Two new playable Allied Races are waiting in the wings to join the Battle for Azeroth as part of the Horde and Alliance—but first, you’ll need to prove your worth and earn your way into their good graces.
Zandalari Troll
The Zandalari are a proud people whose origins date back to the early days of Azeroth’s history. Their fierce warriors ride dinosaurs into battle, and they possess one of the most formidable naval fleets in the known world.
Available Classes: Druid, Hunter, Mage, Monk, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warrior
Racial Traits:
City of Gold: Discover more gold from creatures.
Embrace of the Loa: Beseech a loa, obtaining one of six powerful boons.
Pterrordax Swoop: Summons a pterrodax to reduce your falling speed.
Regeneratin’: Concentrate to heal yourself rapidly over a short time.
To unlock this Allied Race:
- Reach Exalted with Zandalari Empire
- Earn the achievement Zandalar Forever!
- Complete the following achievements on the continent of Zandalar: The Throne of Zuldazar, The Dark Heart of Nazmir, Secrets in the Sands, A Bargain of Blood, The Final Seal
- Earn the achievement Tides of Vengeance
- Complete the Horde Tides of Vengeance War Campaign: The Day Is Won, Mekkatorque’s Battle Plans, Through the Front Door, Fly Out to Meet Them
When the next content update goes live, players who’ve completed these requirements will gain access to a quest chain to recruit the Zandalari as an Allied Race. Once you complete the chain, you’ll receive the achievement Allied Races: Zandalari Troll and can create a new Zandalari on the character creation screen.
Note that while the campaign continues into the Battle of Dazar’alor raid dungeon, completing that is not required to gain access to the new race.
New Heritage Armor and Mount
Leveling your new Zandalari troll from 20 to 110 will earn you a cosmetic Heritage Armor set that is unique to this new Allied Race. You’ll also unlock a new mount—the Zandalari Direhorn—for your collection at character creation, which all of your Horde characters can ride.
Kul Tiran Human
Kul Tiras was founded by fearless explorers who sailed uncharted waters in search of adventure. As a key member of the Alliance of Lordaeron, the Kul Tiran navy dominated the seas of Azeroth with its legendary fleet.
Available Classes: Druid, Hunter, Mage, Monk, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warrior
Racial Traits:
Brush It Off: Increases Versatility and heals a portion of the damage you take.
Child of the Sea: Swim faster and breathe longer underwater.
Haymaker: Smash your opponent, stunning and knocking them back.
Jack of All Trades : Skill in all professions increased.
Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Resistant to Frost and Nature damage.
To unlock this Allied Race:
- Reach Exalted with Proudmoore Admiralty
- Earn the achievement A Nation United
- Complete the following achievements and quests on the continent of Kul Tiras: A Nation United, Loremaster of Kul Tiras, The Pride of Kul Tiras.
- Earn the achievement Tides of Vengeance
- Complete the Alliance Tides of Vengeance War Campaign: War Marches On, The Sleeper Agent, Mischief Managed, He Who Walks in the Light
When the next content update goes live, players who’ve completed the requirements will gain access to a quest chain to recruit the Kul Tirans as an Allied race. Once you complete the chain, you’ll receive the achievement Allied Races: Kul Tiran and can create a new Kul Tiran on the character creation screen.
Note that while the campaign continues into the Battle of Dazar’alor raid dungeon, completing that is not required to gain access to the new race.
New Heritage Armor and Mount
Leveling your new Kul Tiran human from 20 to 110 will earn a cosmetic Heritage Armor set that is unique to this new Allied Race. You’ll also unlock a new mount—the Kul Tiran Charger—for your collection at character creation, which all of your Alliance characters can ride.