Azeroth at dusk beneath a purple sky
World of Warcraft: Forever

Races

Nine peoples, two factions and one new race from the sky. Choose who you want to be, see the classes each race can take, and read where their story begins.

Class choices and traits come from the published client snapshot, build 1.60.1.69977, checked against Blizzard’s race and class table of 22 September. Neither confirms what the live game allows today.

© Blizzard Entertainment, official Forever and race-page artwork · Credits

A human in blue and gold Alliance armour
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Human race page (opens in a new tab)
Alliance · new class choice

Human

A young and versatile people, working to rebuild the kingdoms that made them great.

“In this troubled era, after generations of conflict, humanity seeks to rekindle its former glory and forge a shining new future.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Elwynn Forest, Stormwind City
Traits named by Blizzard
Will to Survive, Perception, Sword Specialization, The Human Spirit
Meet the humans
A red-bearded dwarf carrying a rifle
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Dwarf race page (opens in a new tab)
Alliance · new class choice

Dwarf

Hardy, bold and devoted to digging up the story of their own beginnings.

“Driven to learn more, the dwarves devoted themselves to the pursuit of lost artifacts and ancient knowledge.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Dun Morogh, Ironforge
Traits named by Blizzard
Stoneform, Find Treasure, Mace Specialization, Big Game Hunter
Meet the dwarves
A night elf with violet skin and long green hair
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Night Elf race page (opens in a new tab)
Alliance

Night Elf

An ancient people who withdrew into the forests, and have now stepped back into the world.

“With no other choice, the night elves emerged at last from their seclusion to fight for their place in the new world.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Teldrassil, Darnassus, Darkshore
Traits named by Blizzard
Elune's Light, Shadowmeld, Quickness, Wisp Spirit
Meet the night elves
A gnome with pink hair, goggles and mechanical tools
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Gnome race page (opens in a new tab)
Alliance · new class choice

Gnome

Brilliant inventors who lost their city and kept their optimism.

“Indeed, their subterranean kingdom, Gnomeregan, was once a marvel of steam-driven technology.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Dun Morogh, Ironforge
Traits named by Blizzard
Escape Artist, Eureka!, Expansive Mind, Engineering Specialization
Meet the gnomes
An orc in red and black armour, holding an axe
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Orc race page (opens in a new tab)
Horde · new class choice

Orc

Freed from a demonic bargain, the orcs are building a home and a name of their own in Kalimdor.

“Although it took many years, the orcs finally escaped the demons’ corruption and won their freedom.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Durotar, Orgrimmar
Traits named by Blizzard
Blood Fury, Shatter Curse, Axe Specialization, Hardiness
Meet the orcs
An undead figure in dark armour with a drawn blade
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Undead race page (opens in a new tab)
Horde · new class choice

Undead

Freed from the Lich King’s will, the Forsaken choose their own path, however dark it runs.

“Free of the Lich King’s grasp, the Forsaken seek to overthrow his rule.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Tirisfal Glades, Undercity
Traits named by Blizzard
Will of the Forsaken, Cannibalize, Underwater Breathing, Touch of the Grave
Meet the Forsaken
A tauren in tribal armour carrying a large totem
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Tauren race page (opens in a new tab)
Horde

Tauren

A patient people of the plains, bound to the Earth Mother and to the Horde by a debt of honour.

“To honor this blood-debt, the tauren joined the Horde, solidifying the two races’ friendship.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Mulgore, Thunder Bluff
Traits named by Blizzard
War Stomp, Cultivation, Plainsrunning, Endurance
Meet the tauren
A blue-skinned troll with long tusks and a spear
© Blizzard Entertainment, official World of Warcraft race artwork · Troll race page (opens in a new tab)
Horde · new class choice

Troll

The Darkspear: driven from their jungles, welcomed into the Horde, and proud of a shadowy heritage.

“Though they cling to their shadowy heritage, the Darkspear trolls hold a place of honor in the Horde.”

Blizzard, Forever race introduction, 22 September
Home in lore
Durotar, Stranglethorn Vale
Traits named by Blizzard
Berserking, Rapid Regeneration, Beast Slaying, Regeneration
Meet the trolls
Skyborne key art: a figure above the clouds with wind-swept islands behind
© Blizzard Entertainment, from the Forever game page · Forever page (opens in a new tab)
Alliance and Horde · new race

Skyborne

Highborne descendants who made a pact with the wind, now called back to Azeroth from Skywall.

“Thousands of years ago, a group of Highborne exiles forged a pact with elemental wind spirits and built a civilization within Skywall.”

Blizzard, Meet the New Skyborne, 22 September
Home in lore
Zephras Isle
Traits named by Blizzard
Walk on Air, Wind Blessed, Elemental Insight, plus Read Ley Line or Skysight
Meet the Skyborne