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| + | '''Races''' or '''species''' are terms used in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' to split various unique creatures into separate groups. Numerous races populate [[Azeroth]] including [[Elf|elves]], [[troll]]s, [[human]], [[orc]]s, [[gnome]]s, and [[murloc]]s, among many others. Many species can interbreed including [[human]]s, [[High elf|high elves]], [[Night elf|night elves]], [[ogre]]s, [[orc]]s, and [[draenei]] — producing offspring often called [[Racial_terminology#Half-breed|half-breed]]s. |
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| − | Currently, each playable race in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' belong to one of the game's two main [[faction]]s: the [[Alliance]] or the [[Horde]]. The playable [[pandaren]] are the only exception, starting the game as neutral before later joining one of the two factions. For playable characters, choice of race is therefore restricted by faction. |
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| − | Additionally, the races you are able to play are always meant to belong to their main in-game faction, meaning [[Human (playable)|playable humans]] are always from the [[Stormwind (faction)|nation of Stormwind]], [[Blood elf (playable)|playable blood elves]] are always from [[Silvermoon City (faction)|Silvermoon City]], etc.<ref>[http://blue.mmo-champion.com/topic/1073379-human-and-blood-elf-shaman/ Human and Blood Elf Shaman]</ref> |
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| + | ==Definition== |
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| − | ==Playable races and [[class]]es== |
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| + | In ''World of Warcraft'', Blizzard interchanges the terms species and [[race]], giving them roughly the same meaning.<ref>{{ref web|url=http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/encyclopedia/339.xml|title=High Elves and Blood Elves|work=World of Warcraft Encyclopedia > Mortal Races|publisher=[[Blizzard Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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| − | Each faction currently has 59 possible race/class combinations, for a total of 111. |
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| + | Unfortunately, Blizzard has been inconsistent on how they use the terms. Sometimes they use the term "race" when they mean the biological definition of "species". This has led to conflicts between sources, where one source says blood elves and high elves are the same "biological race" ("biological species" would have been a more proper use of words in that instance), while most sources say they are separate races (culturally and biologically). |
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| − | Base stats do not include the bonus scores from classes. The class bonuses are: |
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| + | In the [[Warcraft universe]], races like elves, dwarves, humans, orcs, draenei, ogres, goblins, tauren, etc are considered separate species<ref>[[The Dark Portal and the Fall of Stormwind]]</ref><ref>''[[Rise of the Horde]]'', pg. 251</ref> and separate races. |
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| + | ==Known lore sapient "species"== |
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| − | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Death knight bonus stats represent a level 55 character. |
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| + | This is a list of sapient "species" established in lore. Additionally, each grouping within the same group, such as various types of dwarves, elves, or trolls, are considered separate species/race or subspecies/subrace depending on the source. |
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| + | *[[Annihilan]]{{fact}} |
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| − | ===Expansion races=== |
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| + | *[[Dragon]]<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=80}}</ref> |
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| − | World of Warcraft's first expansion, [[The Burning Crusade]], brought Blood Elves for the Horde, and Draenei for the Alliance into the game as playable races. The third expansion, [[Cataclysm]], introduced Worgen for the Alliance and Goblins for the Horde. It also added a number of new race/class combinations. The fourth expansion, [[Mists of Pandaria]], introduced Pandaren as the game's first Neutral race. Pandaren characters would choose between the Alliance and Horde after completing their starting zone at level 10. |
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| + | *[[Ered'ruin]]{{fact}} |
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| − | ====Removal of expansion requirement==== |
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| + | *[[Furbolg]]<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=54}}</ref> |
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| − | In August 2012, Blizzard Entertainment informed that [[patch 5.0.4]] would remove the expansion requirement on all races so far requiring one. This gives all players, regardless of what version of World of Warcraft they have, the ability to create characters of all races. |
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| + | *[[Gryphon]]{{fact}} |
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| + | *[[Hippogryph]]{{fact}} |
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| − | {{Bluepost|poster=Blizzard Entertainment|title=All Races Available in Patch 5.0.4|date=Aug 16, 2012 10:00 AM|link=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/blog/6994738|body=With the release of patch 5.0.4, we’re making all the races of Azeroth playable by anyone, no matter which version or expansion of World of Warcraft they own. This includes the enigmatic pandaren, who will become available for play when Mists of Pandaria is released on Tuesday, September 25. We want the entire World of Warcraft community to be able to embrace their inner goblin, blood elf, worgen, draenei, or pandaren from the moment they step foot into the world of Azeroth.<br /><br /> |
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| + | *[[Kobold]]{{fact}} |
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| + | *[[Mo'arg]]{{fact}} |
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| − | Now, the only hard part will be choosing a name. Who will you be next?}} |
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| + | *[[Quilboar]]<ref>{{ref book |author=Blizzard Entertainment |authorlink=Blizzard Entertainment |title=[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]] Manual |pages=54}}</ref> |
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| + | *[[Sayaad]]{{fact}} |
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| − | Posts by [[Zarhym]], on a player-created thread regarding this announcement, later clarified some details: |
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| + | *[[Shivarra]]{{fact}} |
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| − | {{Bluepost|poster=Zarhym|title=All Races Available in Patch 5.0.4 |date=8/16/2012 11:00 AM|link=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/6352435511?page=1#8|body=<small><font color="white">''(Thread created by Pandorä, 8/16/2012 10:52 AM PDT)''</font></small><br />I've seen some confusion about when pandaren character creation will be accessible.<br /><br /> |
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| − | Just to be clear on the announcement, we're making it possible for people to create a character of any race, regardless of what expansions you've purchased. So if you only have the original game (which now has The Burning Crusade included), when patch 5.0.4 hits you'll be able to create goblin and worgen characters as well. And, once Mists of Pandaria is released, you'll be able to create pandaren characters, regardless of whether or not you own Mists of Pandaria. |
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| − | {{forumQuote|So it says all races, what about though all classes? Just because Pandaren become available for play regardless if you have MoP or not, does this include the new monk class?<br />''(Posted by Novagosa, 08/16/2012 10:54 AM PDT)''}} |
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| − | No, you'll need to upgrade your World of Warcraft license to Mists of Pandaria in order to unlock the monk class. The same is true for leveling from 85-90 and gaining access to the continent of Pandaria.}} |
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| − | {{Bluepost|poster=Zarhym|title=All Races Available in Patch 5.0.4|date=08/16/2012 11:25 AM|link=http://us.battle.net/wow/en/forum/topic/6352435511?page=2#30|body={{forumQuote|This is great but how will starting areas be handled?<br />''(Posted by Essayl, 08/16/2012 11:07 AM PDT)''}} |
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| − | The starting areas will be accessible as well. For example, you'll be able to adventure on the Wandering Isle as a pandaren when Mists of Pandaria is released, but you won't be able to visit Pandaria. They're separate locations. |
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| − | {{forumQuote|You're specifically talking about character creation. How will this affect paid race changes? Will I be able to race change to Pandaren on my existing shaman on August 28th or do I have to wait until September 25th?<br />''(Posted by Rehvin, 08/16/2012 11:11 AM PDT)''}} |
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| − | Pandaren characters will be locked until Mists of Pandaria is released. You won't be able to create one. You won't be able to change an existing character into one.}} |
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| − | The thread with these comments contained some additional comments by Zarhym which are not included on this article. |
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==In the RPG== |
==In the RPG== |
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+ | In Warcraft lore, race often has the same definition as species.<ref>''[[Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 38</ref> Occasionally, within a race/species are groups called subspecies/subraces<ref>''[[Alliance & Horde Compendium]]'', 22</ref><ref name="WoWRPG50">''[[World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game]]'', 50</ref><ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 10</ref> Note that use of race may not always denote seperate species however (and may refer to ethnicities/subraces/subspecies within species){{fact}}. |
==="Subraces"=== |
==="Subraces"=== |
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Subraces (aka subspecies)<ref name="WoWRPG50"/> are generally considered lesser groups within a main race/species. However, even these subgroups can be considered separate races or species themselves in some cases. |
Subraces (aka subspecies)<ref name="WoWRPG50"/> are generally considered lesser groups within a main race/species. However, even these subgroups can be considered separate races or species themselves in some cases. |
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*The various types of trolls are usually considered separate subraces, though occasionally separate races.<ref name="APG8286"/><ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', ??</ref><ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', ??</ref><ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 143</ref> The terms appear to be interchangeable to Blizzard. |
*The various types of trolls are usually considered separate subraces, though occasionally separate races.<ref name="APG8286"/><ref>''[[The Last Guardian]]'', ??</ref><ref>''[[Manual of Monsters]]'', ??</ref><ref>''[[Horde Player's Guide]]'', 143</ref> The terms appear to be interchangeable to Blizzard. |
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*Aesir and vanir are considered two of the [[Giant]]'s various subraces.<ref>''[[Tribunal of Ages]]'', 107</ref> |
*Aesir and vanir are considered two of the [[Giant]]'s various subraces.<ref>''[[Tribunal of Ages]]'', 107</ref> |
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| − | File:racesheight2.JPG|Races height from [[World of Warcraft: Beginner's Guide]]. |
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| − | File:racesheight.JPG|Races height from [[World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade Game Manual|The Burning Crusade manual]]. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Choosing a race]] |
*[[Choosing a race]] |
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Revision as of 00:44, 27 August 2020
- For the playable races, see core race and allied race.
Races or species are terms used in World of Warcraft to split various unique creatures into separate groups. Numerous races populate Azeroth including elves, trolls, human, orcs, gnomes, and murlocs, among many others. Many species can interbreed including humans, high elves, night elves, ogres, orcs, and draenei — producing offspring often called half-breeds.
The Warcraft universe is inhabited by many sentient and sapient beings. These races speak many different languages, have different homelands and racial traits, and can pursue different classes.
Though most races are native to the world of Azeroth, some have arrived from other worlds, such as Draenor. The armies of the Burning Legion are culled from many worlds throughout the Twisting Nether.
Definition
In World of Warcraft, Blizzard interchanges the terms species and race, giving them roughly the same meaning.[1]
Unfortunately, Blizzard has been inconsistent on how they use the terms. Sometimes they use the term "race" when they mean the biological definition of "species". This has led to conflicts between sources, where one source says blood elves and high elves are the same "biological race" ("biological species" would have been a more proper use of words in that instance), while most sources say they are separate races (culturally and biologically).
In the Warcraft universe, races like elves, dwarves, humans, orcs, draenei, ogres, goblins, tauren, etc are considered separate species[2][3] and separate races.
Known lore sapient "species"
This is a list of sapient "species" established in lore. Additionally, each grouping within the same group, such as various types of dwarves, elves, or trolls, are considered separate species/race or subspecies/subrace depending on the source.
- Annihilan[citation needed]
- Dragon[4]
- Ered'ruin[citation needed]
- Eredar
- Furbolg[5]
- Gryphon[citation needed]
- Hippogryph[citation needed]
- Kobold[citation needed]
- Mo'arg[citation needed]
- Quilboar[6]
- Sayaad[citation needed]
- Shivarra[citation needed]
In the RPG
In Warcraft lore, race often has the same definition as species.[7] Occasionally, within a race/species are groups called subspecies/subraces[8][9][10] Note that use of race may not always denote seperate species however (and may refer to ethnicities/subraces/subspecies within species)[citation needed] .
"Subraces"
Subraces (aka subspecies)[9] are generally considered lesser groups within a main race/species. However, even these subgroups can be considered separate races or species themselves in some cases.
- Dwarf sub-races can include Wildhammer, Ironforge, or Dark Iron dwarves.[11]
- The various types of trolls are usually considered separate subraces, though occasionally separate races.[11][12][13][14] The terms appear to be interchangeable to Blizzard.
- Aesir and vanir are considered two of the Giant's various subraces.[15]
See also
Lists
- Creatures - all species (including non-sapient)
- Factions
- Languages
- Racial traits
- Mounts
- Small Pets
References
- ^ High Elves and Blood Elves. World of Warcraft Encyclopedia > Mortal Races. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ The Dark Portal and the Fall of Stormwind
- ^ Rise of the Horde, pg. 251
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Manual, 80.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Manual, 54.
- ^ Blizzard Entertainment. Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Manual, 54.
- ^ Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 38
- ^ Alliance & Horde Compendium, 22
- ^ a b World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 50
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, 10
- ^ a b Alliance Player's Guide, 82, 86
- ^ The Last Guardian, ??
- ^ Manual of Monsters, ??
- ^ Horde Player's Guide, 143
- ^ Tribunal of Ages, 107
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