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A faction is a group of allies, either racial or ideological. Most in-game factions are described in Warcraft lore, but some were specifically introduced in World of Warcraft. The concept of a faction exists primarily in World of Warcraft. The use of factions in other Warcraft games is more for general grouping purposes and not quantitatively tracked like World of Warcraft.

Most factions are tracked in World of Warcraft by the reputation that a player character has with each faction. Some groups that are not tracked as factions appear in the organization list.

Factions

Faction map through Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Wrath of the Lich King

World of Warcraft (Classic)[]

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Argent Dawn Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Naxxramas, Stratholme & Scholomance)
Bloodsail Buccaneers Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (enemies of Booty Bay)
Brood of Nozdormu Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Ahn'Qiraj)
Cenarion Circle Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Ahn'Qiraj)
Darkmoon Faire Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Gelkis clan Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (enemies of Magram clan)
Hydraxian Waterlords Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Molten Core)
Magram clan Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (enemies of Gelkis clan)
Ravenholdt Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Rogues)
Shen'dralar Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Dire Maul)
Syndicate Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Thorium Brotherhood Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Molten Core)
Timbermaw Hold Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Zandalar Tribe Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Zul'Gurub)

Horde/Alliance[]

Horde Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. races[]

Darkspear Trolls Darkspear Trolls (related to Trolls)
Orgrimmar Orgrimmar (related to Orcs)
Thunder Bluff Thunder Bluff (related to Tauren)
Undercity Undercity (related to Forsaken)
 
Silvermoon City Silvermoon City Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Blood elves)
Bilgewater Cartel Bilgewater Cartel Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Goblins)

Alliance Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. races[]

Darnassus Darnassus (related to Night elves)
Gnomeregan Exiles Gnomeregan Exiles (related to Gnomes)
Ironforge Ironforge (related to Dwarves)
Stormwind Stormwind (related to Humans)
 
Wintersaber Trainers (related to night elves and Winterspring)
 
Exodar Exodar Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Draenei)
Gilneas Gilneas Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Worgen)

Horde/Alliance Forces[]

Horde Forces Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.[]

The Defilers (related to Arathi Basin)
Frostwolf Clan (related to Alterac Valley)
Warsong Outriders (related to Warsong Gulch)

Alliance Forces Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.[]

The League of Arathor (related to Arathi Basin)
Silverwing Sentinels (related to Warsong Gulch)
Stormpike Guard (related to Alterac Valley)

Steamwheedle Cartel Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.[]

Booty Bay
Everlook
Gadgetzan
Ratchet

Other[]

Syndicate (enemies of Ravenholdt)
Wintersaber Trainers Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Winterspring)

In The Burning Crusade[]

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Ashtongue Deathsworn Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Black Temple)
Cenarion Expedition Cenarion Expedition Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Coilfang Reservoir)
Consortium The Consortium Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Auchindoun)
Honor Hold Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Hellfire Citadel)
Keepers of Time Keepers of Time Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Caverns of Time)
Netherwing Netherwing Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Shadowmoon Valley)
Ogri'la Ogri'la Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Blade's Edge Mountains)
Scale of the Sands The Scale of the Sands Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Battle of Mount Hyjal)
Sporeggar Sporeggar Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Zangarmarsh)
Thrallmar Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Hellfire Citadel)
Tranquillien Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Ghostlands)
The Violet Eye Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Karazhan)

Horde Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. races[]

Silvermoon City Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Blood elves)

Alliance Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. races[]

Exodar Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Draenei)

Shattrath City Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.[]

Aldor The Aldor Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (enemies of The Scryers)
Lower City Lower City Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Auchindoun)
Scryers The Scryers Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (enemies of The Aldor)
Sha'tar The Sha'tar Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Tempest Keep)
Sha'tari Skyguard Sha'tari Skyguard Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Skettis)
Shattered Sun Offensive Shattered Sun Offensive Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Magisters' Terrace & Sunwell Plateau)

Nagrand Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.[]

Kurenai Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
The Mag'har Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.

In Wrath of the Lich King[]

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Argent Crusade Argent Crusade Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Ashen Verdict Ashen Verdict Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Icecrown Citadel; added in Patch 3.3)
Kalu'ak The Kalu'ak Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Kirin Tor Kirin Tor Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Knights of the Ebon Blade Knights of the Ebon Blade Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Sons of Hodir The Sons of Hodir Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.
Wyrmrest Accord The Wyrmrest Accord Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.

Horde Expedition/Alliance Vanguard Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.[]

Horde Expedition Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.[]

Hand of Vengeance The Hand of Vengeance
The Sunreavers
Taunka The Taunka
Warsong Offensive Warsong Offensive

Alliance Vanguard Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.[]

Explorers' League Explorers' League
Frostborn The Frostborn
The Silver Covenant
Valiance Expedition Valiance Expedition

Sholazar Basin Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.[]

Frenzyheart Tribe Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (enemies of The Oracles)
The Oracles Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (enemies of Frenzyheart Tribe)

In Cataclysm[]

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Avengers of Hyjal Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Mount Hyjal/Patch 4.2)
Guardians of Hyjal Guardians of Hyjal Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Mount Hyjal)
Ramkahen Ramkahen Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Uldum)
Earthen Ring The Earthen Ring Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Vashj'ir)
Therazane Therazane Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (related to Deepholm)

Horde Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. races[]

Bilgewater Cartel Bilgewater Cartel Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Goblins)

Alliance Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. races[]

Gilneas Gilneas Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. (related to Worgen)

Twilight Highlands Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.[]

Dragonmaw Dragonmaw Clan Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (opposes Wildhammer Clan)
Wildhammer Wildhammer Clan Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (opposes Dragonmaw Clan)

Tol Barad Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.[]

Baradin's Wardens Baradin's Wardens Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (opposes Hellscream's Reach)
Hellscream's Reach Hellscream's Reach Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. (opposes Baradin's Wardens)

In Mists of Pandaria[]

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Patch 5.1[]

Patch 5.2[]

Patch 5.3[]

Patch 5.4[]

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Unlikely[]

  • The Brewmasters? - appeared in Beta as more of a plan than a faction with no related rewards and very few related quests; never really materialized

In Warlords of Draenor[]

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  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Arakkoa Outcasts
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Barracks Bodyguards
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Council of Exarchs
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Frostwolf Orcs
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Laughing Skull Orcs
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Sha'tari Defense
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Shadowmoon Exiles - effectively removed from Alpha
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Steamwheedle Draenor Expedition[citation needed]
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Steamwheedle Preservation Society
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Vol'jin's Spear
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Wrynn's Vanguard
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Bizmo's Brawlpub - Brawler's Guild faction; replaced previous original from Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Brawl'gar Arena - Brawler's Guild faction; replaced previous original from Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found.

It's not clear if this faction is really a reputation faction, but quests are attached to it.

Patch 6.1[]

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Patch 6.2[]

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  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Hand of the Prophet
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Order of the Awakened
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Saberstalkers
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Vol'jin's Headhunters

In Legion[]

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Class-related factions?
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Illidari - Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Classlink/link_icon_data.json' not found. for starting zone?
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Uncrowned - Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Classlink/link_icon_data.json' not found.-related; not really a faction
Professions-related factions
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Conjurer Margoss - a friend faction NPC and vendor for Template:Prolink on a floating islet outside of Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Dalaran
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. The First Responders - Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Proflink/link_icon_data.json' not found.-related?; not really a faction
Zone-related factions
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Court of Farondis - associated with Azsuna
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Dreamweavers - associated with Val'sharah
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Highmountain Tribe - associated with Highmountain
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. The Nightfallen - associated with Suramar
    • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Arcane Thirst (Oculeth) - Mini-faction for tracking unlock of NPC using Inv misc ancient mana [[Ancient Mana|[Template:Arg}]]]
    • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Arcane Thirst (Thalyssra) - Mini-faction for tracking unlock of NPC using Ancient Mana
    • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Arcane Thirst (Valtrois) - Mini-faction for tracking unlock of NPC using Ancient Mana
    • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Jandvik Vrykul - for tracking to adjust friendliness of Suramar NPCs
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Valarjar - associated with Stormheim
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. The Wardens - associated with Azsuna, but via world quests
Others
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.? Gilnean Survivors - Bradensbrook faction removed in development?
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.? Moon Guard - removed in development?
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found.? Moonguard - tracking faction for Artifact Weapon campaign? removed in development?
  • Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Talon's Vengeance - related to Falcosaur questlines added in Patch 7.1.5
Friend factions
  • Conjurer Margoss - Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Proflink/link_icon_data.json' not found.-related

In Battle for Azeroth[]

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 Neutral
 Alliance
 Horde
  • Dino Training - Pterrodax
  • The Honorbound
  • Talanji's Expedition
  • Tortollan Seekers
  • Voldunai
  • Zandalari Dinosaurs
  • Zandalari Empire

Removed factions[]

Removed from game The subject of this section has been removed from World of Warcraft.

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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Silvermoon Remnant (added in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. patch 1.6.0, removed in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. patch 1.6.1; Silver Covenant of Dalaran may be return of this faction)
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Theramore (added in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Patch 1.6.0, removed in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. patch 1.6.1)
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Wildhammer Clan (removed in Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. patch 2.0.3, but added back for Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Patch 4.0.1)
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Royal Apothecary Society (seen at BlizzCon 2007, removed before Wrath of the Lich King Beta)[citation needed]
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Factiongfx/faction_tip_link.json' not found. Akama's Trust (primarily in Black Temple, Shadowmoon Valley, Outland; removed in Patch 5.3?)

See also[]

External links[]

Official
Battle.net pages were removed with Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'Module:Inlinegfx/img_link_data.json' not found. Warlords of Draenor.
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