WoW TBC Arena

Best Race for Warlock — TBC Classic

The strongest race for a Warlock depends on faction and whether you focus arena PvP or raid PvE. Here are the picks that matter, with alternatives.

Warlock PvP (arena)

PvP · Hordehorde

Undead

Will of the Forsaken breaks Fear/Sleep/Charm — vital in the Fear-heavy warlock mirror and vs priests. The best PvP warlock.

  • Orc: Hardiness + Blood Fury + pet-damage Command for aggressive play.
PvP · Alliancealliance

Gnome

Escape Artist breaks snares to keep you kiting and casting; Expansive Mind adds mana. Best Alliance PvP warlock.

  • Human: The Human Spirit and Perception for a spirit-leaning build.

Warlock PvE (raid)

PvE · Hordehorde

Orc

Blood Fury (spell power) and Command (+pet damage) give Orc the top Horde PvE warlock output.

  • Blood Elf: Arcane Torrent mana return for long fights.
PvE · Alliancealliance

Gnome

Expansive Mind (+5% mana) and the Engineering synergy make Gnome the best Alliance PvE warlock.

  • Human: The Human Spirit for regen-focused specs.

Warlock gear & talents

Picked your race? Line up the rest: WarlockBiS & talents.