World of Warcraft: Best Warrior Races tier list

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World of Warcraft: Best Warrior Races Tier list (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

When starting World of Warcraft, choosing the best warrior race may be a tough choice for many players. That comes as a result of having an abundance of classes. Therefore, while choosing a specific race, you must consider factors such as racial abilities, stat bonuses, and unique traits. A race's compatibility with the warrior class can significantly impact your gameplay experience.

In this article, we will explore all the warrior races available in World of Warcraft and categorize them into specific tiers to get a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses.

Disclaimer: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's personal opinions.


Tier list for Warrior Races in World of Warcraft

S-tier

Human races in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Human races in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

This category consists of the most superior class warriors in the World of Warcraft, which includes the Humans, Taurens, and Dwarves. Humans are the basic generic race in the game, with the human spirit ability giving you a two percent gain in all secondary stats. Moreover, both Taurens and Dwarves have a two percent increase in critical strike damage and health.

  1. Humans
  2. Taurens
  3. Dwarves

A-tier

Night Elves in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Night Elves in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Moving on to the A-tier, these warrior races boast fairly likable abilities, such as the Dark Iron Dwarves having Fireblood Instant, Night Elves with Touch of Elune, Mechagnomes having combat analysis, Troll having berserking instant ability, and the Void Elves with entropic embrace.

  1. Dark Iron Dwarves
  2. Mechagnomes
  3. Night Elves
  4. Trolls
  5. Void Elves

B-tier

Blood Elves in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Blood Elves in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The B-tier consists of the average class warriors in World of Warcraft, including the Blood Elves, Gnomes, Goblins, and others. These combatants have mid-range abilities, as in Blood Elves boasting the arcane acuity ability, Gnomes with the ability of nimble fingers, and Goblins with their one percent increase in haste buff.

  1. Blood Elves
  2. Gnomes
  3. Goblins
  4. Highmountain Tauren
  5. Kul'Tirans
  6. Mag'har Orcs
  7. Orcs
  8. Worgen
  9. Zandalari

C-tier

Dranei race in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Dranei race in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Coming to the C-tier, we have below-average class warriors such as the Dranei and Undead, where the former has the heroic presence ability giving it an increase in strength, agility as well as intellect. Meanwhile, the latter has the touch of the grave power, where your attacks and damaging spells can drain the target.

  1. Draenei
  2. Undead
  3. Nightborne Elves
  4. Pandarens

D-tier

Vulpera race in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
Vulpera race in WoW (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

The D-tier is for warriors with horrible skills or abilities in the World of Warcraft, which may prompt you to avoid them. Lightforgrd Dranei has an ability named Light's Judgement which is basically a concentrated beam within a small range, whereas the Vulpera's skill, Bag of Tricks, also seems to be a small ranged attack.

  1. Dracthyr
  2. Lightforged Draenei
  3. Vulpera

This was all about the character classes in the World of Warcraft, where choosing the warrior race is a crucial decision for beginners. Whether you are drawn to the raw power of the Taurens or the strategic finesse of the Night Elves, the perfect warrior should suit your playstyle. You may also check out the hunter classes tier list in the World of Warcraft.

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