Undead in WoW Classic
Undead (the Forsaken) is a dark and resilient Horde race. On the WoW Classic X5 realm (1.12.1, x5 rates) it is valued above all for its powerful anti-control ability, indispensable in PvP.
Racial abilities
- Will of the Forsaken — active ability: removes fear, sleep and charm and grants a brief immunity.
- Cannibalize — restore health by devouring a humanoid or undead corpse.
- Underwater Breathing — +300% breath duration underwater.
- Shadow Resistance — +10 shadow resistance.
Available classes
Warrior, Rogue, Priest, Mage, Warlock. Undead cannot play Paladin, Hunter, Druid or Shaman.
Starting zone
The Forsaken start in the gloomy Tirisfal Glades; the capital is the Undercity beneath the ruins of Lordaeron.
What matters on x5
Will of the Forsaken makes Undead the best pick for Warlock, Priest and Mage in PvP. Cannibalize saves time on recovery during fast x5 leveling. See the 1–60 leveling guide and the all classes page.
FAQ
Why is Will of the Forsaken so valued?
It instantly removes fear, sleep and charm effects and grants a short immunity to them. In PvP it is one of the strongest racials: you can break a Warlock's fear or a Priest's control.
Which class is best for Undead?
Undead is great for Warlock, Priest and Mage — classes that are often crowd-controlled. Cannibalize also speeds up health recovery while leveling.