Your reading Part 2 of our WoW Horde Guide. For Part 1, see World of Warcraft Horde Guide.
WoW Horde Guide – The Taurens
The Tauren are led by High Chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof and are largely based out of Thunder Bluff in Mulgore where their capital is located. They are known as largely spiritual creatures and joined forces with the orcs to offer that guidance in exchange for military leadership.
Taurens can play as Death Knights, Druids, Hunters, Shamans, and Warriors. Their racial mount is a Kodo and they have the following traits:
• War Stomp – Stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for a 2 second duration.
• Endurance – Base health increased by 5% for the length of the game.
• Cultivation – Boosts Herbalism skill by 15
• Nature Resistance – Reduces the chance you’ll be hit by nature spells by 2%.
WoW Horde Guide – The Forsaken
The forsaken, or undead, are lead by Banshee Queen Sylvanas Windrunner and are based out of the Undercity in Tirisfal Glades. They are a group of undead warriors that have broken free of their hold by the Lich King and now have a truce with the Horde, the only group that will support them in their fight to destroy the still enslaved scourge.
Undead characters can play as Death Knights, Mages, Priests, Rogues, Warlocks, and Warriors. Their racial mount is a Skeletal Horse and they have the following traits:
• Will of the Forsaken – Removes any fear, sleep or charm effects instantly.
• Cannibalize – Regenerates 7% of total health every 2 seconds for 10 seconds when targeting a humanoid or undead corpse.
• Underwater Breathing – Makes this race last 233% longer underwater than any other race.
• Shadow Resistance – Cuts the chance of being hit by a shadow spell by 2%.
WoW Horde Guide – The Blood Elves
Added in the Burning Crusade expansion pack, the Blood Elves are led by Lor’themar Theron of Quel’Thalas and live in Silvermoon City in Eversong Woods. They are resultant of the high elves that were shunned because of their addiction to magic and because they were betrayed by the Alliance have turned to the Horde for help.
Blood Elves can play as Death Knights, Hunters, Mages, Paladins, Priests, Rogues, and Warlocks. Their racial mount is a Hawkstrider and they have the following traits:
• Arcane Torrent – This will silence all enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds and boost your 6% of your mana.
• Arcane Affinity – This will give you a 10 point skill boost to your enchanting skill.
• Magic Resistance – Reduces your chance to be hit by any spell by 2%.
For anyone interested in playing a Horde race, you can see that there are a number of different ways you can change and specialize your character type, regardless of class to have a great deal of fun on your way to Level 80. Keep in mind that most of the races are going to generally contain the same statistics upon starting. The biggest differences come out in appearance and how you would interact if you are an RP player or if you were interested in PvP, in which some key abilities can have a profound impact on how you play the game depending on who you choose (most notably the Tauren and Forsaken).
