Blood Elf

For thousands of years, the high elves of Quel'Thalas drew strength from the Sunwell, a magical font of arcane energies. An invasion by the undead Scourge decimated the kingdom's population and deprived them of the Sunwell's might. Taking the name blood elves – or sin’dorei in their own tongue –the people of Quel’Thalas sated their magical thirst for a time with demonic fel energies. Once the Sunwell was restored, the blood elves worked to rebuild their homeland and help lead the Horde into a bold future.

Available Classes

Racial Traits

Home City: Silvermoon City

The city of Silvermoon guards the way to the Sunwell, and as such is of strategic importance to the blood elves. Silvermoon's majestic spires reflect the sin'dorei's boundless elegance, creativity, and craftsmanship.

Racial Mount: Hawkstrider

Valued for their trustworthiness and speed, these colorful avian creatures embody the inherent splendor of the forests within the kingdom of Quel'Thalas and are an integral part of blood elves’ daily lives.

Heritage Armor

Reach level 50 as a blood elf, then start the quest to earn a distinctive Heritage Armor set—a lasting symbol of your dedication.

Leader: Regent Lord Lor’themar Theron

Lor’themar Theron understands the suffering that all blood elves have endured. Though he finds politics exhausting and sometimes longs for the simpler life of a ranger, the regent lord is a passionate and outspoken defender of his people.