Lightforged draenei (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 Lightforged draenei lore, see Lightforged draenei. For the in-game faction, see Army of the Light.

Lightforged draenei
Character classes	Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Warrior, Death Knight, Rogue
Main language	Draenei
Secondary language	Common
Starting zone	The Vindicaar
Racial leader	High Exarch Turalyon  Captain Fareeya
Capital	The Vindicaar
Racial mount	[Lightforged Felcrusher]

The Lightforged draenei are one of the playable Alliance allied races in World of Warcraft, introduced at the end of Legion. Unlike their brethren who took the Exodar to flee from the Burning Legion in search of allies, these draenei joined the naaru in battling demons across the cosmos, forming the Army of the Light. Their bodies are infused with the very essence of the Holy Light after undergoing a ritual to become Lightforged. After achieving victory on Argus, the Army of the Light joined the Alliance.

Lightforged draenei begin aboard the Vindicaar before reporting to their faction's embassy (much like all other allied races). The brave elekk mounts they tend to ride are lightforged as well. These draenei speak the language named after them, but they are able to speak Common too.

Background

Main article: Lightforged draenei#History

Lightforged draenei crest

Race preview

For untold millennia, the Army of the Light waged war against the Burning Legion throughout the Twisting Nether. The draenei most committed to their long crusade would undergo a ritual to become Lightforged, infusing their bodies with the very essence of the Holy Light. After finally achieving victory on Argus, the Lightforged draenei have undertaken a new mission: protecting Azeroth from rising threats and helping the Alliance push back against Horde aggression.

Creation screen description

Fighting a long, bitter war against the Burning Legion, these draenei soldiers were infused with the Holy Light to become living weapons. Victorious at last, these Lightforged stand ready to defend Azeroth.

Opening cutscene

Captain Fareeya: We are soldiers. Through millennia of struggle, the Light has shown us the true path. And in turn, we have been reborn as instruments of its power. You are Lightforged. You must stand as a beacon of hope against the darkness. But to those who threaten this world... or attack our allies... you will embody the Light's wrath.

Unlocking

In order to unlock the ability to play as Lightforged draenei, players need to have completed the achievement  [You Are Now Prepared!] and have a level 50 Alliance character. These requirements are account-wide in that players do not have to earn all requirements on the same character or even an Alliance character to unlock.

Once these requirements are met, players must then complete the following recruitment questline:

1.  [40-70] The Lightforged
2.  [40-70] Forge of Aeons
3.  [40-70] For the Light!

Character

Racial traits

[Light's Judgment] - active - instant cast - 2.5 minute cooldown
Call down a strike of Holy energy, dealing (Attack power * 6.25) Holy damage to enemies within 5 yards after 3 sec.
[Forge of Light] - active - instant cast - 15 minute cooldown
Summon a Forge of Light, enabling Blacksmithing. Blacksmithing skill increased by 10.
[Demonbane] - passive
Experience gained from killing demons increased by 20%.
[Light's Reckoning] - passive
Erupt with Light upon death. Deals 465816 Holy damage to enemies within 8 yards and heals allies for 465816.
[Holy Resistance] - passive
Reduces Holy damage taken by 1%.

Classes

•  Death knight
•  Hunter
•  Mage
•  Paladin
•  Priest
•  Warrior

Quotes

Main articles: Jokes#Lightforged draenei male, Jokes#Lightforged draenei female

Main articles: Flirt#Lightforged draenei male, Flirt#Lightforged draenei female

Notes and trivia

• Lightforged hunters start with an Argussian talbuk pet.
• Lightforged start out at halfway through Friendly with the Army of the Light.
• The trainers and other NPCs in the Cathedral of Light are very welcoming to a Lightforged that enter their halls, contrasting the Void elves.
• During patch 7.3.5 PTR, their race description was: "For untold millennia, the Army of the Light waged war against the Burning Legion throughout the Twisting Nether. The draenei most committed to their long crusade would undergo a ritual to become Lightforged, infusing their bodies with the very essence of the Holy Light. After finally achieving victory on Argus, the Lightforged have undertaken a new mission: protecting Azeroth from rising threats and helping the Alliance push back against Horde aggression."
• Lightforged males are voiced by Jason Vande Brake. The voice actress of the Lightforged women is not yet known.

Gallery

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  The Lightforged draenei banner.

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  The Lightforged draenei choice.

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  Racial mount

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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 8.3.0 (2020-01-14): Lightforged draenei now have access to the death knight class.
  
• Patch 7.3.5 (2018-01-16): Added.