What is the Best Warrior Horde Race?
When it comes to the Horde, the warrior class is one of the most popular choices among players. With a rich history of conquest and warfare, it’s no surprise that orcs, trolls, and tauren warriors are favored by many. But with so many great options to choose from, which race is the best for warriors on the Horde?
Racial Bonuses for Warriors
To answer this question, we need to take a look at the racial bonuses that each Horde race provides to warriors. These bonuses can be significant in combat, especially for damage output and survivability. Here’s a breakdown of the racial bonuses for each Horde race:
| Race | AP Bonus | Increased Duration | Strength/Agility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orc | 5 AP at level 20, +2 Strength | No bonus | +2 Strength, +5% increase in damage done to Bleeding targets |
| Tauren | +2 Agility | +2% to War Stomp | +2 Strength, +10% increase in damage taken before dying |
| Troll | 10% increase to spell power, +10 AP at level 10 | No bonus | +2 Strength, +2% increase to melee haste |
| Gnomish engineer (Blood Elves) | No bonus | No bonus | +2 Strength |
AP Bonus: An Overlooked Factor
AP (attack power) bonuses are often overlooked, but they can be game-changing for warriors. An AP bonus provides a fixed amount of damage output for a set duration, allowing warriors to deal more damage and take less damage from their enemies. Orcs have the best AP bonus for warriors, with an impressive 5 AP at level 20.
Survivability: When Damage Reduction Counts
Another key factor is survivability, which can be determined by the race’s resistance to damage. Taurens have a bonus to reduced damage taken, which makes them more survivable in long fights. Trolls, on the other hand, have a bonus to spell power, which increases the damage dealt by spellcasting classes, making them a great choice for warrior/mage or warrior/druid combinations.
What about the other factors?
While racial bonuses can greatly impact gameplay, they are not the only factor to consider when choosing a Horde race for your warrior. Warrior/Mage Synergy, Damage Dealt and Taken, Warrior/Monk Synergy, and Warrior/Rogue Synergy are the important factors in the combat style of warriors.
For warriors, we should avoid Gnomish Engineer (Blood Elves), and avoid Blood Elfs due to there being no bonuses.
We have to take a serious look at Orcs. With their bonus to damage done to bleeding targets and AP bonus, warrior/Mage synergies, Orcs would be a solid choice. Next, Tauren, with their bonus to war stomp and AP, would also be good options. We can conclude that Tauren, and Orc, and Troll, these three Horde races with powerful racial bonuses are among the best options for a Warrior.
In conclusion, based on racial bonuses, a well-rounded player can say that Tauren is the best warrior horde race due to +2 Strength, and +10% increased duration of war stomp. If we talk about warrior/mage synergy, then Orc is the best option for damage output due to its AP bonus.
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