With the release of WoW Forever, players have been eagerly testing out the new race/class combinations. Some of the most common new combinations include Undead Paladin, Dwarf Shaman, and Human Hunter. While nothing has been confirmed yet, players are also preparing for two new combinations coming with the game’s first major patch next Spring.
In the recent Launch Overview video, some eagle-eyed viewers claim to have spotted a Night Elf Shaman and Tauren Mage! These sightings could have been a trick of the camera or a misunderstood spell animation. But one race/class combination Blizzard recently discussed was Gnome Paladins.
In an interview with Nick Beckwith, Holly Longdale and Clay Stone discuss the possibility of upcoming race/class combinations. While Ogres as a playable race are brought up often, the team states that they are happy with where they are in terms of current race options. Clay Stone mentions that there is “a lot more we have planned” and that it’s just a matter of time before new combinations are in players’ hands.
Clay Stone reiterates that the WoW Forever team is looking for players to guide them in their decision-making. On this topic, Holly Longdale states that Gnome Paladins are one of the most commonly requested combinations. While this is a fan favorite, the team discusses some of the limitations of this combination.
- Would their two-handed weapons be bigger than them?
- What’s the lore?
- What Mount would they summon? Light-Infused Mechanostriders? Holy Chickens?
If Blizzard is looking to the WoW Forever audience to guide them, and the players are saying they want Gnome Paladins, then these are some questions that Blizzard is going to have to answer. While this could be a fun combination, the team wants to make sure that it makes sense within the world before committing.