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Best Race for Every Class in WoW Forever
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Where guides agree: Human or Orc for Warriors, Human or Undead for Paladins, Orc for Horde Hunters and Warlocks, Gnome for Alliance Mages and Warlocks, Dwarf for Alliance Shamans (the only choice), Orc or Troll for Horde Rogues and Shamans, and Night Elf or Tauren for Druids. Honestly, though, play the race you love: the difference is small.
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The picks guides agree on
| Class | Alliance | Horde | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Human | Orc | Will to Survive breaks stuns; Orc's Blood Fury |
| Paladin | Human | Undead (only option) | Human Spirit; Touch of the Grave |
| Hunter | Guides differ | Orc | Command: +5% Hunter and Warlock pet damage |
| Rogue | Guides differ | Orc or Troll | Blood Fury; Troll's Berserking |
| Shaman | Dwarf (only option) | Orc (Enhancement), Troll (casters) | Dwarf's Artisan's Precision: +1% hit |
| Mage | Gnome | Guides differ | Gnome's Eureka! racial |
| Warlock | Gnome | Orc | Command: +5% pet damage; Blood Fury |
| Druid | Night Elf | Tauren | Tauren's Plainsrunning for moving around |
Blizzard changed racials on October 26 and 27, so older "best race" lists may be out of date. We only list picks at least two guides agree on.
Should I just pick the best race?
Only if you'll play at the very top. For everyone else, the race you'll enjoy matters more: its starting zone, its story, its look. A Night Elf Hunter in Teldrassil feels different from an Orc Hunter in Durotar.
Which races can play which class?
See the full chart: race and class combinations.
Can Willo help me choose?
Tell me what you like ("I want to heal, and I love tauren") and I'll help you pick. Then ask me about your race's story as you play.
FAQ
What is the best Warrior race in WoW Forever?
Guides agree on Human for Alliance and Orc for Horde.
What is the best Hunter race in WoW Forever?
Orc for Horde, thanks to Command's +5% pet damage. Alliance picks differ between guides.
What is the best Mage race in WoW Forever?
Gnome for Alliance. Horde picks differ between guides.
Does race matter much in WoW Forever?
A little. Racial abilities give small advantages, but playing a race you enjoy matters more for most players.