Giant



Giants are a type of creature similar to humanoids, but of the very large sort (above 3 meters or so), and larger than most ogres. The category includes most semi-intelligent and some intelligent large humanoids. Most giants are elite.

Many of the giants on Azeroth were created by the Keepers as part of their ordering of Azeroth in the Forge of Wills, meant to protect and oversee the land and ocean. According to Brann Bronzebeard, most of Azeroth's giants were hit with the Curse of Flesh, but it doesn't seem to have affected them much. Only a handful remain in the most untouched areas of Azeroth, where they are still fulfilling their ancient duties, although some (molten giants and Baron Kazum for example) seem to serve the Old Gods against their will. When Illidan Stormrage threatened the security of the world, archdruid Malfurion Stormrage used his vast powers to call upon the aid of the mountain giants. Kael'thas Sunstrider ordered the dropping of huge crystals onto Outland, which summoned giants and corrupted them. This explains why Draenor's giants seek to harm the lands instead of protecting it.

Characteristics in World of Warcraft

 * Usually do high damage per hit and have high armor.
 * Usually slow attack speed, but fast movement.
 * Fungal-type Giants in Outland areas may now be gathered by herbalists, similar to herbs.
 * Mountain-type Giants in Outland areas may now be mined by miners, similar to veins.

Language
Depending on the type of giant, some speak Titan, some speak Giant, and some speak Kalimag.

List of giants

 * Anubisath
 * Fire giants
 * Frost giants
 * Iron giants
 * Sea giants
 * Stone giants
 * Colossi
 * Mountain giants
 * Ice giants
 * Storm giants
 * Titanic watchers
 * Kerxan giants
 * Hill giants

Others
Other creatures called giants in Warcraft include:


 * Biggun
 * Draenor's Breaker giants
 * Colossals
 * Magnaron
 * Gronn
 * Ogron
 * Ogre lords
 * Ogres
 * Charred behemoth
 * Ettin
 * Fungal giants
 * Genesaurs
 * Magnataurs
 * Magma giants
 * Molten giants
 * Mechanical giants
 * Clockwork giants
 * Undead giants
 * Flesh giants
 * Vrykul ("half-giants")
 * Zandalari golems