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A '''racial trait''', commonly referred to as a '''racial''', is a special [[ability]] or [[power]] granted to a character based on [[race]]. These traits come in both [[active]] and [[passive]] forms. Each race receives at least 3 traits (several passive and at least one active trait per race).
 
 
== Racial Table ==
 
{| class="collapsible darktable zebra sortable"
 
|-
 
! Race !! Faction !! Racial Abilities
 
|-
 
|[[Dwarf (playable)|Dwarf]] || {{Alliance}}[[Alliance]] || [[Stoneform]], [[Gun Specialization]], [[Mace Specialization]], [[Frost Resistance]], [[Explorer]]
 
|-
 
|[[Gnome]] || {{Alliance}}[[Alliance]] || [[Escape Artist]], [[Expansive Mind]], [[Arcane Resistance]], [[Engineering Specialist]], [[Shortblade Specialization]]
 
|-
 
|[[Human (playable)|Human]] || {{Alliance}}[[Alliance]] || [[Every Man for Himself]], [[Diplomacy]], [[The Human Spirit]], [[Mace Specialization]], [[Sword Specialization (human racial)]]
 
|-
 
|[[Night Elf]] || {{Alliance}}[[Alliance]] || [[Shadowmeld]], [[Quickness]], [[Wisp Spirit]], [[Nature Resistance (racial)|Nature Resistance]]
 
|-
 
|[[Draenei (playable)|Draenei]] || {{Alliance}}[[Alliance]] || [[Gift of the Naaru]], [[Heroic Presence]], [[Gemcutting]], [[Shadow Resistance (racial)|Shadow Resistance]]
 
|-
 
|[[Worgen (playable)|Worgen]] || {{Alliance}}[[Alliance]] || [[Darkflight]], [[Viciousness]], [[Aberration]], [[Two Forms]], [[Running Wild]], [[Flayer]]
 
|-
 
|[[Orc (playable)|Orc]] || {{Horde}}[[Horde]] || [[Blood Fury]], [[Hardiness]], [[Command]], [[Axe Specialization]]
 
|-
 
|[[Tauren]] || {{Horde}}[[Horde]] || [[War Stomp]], [[Endurance]], [[Cultivation]], [[Nature Resistance]]
 
|-
 
|[[Troll (playable)|Troll]] || {{Horde}}[[Horde]] || [[Berserking]], [[Regeneration (racial)|Regeneration]], [[Beast Slaying]], [[Throwing Specialization]], [[Bow Specialization]], [[Da Voodoo Shuffle]]
 
|-
 
|[[Forsaken]] || {{Horde}}[[Horde]] || [[Will of the Forsaken]], [[Cannibalize]], [[Underwater Breathing]], [[Shadow Resistance (racial)|Shadow Resistance]]
 
|-
 
|[[Blood elf (playable)|Blood Elf]] || {{Horde}}[[Horde]] || [[Arcane Torrent]], [[Arcane Affinity]], [[Magic Resistance]]
 
|-
 
|[[Goblin (playable)|Goblin]] || {{Horde}}[[Horde]] || [[Rocket Jump]], [[Rocket Barrage]], [[Time is Money]], [[Best Deals Anywhere]], [[Pack Hobgoblin]], [[Better Living Through Chemistry]]
 
|}
 
 
== {{Alliance Icon}} Alliance ==
 
===[[Dwarf (playable)|Dwarf]]===
 
* '''[[Stoneform]]''' : Activate to remove poison, disease, and bleed effects; +10% [[Armor]]; Lasts 8 seconds. 2 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Gun Specialization]]''' : increases chance to critically hit with Guns by 1%.
 
 
* '''[[Mace Specialization (dwarf racial)|Mace Specialization]]''' : Increases [[expertise]] with maces and two-handed maces by 3.
 
 
* '''[[Frost Resistance]]''' : Reduces the chance you will be hit by Frost spells by 2%.
 
 
* '''[[Explorer]]''' : You find additional fragments when looting archaeological finds and you can survey faster than normal archaeologists. {{Cata-inline}}
 
 
'''Removed in {{Cata-inline}}''' '' [[Find Treasure]] : Activate to see treasure chests on mini map - lasts until canceled - no cooldown. Treasure finding also marks many Burning Crusade "node-type" quest items on the mini map.''
 
 
===[[Gnome]]===
 
* '''[[Escape Artist]]''' : Escape the effects of any immobilization or movement speed reduction effect. Instant cast. 1.45 min cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Expansive Mind]]''' : Increase [[mana]] pool by 5%. Change to mana pool from [[Attributes#Intellect|Intellect]] occurred with {{Cata-inline}}.
 
 
* '''[[Arcane Resistance]]''' : Reduces the chance you will be hit by Arcane spells by 2%.
 
 
* '''[[Engineering Specialist]]''' : 15 point skill bonus to [[Engineering]] (note, this also raises the cap by 15 at each level of Engineering).
 
 
* '''[[Shortblade Specialization]]''' : Expertise with Daggers and One-Handed Swords increased by 3. {{Cata-inline}}
 
 
===[[Human (playable)|Human]]===
 
 
*'''[[Every Man for Himself]]''' : Removes all movement impairing effects and all effects which cause loss of control of your character. This effect shares a cooldown with other similar effects, 3 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Diplomacy]]''' : Reputation gains increased by 10%.
 
 
* '''[[The Human Spirit]]''' : Increase [[Attributes#Spirit|spirit]] by 3%.
 
 
* '''[[Mace Specialization]]''' : Increases [[expertise]] with maces and two-handed maces by 3.
 
 
* '''[[Sword Specialization (human racial)|Sword Specialization]]''' : Increases [[expertise]] with swords and two-handed swords by 3.
 
 
'''Removed in {{Cata-inline}}''' ''[[Perception]] : Increases your Stealth detection, passive.''
 
 
===[[Night Elf]]===
 
* '''[[Shadowmeld]]''' : Activate to slip into the shadows, reducing the chance for enemies to detect your presence. Lasts until cancelled or upon moving. Any [[threat]] is restored versus enemies still in combat upon cancellation of this effect, 2 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Quickness]]''' : Reduces the chance that melee and ranged attackers will hit you by 2%.
 
 
* '''[[Wisp Spirit]]''' : Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing speed by 75%.
 
 
* '''Elusivesness''': Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while [[Shadowmeld]]ed and increases your speed while stealthed by 5%. Faster stealthed speed added in {{Cata-inline}}
 
 
* '''[[Nature Resistance (racial)|Nature Resistance]]''' : Reduces the chance you will be hit by Nature spells by 2%.
 
 
===[[Draenei (playable)|Draenei]] {{Bc-inline}}===
 
 
* '''[[Gift of the Naaru]]''' : Heals the target of X damage over 15sec. The amount healed is increased based on the caster's Spell Power or Attack Power, whichever is higher. 3 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Heroic Presence]]''' : Increases chance to hit with all spells and attacks by 1%. No longer affects nearby allies as of {{Cata-inline}}.
 
 
* '''[[Gemcutting]]''' : 10 point skill bonus to [[Jewelcrafting]] (note, this also raises the cap by 10 at each level of jewelcrafting).
 
 
* '''[[Shadow Resistance (racial)|Shadow Resistance]]''' : Reduces the chance you will be hit by Shadow spells by 2%.
 
 
===[[Worgen (playable)|Worgen]] {{Cata-inline}}===
 
 
* '''[[Darkflight]]''' : Activates your true form, increasing movement speed by 40% for 10 sec. 3 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Viciousness]]''' : Increases critical strike chance by 1%.
 
 
* '''[[Aberration]]''' : Increases your resistance to harmful Nature and Shadow effects by 1.
 
 
* '''[[Flayer (worgren racial)|Flayer]]''' : Skinning skill increased by 15 and allows you to skin 0.5 seconds faster.
 
 
* '''[[Two Forms]]''' : Turn into your currently inactive form. 1.5 sec cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Running Wild]]''' : Drop to all fours to run as fast as a wild animal. Serves as the worgen "mount".
 
 
=={{Horde Icon}} Horde==
 
===[[Orc (playable)|Orc]]===
 
* '''[[Blood Fury]]''' : Activate to increase attack power and spell power by an amount based on level/class for 15 seconds. 2 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Hardiness]]''' : Reduces duration of stun effects by 15%.
 
 
* '''[[Command]]''' : Damage done by [[Death Knight]], [[Hunter]], [[Shaman]] and [[Warlock]] [[pet]]s increased by 5%.
 
 
* '''[[Axe Specialization]]''' : [[Expertise]] with Fist Weapons, One- and Two-handed [[Axe]]s increased by 5.
 
 
===[[Tauren]]===
 
*'''[[War Stomp]]''' : Activate to stun opponents - Stuns up to 5 enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. 2 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Endurance]]''' : Base health increased by 5%.
 
 
* '''[[Cultivation]]''' : Adds a 15 point skill bonus to [[Herbalism]] as well as increases the speed you can gather herbs. (Note, this also raises the cap by 15 at each level of herbalism). Faster gathering speed added in {{Cata-inline}}.
 
 
*'''[[Nature Resistance]]''' : Reduces the chance you will be hit by Nature spells by 2%.
 
 
===[[Troll (playable)|Troll]]===
 
* '''[[Berserking]]''' : Activate to increase attack and casting speed by 20% for 10 seconds. 3 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Regeneration (racial)|Regeneration]]''' : Increase health regeneration bonus by 10%. Also allows 10% of normal health regen during combat.
 
 
* '''[[Beast Slaying]]''' : 5% damage bonus when fighting against [[:Category:Beasts|Beasts]].
 
 
* '''[[Throwing Specialization]]''' : Increases chance to critically hit with [[Thrown|Throwing Weapon]] by 1%.
 
 
* '''[[Bow Specialization]]''' : Increase [[Bow]] critical strike chance by 1%.
 
 
* '''[[Da Voodoo Shuffle]]''' : Reduces the duration of all movement impairing effects by 15%. Trolls be flippin' out mon!
 
 
===[[Forsaken]]===
 
* '''[[Will of the Forsaken]]''' : Removes any [[Charm]], [[Fear]] and [[Sleep]] effect. 2 minute [[cooldown]].
 
 
* '''[[Cannibalize]]''' : When activated, regenerates 7% of total health and mana every 2 seconds for 10 seconds. Only works on Humanoid or Undead corpses within 5 yards. Any movement, action, or damage taken while Cannibalizing will cancel the effect. (Mana aspect added in {{Cata-inline}})
 
 
* '''[[Underwater Breathing]]''' : Underwater breath lasts 233% longer than normal.
 
 
* '''[[Shadow Resistance (racial)|Shadow Resistance]]''' : Reduces the chance you will be hit by Shadow spells by 2%.
 
 
===[[Blood elf (playable)|Blood Elf]] {{Bc-inline}}===
 
 
* '''[[Arcane Torrent]]''' : Activate to [[silence]] all enemies within 8 yards for 2 seconds. In addition, you gain 15 [[Focus]], 15 [[Energy]], 15 [[Runic Power]] or 6% [[Mana]]. 2 min. cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Arcane Affinity]]''' : 10 point skill bonus to [[Enchanting]] (note, this also raises the cap by 10 at each level of enchanting).
 
 
* '''[[Magic Resistance]]''' : Reduces the chance you will be hit by spells by 2%.
 
 
===[[Goblin (playable)|Goblin]] {{Cata-inline}}===
 
 
* '''[[Rocket Jump]]''' : Activates your rocket belt to jump forward. 2 minute cooldown, shared with Rocket Barrage.
 
 
* '''[[Rocket Barrage]]''' : Launches your belt rockets at an enemy, dealing X-Y fire damage. (24-30 at level 1; 1654-2020 at level 80). 2 min. cooldown shared with Rocket Jump.
 
 
* '''[[Time is Money]]''' : Cash in on a 1% increase to attack and casting speed.
 
 
* '''[[Best Deals Anywhere]]''' : Always receive the best discount regardless of faction standing.
 
 
* '''[[Pack Hobgoblin]]''' : Calls in your friend, Gobber, allowing you bank access for 1 min. 30 minute cooldown.
 
 
* '''[[Better Living Through Chemistry]]''' : Alchemy skill increased by 15.
 
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Revision as of 07:09, 16 February 2011