Barbarian

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For the honor talent, see Barbarian (warrior honor talent).
Warlord Thoradin, barbarian leader of the Arathi tribe, and founder of the Arathorian Empire.

“If it bleeds, we can kill it!”

— Arnold Croman the Barbarian

Barbarians are fierce and primal warriors embodying strength and tribal instincts in battle. The terms "barbarian" and "barbaric" have been used in reference to many races considered cruel or primitive, including annihilan,[1] orcs,[2][3][4] fel orcs,[5][6] ogres,[7] drogbar,[8] trolls,[9][10][11] vrykul,[12][13] Kvaldir,[14][15] Drust,[16] early humans,[17][18] troggs,[19][20] centaur,[21][22] yaungol,[23] and quilboar.[24]

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Barbarian class icon in WoW: The RPG.
Orc barbarian in the RPG.

The barbarian is a ferocious warrior. He is uncivilized and brutal, relying on instincts, anger, and raw physical might instead of tactics or fancy swordsmanship. His rage is frightening to behold, and it allows him to smash apart his enemies while ignoring all but the most brutal blows. He has a connection with nature's primal elements; this class is most commonly found among races that dwell in the wild. They are the wild warriors of the steppes and wastes, they are the brutal berserkers and axe wielders of the orcs and the frightening, tattooed warriors of feral dwarven clans and human outcasts.[25]

Barbarians by race

Tauren barbarian in World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game.

Orcs and trolls have a strong history of favoring barbarians as fighters. The class' focus on anger suits the orcs well, especially when their demonic bloodlust overtakes them. Since the orcs have thrown off the shackles of the Burning Legion, this class is becoming less common among them, but it is still a noble and respected path. Trolls live in the wilds, and their strongest fighters are barbarians.

This class is less common among other races. Individuals who live far from civilization and those who allow their fury to guide them often become barbarians. Tauren and night elves are somewhat likely to become barbarians, as these races have close ties with Azeroth's wilderness. Barbarians are commonly seen among savage humanoids, such as ogres, gnolls, and furbolgs.[26] Some humans and half-orcs may have adopted a barbaric lifestyle on Kalimdor.[27]

Troll barbarians

The standard image of a barbarian is some bloodthirsty crazy, probably an orc, shouting out incomprehensible threats and laying about him with a massive axe, while blood flies everywhere. Troll barbarians, however, devote their rage and strength to ranged weapons, flinging axes into their enemies with unerring speed. Perhaps the trolls' spirits look favorably on these warriors and enhance their abilities, for troll barbarians draw the magic of their weapons into their bodies and are able to impart it to other weapons. The iconic troll barbarian lopes out of the trees, his face painted in fierce tribal colors, his hair standing on end. He grips an axe or spear in each hand. "Say hello to my little friend!".[28]

Wildhammer barbarians

Wildhammer dwarves are renowned for wild behavior and deadly skill at arms. They have a tendency to enter a fray armored with little more than a loincloth and body paint, and still come out covered only with the blood of their foes. They are fiercely charging across the ground or when soaring atop gryphons; barbarians of other races seek to emulate Wildhammer dwarves' reckless ability to stay alive through sheer pluck while laying waste to their enemies. The iconic Wildhammer barbarian clutches his hammer and grins, showing gaps in his teeth. Feathers and beads are stuck in his sweaty hair and beard. "Come get some!" he shouts, before letting out a howl and charging forward.[29]

Ex-barbarian

Ex-barbarians are former barbarians. Barbarians have wild spirits. They tend toward chaotic alignments and they cannot be lawful. A barbarian who becomes lawful loses his ability to rage and cannot train further as a barbarian. He retains all the other benefits of the class (reduced damage, faster movement, able to sense traps, and an uncanny ability to dodge).[30]

Note: An ex-barbarian is not so much a true variant or class, but a penalized barbarian (blocked from his ability to rage).

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Notes and trivia

  • For his brutality and crimes, Garrosh Hellscream was repeatedly called a "barbaric warchief" by his enemies.[31][32]
  • As the Zandalari trolls do not tolerate weakness in their ranks, the weak are often sacrificed in barbaric ceremonies.[33]
  • The fighting between the taunka and the forest nymphs of Northrend, two races not known for their warring ways but rendered mad by Yogg-Saron's corruption, was sudden and shockingly vicious, filled with barbarism and unspeakably vile acts.[34]

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  1. ^ Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos Game Manual
  2. ^ Unbroken (short story)
  3. ^ Night of the Dragon, chapter 1
  4. ^ The Well of Eternity, chapter 21
  5. ^ A [70] Dumphry's Request
  6. ^ Magtheridon's Lair: An Inside Look
  7. ^ H [15-30] Cho'war the Pillager
  8. ^ N [10-45] The Rivermane Tribe
  9. ^ Day of the Dragon, chapter 9
  10. ^  [The Founding of Quel'Thalas]
  11. ^ The Old Wizard's Almanac
  12. ^ Game Guide/Human
  13. ^ The Story So Far (Wrath of the Lich King)
  14. ^ A [71] Veehja's Revenge
  15. ^ N [10-30] The Trident of Naz'jan
  16. ^ A [20-60] The Ruins of Gol Var: Lucille Waycrest says: Long ago, when Kul Tiras was first settled, our people encountered a savage group of warmongering barbarians. They called themselves the Drust.
  17. ^ N Warrior [10-45] The Sword of Kings - Thoradin dialogue: "Long ago humans were warring tribes of barbarians, slowly being exterminated by the trolls."
  18. ^ a b Legion: Warrior Artifact Reveal: "This greatsword was borne into combat by the barbarian warlord [Thoradin] who first united humanity under a single banner ..."
  19. ^ World of Warcraft: Game Manual#Gnomes
  20. ^ Operation: Gnomeregan
  21. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 145
  22. ^ Giraffe Calf
  23. ^ N [25-35] First Assault
  24. ^ Game Guide/Tauren
  25. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 54
  26. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 62
  27. ^ Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 55
  28. ^ Horde Player's Guide, pg. 20
  29. ^ Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 23
  30. ^ World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, pg. 64
  31. ^ War Crimes, chapter 14
  32. ^ A [15-35] Lion's Landing
  33. ^ H [35 Daily] They All Fall Down
  34. ^ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1, pg. 124
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