World of Warcraft Midnight Haranir Allied Race Overview

The Haranir are officially confirmed as a new Allied Race in World of Warcraft Midnight. You unlock them by playing through the Midnight level up campaign and earning their trust. They are available to both Horde and Alliance and come with their own mount, customizations, and class options.

Here is everything you need to know about the Haranir in Midnight.

Who Are The Haranir In Midnight

The Haranir are ancient guardians who live in Harandar. Harandar is a dangerous fungal jungle that glows with bioluminescent life. It sits beneath the roots of the World Trees and feels very different from other zones in Azeroth.

They were first introduced during The War Within. In Midnight, their full story comes into focus. The Haranir guard the rootways and watch over the wild domains of their long absent goddess. They are led by a council of elders and follow strict traditions of seclusion.

Some Haranir break from tradition and join the Shulka. These defenders fight the horrors that threaten Harandar from within.

How To Unlock The Haranir Allied Race

To unlock the Haranir, you must complete the Midnight level up campaign. Their Allied Race is tied directly to the main story progression.

Based on Blizzard’s announcement, the requirements include:

Play through the Midnight campaign
Earn the trust of the Haranir
Complete the associated unlock questline

They are not locked behind one faction. Once unlocked, both Horde and Alliance players can create Haranir characters.

Haranir Quick Facts

Here are the core details confirmed so far.

Home zone is Harandar
Unlock method is through the Midnight campaign
Available to Horde and Alliance
Mount is the Ivory Grimlynx
Multiple customization options including bioluminescent body paint

The glowing paint patterns are a major visual feature. You can customize face and body markings during character creation, which fits their jungle and rootway theme.

What Classes Can Haranir Play

The Haranir can play the following classes:

Druid
Hunter
Mage
Monk
Priest
Rogue
Shaman
Warlock
Warrior

This is a wide class pool and gives players solid flexibility. Druid and Shaman fit their guardian theme especially well, but nothing is restricted by faction.

Orweyna And The Midnight Story

Orweyna is a key Haranir character first introduced in The War Within. She has a powerful connection to her goddess and steps beyond Haranir traditions.

While her people prefer isolation, Orweyna follows the call of her goddess even if it means angering the elders. In Midnight, she serves as a bridge between players and the Haranir culture. Through her, you learn about their history, beliefs, and the threats facing Harandar.

Her role is expected to be central to the Haranir unlock storyline.

What Makes The Haranir Different

The Haranir are not just another Elf variant. They are rooted deeply in ancient world tree lore and fungal jungle ecosystems. Their aesthetic focuses on bioluminescence, rootway guardianship, and ancient devotion.

Their design leans heavily into nature magic with a darker undertone tied to forgotten times and lost divinity. That sets them apart from Night Elves, Void Elves, and other nature aligned races.

Final Thoughts On The Haranir In Midnight

The Haranir are a major highlight of World of Warcraft Midnight. They are fully confirmed as an unlockable Allied Race tied to the main campaign and open to both factions.

If you plan to level through Midnight’s story anyway, unlocking them should feel natural as part of progression. With strong lore, flexible class options, and striking visual customization, they look positioned to become one of the more unique Allied Races added in recent expansions.

More details on racials and heritage armor will likely be revealed closer to launch, but the foundation is already very strong.

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