Both factions can now play all nine classes. What still differs is which race you need for some of them, and where the early dungeons sit.
Races and class access
| Horde | Alliance | |
|---|---|---|
| Races |  Orc,  Tauren,  Troll,  Undead, Windshaper Skyborne |
 Human,  Dwarf,  Night Elf,  Gnome, High Order Skyborne |
| Paladin | Undead only (new) |
Human, Dwarf |
| Shaman | Orc, Tauren, Troll, Windshaper Skyborne |
Dwarf only (new) |
| Druid | Tauren, Windshaper Skyborne |
Night Elf, High Order Skyborne |
Source: Blizzard race table.
Early dungeons
- Hall of Thanes (13–18) sits beneath Ironforge: easy for the Alliance, a trip for the Horde.
- Ruins of Lordaeron (15–20) sits above the Undercity: the reverse.
PvP
Battle for the Darkspear Islands is a new 15-vs-15 battleground between the Darkspear Raiders and the Theramore Expeditionary Force (launch post).
How to choose
Play the faction your friends play. Class access no longer decides it.