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World of Warcraft (WoW) features a diverse array of playable races, divided between the two major factionsthe Alliance and the Hordeas well as a few neutral races available to both factions. Heres a breakdown of the races as of Dragonflight (2024): Alliance Races Human Native to Stormwind, known for resilience and diplomacy. Dwarf Stout warriors and explorers from Khaz Modan. - Dark Iron Dwarf (sub-race) Fire-resistant dwarves with shadowy ties. Night Elf (Kaldorei) Ancient, nature-bound elves from Teldrassil (formerly). - Void Elf (Allied Race) Blood elves touched by the Void. Gnome Small, brilliant inventors from Gnomeregan. - Mechagnome (Allied Race) Cyborg gnomes with enhanced tech. Draenei Blue-skinned exiles from Argus, infused with Light. - Lightforged Draenei (Allied Race) Holy warriors of the Army of the Light. Worgen Cursed humans from Gilneas who transform into wolf-like beings. Pandaren (Alliance-aligned) Peace-loving bear-folk from the Wandering Isle. Kul Tiran (Allied Race) Seafaring humans from Kul Tiras, robust and hardy. Horde Races Orc Formerly from Draenor, now proud warriors of the Horde. - Maghar Orc (Allied Race) Brown-skinned orcs from alternate Draenor. Undead (Forsaken) Reanimated humans freed from the Lich Kings control. Tauren Noble, shamanistic bovine humanoids from Mulgore. - Highmountain Tauren (Allied Race) Antlered tauren with ties to Huln. Troll (Darkspear) Jungle trolls known for voodoo and regeneration. - Zandalari Troll (Allied Race) Regal, dinosaur-riding trolls. Blood Elf (Sindorei) Magic-addicted elves from QuelThalas. - Nightborne (Allied Race) Arcane-infused elves from Suramar. Goblin Greedy, tech-savvy entrepreneurs from Kezan. Pandaren (Horde-aligned) Same as Alliance, but choosing the Horde. Vulpera (Allied Race) Fox-like nomads from Voldun. Neutral Races (Available to Both Factions) Dracthyr (Introduced in Dragonflight) Dragon-humanoid hybrids, Evoker class only. Pandaren (Must choose a faction at level 10). Key Notes: Allied Races were added in Battle for Azeroth and require unlocking via quests/achievements. Some races have unique racial abilities (e.g., Dark Iron Dwarves have Fireblood, Void Elves can teleport via Spatial Rift). The Dracthyr are the only race locked to a single class (Evoker). Would you like details on racial abilities or lore?

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About This Game

World of Warcraft (WoW) features a diverse array of playable races, divided between the two major factionsthe Alliance a...

Key Features

  • Massive open world with diverse environments
  • Rich storyline spanning multiple expansions
  • Challenging dungeons and raids
  • Player vs Player combat systems
  • Guild system for team play
  • Extensive character customization
  • Regular content updates

Latest Expansion: The War Within

Venture into the depths of Azeroth itself in this groundbreaking expansion. Face new threats emerging from the planet's core, explore mysterious underground realms, and uncover secrets that will reshape your understanding of the Warcraft universe forever.

Game Information

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Release Date: November 23, 2004
Genre: MMORPG
Players: Massively Multiplayer

Subscription Plans

$14.99/month Monthly
$41.97/3 months Quarterly
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Minimum Requirements

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5-3450 / AMD FX 8300
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon RX 560
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB available space

Recommended Requirements

OS: Windows 11 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 70 GB SSD space

Player Reviews

EpicGamer42
December 15, 2024
5.0

Amazing expansion!

The War Within brings so much fresh content to WoW. The new zones are absolutely stunning and the storyline is engaging. Been playing for 15 years and this expansion reignited my passion for the game.

RaidLeader99
December 12, 2024
4.0

Great raids, some bugs

The new raid content is fantastic with challenging mechanics. However, there are still some bugs that need to be ironed out. Overall a solid expansion that keeps me coming back for more.

Latest News & Updates

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Patch 11.0.5 Now Live

Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.

December 14, 2024 Blizzard Entertainment
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