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This article is a guide to changing appearances with the use of items and spells.

Arakkoa[]

Basilisk[]

  • Eating [Magic Eater], which can only be fished up from the sewers of Dalaran, has a small chance to turn you into a basilisk for 60 seconds. This effect also prevents spell casting.

Bat[]

Only able to transform into a bat during Hallow's End.

Blood Elf[]

Horde-only

  • Using the item Inv helmet 29 [Faded Wizard Hat] has a chance to turn you into a male or female blood elf for 30 minutes. The hat can be acquired after completing H [5-30] Farewell, Minnow.

Draenei-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a Draenei can transform into a Blood Elf, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.
  • Upon starting the quest A [1-30] What We Don't Know..., you are transformed into a blood elf for 10 minutes. The disguise also causes you to speak in Thalassian and persists even after the quest is complete.

Engineers-only

Broken[]

Cat[]

Alliance-only

  • After accepting the quest A [1-30] Totem of Vark, a furbolg spirit will transform you into a Ghost Saber. The buff also increases land speed greatly, and grants invisibility for a few minutes.

Crab[]

Midsummer Fire Festival time-only

Critters[]

CowCarrion grubGiraffeHouse catSquirrel
  • Eating Inv misc fish 73 [Magic Eater], which can only be fished up from the sewers of Dalaran, has a small chance to turn you into a roach for 45 seconds. This effect also prevents spell casting.
  • You have a chance to be randomly sheeped while in Dalaran by Minigob Manabonk <The Mischievous Mage>. Which a sometime later you get an item in the mail from him, the Inv wand 02 [The Mischief Maker], which can then be used on someone else. Only usable in Dalaran, this lasts 30 seconds or until canceled.

Horde-only

SnakeChickenFrog

PvP/Duel-only

  • Mages can polymorph another player into a:
SheepPigTurtleBlack CatPenguinRabbitTurkeyMonkey

Noblegarden time-only

  • Looting Brightly Colored Eggs during the event has a chance to turn you into a pink rabbit for 60 minutes. Prevents spell casting and will break with damage.
  • The item Inv misc branch 01 [Blossoming Branch] can also be used on players in your party to transform them into a white rabbit for 60 minutes. Prevents spell casting and will break with damage.

Hallow's End time-only

  • Trick or treating with Innkeepers, you have a chance to get "Trick", transforming you into a: (Lasts for only 30 seconds)
House catFrogMini-DiabloSnakeWorm

Pilgrim's Bounty time-only

  • The item Inv torch unlit [Turkey Shooter] will transform any player target into a turkey. Lasts up to 60 minutes. Most actions will cancel the effect.

Engineers-only

Crow[]

Draenei[]

  • Using Inv chest fur [Overseer Disguise], that is created with 5 Inv fabric wool 01 [Costume Scraps] (drop off mobs around Blackwing Coven), will turn you into a draenei for 3 mins. Only usable in Blackwing Coven, any action will destroy the disguise. WARNING: Do not use disguise while in an animal form, druids, as the item will be used and canceled at the same time.

Blood elves-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a blood elf can transform into a draenei, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Engineers-only

Dragon[]

Drake[]

Alchemy-only

  • Using Inv alchemy potion 06 [Vial of the Sands] will turn you into a stone drake (with a saddle, for your passenger) until canceled. Entering areas flagged as indoors will also remove this form. The vial can be crafted by alchemist that receive a rare discovery.

Whelp[]

Druid Forms[]

See forms for information.

BatBearCheetahCrowLionLynxMoonkinOrcaSea LionStagTreant

Dwarf[]

Trolls-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a troll can transform into a dwarf, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Engineers-only

Dark Iron[]

Iron[]

Fish[]

Furbolg[]

Alliance-Only

The item can no longer be obtained.

Ghost[]

  • Will become a ghost when you die and release (not including night elves).
  • During the quest N [52] Meet at the Grave you can use the item [Videre Elixir] to kill yourself, thus transforming into a ghost.
  • Drinking [Ethereal Oil] will give you a ghostly effect for 5 minutes.

The following only available during Hallow's End:

Gnome[]

Alliance-only

  • Using the item Inv misc tournaments symbol gnome [Gnomeregan Pride] an Alliance player can take the look of a Gnomeregan warrior for 30 minutes. Most actions can be performed, however may hinder a few things that don't allow a "shapeshift form" (such as the Ability mount rocketmount [Goblin Rocket Pack]). It has a 4 hour cooldown.
This item is no longer obtainable.

Horde-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a tauren can transform into a gnome, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.
  • Using the item Inv helmet 29 [Faded Wizard Hat] has a chance to turn you into a male gnome for 30 minutes. The hat can be acquired after completely H [5-30] Farewell, Minnow. (Disguise is removed if hat is taken off)

Engineers-only

Leper[]

Goblin[]

Worgen-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a worgen can transform into a goblin, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Horde-only

  • Using the item Inv helmet 29 [Faded Wizard Hat] has a chance to turn you into a male or female goblin for 30 minutes. The hat can be acquired after completely H [5-30] Farewell, Minnow. (Disguise is removed if hat is taken off)

Only available during Hallow's End:

  • Trick or treating with Innkeepers you have a chance to get "Trick", transforming you into a goblin for 1 hour.
  • Inv wand 12 [Hallowed Wand - Random], allows you to turn a party member into a goblin.

Gorilla[]

  • Using Inv misc orb 03 [Super Simian Sphere] transforms you into a gorilla. It is a world drop from WotLK raids, high instances, Storm Peaks, or Icecrown. The trinket has a 5 minute effect and a 1 hour cooldown.

Hozen[]

  • While inside Stormstout Brewery, players can purchase Inv misc beer 02 [Wicked Wikket] for 15g. This allows players to become a hozen for 10 minutes. Lasts until cancelled (or when killed) or upon exiting the instance.
  • With the Pandaria cooking skill "Way of the Brew" Inv drink 01 [Banana Infused Rum] can be brewed that turns players into a pirate hozen for 30 seconds.

Human[]

Deviateeffects

Horde-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] an orc can transform into a human, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.
  • Using the item Inv helmet 29 [Faded Wizard Hat] has a chance to turn you into a female human for 30 minutes. The hat can be acquired after completely H [5-30] Farewell, Minnow. (Disguise is removed if hat is taken off)

Death knights only.

  • After accepting the quest N Death Knight [8-30] A Meeting With Fate you'll be turned into a human member of the Scarlet Crusade, along with your deathcharger into a Ability mount ridinghorse [Swift Brown Steed]. Completing the quest will remove this disguise, or if you go beyond the town it will be removed, but reapplied as soon as you reenter the town.

Ninja[]

Pirate[]

Kobold[]

Kobold

Engineers-only

Murloc[]

  • Using the item [Murloc Costume] will allow you to wear a murloc costume. Only way to have this was to have gone to Blizzcon '07. Disguise is removed when mostly any action is taken.
  • During the quest N [10-30] Surrender... Not! you are provided with Inv misc head murloc 01 [King Mrgl-Mrgl's Spare Suit] which will allow you to wear a murloc costume similar to that available from Blizzcon '07. However, this murloc costume carries a white flag of truce, instead of a Blizzcon flag.

Engineers-only

Naga[]

Night Elf[]

Horde-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] an undead forsaken can transform into a night elf, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.
  • The item Inv chest cloth 30 [Ambassador Disguise], which is provided by the quest H [5-30] The Blackmaw Doublecross, allows the Horde player to disguise themselves as a night elf for a short time (5 minutes).
  • Using the item Inv helmet 29 [Faded Wizard Hat] has a chance to turn you into a female night elf for 30 minutes. The hat can be acquired after completely H [5-30] Farewell, Minnow.

Engineers-only

Object[]

Crate[]

Box o' Tricks

Herbouflage[]

Herbalists-only

  • Using the item Spell lifegivingseed [Lifegiving Seed], herbalists can transform into a random herb and are unable to move. It will also change your name to the corresponding herb for the duration of the buff, but any active titles will remain.

Sandfern[]

Tree[]

Alliance-only

Orc[]

  • During the quest B [15-30] Who Are They? you'll be transformed into an orc to gain information. Performing any action (other than talking), or leaving the immediate vicinity, will break the disguise. Shadowy Hunters will also be able to see through the disguise.

Humans-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a human can transform into an orc, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Engineers-only

Fel Orc[]

Ogre[]

Engineers-only

Pandaren[]

Pandaren-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a pandaren can transform into a pandaren, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Skeleton[]

The following only available during Hallow's End:

Snowman[]

  • Using the item Spell frost frostward [Winter Veil Disguise Kit] along with a Inv ammo snowball [Snowball] will transform you into a snowman. You won't be able to move, but the form lasts indefinitely, until the buff is canceled.

Sprite[]

Taunka[]

  • The player will have a chance to turn into a taunka with a given proc of the Inv jewelry trinket 04 [Deathbringer's Will]. Lasts for 30 seconds.

Tauren[]

Gnomes-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a gnome can transform into a tauren, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Engineers-only

Tigon[]

Troll[]

Dwarves-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a dwarf can transform into a troll, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Horde-only

  • Using the item Inv helmet 29 [Faded Wizard Hat] has a chance to turn you into a female jungle troll for 30 minutes. The hat can be acquired after completely H [5-30] Farewell, Minnow.
  • Using the item Inv misc tournaments symbol troll [Darkspear Pride] a Horde player can take the look of a Darkspear warrior for 30 minutes. Most actions can be performed, however may hinder a few things that don't allow a "shapeshift form" (such as the Ability mount rocketmount [Goblin Rocket Pack]). It has a 4 hour cooldown.

Engineers-only

Tuskarr[]

  • Using Inv potion 157 [Underbelly Elixir] has a chance to change you into a half naked tuskarr, this will also increase your fishing skill by 50. Last for 10 minutes and only works while in Dalaran.

Undead[]

Night elves-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a night elf can transform into an undead forsaken, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Day of the Dead time-only

  • Performing a /dance with Catrina‎ will transform you into an undead for 12 hours.

Vrykul[]

  • The player will have a chance to turn into a vrykul with a given proc of the Inv jewelry trinket 04 [Deathbringer's Will]. Lasts for 30 seconds.

Frost[]

Wasp[]

  • Using Inv potion 157 [Underbelly Elixir] has a chance to change you into a slow flying wasp, not just hovering but actually flying around like if on a flying mount. Only works in Dalaran. Last for 10 minutes.

Wisp[]

  • Eating Inv misc fish 73 [Magic Eater], which can only be fished up from the sewers of Dalaran, has a small chance to turn you into a wisp for 60 seconds. This effect also prevents spell casting.
  • Using the Trade archaeology wispamulet [Wisp Amulet], acquired through Archaeology, allows players to transform into a wisp for 20 seconds. Any action will cancel this effect.
  • Night elves turn into one when they die and release.
  • Trick or treating with Innkeepers (during Hallow's End), you have a chance to get "Trick", transforming you into a wisp for 1 hour.
  • Inv wand 12 [Hallowed Wand - Wisp], allows you to turn a party member into a wisp (100% chance).
  • Inv wand 12 [Hallowed Wand - Random], allows you to turn a party member into a wisp (14% chance).

Wolf[]

  • Using Inv misc book 07 [Rituals of the New Moon] allows you to change into either a giant White Wolf, Black Wolf, Grey Wolf or Red Wolf for 2 minutes. This can be used anywhere. This form is canceled if the book is removed from your off-hand slot. You cast spells in this form.
  • A Spell nature spiritwolf [Ghost Wolf] form is available to shamans only.

Wolvar[]

Worg[]

Worgen[]

Worgen transformation

Northrend Worgen transformation

Goblins-only

  • Using the item Inv misc orb 02 [Orb of Deception] a goblin can transform into a worgen, for a limited time (5 minutes).
  • The Obelisk of Deception is a one-time use item that performs the same transformation that the orb does, but for 20 minutes.

Other items[]

  • Using the Inv potionc 5 [Potion of Illusion] allows players to turn into any player close to them, usually the closest player, for 2 minutes.
  • Using Trade archaeology highbornesoulmirror [Ai-Li's Skymirror] allows players to turn into their target (players only) for 10 minutes. Since the effect can take the form of anything the targeted player currently is, mounting is not allowed.
  • Drinking the Inv misc flaskofvolatility [Transmorphic Tincture] makes you appear as the opposite gender for 5 minutes.


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