A class will represent which archetype your character will resemble within Azeroth. Characters may only choose a class that belongs to their race and may only pick one class. You can not change your class later in the game, but if you’re below level twenty then rerolling to another class should not be a problem. Classes will limit you in what abilities you can use (almost all abilities within World of Warcraft belong to only one class), what armor and weapons you can use, and the responses of many NPCs.
There are nine classes within World of Warcraft. Each class represents a very unique gameplay style. For instance, Warriors get toe to toe with their enemies while Mages stand far away and sling devastating spells. Each class has its own feel and sometimes you’ll have to play through several classes to pick what you want.
If you need more information on a class then feel free to visit our various class guides. Our class guides contain everything you could possibly want to know about the various classes. We’ve got all their skills, their important armor sets, talent builds, and much more, so be sure to head that way to find out more detailed information.
Druids
Available Races: Night Elf (Alliance), Tauren (Horde)
Attribute Bonuses: +2 Intellect, +2 Spirit, +1 Strength
Description: Druids are an extremely versatile class that can do pretty much anything using their unique shape shifting abilities. Druids can act a Warrior in their Bear form, act a Rogue in their cat form, and act a Mage in their Moonkin form. Druids mix together all these abilities along with their hybrid healing powers to be an extremely formidable force.
Truly the jack of all trades, master of none.
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Hunters
Available Races: Dwarf (Alliance), Night Elf (Alliance), Orc (Horde), Tauren (Horde), Troll (Horde), Draenei (Alliance/Burning Crusade), Blood Elves (Horde/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +3 Agility, +1 Stamina, +1 Spirit
Description: Hunters use a combination of ranged attacks and beastly pets to assault their enemies. Hunters prefer to stay at the backlines of battle plucking away with their guns and bows while their pet goes toe to toe with the enemy. Hunters can also track their enemies, lay traps, and provide useful group auras. They can even hold their own in melee combat, if the need arises.
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Mages
Available Races: Gnomes (Alliance), Humans (Alliance), Undead (Horde), Trolls (Horde), Draenei (Alliance/Burning Crusade), Blood Elves (Alliance/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +3 Int, +2 Spirit
Description: Mages use powerful magical abilities to burn their enemies to a crisp, freeze them within a block of ice, or launch an assault of mysterious arcane power against them. Mages can produce food and drink for allies while having the ability to stop enemies in their tracks. Using their arcane energy, they can stand in the back of the battle while raining fire on their enemies.
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Paladins
Available Races: Human (Alliance), Dwarf (Alliance), Draenei (Alliance/Burning Crusade), Blood Elves (Horde/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +2 Int, +2 Strength, +1 Spirit
Description: Following the righteous path, Paladins bring their mighty hammers and their divine abilities to aid those in need. Paladins can use most melee weapons with skill while healing the wounds of their allies. They can also buff up their allies with extremely powerful buffs while removing dangerous poisons, diseases, and magical afflictions.
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Priests
Available Races: Human, Night Elf, Dwarf, Undead, Troll, Draenei (Alliance/Burning Crusade), Blood Elves (Horde/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +2 Int, +3 Spirit
Description: Priests are the best healers in the game, but don’t let that fool you. They also delve in the powerful Shadow magic, using it to devastate their enemies. A hybrid between full healer and magic caster, the Priest is an ally to any party.
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Rogues
Available Races: Human, Dwarf, Night Elf, Orc, Undead, Gnome, Troll, Blood Elves (Horde/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +1 Str, +3 Agility, +1 Stamina
Description: Rogues are extremely powerful when facing their foes in melee. Having the ability to do massive amounts of damage with their weapons, the Rogue is a formidable foe to anyone who stands in their way. Combined with their lethal poisons and ability to hide themselves from their enemy’s eyes, the Rogue is truly an unstoppable force.
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Shamans
Available Races: Orc, Tauren, Troll, Draenei (Alliance/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +1 Str, +1 Stamina, +1 Int, +2 Spirit
Description: Shamans use their affinity with nature to control the elements in both aid of their allies and battle. Using the elements the Shaman can conjure lightening to strike down a foe, increase ally’s battle effectiveness with special totems, or even heal allies wounds.
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Warlocks
Available Races: Human, Orc, Undead, Gnome, Blood Elves (Horde/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +1 Stamina, +1 Int, +2 Spirit
Description: Demonic arts are the Warlock’s specialty. They use their affinity for the vile form of demonic magic to summon servants, assault their enemies mind, and spread corruption. Their servants are one of their stronger points, using various spells and abilities to aid their master.
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Warriors
Available Races:Human, Dwarf, Night Elf, Gnome, Orc, Tauren, Undead, Troll, Draenei (Alliance/Burning Crusade)
Attribute Bonuses: +1 Str, +1 Stamina, +1 Int, +2 Spirit
Description: Warriors use their massive strength to wear the best armor and wield the best weapons. Able to dish and withstand the most damage, Warriors are an amazing force in battle. Their various shouts and abilities allow them to be true masters of any melee weapon, rushing into battle leveling as many foes as possible.
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