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Allied races
This article is about the playable race. For the human lore, see Human. For the in-game faction, see Stormwind (faction).
AllianceHumans
Human heritage armor 2
Character classes Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, Warrior, Wrath-Logo-Small Death knight, Cataclysm Hunter, Mists of Pandaria Monk
Main language Common
Starting zone Northshire Valley, Elwynn Forest
Shadowlands Exile's Reach
Racial leader IconSmall AnduinKing Anduin Wrynn
Capital Stormwind City
Racial mount IconSmall Horse 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[]

Main article: Human#History
Human Crest

Icon of Courage

Creation screen description[]

Alliance creation screen

Human on the character creation screen

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.[1]

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.

Classic guide[]

The resilient Humans, though one of Azeroth's younger races, have endured despite the many challenges that have beset them in the past. As the world around them changes, Humans adapt, persistent in their resolve.[2]

Classic 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.

Cataclysm opening cutscene[]

Emboldened by the return of their heroic king, Varian Wrynn, the proud humans of Stormwind led the Alliance to victory in its war against the dreaded Lich King. While successful, the campaign in Northrend proved costly and the humans now seek to bolster their strategic holdings through out the world. Under Varian's daring leadership, humanity now braces itself for a renewed conflict with its perennial enemy, the Horde. Yet, as the great Cataclysm rips across the world, familiar threats have once again arisen closer to home. It now falls to you to defend the kingdom and uphold the honor of humanity.

History[]

The noble humans of Stormwind are a proud, tenacious race. They bravely fought the orcish Horde for generations as the patrons of the Grand Alliance. Just as they thought peace had at last settled over their war-torn kingdoms, an even darker shadow descended upon the world. The undead Scourge unleashed a foul plague of death upon humanity and succeeded in decimating the northern human kingdom of Lordaeron. The few humans who survived fled south to the protection of Stormwind.

Yet no sooner had the undead struck than the demonic Burning Legion began its cataclysmic invasion of the world. The warriors of humanity stood fast against the Legion and helped save the world from imminent destruction. Nearly six years later, the defenders of Stormwind stand vigilant against any who would threaten the sanctity of their lands. Situated in the foothills of Elwynn Forest, Stormwind City is one of the last bastions of human power in the world.

King Varian Wrynn rules the people of Stormwind, who remain steadfast in their commitment to the Grand Alliance. Backed by their stalwart allies, the armies of Stormwind have been called away to once again fight the savage Horde on distant battlefields. With the armies gone, the defense of Stormwind now falls to its proud citizens.As one of the few remaining humans left in the world, you must defend the kingdom against those who 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.[3]

Appearance[]

Humans' skin ranges from dark to light and may have tones of other colors. Their eyes are blue, brown, green, gray, or hazel. Human hair is brown, black, blond, red, and sometimes white. Humans look like exaggerated forms of real-life humans, with men usually keeping their hair short and women usually longer. Beards on men seem very popular or shaving is just not common. Humans average 6 feet in height and weigh about 180 pounds, with men noticeably taller and heavier than women.

Character[]

The humans start in Northshire Valley, a subzone located in northern Elwynn Forest.

Starting attributes[]

Base Mage Mage Paladin Paladin Priest Priest Rogue Rogue Warlock Warlock Warrior Warrior Death Knight Death knight Hunter Hunter Monk Monk
Strength 20 20 22 20 21 20 23 108 20 21
Agility 20 20 20 20 23 20 20 73 23 21
Stamina 20 20 22 20 21 21 22 99 21 21
Intellect 20 23 20 22 20 22 20 29 20 22
Spirit 20 23 22 24 21 23 21 42 21 20

Classes[]

Racial traits[]

Inv enchant shardbrilliantsmall [The Human Spirit] - passive
You gain 2% more of all secondary stats (Haste, Critical Strike, Mastery, Versatility) from all sources.
Inv misc note 02 [Diplomacy] - passive
Faction reputation gains increased by 10%.
Spell shadow charm [Will to Survive] - instant - 3 min cooldown
Activate to remove all stun effects on your character.
Removed from game
Perception - passive
Increases your Stealth detection.
Ability meleedamage [Sword Specialization] - passive
Expertise with One-Handed Swords and Two-Handed Swords increased by 1%.
Inv hammer 05 [Mace Specialization] - passive
Expertise with One-Handed Maces and Two-Handed Maces increased by 1%.

Quotes[]

Main articles: Jokes#Human male, Jokes#Human female
Main articles: Flirt#Human male, Flirt#Human female

Trivia[]

  • According to WoW Census, humans have long been the most-played race in World of Warcraft.

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