Use this World of Warcraft: Forever race and class chart to check announced character-creation options before you plan a character. Blizzard’s September 22, 2026 overview includes six new combinations and a faction-specific split for Skyborne. Beta options may change, so verify the current in-game character screen before committing to a build.
Alliance race and class combinations
| Race | Available classes | Race guide |
|---|---|---|
| Dwarf | Hunter, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warrior | Dwarf guide |
| Gnome | Mage, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, Warrior | Gnome guide |
| Human | Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, Warrior | Human guide |
| Night Elf | Druid, Hunter, Priest, Rogue, Warrior | Night Elf guide |
| Skyborne (Alliance) | Druid, Hunter, Mage, Rogue, Warrior | Skyborne guide |
Horde race and class combinations
| Race | Available classes | Race guide |
|---|---|---|
| Orc | Hunter, Mage, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior | Orc guide |
| Tauren | Druid, Hunter, Shaman, Warrior | Tauren guide |
| Troll | Hunter, Mage, Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior | Troll guide |
| Undead | Mage, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warlock, Warrior | Undead guide |
| Skyborne (Horde) | Druid, Hunter, Rogue, Shaman, Warrior | Skyborne guide |
New combinations Blizzard announced
The six newly highlighted options are Human Hunter, Dwarf Shaman, Gnome Priest, Orc Mage, Troll Warlock, and Undead Paladin. Skyborne is a new playable race; Alliance Skyborne can choose Mage, while Horde Skyborne can choose Shaman. Both sides share Druid, Hunter, Rogue, and Warrior. Blizzard says further class combinations are planned, but has not named all of them.
How to use the chart
Start with faction if you plan to join friends, because several choices are faction-locked. Then compare classes by role, group needs, and preferred playstyle. Class access does not indicate a performance ranking, and older Classic compatibility charts may not reflect Forever’s announced list.
For the full race overview and official artwork, visit the WoW Forever races hub. For class design and roles, browse the classes hub. The WoW Forever hub gathers the broader expansion coverage.
Official source: Blizzard’s Forever character creation overview, published September 22, 2026.
