Races - Midnight

Human

Playable since WoW Vanilla

The noble humans of Stormwind stand at the forefront of the Alliance against the enemies of Azeroth.

Alliance

Orc

Playable since WoW Vanilla

The mighty orcs came to Azeroth as conquerors, but now strive to reclaim their ancient honor and traditions.

Horde

Dwarf

Playable since WoW Vanilla

The stout dwarves of Ironforge are famed explorers who delve into the world's ancient secrets.

Alliance

Night Elf

Playable since WoW Vanilla

The mystical night elves defend the wilds of Azeroth against any who mean harm to nature.

Alliance

Undead

Playable since WoW Vanilla

Raised into undeath, the Forsaken have built a bold future out of the ruins of a darkened past.

Horde

Tauren

Playable since WoW Vanilla

The massive tauren serve their beloved Earth Mother and protect the balance of nature.

Horde

Gnome

Playable since WoW Vanilla

The diminutive and ingenious gnomes are renowned for creating countless technological wonders.

Alliance

Troll

Playable since WoW Vanilla

Driven from their jungle homeland by rival tribes, the Darkspear trolls found allies in the mighty Horde.

Horde

Goblin

Playable since Cataclysm

Always inventive and often reckless, goblins are known as skilled engineers and talented merchants.

Horde

Blood Elf

Playable since The Burning Crusade

Survivors of a brutal war, the blood elves drew strength from the magical Sunwell to rebuild their kingdom.

Horde

Draenei

Playable since The Burning Crusade

The draenei fled from demonic corruption and now lend their might to defend Azeroth.

Alliance

Worgen

Playable since Cataclysm

A curse turned the humans of Gilneas into savage worgen, who harness their ferocity to aid their allies.

Alliance

Pandaren

Playable since Mists of Pandaria

A spiritual and inquisitive people, the pandaren have a deep love for cooking, brewing, and adventure.

Faction choice

Nightborne

Playable since Legion

Secluded in Suramar for 10,000 years, the nightborne developed unrivaled mastery of the arcane arts.

Horde

Highmountain Tauren

Playable since Legion

Honoring the spirits of earth, river, and sky, the Highmountain tauren embody nobility and strength.

Horde

Void Elf

Playable since Legion

Transformed by forbidden magic, the void elves were cast out by their kin and now fight for the Alliance.

Alliance

Lightforged Draenei

Playable since Legion

The Lightforged draenei were infused with the Holy Light to become living weapons against evil.

Alliance

Zandalari Troll

Playable since Battle for Azeroth

The Zandalari revere their mystical loa and command one of Azeroth's most formidable fleets.

Horde

Kul Tiran

Playable since Battle for Azeroth

After years of isolation, the proud Kul Tirans once more lend their naval might to the Alliance.

Alliance

Dark Iron Dwarf

Playable since Battle for Azeroth

With fiery tempers and fierce determination, the Dark Iron fight alongside their dwarven kin.

Alliance

Vulpera

Playable since Battle for Azeroth

Cunning and resourceful, the vulpera have a knack for thriving in the harshest conditions.

Horde

Mag'har Orc

Playable since Battle for Azeroth

Once rival clans, the uncorrupted orcs of Draenor now stand united as the ferocious Mag'har.

Horde

Mechagnome

Playable since Battle for Azeroth

The clever mechagnomes strive to balance flesh with technology, making them innovative allies.

Alliance

Dracthyr

Playable since Dragonflight

Infused with the magic of the dragonflights, the dracthyr combine the resourcefulness of mortals with the power of dragons.

Alliance · Horde

Earthen

Playable since The War Within

Newly freed of the edicts that bound them, the new earthen venture forth with limitless curiosity to explore the world and join the Horde. Newly freed of the edicts that bound them, the new earthen venture forth with limitless curiosity to explore the world and join the Alliance.

Alliance · Horde

Haranir

Playable since Midnight

Ferocious, watchful guardians, the haranir keep an ever-present vigil over the wild domains of their long-absent Goddess, in hopes that she might one day return.

Alliance · Horde