Highmountain tauren (playable)

Core races
Human Dwarf Night elf Gnome Draenei Worgen	Pandaren Dracthyr		Orc Undead Tauren Troll Blood elf Goblin
Allied races
Void elf Lightforged draenei Dark Iron dwarf Kul Tiran Mechagnome		Nightborne Highmountain tauren Mag'har orc Zandalari troll Vulpera

This article is about the playable race. For the Highmountain tauren lore, see Highmountain tauren. For the in-game faction, see Highmountain Tribe.

Highmountain tauren
Character classes	Druid, Hunter, Monk, Shaman, Warrior, Death Knight, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock
Main language	Taur-ahe
Secondary language	Orcish
Starting zone	Thunder Totem, Highmountain
Racial leader	Mayla Highmountain
Capital	Thunder Totem
Racial mount	[Highmountain Thunderhoof]

The Highmountain tauren are one of the playable Horde allied races in World of Warcraft, introduced at the end of Legion. Consisting of four tribes - Highmountain, Rivermane, Skyhorn, and Bloodtotem - they are native to the Broken Isles as opposed to their Kalimdor kin. Upon the Burning Legion's third invasion, the tribes of Highmountain fought bravely alongside the Alliance and Horde, but ultimately pledged allegience to the latter in reconnecting with the tribes of Thunder Bluff.

Highmountain tauren start out within their capital city of Thunder Totem. Under the instruction of their High Chieftain Mayla Highmountain, they report to their faction's embassy (much like all other allied races). Unlike the kodo that Kalimdor tauren ride, those native to Highmountain prefer the moose. What they do have in common, however, is a native language in Taur-ahe. Orcish is their secondary language.

Background

Main article: Highmountain tauren#History

Highmountain tauren crest

Race preview

Descended from Huln, brave hero of the War of the Ancients, the Highmountain tauren honor the spirits of earth, river, and sky. Though the Legion invaded their lands and sowed seeds of distrust between them, the tribes of Highmountain stand united once more. At long last they are ready to venture beyond their sacred mountain and stand beside their kin from Kalimdor, lending their nobility and strength to the mighty Horde.

Creation screen description

The tauren of Highmountain are devoted to the spirits of earth, river, and sky. After ages spent protecting their sacred mountain, they are now ready to venture out into the world beyond the Broken Isles.

Opening cutscene

Mayla Highmountain: Highmountain stands. These words speak of more than earth and stone. They tell the history of our people, enduring hardship and conflict to unite against common foes. The time has come for you to venture beyond our sacred peaks. Walk the path that Huln took so very long ago, and bring honor to the name... Highmountain.

Unlocking

In order to unlock the ability to play as Highmountain tauren, players must have a level 40 Horde character and complete the following recruitment questline:

1.  [40-70] A Feast for Our Kin
2.  [40-70] Shadow Over Thunder Bluff
3.  [40-70] Dark Forces
4.  [40-70] Return to Highmountain
5.  [40-70] Dark Tales
6.  [40-70] Walking in Their Footsteps
7.  [40-70] Shadow of the Sepulcher
8.  [40-70] Minions of the Darkness
9.  [40-70] Huln's Mountain
10.  [40-70] Servants of the Darkness
11.  [40-70] How Fares Ebonhorn?
12.  [40-70] Curse of the Necrodark
13.  [40-70] Whispers of the Darkness &  [40-70] Ice and Shadow
14.  [40-70] The Final Ward
15.  [40-70] The Darkness
16.  [40-70] Together We Are the Horde!

Character

Racial traits

[Bull Rush] - active - 2 minute cooldown
Charges forward for 1 second, knocking enemies down for 1.5 seconds.
[Pride of Ironhorn] - passive
Mining skill increased by 15 and allows you to mine faster.
[Mountaineer] - passive
Increases Versatility by 1%.
[Rugged Tenacity] - passive
Reduces damage taken by (Stamina * 0.0003 * 60).
[Waste Not, Want Not] - passive
You have a chance to loot additional meat and fish.

Classes

•  Death knight
•  Druid - their land and air travel forms have moose antlers
•  Hunter
•  Mage
•  Monk
•  Priest
•  Rogue
•  Shaman
•  Warlock
•  Warrior

Quotes

Main articles: Jokes#Highmountain tauren male, Jokes#Highmountain tauren female

Main articles: Flirt#Highmountain tauren male, Flirt#Highmountain tauren female

Notes and trivia

• Playable Highmountain Tauren start out at Friendly with the Highmountain Tribe.
• Highmountain tauren are the second race to have a proper sound effect when using the /moo emote, with their mainland cousins being the first. However, their /moo is deeper.
• Prior to the removal of reputation and achievement requirements to unlock allied races, unlocking Highmountain tauren required Exalted reputation with the Highmountain Tribe and the achievement  [Ain't No Mountain High Enough].
• In the patch 7.3.5 PTR, the race's description was as such: "Descended from Huln, brave hero of the War of the Ancients, the Highmountain tauren honor the spirits of earth, river, and sky. Though the Legion invaded their lands and sowed seeds of distrust between them, the tribes of Highmountain stand united once more. At long last they are ready to venture beyond their sacred mountain and stand beside their kin from Kalimdor, lending their nobility and strength to the mighty Horde."

Gallery

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  The Highmountain tauren totem.

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  The Highmountain tauren choice.

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  Racial mount

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  Highmountain tauren shaman totem.

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  [Travel Form].

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  [Travel Form].

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  [Cat Form].

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  [Bear Form].

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  New customizations in patch 9.1.5

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  New customizations in patch 9.1.5

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  New customizations in patch 9.1.5

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  New customizations in patch 9.1.5

Patch changes

• Patch 10.1.5 (2023-07-11):
  • Highmountain tauren now have access to the warlock class.
  • No longer requires  [Ain't No Mountain High Enough] to unlock.
    
• Patch 10.0.0 (2022-10-25): Highmountain tauren now have access to the mage, priest, and rogue classes.
  
• Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): No longer requires Exalted with Highmountain Tribe to unlock.
  
• Patch 8.3.0 (2020-01-14): Highmountain tauren now have access to the death knight class.
  
• Patch 7.3.5 (2018-01-16): Added.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• World of Warcraft Community Site