Gnolls — the hyena-like tribes of WoW Classic
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Gnolls are hyena-like humanoids that live in packs and make their living by banditry. Cackling, ever-hungry and aggressive, they prey on travelers and farms across Azeroth. For an Alliance newcomer the Riverpaw gnolls are among the first foes in Elwynn Forest on WowX5 x5.
Gnolls keep in packs near camps and bridges. Their distinctive cackle betrays an ambush — listen before you wade into the thicket.
Who are the gnolls
Gnolls are bipedal beings with hyena traits: a sloped back, clawed paws, an elongated muzzle and an eerie laugh. They are cunning but not wise: their culture rests on brute force, raids and plunder.
Gnolls roam in packs under bully leaders. They build no cities, preferring hide camps by roads, bridges and abandoned farms from which it is easy to strike at weaker travelers.
Gnoll tribes
Gnolls are split into many tribes, each with its own territory:
| Tribe | Lands |
|---|---|
| Riverpaw | Elwynn Forest, Westfall |
| Shadowhide | Redridge Mountains |
| Mosshide | Wetlands |
| Stonesplinter and others | Loch Modan, Hillsbrad |
The Riverpaw tribe is an especially persistent nuisance: its raids in Westfall are part of the story of the collapse of the farmsteads and the rise of the Defias.
Where to find gnolls in WoW Classic
Gnolls are among the most common low-level foes in Alliance lands:
- Elwynn Forest — Riverpaw camps by the Goldshire roads and bridges.
- Westfall — marauders on the ruined farms.
- Redridge Mountains and Loch Modan — mountain packs.
- Hillsbrad Foothills — contested lands in the north.
They give early experience and materials, and quests to cull them are a classic of the 1–20 leveling.
Gnolls on the WowX5 x5 server
For newcomers gnolls are the perfect "combat school": dangerous enough to teach caution around packs, yet manageable one-on-one. Their cackle and raids set the tone for adventures in the starting zones.
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FAQ
Who are the gnolls in WoW Classic?
Gnolls are hyena-like humanoids that live in packs and make their living by banditry. They prey on travelers and farms, and their distinctive cackle betrays a pack's presence.
What is the Riverpaw tribe?
Riverpaw is the largest gnoll tribe of Elwynn Forest and Westfall. Its raids on the farms are part of the early Alliance storylines.
Where can I find gnolls?
Gnolls inhabit Elwynn Forest, Westfall, the Redridge Mountains, Loch Modan and Hillsbrad, most often in camps by roads, bridges and abandoned farms.