Dwarf (playable)
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- This article is about the playable race. For dwarf lore, see Dwarf. For the in-game faction, see Ironforge (faction).
 Dwarves | |
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| Character classes |
Hunter, Paladin, Priest, Rogue, Warrior,  Death knight,  Mage, Shaman, Warlock,  Monk |
| Main language | Dwarven |
| Secondary language | Common |
| Starting zone |
Coldridge Valley, Dun Morogh Exile's Reach |
| Racial leader | |
| Capital | Ironforge |
| Racial mount |
 Ram |
The dwarves of Ironforge are one of the playable Alliance races in World of Warcraft. They are an ancient race of robust humanoids who live beneath the snow-capped mountains of Khaz Modan. These dwarves have always been fast allies to the humans and they revel in the prospects of battle and storytelling alike.
Dwarves start out in their snowy homeland, specifically in Dun Morogh's Coldridge Valley. Their capital city is the mountain fortress of Ironforge, which is where the Council of Three Hammers rules over their united clans. The mount of choice for this stout folk is the ram. Whilst Dwarves speak the Common tongue of their human friends, their racial language is Dwarven. As of the latest expansion, dwarf characters can select from every class except druid and demon hunter, a versatility matched only by trolls.
Customizations for this race include the ability to depict either a Bronzebeard or Wildhammer dwarf.
Background
- Main article: Dwarf#History
Creation screen description
In ages past the dwarves cared only for riches taken from the earth's depths. Then records surfaced of a god-like race said to have given the dwarves life... and an enchanted birthright. Driven to learn more, the dwarves devoted themselves to the pursuit of lost artifacts and ancient knowledge. Today dwarven archaeologists are scattered throughout the globe.[1]
- In ages past, the dwarves cared only for riches taken from the earth's depths. Then records surfaced of a god-like race said to have given the dwarves life... and an enchanted birthright. Driven to learn more, the dwarves devoted themselves to the pursuit of lost artifacts and ancient knowledge. Today dwarven archaeologists are scattered throughout the globe.
Classic guide
Bold and adventurous, the Dwarves of Ironforge are a hardy people who relish battle and exploration. Recently, records surfaced of a god-like race said to have given the Dwarves life, fueling their desire for exploration and archaeology as they seek to unearth the mysteries of their progenitors.[2]
Classic opening cutscene
The stoic dwarves of Ironforge spent countless generations mining treasures from deep within the earth. Hidden within their impregnable stronghold of Ironforge Mountain, they rarely ventured beyond the wintry peaks of Dun Morogh. Recently however, the dwarves unearthed a series of ruins that held secrets to their ancient heritage. Driven to discover the truth about his people’s fabled origins, the great King Magni Bronzebeard ordered that the dwarves shift their industry from mining to archaeology. As part of the Grand Alliance, the stoneward dwarven armies have been called away to battle the merciless Horde in faraway lands. In these perilous times, the defense of the mountain kingdom falls to brave dwarves like you. The spirits of the ancient kings watch over you, and the very mountains are your strength. The future of your people is in your hands.
Cataclysm opening cutscene
Great change has come to the enduring halls of Ironforge. Obsessed with the workings of the Titans, the dwarves retrieved their creators' mystical tablets from the fabled city of Ulduar. Activating one such tablet, King Magni Bronzebeard fell prey to a terrible curse that fused his statue-like form into the diamond heart of Ironforge itself. To compound this tragedy, Magni's estranged daughter, Moira, arrived claiming her father's throne for herself and for her infant Dark Iron son. To avert civil war, the dwarves created the Council of Three Hammers, an uneasy coalition that would share power amonst the three clans. Now, with political upheaval arising in the kingdom and the Great Cataclysm ravaging the surrounding lands, the future of Ironforge falls to brave dwarves like you.
World of Warcraft: Game Manual
The stoic dwarves of Ironforge spent countless generations mining treasures from deep within the earth. Secure in their impregnable stronghold of Ironforge Mountain, the dwarves rarely ventured beyond the wintry peaks of Dun Morogh. Even so, when the orcs invaded Azeroth and set out to conquer the human, elven, and dwarven lands, the dwarves offered to join the Grand Alliance. The resilient and ingenious dwarves proved to be the backbone of the Alliance forces and helped usher in victory after victory.
Recently the dwarves unearthed a series of ruins that held the key to the secrets of their lost heritage. Driven to discover the truth about his people’s fabled origins, King Magni Bronzebeard ordered that the dwarves shift their industry from mining and engineering to that of archaeology. Magni helped to create the famed Explorers' Guild of Ironforge, a group utterly devoted to plumbing the secrets of the ancient world and delving out the truth of the dwarves’ fabled existence. An integral part of the Grand Alliance, the rugged dwarven armies have been called away to battle the merciless Horde in faraway lands. In these perilous times, the defense of the mountain kingdom falls to brave dwarves like you. The spirits of the dwarven kings watch over you, and the very mountains are your strength. The future of your people is in your hands.[3]
Character
The dwarves start in Coldridge Valley, an area of Dun Morogh closed off by mountains.
Starting attributes
| Base |  Hunter |
 Paladin |
 Priest |
 Rogue |
 Warrior |
 Death knight |
 Shaman |
 Mage |
 Warlock |
 Monk
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| Strength | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 113 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
| Agility | 16 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 69 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Stamina | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 100 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Intellect | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Spirit | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 41 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Classes
Racial traits
 [Stoneform] - Instant - 2 min cooldown
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| Removes all poison, disease, curse, magic, and bleed effects and reduces all physical damage taken by 10% for 8 sec. | |
 [Might of the Mountain] - passive
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| Critical strike bonus damage and healing increased by 2%. | |
 [Frost Resistance] - passive
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| Reduces Frost damage taken by 1%. | |
 [Explorer] - passive
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| You find additional fragments when looting archaeological finds and you can survey faster than normal archaeologists. |
- Removed from game
 [Find Treasure] - Instant cast
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| Allows the dwarf to sense nearby treasure, making it appear on the minimap. |
 [Crack Shot] - Passive.
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| Increases expertise with Ranged Weapons by 1%. |
| [Mace Specialization] - Passive.
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| Increases expertise with Maces Weapons by 1%. |
Quotes
- Main articles: Jokes#Dwarf male, Jokes#Dwarf female
- Main articles: Flirt#Dwarf male, Flirt#Dwarf female
Trivia
- The males are voiced by Carlos Larkin. The voice actress for the dwarven women is not yet known.
Gallery
Dwarven mountaineer art.
Dwarf shaman totems.
Dawnforge Ram a mount exclusive to Dwarf paladins added in Battle for Azeroth.
Shadowlands character customizations.
Videos
- Dwarf opening cinematic since ''Mists of Pandaria'' in 4K UHD
- Dwarf opening cinematic since ''Cataclysm''
- The previous opening cinematic from the beginning
Patch changes
- Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): New customization options added.
Patch 8.1.0 (2018-12-11): Heritage armor added, alongside the questline to obtain it. 
Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14):
- [Crack Shot] racial removed.
- [Mace Specialization] removed, replaced by [Might of the Mountain].
- Model updated.
- Patch 5.0.4 (2012-08-28):
- [Gun Specialization] racial removed, replaced by [Crack Shot].
- Dwarves now have access to the monk class.
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Dwarves now have access to the mage, warlock and shaman classes.
- Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12):
[Find Treasure] racial removed, replaced by [Explorer]. - Patch 3.0.2 (2008-10-14): Dwarves now have access to the death knight class.
References
- ^ World of Warcraft: Classic race description
- ^ Taking Your First Steps in World of Warcraft Classic
- ^ World of Warcraft: Game Manual', pg. 170
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