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Tauren
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'''Tauren''' is a playable Horde race in Wrath of the Lich King known for strength, spirituality, nature and tribal traditions.
Tauren are among the largest playable races and have strong ties to both shamanism and druidism.
Overview
Tauren are known for:
- physical strength
- spiritual traditions
- nature
- shamanism
- druidism
- tribal culture
Faction
Tauren belong to the:
Starting Area
Tauren characters begin in:
Their early journey includes:
- Camp Narache
- Bloodhoof Village
- Thunder Bluff
Capital City
The Tauren capital is:
Thunder Bluff is built high above Mulgore on massive mesas.
The city contains:
- banking
- auction house access
- class trainers
- profession services
- flight paths
Tauren Classes
In Wrath of the Lich King, Tauren can play:
Tauren Culture
Tauren culture is strongly associated with:
- nature
- ancestors
- tribal traditions
- hunting
- spiritual balance
- the Earth Mother
Tauren Warriors
Tauren Warriors combine their physical size with heavy melee combat.
See Warrior.
Tauren Hunters
Hunting is deeply tied to Tauren traditions.
Tauren Hunters fit naturally into their culture of:
- wilderness survival
- animals
- tracking
- hunting
See Hunter.
Tauren Shamans
Shamanism is central to Tauren spiritual culture.
Tauren Shamans communicate with elemental and ancestral forces.
See Shaman.
Tauren Druids
Tauren are one of the major Druid-capable races in Wrath of the Lich King.
Their Druid tradition reflects their deep connection to nature.
See Druid.
Tauren Death Knights
Tauren Death Knights are fallen champions raised into service by the Scourge.
See Death Knight.
Tauren and the Horde
Tauren are long-standing allies of the Orcs and one of the core races of the modern Horde.
They often represent the Horde's spiritual and nature-oriented side.
Tauren in Northrend
Tauren participate in the Horde campaign across Northrend.
Their Shamans and Druids are particularly useful in group content.
Tauren on FrozenThrone
Tauren are a strong choice for players interested in:
- Horde gameplay
- Druids
- Shamans
- Hunters
- nature themes
- tank-oriented characters