Capital

For the capital city of the kingdom of Lordaeron, see Capital City.

Capital cities are typically the main headquarters of factions and organizations. They are usually the largest of the faction's cities, and where their leaders usually reside.

Gameplay capitals[]

These are capital cities that function as major social and economical hubs for players, and must contain a bank, flight path, mailbox, inn, and at least class and profession trainers, an auction house, or a faction leader.

Alliance[]

Horde[]

Neutral[]

Lore capitals[]

These are capital cities that do not function as capitals in World of Warcraft, but are considered capitals in lore.

Faction capitals[]

These are capital cities specific to factions with reputation that can be increased or are permanently friendly.

Other faction capitals[]

These are capital cities specific to non-playable factions without reputation that can be increased or are permanently hostile.

Any faction not listed as Neutral, Horde or Alliance is considered Hostile.

Former capitals[]

This is a list of capital cities that were once the capitals of playable races or factions, but have since fallen or changed hands. The factions, races, and location names are listed to reflect the capital's situation at the time of its "golden age".

Any faction not listed as Neutral, Horde or Alliance is considered Hostile.