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'''Undead''' is a playable Horde race in Wrath of the Lich King representing the Forsaken, free-willed undead who broke away from the control of the Lich King.

The Forsaken are one of the darkest and most distinctive races in the Horde.

Overview

Undead are known for:

  • dark themes
  • plague-related history
  • resistance to Scourge control
  • shadow magic
  • strong ties to Lordaeron
  • independent identity

Faction

Undead belong to the:

Horde

Starting Area

Undead characters begin in:

Tirisfal Glades

Their early journey includes:

  • Deathknell
  • Brill
  • the Undercity

Capital City

The Undead capital is:

Undercity

Undercity lies beneath the ruins of Lordaeron.

It serves as the Forsaken center for:

  • banking
  • auction house access
  • trainers
  • profession services
  • military operations

Undead Classes

In Wrath of the Lich King, Undead can play:

Forsaken

The playable Undead are commonly known as the:

'''Forsaken'''

The Forsaken were once humans of Lordaeron who were transformed into undead by the Scourge.

After breaking free from the Lich King's control, they formed their own society.

Undead and the Scourge

The Forsaken have a unique relationship with the Scourge.

They were once controlled by the same force they now oppose.

This gives them a personal connection to:

Undead Rogues

Rogues fit naturally with the Forsaken style of stealth and assassination.

See Rogue.

Undead Priests

Undead Priests may wield shadow-oriented magic and other priest abilities.

See Priest.

Undead Warlocks

Undead Warlocks are strongly associated with dark magic.

See Warlock.

Undead Mages

Undead can also practice arcane magic as Mages.

See Mage.

Undead Death Knights

Undead Death Knights represent fallen champions raised again into service by the Scourge.

See Death Knight.

Undead in Northrend

The Forsaken take part in the Horde's Northrend campaign.

Their history with the Scourge gives them a particularly strong reason to fight the Lich King.

Wrathgate

The Wrathgate storyline has major connections to Forsaken characters and internal Horde conflict.

It becomes one of the most important events of the Northrend campaign.

Undead on FrozenThrone

Undead are a strong choice for players interested in:

  • Horde gameplay
  • dark lore
  • Rogues
  • Priests
  • Warlocks
  • Scourge-related history