Orc Mage?

[Itorch100]

While I think most of the new race/class additions make sense, and are, at the very least, acceptable, what's the deal with an orc mage?

Personally, and I wager most would agree, orc doesn't go well with a scholar archetype that flings spells at their enemies. And so, I can't help but raise my eyebrows :D Was there any explanation for it, other than that they've learned it from their allies? (which, respectfully, I do think is a lame reasoning, especially given the race's fantasy, alas..)

[Turboman]

While I think most of the new race/class additions make sense, and are, at the very least, acceptable, what's the deal with an orc mage?

Personally, and I wager most would agree, orc doesn't go well with a scholar archetype that flings spells at their enemies. And so, I can't help but raise my eyebrows :D Was there any explanation for it, other than that they've learned it from their allies? (which, respectfully, I do think is a lame reasoning, especially given the race's fantasy, alas..)

Balance issues i quess, they've made dwarf mages so to compensate they've added wizard orcs for horde. Why orcs? They don't look as ridiculous as academic cows blinking around and casting spells. Just imagine an orc warlock but not evil.

[Grizb37]

I must admit during playing here for the past year, ive seen like less than 10 level 60 orc mages, and hardly see any leveling.

[Springboards]

must-have due to all the paladins in bgs

undead mage isnt that useful
plus orc mages in hellfire peninsula tbc..there is orc mages in skyrim etc

[Volkyte]

Lore wise was justified that Girona reappeared and instructed orcs on magic.
On turtle? No idea. Guess they learned the hard way being ex warriors getting incinerated by mages?

[Jstansberry]

Orc mages have arguably been a thing in warcraft lore for a while - the warcraft magic system is vague and weird so it can be a bit confusing when you start to ask what actually qualifies as a "mage" though. Warlocks are basically just edgy mages. In UBRS, LBRS, and BWL there are orcs that use mage spells, sometimes specifically arcane spells such as arcane missiles.

[Forbearance]

It was a thing in Cataclysm, so just ask Blizzard.

[Sylveria]

It was a thing in Cataclysm, so just ask Blizzard.

TWoW ignores every lore invention after Vanilla.

[Deeno]

Orc mages are rare, because legend has it that if you lick their face, you turn into a gnome. But due to orcish habits, they lick their own face, and *bang* a new gnome mage has borned. They are doomed. If you see a level 60 orc mage, wish them luck.

[Xudo]

Visit LBRS if you have any doubts about orc mages.

[Deeno]

this is an orc mage, isnt it?

[Elisleris]

https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Hagara_the_Stormbinder

[Sylveria]

this is an orc mage, isnt it?

Did you just assume this Orcs class?

[Hyrag]

stun resist works like a charm

potential the best race to be a mage in pvp

[Akos1896]

While I think most of the new race/class additions make sense, and are, at the very least, acceptable, what's the deal with an orc mage?

Personally, and I wager most would agree, orc doesn't go well with a scholar archetype that flings spells at their enemies. And so, I can't help but raise my eyebrows :D Was there any explanation for it, other than that they've learned it from their allies? (which, respectfully, I do think is a lame reasoning, especially given the race's fantasy, alas..)

I mean as long as gnome warriors exist, I accept almost anything.

[Tanasa]

Leveled one up into the mid 20's a bit ago and just wanted to confirm for anybody on the fence femorc looks fantastic aesthetically and animation wise if you want to break the mold a bit. Muscle mage will always be cool.

[Qualopec]

Orc mages could be former apprentices of Cho'Gall or took the knowledge from ogre mages.

As for trolls - I always liked to imagine their knowledge came from Zandalari, and Darkspears learned it during their exile from tablets and scolls that they preserved.

[Rayken]

Ogre Magi/Mages have existed since forever. I think they were always two-headed/smart ones created by Gul'dan or whatever, but Orcs should definitely have had mage as well.