They were altered with the help of the demon-possessed horde, known by the name of Burning Legion (the identical demonic influence that changed noble savages referred to as orcs into brutes of the savage world in the previous WoW cataclysm Gold games). They are the descendents of the races referred to as the Eredar. This is the race to which the central character Archimonde was a member before he as well, was corrupted by WoW Cataclysm Classic. The characters that can be played Draenei characters are massive humanoids that are statuesque, with feet that have hooves, tiny hair horns on their heads and glowing, pale skin. It appears that this new breed will be able join five class warriors from different characters hunters, paladins and hunters priests, and mages.

It will be equipped with new abilities such as a heal-over time skill known as Blessing of the Naaru although it won't be the most effective ("it's similar to the spell regrowth or renew"," said the producer) but it will grow in line with the Draenei character's skill level and be effective enough to reduce downtime (the duration required to rest and heal from wounds sustained in fighting). This new breed will be equipped with an inherent power called Heroic Presence. It works as the aura of a paladin. It provides all the characters in the Draenei party with a higher chance to strike their goals.

The race will start with a the substantial bonus of plus-15 to the expansion's brand-new trade skill, jewel-crafting that will allow players to make beautiful trinkets, as in magical gems that can add to newly socketed objects. The socketed items will come with several slots for gems that are with cheap Cataclysm Classic Gold certain levels (for example we saw the high-level magical hammer, which included three slots, which required gems that were minimum level 70). It is possible to mix and match various gems to create an item, but once you've decided to place them into sockets you will not be able remove the gems (though you could replace the gems in the future).