Warriors are the melee-centered class. These characters are tough as nails and masters of weaponry and tactics. The special abilities of the Warrior are naturally combat-oriented. The Warrior is the ultimate toe-to-toe fighter with the most options available to him. Unlike other Warriors you might have played in other games, the Warrior of World of Warcraft has many different options and abilities to use during combat.
Class Role
The Warrior can be a defensive, shielded tank, a damage-dealing powerhouse, or a mixture of the two. Their abilities obviously pertain to the art of close combat; their stances carry with them different moves for different situations and party setups. All in all, the Warrior is one of the prime candidates to capture and hold the attention of creatures while they die to sword and spell.
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| Able to use all armor and all weapons except wands |
No healing ability available |
| Very high hit points |
Limited long range damage capability |
| Great close range melee skills |
Limited ability to buff party members |
| Good at pulling, tanking, and dealing damage, thanks to different combat stances |
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| Ability to taunt enemies off other party members |
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Allowable Races : Human, Dwarf, Night Elf, Gnome, Orc, Tauren, Troll, Undead
Standard Bars : Health/Rage
Allowable Equipment : Cloth, Leather, Mail, Plate, Shields
Allowable Weapons : All (excluding wands)
Racial Traits
Check out the racial traits before deciding which race you are going to pick.