WoW Forever: Alliance or Horde after the racial changes?

Changed racials, no established winner

Blizzard announces two active and two passive racials per race, aiming for comparable offensive power. Cannibalize also restores mana; Will of the Forsaken removes its targeted effects without subsequent immunity.

Since Blizzard’s October 15 beta notes, the weapon specializations are gone: Human gets Ruthless (+2% crit), Orc gets Savage (+1% crit) and Dwarf gets Earth Fury (+2% crit bonus). Undead can no longer use Will of the Forsaken under Scatter Shot.

That does not establish Alliance superiority. A useful comparison needs a specialization, an encounter type and current values. A situational advantage cannot settle the entire faction question.

Undead Paladins have their own story

Blizzard confirms a Forsaken paladin journey tied to Bandarion Keep and an epic mount quest at level 60.

If that character fantasy appeals to you, it is a concrete reason to consider Horde. It does not promise the strongest specialization or a universal raid advantage.

World buffs need a more precise answer

Public discussions report buffs being disabled in instances while remaining outdoors. The thread reviewed contains second-hand accounts, not a detailed official answer. These reports do not establish the removal of all world buffs.

Our advice: agree on a faction with your friends, then compare racials for your intended role. The sources reviewed do not establish which faction will attract more players at launch.