Seven New Race Class Combos Plus Racial Reworks in Forever [2026]

By Indie Kings | September 22, 2026

Updated September 22, 2026: Seven new race-class combos land with Orc Mages, Troll Warlocks, Undead Paladins, Human Hunters, Gnome Priests and Dwarf Shamans plus Skyborne classes, per Blizzard relayed by Starym at Icy Veins. Racial reworks include Orc Shatter Curse and Forsaken Touch of the Grave. Fresh guide, no combos draft exists on our books.

Image: Race and class combinations art. Credit: Icy Veins.

The seven new combos

Per Blizzard via Icy Veins, the third-pillar race pass adds Orc Mages, Troll Warlocks, Undead Paladins, Human Hunters, Gnome Priests and Dwarf Shamans with full Skyborne class lists beside them. Our Paladin draft already tracks Undead Paladins and our totem guides track Dwarf Shamans as class coverage, while this file is the combos roster.

Per the post, nine classes span both factions with the tables reproduced in full. Check marks below mirror the official grids.

Beta tuning may still move numbers. Combos themselves are official-post facts.

Horde racial changes

Per the post, Orcs gain Shatter Curse for curse and bane immunity plus reduced magic damage over 8 seconds with Blood Fury at 10 percent attack plus spell power over 15 seconds. Undead gain Touch of the Grave lifesteal attacks beside WotF, Cannibalize at 35 percent and long underwater breathing, per the post.

Per the post, Tauren add Cultivation herb gathering without the profession plus Plainsrunning speed growth with War Stomp and Endurance at 5 percent health plus 1 percent hit. Trolls keep Berserking with Rapid Regeneration at 50 percent health over time plus Beast Slaying, per the post.

Windshaper Skyborne racials sit in our companion mega draft. Read both for Horde planning.

Alliance racial changes

Per the post, Humans keep Will to Survive stun removal plus Perception stealth detection over 20 seconds with sword crit and Spirit passives. Dwarves pair Stoneform bleed, poison and disease immunity with Find Treasure tracking plus mace crit and Big Game Hunter beast damage, per the post.

Per the post, Night Elves gain Elune is Light for 10 percent crit over 15 seconds beside Shadowmeld, Quickness and 75 percent wisp speed. Gnomes gain Eureka for cheaper plus 10 percent stronger next 3 casts with Escape Artist, Expansive Mind at 5 percent resources and engineering reliability, per the post.

High Order Skyborne racials sit in the companion mega draft. Read both for Alliance planning.

• New: Shatter Curse, Touch of the Grave, Cultivation, Eureka, Elune is Light.
• Kept: WotF, Stoneform, Shadowmeld, Escape Artist cores.
• Watch: Beta tuning on fresh numbers.

What to roll

Undead Paladin for theme plus lifesteal utility, Dwarf Shaman for totem plus Stoneform defense, Troll Warlock for Berserking burst windows. Human Hunter and Gnome Priest fill long-missing fantasies with solid racial kits.

Pair with our talents calculator plus names drafts before October 27 reservations. Race locks with the name.

This post is guide-only with no product links.

FAQ

Which combos are new?
Per Blizzard, Orc Mage, Troll Lock, Undead Paladin, Human Hunter, Gnome Priest, Dwarf Shaman plus Skyborne.

What are the headline racials?
Per the post, Shatter Curse, Touch of the Grave, Cultivation, Eureka and Elune is Light.

Are numbers final?
No. Official-post values with beta tuning possible.

Does this dupe our Paladin draft?
No. Draft-110 is Paladin class changes. This is the combos plus racials roster.

Is Icy Veins official?
No. Fan relay of the Blizzard post with source link, used per-batch.

Where are Skyborne racials?
In our companion mega draft with official numbers.

Bottom Line

Seven new fantasies with reworked racial kits to match. Pick the fantasy first, let the racials break the ties.

Related: Skyborne race guide for Shendorei and Zephras | Talents Forever calculator for WoW Forever