Lightforged draenei (playable)

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This article is about the playable race. For the Lightforged draenei lore, see Lightforged draenei. For the in-game faction, see Army of the Light.
AllianceLightforged draenei
Lightforged draenei Heritage Armor.jpg
Character classes Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, Warrior, Shadowlands-Icon-Inline.png Death Knight, Dragonflight-Icon-Inline.png Rogue, Monk, Warlock
Main language Draenei
Secondary language Common
Starting zone The Vindicaar
Racial leader  High Exarch Turalyon
 Captain Fareeya
Capital The Vindicaar
Racial mount  [Lightforged Felcrusher]

The Lightforged draenei are one of the playable Alliance allied races in World of Warcraft, introduced at the end of Legion. Unlike their brethren who took the Exodar to flee from the Burning Legion in search of allies, these draenei joined the naaru in battling demons across the cosmos, forming the Army of the Light. Their bodies are infused with the very essence of the Holy Light after undergoing a ritual to become Lightforged. After achieving victory on Argus, the Army of the Light joined the Alliance.

Lightforged draenei begin aboard the Vindicaar before reporting to their faction's embassy (much like all other allied races). The brave elekk mounts they tend to ride are lightforged as well. These draenei speak the language named after them, but they are able to speak Common too.

Background

Main article: Lightforged draenei#History
Lightforged draenei crest

Race preview

For untold millennia, the Army of the Light waged war against the Burning Legion throughout the Twisting Nether. The draenei most committed to their long crusade would undergo a ritual to become Lightforged, infusing their bodies with the very essence of the Holy Light. After finally achieving victory on Argus, the Lightforged draenei have undertaken a new mission: protecting Azeroth from rising threats and helping the Alliance push back against Horde aggression.[1]

Creation screen description

Fighting a long, bitter war against the Burning Legion, these draenei soldiers were infused with the Holy Light to become living weapons. Victorious at last, these Lightforged stand ready to defend Azeroth.

Opening cutscene

Captain Fareeya: We are soldiers. Through millennia of struggle, the Light has shown us the true path. And in turn, we have been reborn as instruments of its power. You are Lightforged. You must stand as a beacon of hope against the darkness. But to those who threaten this world... or attack our allies... you will embody the Light's wrath.

Unlocking

In order to unlock the ability to play as Lightforged draenei, players must have a level 40 Alliance character and complete the following recruitment questline:

  1. A [40-80] The Lightforged
  2. A [40-80] Forge of Aeons
  3. A [40-80] For the Light!

Character

Racial traits

[Light's Judgment] - active - instant cast - 2.5 minute cooldown
Call down a strike of Holy energy, dealing (Attack power * 6.25) Holy damage to enemies within 5 yards after 3 sec.
[Forge of Light] - active - instant cast - 15 minute cooldown
Summon a Forge of Light, enabling Blacksmithing. Blacksmithing skill increased by 10.
[Demonbane] - passive
Experience gained from killing demons increased by 20%.
[Light's Reckoning] - passive
Erupt with Light upon death. Deals 465816 Holy damage to enemies within 8 yards and heals allies for 465816.
[Holy Providence] - passive
Reduces Holy damage taken by 1%.

Classes

Quotes

Main articles: Jokes#Lightforged draenei male, Jokes#Lightforged draenei female
Main articles: Flirt#Lightforged draenei male, Flirt#Lightforged draenei female

Notes and trivia

  • Lightforged hunters start with an Argussian talbuk pet.
  • Prior to the removal of reputation and achievement requirements to unlock allied races, unlocking Lightforged required Exalted reputation with the Army of the Light and the achievement  [You Are Now Prepared!].
  • Lightforged start out at halfway through Friendly with the Army of the Light.
  • The trainers and other NPCs in the Cathedral of Light are very welcoming to a Lightforged that enter their halls, contrasting the Void elves.
  • During patch 7.3.5 PTR, their race description was: "For untold millennia, the Army of the Light waged war against the Burning Legion throughout the Twisting Nether. The draenei most committed to their long crusade would undergo a ritual to become Lightforged, infusing their bodies with the very essence of the Holy Light. After finally achieving victory on Argus, the Lightforged have undertaken a new mission: protecting Azeroth from rising threats and helping the Alliance push back against Horde aggression."
  • Lightforged males are voiced by Jason Vande Brake.

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