Orc in WoW Classic
Orc is a powerful melee Horde race. On the WoW Classic X5 realm (1.12.1, x5 rates) orcs are considered one of the best picks for melee thanks to an active damage burst and stun protection.
Racial abilities
- Blood Fury — active ability: significantly raises attack power for a short time.
- Hardiness — +25% resistance to stun effects.
- Command — +5% pet damage (Hunter, Warlock).
- Axe Specialization — +5 skill with one-handed and two-handed axes.
Available classes
Warrior, Hunter, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock. Orcs cannot play Paladin, Priest, Mage or Druid.
Starting zone
Orcs start in the red desert of Durotar; the capital is Orgrimmar, the Horde's main hub with a bank, auction house and portals.
What matters on x5
Blood Fury and stun resistance make Orc a top pick for Warrior and Shaman in PvP. For melee classes, carry axes to use the racial hit bonus. See the 1–60 leveling guide and the all classes page for role breakdowns.
FAQ
Why is Orc the best race for a Warrior?
Blood Fury gives an on-demand attack power burst, +5 axe skill improves hit chance, and +25% stun resistance saves you from Rogue stun-locks in PvP.
What does the Command racial do?
Command increases pet damage by 5%. It is useful for Hunter and Warlock, whose pets contribute a noticeable share of the damage.