WoW Forever races and classes have new pairings that have never existed before, and for the first time in Classic, both factions have access to all nine classes. In this guide, we will cover every confirmed WoW Forever race and class combination, including the six brand-new pairings and the Skyborne restrictions, split out by Alliance and Horde.
WoW Forever Races and Classes Key Takeaways:
- Six new race and class combinations are confirmed: Human Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, Gnome Priest, Orc Mage, Troll Warlock, and Undead Paladin.
- These six new combinations are free and included in the base game, unlike the Skyborne race, which requires a paid upgrade edition.
- Dwarf Shaman gives the Alliance its first Shaman option. Undead Paladin gives the Horde its first Paladin option.
- With these additions, every class in the game is now playable on both Alliance and Horde.
- The Skyborne add a new race option, split into an Alliance-aligned High Order and a Horde-aligned Windshaper variant, each with its own class list.
- Night Elf and Tauren do not receive new class combinations in World of Warcraft Forever.
4.9Available Race and Class Combinations in WoW Forever
The complete list of race and class combinations in WoW Forever includes several new options for character creation, giving players more freedom of gameplay. The table below covers all available WoW Forever class and race combinations and shows which races can access which races, and which additions are completely new to the game:
| Race | Druid | Hunter | Mage | Paladin | Priest | Rogue | Shaman | Warlock | Warrior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human | ❌ | ⭐ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Dwarf | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⭐ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Night Elf | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Gnome | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ⭐ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Orc | ❌ | ✅ | ⭐ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Undead | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ⭐ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tauren | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Troll | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⭐ | ✅ |
| Skyborne | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ (Alliance) | ❌ | ❌ | ⭐ | ⭐ (Horde) | ❌ | ⭐ |
- ✅ — Traditionally available combination;
- ❌ — Unavailable;
- ⭐ — New race/class combination introduced in WoW Forever.
📌Skyborne Mage is Alliance-only, while Skyborne Shaman is Horde-only.
WoW Forever New Race and Class Combinations
There are six new WoW Forever race and class combinations that did not exist in Classic Era. They are confirmed as free additions included with the base Forever WoW game, with no paid upgrade required:
| Combination | Faction | What It Unlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Human Hunter | Alliance | Human’s first Hunter option |
| Dwarf Shaman | Alliance | The Alliance’s first Shaman option |
| Gnome Priest | Alliance | Gnome’s first Priest option |
| Orc Mage | Horde | Orc’s first Mage option |
| Troll Warlock | Horde | Troll’s first Warlock option |
| Undead Paladin | Horde | The Horde’s first Paladin option, tied into the Forsaken Paladin storyline from Warcraft III Reforged: Forsaken Kingdom |
The six new Classic-race combinations are free with the base game. You can create a character of the desired class+race combo and start playing it straightaway, or ask our team for Power Leveling to get into the endgame faster.
📌 The Skyborne race is locked behind the Skyborne Heroic Pack ($29.99) or a higher upgrade edition, even though a subscription alone is enough to play WoW Forever otherwise.
WoW Forever Alliance Race and Class Combinations
Alliance race and class combinations in World of Warcraft Forever cover every class in the game since Dwarf Shaman is now a new option.
| Race | Available Classes |
|---|---|
| Human | Warrior, Paladin, Hunter (new), Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warlock |
| Dwarf | Warrior, Paladin, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Shaman (new) |
| Gnome | Warrior, Rogue, Priest (new), Mage, Warlock |
| Night Elf | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Druid (unchanged from Classic) |
| Skyborne (High Order) | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, Mage — requires a paid Skyborne upgrade edition |
WoW Forever Horde Race and Class Combinations
Horde race and class combinations in WoW Forever also reach full class coverage, with Undead Paladin closing the last remaining gap the faction had since Classic.
| Race | Available Classes |
|---|---|
| Orc | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Mage (new) |
| Tauren | Warrior, Hunter, Shaman, Druid (unchanged from Classic) |
| Troll | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Shaman, Warlock (new) |
| Undead | Warrior, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warlock, Paladin (new) |
| Skyborne (Windshaper) | Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Druid, Shaman — requires a paid Skyborne upgrade edition |
WoW Forever Race and Class Changes
WoW Forever keeps the original classes and races and also fills in gaps that existed since 2004. In Vanilla WoW, the Alliance had no Shaman option, and the Horde had no Paladin option, since both classes were deliberately kept faction-exclusive.
WoW Forever removes the Alliance\Horde class restriction by giving an option to play as Dwarf Shamans and Undead Paladins. It means each of the nine classes is now available to both factions for the first time in the game’s history. It’s the best time to grab PvE BiS Gear and start grinding on your favorite character.
WoW Forever Skyborne Class Restrictions
WoW Forever Skyborne can be both Alliance and Horde, but they are not a neutral race in the usual sense. You pick Alliance (High Order) or Horde (Windshaper) at character creation, and that choice locks in one class you can’t get on the other side: Mage for High Order, Shaman for Windshaper. Both variants share Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, and Druid, and neither has access to Paladin.
For more information about the upcoming race, check out our dedicated WoW Forever Skyborne Guide.
WoW Forever Race and Classes FAQ
Here are the most common questions about race and class options in WoW Forever.
What Are the New Race and Class Combinations in WoW Forever?
The six new combinations are Human Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, Gnome Priest, Orc Mage, Troll Warlock, and Undead Paladin.
Can Alliance Play Shaman in WoW Forever?
Yes. Dwarf Shaman is new to WoW Forever and gives the Alliance its first Shaman option, alongside the existing Horde Shaman races.
Can Horde Play Paladin in WoW Forever?
Yes. Undead Paladin is new to WoW Forever and gives the Horde its first Paladin option, tied into the Forsaken Paladin storyline.
Do I Need to Buy Anything for the New Race and Class Combinations?
No. The six new Classic-race combinations are included in the base game. Only the Skyborne race requires a separate paid upgrade edition.
Did Night Elf or Tauren Get New Classes?
No. Night Elf and Tauren class options remain unchanged from Classic Era in World of Warcraft Forever.
Can Skyborne Be Paladins?
No. Neither the Alliance-aligned High Order nor the Horde-aligned Windshaper Skyborne have access to the Paladin class.
4.9The new WoW Forever race and class combinations give players more options when creating Alliance and Horde characters. Six new combinations are available with the base game, while the Skyborne add more choices through the paid upgrade. With these additions, players have more choices when building their next WoW Forever character.
