Night elf (playable)

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This article is about the playable race. For the night elf lore, see Night elf. For the in-game faction, see Darnassus (faction).
AllianceNight elves
Night elf heritage armor.jpg
Character classes Druid, Hunter, Priest, Rogue, Warrior, Wrath of the Lich King Death knight, Cataclysm Mage, Mists of Pandaria Monk, Legion Demon hunter, Dragonflight Warlock
Main language Darnassian
Secondary language Common
Starting zone Shadowglen, Teldrassil
Shadowlands Exile's Reach
Racial leader  Shandris Feathermoon
Capital Bel'ameth
Racial mount IconSmall Saber.gif Nightsaber

The night elves are one of the playable Alliance races in World of Warcraft. Amongst the oldest races on Azeroth, this ancient people saw the world nearly sundered by their own reckless use of magic. Forsaking the primal magics of their past, the elves then went on to live harmoniously with nature. After thousands of years in isolation, the night elves eventually made contact with the younger races and found common goals alongside them, resulting in their Alliance with the races of men, dwarves, and gnomekind.

They start in Shadowglen, an area located inside the great tree Teldrassil. The elven capital was Darnassus, where their High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind and her husband Malfurion Stormrage led their people. After the great boughs of their home were burned down by the Horde, however, night elves canonically have no main base of operations. The night elves has long rode the mighty nightsaber, and their racial language is Darnassian. The Common tongue is a secondary language they share with their allies.

For the Alliance, the druid class was exclusive to the night elves until the addition of the Worgen in Cataclysm and the Kul Tirans in Battle For Azeroth.

Customizations for this race include black eyes and the ability to depict a dark ranger/darkfallen elf rather than a standard kaldorei.

Background

Main article: Night elf#History
Icon of Wisdom

Creation screen description

Ten thousand years ago, the night elves founded a vast empire, but their reckless use of primal magic brought them to ruin. In grief, they withdrew to the forests and remained isolated there until the return of their ancient enemy, the Burning Legion. With no other choice, the night elves emerged at last from their seclusion to fight for their place in the new world.[1]

Classic guide

An ancient and mystical race, the once-immortal Night Elves have had a hand in shaping centuries of Azeroth's history. They are bound inextricably to the natural forces around them and live a self-sufficient, reclusive lifestyle.[2]

Classic opening cutscene

For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of Ashenvale Forest. Yet recently, the catastrophic invasion of the Burning Legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid Malfurion Stormrage and the Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. Despite Malfurion's warning that nature would never bless such a selfish act. The druids planted the great tree, Teldrassil, off the stormy coasts of northern Kalimdor. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of Darnassus took root. However, the great tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of the great tree itself are tainted by a growing darkness. It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legion’s encroaching corruption.

Cataclysm opening cutscene

After years of imprisonment within the Emerald Nightmare, Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage has finally returned to the mortal world. Reunited with his love, Tyrande Whisperwind, Malfurion endeavors now to heal the corrupted world tree, Teldrassil, and rejuvenate the spirit of the night elf people. Yet, as the Great Cataclysm shakes the boughs of their colossal tree, the night elves brace themselves against the coming storm. As war and destruction close in from all sides, is falls to night elves like you to stand strong and protect the enduring legacy of your people.

World of Warcraft: Game Manual

For ten thousand years, the immortal night elves cultivated a druidic society within the shadowed recesses of Ashenvale Forest. Then the catastrophic invasion of the Burning Legion shattered the tranquility of their ancient civilization. Led by the Arch-Druid Malfurion Stormrage and the Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, the mighty night elves rose to challenge the demonic onslaught. Aided by the newly arrived orcs and humans, the night elves succeeded in halting the Legion’s advance and defeating its master, the demonlord Archimonde. Though victorious, the night elves were forced to sacrifice their cherished immortality and watch their beloved forests burn.

In the aftermath of the horrific conflict, Malfurion and Tyrande helped their people rebuild their shattered villages. Slowly the night elves began to adjust to their mortal existence. Such an adjustment was far from easy, and there were many night elves who could not adjust to the prospects of aging, disease, and frailty. Seeking to regain their immortality, a number of wayward druids conspired to plant a special tree that would reestablish a link between their spirits and the eternal world. When Malfurion heard about this plan, he warned that nature would never bless such a selfish act. Shortly thereafter, Malfurion’s spirit was somehow lost within the depths of the Emerald Dream. Though his fellow druids attempted to find his wandering spirit, only his body remained sleeping within his Barrow Den.

With Malfurion missing, Fandral Staghelm – the leader of those who wished to plant the new World Tree – became the new Archdruid. In no time at all, he and his fellow druids had forged ahead and planted the great tree, Teldrassil, off the stormy coasts of northern Kalimdor. Under their care, the tree sprouted up above the clouds. Among the twilight boughs of the colossal tree, the wondrous city of Darnassus took root. However, the tree was not consecrated with nature's blessing and soon fell prey to the corruption of the Burning Legion. Now the wildlife and even the limbs of Teldrassil itself are tainted by a growing darkness.

It is your sworn duty to defend Darnassus and the wild children of nature against the Legion's encroaching corruption.[3]

Character

Starting attributes

Base Druid Druid Hunter Hunter Priest Priest Rogue Rogue Warrior Warrior Death Knight Death knight Mage Mage Monk Monk Demon hunter Demon hunter
Strength 17 18 17 17 18 20 104 17 18 N/A
Agility 25 25 28 25 28 25 77 25 26 32
Stamina 19 19 20 19 20 21 99 19 20 32
Intellect 20 22 20 22 20 20 29 23 22 N/A
Spirit 20 22 21 23 20 20 42 22 20 N/A

Classes

Racial traits

[Shadowmeld] - instant - 2 min cooldown
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.
[Elusiveness] - passive (rogue/druid only)
Reduces the chance enemies have to detect you while shadowmelded.
[Quickness] - passive
Increased your chance to dodge melee and ranged attacks by 2%, and increases your movement speed by 2%.
[Wisp Spirit] - passive
Transform into a wisp upon death, increasing speed by 75% (instead of 50%).
[Touch of Elune] - passive
Increases your haste by 1% duing the night. Increases your Critical Strike by 1% during the day.
[Nature Resistance] - passive
Reduces Nature damage taken by 1%.

Quotes

Main articles: Jokes#Night elf body 2, Jokes#Night elf body 1
Main articles: Flirt#Night elf body 2, Flirt#Night elf body 1

Unlockable customizations

Night elf characters can access the following quests to unlock race-specific rewards.

  1. A [50] On Whispered Winds
  2. A [50] Waning Hope
  3. A [50] Shores of Fate
  4. A [50] No Survivors & A [50] Hope
  5. A [50] In Darkest Night (grants Alliance  [In Teldrassil's Shadow])
  6. A [50] We Are Coming

Reward players with new black eye customizations.

  1. A [50-80] Eyes of the Wolf / H [50-80] Call to Lordaeron
  2. N [50-80] Assemble the Forsaken & N [50-80] This Land is Ours
  3. N [50-80] The Blight Congress
  4. N [50-80] Walk of Faith
  5. N [50-80] Consulting Our Allies
  6. N [50-80] House of Plagues
  7. N [50-80] Essence of Plague & N [50-80] Feed the Eater
  8. N [50-80] Embodiment
  9. N [50-80] Return to Brill
  10. N [50-80] The Remedy of Lordaeron
  11. N [50-80] The Desolate Council
  12. B [50-80] Path of the Dark Rangers
  13. A [50-80] Report to Greymane / H [50-80] A Walk with Ghosts

Rewards include new undead character customizations and the ability to purchase  [Ensemble: Dark Ranger's Attire] if completed by a hunter.

  1. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] The Clarion Call
  2. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Ancient Curses
  3. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] A Grim Portent
  4. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Countering Corruption & A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Mercy or Misery
  5. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Stepping into the Shadows
  6. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] A Glimpse of Terror
  7. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Balancing the Scales & A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Heart of the Issue
  8. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Wardens' Wrath
  9. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] A Mark For A Protector
  10. A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [50-80] Honor of the Goddess

Rewards all classes with the Heritage of the Kaldorei set.

  1. N [10-80] A Blossom Witnessed
  2. N [10-80] A Changed Land
  3. N [10-80] Auspicious Gathering
  4. N [10-80] Offerings for the Well & A IconSmall NightElf Male.gifIconSmall NightElf Female.gif [10-80] A Personal Offering
  5. N [10-80] New Moon
  6. N [10-80] Something Worth Celebrating & N [10-80] A Different Enthusiasm & N [10-80] A Disquieting Feeling
  7. N [10-80] Andu-falah-dor

Rewards  [Ensemble: Raiment of Amirdrassil] the white and blue recolor for Heritage of the Kaldorei.

Trivia

  • In patch 6.0.2, the night elves' talking animations become different.
    • This is slightly due to the fact that their previous talking animations were similar to the blood elves' talking animations.
  • The females are voiced by Debi Mae West. The voice actor for the male night elves is not yet known.

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Patch changes

References

 
  1. ^ World of Warcraft: Classic race description
  2. ^ Taking Your First Steps in World of Warcraft Classic
  3. ^ World of Warcraft: Game Manual', pg. 177

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