Blizzard is changing the playable classes of the Zandalari and Kul Tirans in World of Warcraft and is contradicting itself multiple times.
At BlizzCon, Blizzard introduced the next Allied Races of World of Warcraft in more detail. The playable classes of the Zandalari Trolls and the Humans of Kul Tiras were revealed. However, it seems that there was an error in both presentations, which Blizzard is now correcting.
- Zandalari Trolls cannot become Warlocks.
- Humans of Kul Tiras can become Mages.
Why the change? The blog post reveals that Zandalari Trolls have no connection to Fel magic and therefore cannot become Warlocks.
Mages among the Kul Tirans are indeed very rare and unusual, but there are a few prominent examples, which is why Kul Tirans are allowed to become Mages.
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Blizzard’s statements are contradictory: In the official post, it is stated that “an error” has crept into the presentation of the Kul Tirans and Zandalari at BlizzCon.
Previously, Alex Afrasiabi stated in an interview that he would advocate for Kul Tirans to become Mages, but there were reasons for the decision against it. The two statements do not quite align.
Additionally, the statements about the Zandalari trolls contradict earlier lore. Back in “Classic,” there were “Zandalari Demoniacs” from whom players could even obtain gear in Zul’Gurub. These were Zandalari trolls who absorbed demons within themselves—similar to demon hunters.
Ultimately, this is irrelevant for the final outcome: Zandalari will not become Warlocks, and Kul Tirans can become Mages.
What classes can be played? With the current change, the playable classes for the two races include:
Kul Tirans:
- Druid
- Hunter
- Mage
- Monk
- Priest
- Rogue
- Shaman
- Warrior
Zandalari:
- Druid
- Hunter
- Mage
- Monk
- Paladin
- Priest
- Rogue
- Shaman
- Warrior
Will you play a Mage from Kul Tiras? Or will you now no longer play a Zandalari because they cannot become Warlocks?
