health increased by 5% and chance to hit increased by 1%.PlainsrunningPlainsrunningPassive racialGain 1% increased movement speed every 5 sec spent moving, up to a maximum of 30% increase. Taking damage or standing still will reduce this effect.

Best Horde Druid

Tauren

Best Alliance Druid

Night Elf

Tauren racials in fullDruid in the wiki

Troll Warrior

Strong

Berserking adds 10% attack speed for 10 sec, and Regeneration keeps some Health coming back in combat. Orc and Tauren are the top Horde Warriors, but Troll is a strong damage pick.

Racials that matterBerserkingBerserkingActive racialIncreases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.RegenerationRegenerationPassive racialHealth regeneration rate increased by 10%. In addition, 10% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Troll racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Troll Hunter

Best pick

Troll is our best Horde Hunter. Berserking adds 10% attack speed for 10 sec, and Beast Slaying's 5% damage to Beasts covers a lot of what you kill while leveling.

Racials that matterBerserkingBerserkingActive racialIncreases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.Beast SlayingBeast SlayingPassive racialDamage dealt versus Beasts increased by 5%.

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Troll racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Troll Rogue

Strong

Berserking adds attack speed for burst, and Rapid Regeneration heals 50% of your Health over 6 sec once you're out of danger. Orc is our top Horde Rogue.

Racials that matterBerserkingBerserkingActive racialIncreases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.Rapid RegenerationRapid RegenerationActive racialRegenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Troll racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Troll Priest

Solid

Berserking speeds up your casts, and Troll Priests get Hex of Weakness and Shadowguard. Undead is our top Horde Priest, mostly for Will of the Forsaken.

Racials that matterBerserkingBerserkingActive racialIncreases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.Rapid RegenerationRapid RegenerationActive racialRegenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.

Best Horde Priest

Undead

Best Alliance Priest

Dwarf

Troll racials in fullPriest in the wiki

Troll Shaman

Strong

Berserking speeds up both spells and attacks, so every Shaman spec gets something from it. Tauren and Windshaper Skyborne are our top Horde Shamans.

Racials that matterBerserkingBerserkingActive racialIncreases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.RegenerationRegenerationPassive racialHealth regeneration rate increased by 10%. In addition, 10% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.

Best Horde Shaman

Tauren or Skyborne (Windshaper)

Best Alliance Shaman

Dwarf (only option)

Troll racials in fullOur Shaman guide

Troll Mage

Best pick

Troll is one of our two best Horde Mages, with Orc. Berserking adds 10% cast speed for 10 sec, and Rapid Regeneration gets you back on your feet without eating.

Racials that matterBerserkingBerserkingActive racialIncreases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.Rapid RegenerationRapid RegenerationActive racialRegenerate 50% of your maximum Health over 6 sec. Any movement, action, or damage taken will cancel the effect.

Best Horde Mage

Orc or Troll

Best Alliance Mage

Gnome

Troll racials in fullMage in the wiki

Troll Warlock

Best pickNew in Forever

Troll Warlock is new in Forever, and it's our best Horde Warlock. Regeneration and Rapid Regeneration refill the Health you spend on Life Tap, and Berserking adds 10% cast speed.

Racials that matterRegenerationRegenerationPassive racialHealth regeneration rate increased by 10%. In addition, 10% of total Health regeneration will continue during combat.BerserkingBerserkingActive racialIncreases your spellcasting and attack speed by 10% for 10 sec.

Best Horde Warlock

Troll

Best Alliance Warlock

Gnome

Troll racials in fullWarlock in the wiki

Skyborne (Windshaper) Warrior

PlayableNew in Forever

Wind Blessed's 1% Haste and Skysight's extra movement speed are nice to have, but nothing here does much for a Warrior. Orc and Tauren are the stronger Horde Warriors.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.SkysightSkysightActive racialAttempt to draw power from a convergence of elements and receive its blessing, increasing your movement and mounted movement speeds by 10%. Lasts 30 sec if no elemental convergence is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.

Best Horde Warrior

Orc (PvP) or Tauren (tanking)

Best Alliance Warrior

Human (swords) or Gnome

Skyborne (Windshaper) racials in fullOur Warrior guide

Skyborne (Windshaper) Hunter

PlayableNew in Forever

Wind Blessed's Haste speeds up your shots a little and Skysight speeds up travel. Troll is our top Horde Hunter.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.SkysightSkysightActive racialAttempt to draw power from a convergence of elements and receive its blessing, increasing your movement and mounted movement speeds by 10%. Lasts 30 sec if no elemental convergence is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.

Best Horde Hunter

Troll

Best Alliance Hunter

Night Elf (leveling) or Human (PvP)

Skyborne (Windshaper) racials in fullHunter in the wiki

Skyborne (Windshaper) Rogue

PlayableNew in Forever

Wind Blessed's 1% Haste means a few more swings, but there's no stealth or burst racial here. Orc is the stronger Horde Rogue.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.Walk on AirWalk on AirActive racialGlide downward through the air for 10 sec while controlling your direction of travel.

Best Horde Rogue

Orc

Best Alliance Rogue

Gnome

Skyborne (Windshaper) racials in fullOur Rogue guide

Skyborne (Windshaper) Shaman

Best pickNew in Forever

Windshaper Skyborne are the only Skyborne who can be Shamans, and they're one of our top Horde Shaman picks alongside Tauren. Wind Blessed's 1% Haste helps every spec and Elemental Insight adds 5% damage against Elementals.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.Elemental InsightElemental InsightPassive racialDamage dealt versus Elementals increased by 5%.

Best Horde Shaman

Tauren or Skyborne (Windshaper)

Best Alliance Shaman

Dwarf (only option)

Skyborne (Windshaper) racials in fullOur Shaman guide

Skyborne (Windshaper) Druid

StrongNew in Forever

Wind Blessed adds 1% Haste to every form and Skysight's movement speed stacks nicely with Travel Form. Tauren is our top Horde Druid, but Horde Skyborne are close behind.

Racials that matterWind BlessedWind BlessedPassive racialIncreases your spellcasting, melee, and ranged Haste by 1%.SkysightSkysightActive racialAttempt to draw power from a convergence of elements and receive its blessing, increasing your movement and mounted movement speeds by 10%. Lasts 30 sec if no elemental convergence is nearby, and 15 min if one is found.

Best Horde Druid

Tauren

Best Alliance Druid

Night Elf

Skyborne (Windshaper) racials in fullDruid in the wiki