Dwarf (playable)

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Character classes	Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warrior
Main language	Dwarven
Secondary language	Common
Starting zone	Coldridge Valley, Dun Morogh
Racial leader	[[File:IconSmall_{{#switch:dwarf \|night elf=NightElf \|blood elf=BloodElf \|high elf=HighElf \|#default=Dwarf}}{{#if:Male\|_Male}}.gif\|{{#ifeq:{{{3}}}\|Large\|26px\|16px}}]] Magni Bronzebeard
Capital	Ironforge
Racial mount	[[File:IconSmall_{{#switch:ram \|night elf=NightElf \|blood elf=BloodElf \|high elf=HighElf \|#default=Ram}}{{#if:\|_{{{2}}}}}.gif\|{{#ifeq:{{{3}}}\|Large\|26px\|16px}}]] Ram

Playable races in World of Warcraft
Dwarf • Gnome • High elf • Human • Night elf	Goblin • Orc • Tauren • Troll • Undead

This article is about the playable race. For dwarf lore, see Dwarf. For the in-game faction, see Ironforge (faction).

The dwarves of Ironforge are one of the playable Alliance races in World of Warcraft. They are an ancient race of robust humanoids who live beneath the snow-capped mountains of Khaz Modan. These dwarves have always been fast allies to the humans and they revel in the prospects of battle and storytelling alike.

Dwarves start out in their snowy homeland, specifically in Dun Morogh's Coldridge Valley. Their capital city is the mountain fortress of Ironforge, which is where King Magni Bronzebeard rules over Khaz Modan. The mount of choice for this stout folk is the ram. Whilst Dwarves speak the Common tongue of their human friends, their racial language is Dwarven.

Background

Creation screen description

In ages past the dwarves cared only for riches taken from the earth's depths. Then records surfaced of a god-like race said to have given the dwarves life... and an enchanted birthright. Driven to learn more, the dwarves devoted themselves to the pursuit of lost artifacts and ancient knowledge. Today dwarven archaeologists are scattered throughout the globe.

Opening cutscene

The stoic dwarves of Ironforge spent countless generations mining treasures from deep within the earth. Hidden within their impregnable stronghold of Ironforge Mountain, they rarely ventured beyond the wintry peaks of Dun Morogh. Recently however, the dwarves unearthed a series of ruins that held secrets to their ancient heritage. Driven to discover the truth about his people’s fabled origins, the great King Magni Bronzebeard ordered that the dwarves shift their industry from mining to archaeology.

As part of the Grand Alliance, the stalwart dwarven armies have been called away to battle the merciless Horde in faraway lands. In these perilous times, the defense of the mountain kingdom falls to brave dwarves like you. The spirits of the ancient kings watch over you, and the very mountains are your strength. The future of your people is in your hands.

Character

Classes

Hunter
Mage
Paladin
Priest
Rogue
Warrior

Racial traits

Stoneform - instant - 3 min cooldown
Immune to Bleed, Poison, and Disease. Reduces physical damage taken by 5%. Lasts 8 sec.
Gun Specialization - passive
Skill with Guns increased by 3.
Find Treasure - instant
Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. Lasts until cancelled.
Frost Resistance - passive
Frost resistance increased by 10.

Videos

Patch changes

File:Expansion logo mysteriesofazeroth.png Patch 1.17.2 (2024-11-01):
- Weapon skill racials have been reduced from +5 to +3.
- Stoneform now reduces physical damage taken by 5% instead of increasing armor by 10%.
File:Expansion logo mysteriesofazeroth.png Patch 1.16.0 (2021-12-27): Dwarves now have access to the mage class.