Human (playable)

This article is about the playable race. For human lore, see Human. For the in-game faction, see Stormwind (faction).

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Character classes	Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, Warrior
Main language	Common
Starting zone	Northshire Valley, Elwynn Forest
Racial leader	[[File:IconSmall_{{#switch:human boy |night elf=NightElf |blood elf=BloodElf |high elf=HighElf |#default=Human Boy}}{{#if:|_{{{2}}}}}.gif|{{#ifeq:{{{3}}}|Large|26px|16px}}]] Anduin Wrynn [[File:IconSmall_{{#switch:human |night elf=NightElf |blood elf=BloodElf |high elf=HighElf |#default=Human}}{{#if:Male|_Male}}.gif|{{#ifeq:{{{3}}}|Large|26px|16px}}]] Bolvar Fordragon
Capital	Stormwind City
Racial mount	[[File:IconSmall_{{#switch:horse |night elf=NightElf |blood elf=BloodElf |high elf=HighElf |#default=Horse}}{{#if:|_{{{2}}}}}.gif|{{#ifeq:{{{3}}}|Large|26px|16px}}]] Horse

The humans of Stormwind are one of the playable Alliance races in World of Warcraft. They are a resilient breed, having survived an invasion by the savage orcs during the First War. During the Second War, the armies of Stormwind rallied with the rest of the human kingdoms in the Alliance of Lordaeron to reclaim their homeland of Stormwind. After the success of the Second War, the Kingdom of Lordaeron was decimated by the Burning Legion and its population forced to flee to Stormwind, which would consequently become the center of human power on Azeroth.

Humans begin their adventures in the Northshire Abbey of Elwynn Forest, which is a part of their kingdom of Stormwind. The capital of said kingdom is the city of the same name, and this is also considered the main base of the Alliance itself. Humans are known to ride horses, and their main language is Common. As the leaders of the Alliance, their allies have learned this language from them as well.

Background

Creation screen description

Humans are a young race, and thus highly versatile, mastering the arts of combat, craftsmanship, and magic with stunning efficiency. The humans' valor and optimism have led them to build some of the world's greatest kingdoms. In this troubled era, after generations of conflict, humanity seeks to rekindle its former glory and forge a shining new future.

Opening cutscene

The noble humans of Stormwind are a proud, tenacious race. Though the recent invasion of the demonic Burning Legion decimated their sister kingdom of Lordaeron, the defenders of Stormwind stand vigilant against any who would threaten the sanctity of their lands. Nestled in the foothills of Elwynn Forest, Stormwind City is one of the last bastions of human power in the world. Ruled by the child king, Anduin Wrynn, the people of Stormwind remain steadfast in their commitment to the Grand Alliance. Backed by their stalwart allies, the armies of Stormwind have been called away to fight the savage Horde on distant battlefields.

With the armies gone, the defense of Stormwind now falls to its proud citizens. You must defend the kingdom against the foul mongrels that encroach upon it and hunt down the subversive traitors who seek to destroy it from within. Now is the time for heroes. Now humanity's greatest chapter can be told.

Character

Classes

• Hunter
• Mage
• Paladin
• Priest
• Rogue
• Warlock
• Warrior

Racial traits

Diplomacy - passive
Reputation gains increased by 10%.
Mace Specialization - passive
Skill with Maces and Two-Handed Maces increased by 3.
Sword Specialization - passive
Skill with Swords and Two-Handed Swords increased by 3.
The Human Spirit - passive
Increases Spirit by 5%, and allows 5% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
Perception - instant - 3 min cooldown
Dramatically increases stealth detection and grants 2% increased spell and physical critical strike chance. Lasts 20 sec.

Videos

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Patch changes

• File:Expansion logo mysteriesofazeroth.png Patch 1.17.2 (2024-11-01):
  • Weapon skill racials have been reduced from +5 to +3.
  • Perception now also grants 2% increased physical and spell critical strike chance for the duration.
  • The Human Spirit now allows 5% of your Mana regeneration to continue while casting.
• File:Expansion logo mysteriesofazeroth.png Patch 1.17.0 (2023-10-03): Humans now have access to the hunter class.