World of Warcraft - Horde Races

This post was created to give additional information to those trying to make a decision between which fraction and race to choose when playing World of Warcraft. It will give you relative information for the Horde races. If you are interested in learning the story behind each race, please visit us.battle.net.

Goblins

Racial Traits

Rocket Jump - Goblins can use their trusty (well, relatively speaking) rocket belts to launch themselves over short distances.

Rocket Barrage - The rocket belt can also launch rockets at an enemy, causing fire damage to the target.

Pack Hobgoblin - Goblins can access their bank vault from anywhere with the help of a trusted friend.

Best Deals Anywhere - Wheeling and dealing is second nature to goblins, and they always receive a discount from vendors.

Available Classes

• Death Knight
• Hunter
• Mage
• Priest
• Rogue
• Shaman
• Warlock
• Warrior

Racial Mount: Trike
Leader: Trade Prince Gallywix

Blood Elf

Racial Traits

Arcane Torrent - Blood elves can disrupt magic, briefly silencing all enemy casters around them and restoring some of their own resources.

Arcane Affinity - Blood elves are skilled in the mystical arts and receive a skill bonus to enchanting.

Magic Resistance - Blood elves have a natural resistance to magic spells.

Available Classes

• Death Knight
• Hunter
• Mage
• Paladin
• Priest
• Rogue
• Warlock
• Warrior

Start Location: Eversong Woods
Home City: Silvermoon City
Racial Mount: Hawkstrider
Leader: Lor’themar Theron Regent Lord of Quel’Thalas

Orc

Racial Traits

Blood Fury - Orcs can fly into a rage that increases their attack power for a short time.

Hardiness - Rugged by nature, orcs recover from stun effects more quickly than other races.

Command - Orcs work well with combat pets, which receive a bonus to damage output under their care.

Axe Specialization - The axe is the traditional orcish weapon of choice and orcs receive a bonus when using one- or two-handed axes.

Available Classes

• Death Knight
• Hunter
• Mage 
• Rogue
• Shaman
• Warlock
• Warrior

Start Location: Durotar
Home City: Orgrimmar
Racial Mount: Wolf
Leader: Garrosh Hellscream Warchief of the Horde

Tauren

Racial Traits

War Stomp - Shaking the ground with a mighty stomp of their hooves. Tauren can briefly stun small groups of enemies.

Nature Resistance - Tauren have a natural resistance to Nature magic.

Endurance - Their exceptional constitution grants the tauren a bonus to their base health.

Cultivation - Tauren receive a skill bonus to herbalism and they gather herbs at a much faster rate than herbalists of other races.

Available Classes

• Death Knight
• Druid
• Hunter
• Paladin
• Priest
• Shaman
• Warrior

Start Location: Mulgore
Home City: Thunder Bluff
Racial Mount: Kodo
Leader: High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof

Troll

Racial Traits

Berserking - Trolls can launch themselves into a frenzy, increasing their attach and casting speed for a short time.

Da Voodoo Shuffle - Thanks to their impressive legerity, trolls are less affected by movement impairing effects than other races.

Regeneration - Trolls have a natural healing factor that constantly replenishes their health, even when they are engaged in combat.

Throwing Weapon and Bow Specialization - Trolls receive bonuses when using their favored weapons.

Available Classes

• Death Knight
• Druid
• Hunter
• Mage
• Priest
• Rogue
• Shaman
• Warlock
• Warrior

Start Location: Echo Isles
Home City: Darkspear Isle
Racial Mount: Raptor
Leader: Vol’jin

Forsaken

Racial Traits

Will of the Forsaken - The forsaken can shake off any charm, fear and sleep effects at will.

Shadow Resistance - The forsaken have a natural resistance to Shadow magic.

Cannibalize - One rather grisly means for the forsaken to replenish their health is by consuming dead bodies.

Underwater Breathing - The forsaken's undead bodies need less air than those of the living, allowing them to hold their breath longer.

Available Classes

• Death Knight
• Hunter
• Mage
• Priest
• Rogue
• Warlock
• Warrior

Start Location: Tirisfal Glades
Home City: The Undercity
Racial Mount: Skeletal Horse
Leader: Banshee Queen Sylvanas Windrunner