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Orc in WoW Forever

Horde · 6 classes

Orcs are the backbone of the Horde: proud, fierce and loyal to their clans. In WoW Forever they can play six classes, from the shamans who guide them to the warriors who carry their banners.

Make your Orc character

Orc classes

Orcs can’t play Druid, Paladin or Priest.

Orc racial traits

From Blizzard’s announcement and development notes.

  • Blood Fury

    Active

    Increases attack power and spell power by 10% for 15 seconds. Changed from Classic: It now raises spell power too and no longer reduces healing on you.

  • Shatter Curse

    Active

    Removes curses and banes, and reduces magical damage taken by 5% for 8 seconds. New in Forever: Replaces Axe Specialization, which gave 5 extra skill with axes.

  • Command

    Passive

    Damage dealt by Hunter and Warlock pets increased by 5%.

  • Hardiness

    Passive

    Stuns on you last 20% shorter. Changed from Classic: It used to give a 25% chance to resist stuns.

Who are the Orcs?

The Orcs came to Azeroth from another world, driven by demonic corruption that turned a shamanic people into a war machine. After their defeat in the Second War they were held in internment camps until the young Warchief Thrall freed them.

Under Thrall they threw off the demons’ hold, returned to the ways of their shamans and sailed to Kalimdor to build a new home in Durotar. They lead the Horde, and honor and strength mean everything to them.

Which class should an Orc play?

Warrior and Shaman are the classic Orc choices, one for the axe and one for the spirits. Hunter and Rogue fit a race of raiders, and Warlock shows the darker chapter of Orc history that many would rather forget.

Mage is the surprise. An Orc studying the arcane is something Classic players never saw, and on the Horde side only Trolls and Undead share it. It suits a player who wants a caster that still looks like it could win a fistfight.

Pick by fantasy, not by numbers. Orcs are Horde, so a friend on the Alliance won’t be able to group with you.

Name your Orc

Found your class? Get first names and surnames in the Orc style, with meanings that fit your class and specialization.

Orc Name Generator

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