In World of Warcraft, you play a powerful hero who fights towering monsters, delves perilous dungeons, defends the world of Azeroth against all threats, and much more. You can try WoW free up to level 20.

Embark on an Epic Journey

Play through the starting adventure at Exile's Reach---and discover the fate of a lost expedition as you learn new skills.

Learn as You Go

Learn the basics of battle, and become stronger. Then explore your first dungeon, and put your new knowledge to the test.

Adventure to Level 20

The lessons mastered at Exile's Reach will help you on the journey ahead. Welcome to World of Warcraft!

Who Will You Become?

Be the hero you want to be. Will you fight as a hulking Tauren Warrior? Or perhaps an inventive Gnome Warlock? The choice is yours---but first, you must pick a side.

  • For the Horde: The Horde fights for honor and freedom, surviving in a world that questions their unity and strength.
  • For the Alliance: The Alliance fights for justice and duty, fervently devoted to those who fight under their banner.

Fellowship forged in epic adventure

Through your adventures, you'll meet others who make Azeroth their home. WoW houses many communities who forge long-lasting bonds of friendship. Whether it's with a trusted partner at your side, your crew at your back, or a rival in front of you, the spirit of the game brings people together. It's more than a game... it's a lifestyle. Join us!

What's New

Shadowlands Pre-Expansion Patch Notes

Sylvanas Windrunner, fallen leader of the Horde, has pierced the veil between Azeroth and the realm of the dead, setting in motion a series of events that threaten to upset the cosmic balance between life and death. Azeroth's heroes will confront the wonders and horrors of the afterlife as they deal with the consequences of Sylvanas' actions.

Death Rising

Shortly after the pre-expansion launch, you'll be called upon to defend Azeroth from an undead invasion as the Scourge sweep across the land. Players will embark on a quest to establish a foothold in Icecrown, where the barrier between Azeroth and the afterlife has been shattered, and prepare for the coming journey into the Shadowlands. This limited time pre-expansion event will only be available until the launch of Shadowlands, so make sure to log in to experience it and earn special rewards.

Levels, Items and Stats Adjusted

Levels, items and stats have been adjusted to make reaching a new level feel more meaningful while simultaneously making the leveling experience faster than before. Characters at level 120 will become level 50 after the content update.

New Character Customization

The character creation experience has been revitalized with a brand new user interface and many new character customization options to choose from. Some of the new options are selecting your eye color, new skin tones, new hairstyles and hair/fur colors.

All of these new options are available at Barber Shops throughout Azeroth, including the option for Druids to choose the appearance of their shapeshifting forms and the ability to swap genders. Now all customization is available in game at any time so the Appearance Change service will no longer be sold in the Shop.