In the MMORPG "World of Warcraft", Paladins were at first a class exclusive to the and races of the Alliance. When expansion was released, the Horde faction gained these holy warriors with the addition of , while the race were added to the Alliance faction and given the shaman as a playable class. With the release of the expansion, are also permitted to become Paladins. With the introduction of the allied races in expansion; Dark Iron Dwarf, Lightforged Dranei and Zandalari troll races can all be paladins.