December 14, 2023

SoD: No Shamans for Alliance, No Paladins for Horde

Blizzard has confirmed that there will be no Shamans for the Alliance, and there will be no Paladins for the Horde in Season of Discovery (SoD).

The Season of Discovery brings forth a plethora of possibilities. It has shattered many boundaries and injected a renewed perspective into World of Warcraft. And so, players were optimistic about the chance for Alliance Shamans and Horde Paladins to join the fun. After all, the faction restriction no longer seems important or necessary in the innovative settings of SoD.

The game developers agree with this sentiment. Unfortunately, they lack the resources to implement these changes. So it’s impossible to expect such innovation in Season of Discovery. As explained by Senior Game Producer Josh Greenfield:

I see this asked a fair amount, but being real, this is simply out of scope for Season of Discovery. It's not "just spawn a few trainers" and check a few boxes in the game editor. It's a pretty large undertaking and isn't where we are can spend our dev time this season.
— Josh Greenfield (@AggrendWoW) December 13, 2023

Although it’s quite disheartening news for some, the WoW players are more than understanding. They also appreciate the communication from Blizzard:

I figured as such why I was not holding my breath. Thanks for responding and for the constant hot fixes. Not every hot fix will be a hit but it’s nice to see you guys trying stuff to see if it helps or not.
— Dylan Smith (@Shoelesshobos) December 13, 2023

Even in the absence of Alliance Shammies and Horde Pallies, SoD continues to present a plethora of exciting experiences. So, you can still enjoy its diverse offerings to the fullest!