Ogre Ogres are large , brutish humanoid s originally from Draenor . They were one of the last races of Draenor ' s giants . Many were enslaved by the powerful Gronn . Several free ogre clan s came through the Dark Portal before the First War . These ogres had a blood hatred to the orcs second only to their hatred of humans . They favored lands that were not frequented by orcs , and were seldom seen near other races ' encampments . Other ogre clans were once allies with the Horde and some were enslaved by the Horde , rather than the Gronn . These enslaved clans were often used in experiments . These included monstrous two - headed versions that were created by Gul ' dan and brought through the portal after the First War to act as enforcers to quell needless infighting between the orc clans . However , eventually these clans broke free and went their own separate ways . Later , the Stonemaul Clan joined the new Horde under the leadership of the Mok ' Nathal named Rexxar . Ogre culture , such as it is , tend to revolve a great deal around warfare , violence , and acts of strength . Elimination of competitors is an accepted ( in fact , it is the only ) way to move up in the ogre ranks . The ogres have great admiration to those that can best them in strength or in combat , an admiration that far transcends anything else , including their hatred for other mortal races , specifically orcs and humans . There are rare but known cases of ogres bowing to the Horde when those have defeated them ( such as the Stonemaul tribes ) and even rarely the Alliance . ( Also see Gordok , " King of the Ogres " , and Ogri ' la quest lines in The Burning Crusade ) . Regular ogres and two - headed ogres are not spellcasters ; the ogre magi make up the smarter , spellcasting versions of ogres . Appearance . There is a great variety in the ogre species . Ogres average between 6 feet and 7 feet in height at adulthood , but continue to grow two inches to a foot at a time through a portion of their lives , as well as continuing to put on weight . A fully grown ogre would be between 8 feet and 25 feet ; the average for the larger ogres is 15 feet , though some ogres are small , barely larger than 6 or 7 feet . At first glance , they may look lazy and fat , but they ' re actually incredibly strong . Their skin tones range in color from shades of peach to red , to deep blues and ashen black . They frequently have at least one horn on their head , and can have either one or two eyes . Ogres have many as the same hairstyles as orcs and can grow hair on the chin and upper lip . While ogres excel in strength , they are also rather slow - witted ; this doesn ' t mean that they should be underestimated however , since they can possess a surprisingly brutal cunning . Still , most ogres are best suited to melee clobbering , though the two - headed ones are proficient in the mystical arts as shamans , magi and priests . Many other races are coming to realize that ogres are not the stupid , lumbering two - headed beasts they once seemed to be . In fact , many of the ogre lords have rallied the remnants of their people that were scattered when the Horde fell . Though their plans are unknown , there is no doubt that these powerful , deceptively cunning warriors will gather their forces once more . According to the best estimates ( RPG books ) , there are about 6350 ogres on Azeroth ( Although certain tribes are not factored in ) . Still , they can be a significant and furious army if marshaled . Two - headed ogres . " Some ogres have two heads . Unfortunately , two ogre heads are not better than one — the heads rarely get along with each other , and two - headed ogres are just as dumb as their one - headed brethren . " " Two - headed ogres often have compound names , which are actually the names of their two heads . For example , the famed ogre mage Cho ' gall has two heads — Cho and Gall . " In Tides of Darkness , two - headed ogres were said to be incredibly rare ; Cho ' gall was said to be the first in several generations . However , in World of Warcraft they seem to be quite common . Many two - headed ogre - magi were created by Gul ' dan ' s Altar of Storms during the Second War . It is unknown whether or not additional two - headed ogres were created by any other means at any other time . As Torkus and his sons Tork , Torki , and Torkus Jr . show , two headed Ogre Magi will produce two headed Ogre Magi offspring . History . Originally from Draenor , ogres were one of the last races of Draenor ' s giants . Some orc scholars believe the ogres were once intelligent and the dominant species of Draenor before the orcs rose to power . Orcs and ogres were enemies for generations until the rise of the horde . The warlock Gul ' dan decided the orcs required the brute strength of the ogres in their war against the draenei . The ogres joined the horde in exchange for freedom from the tyranny of the Gronn and for providing food and weapons . Any ogres who stayed loyal to the gronn were ruthlessly conquered . Soon the ogres were broken , the race either forced into exile or enslaved and used in experiments . To this day , most ogres hate orcs with a passion , remembering the wars they fought against each other . . Ogres in the Second War . The ogres were brought through the Portal after the First War to act as enforcers in an effort to quell needless infighting between the Orc clans . The ogres were subjected to experiments by the warlock Gul ' dan using the stolen runestones of Quel ' thalas in an effort to produce new spellcasters for the horde to replace the fallen necrolyte s and warlocks . Gul ' dan ' s work bore fruit and lead to the creation of the ogre - magi . This new generation of ogres were two headed , an extreme rarity among ogres before this , more intelligent and more magically gifted than normal ogres and were used to devastating effect on the alliance . Third War and beyond . Following the defeat of the Horde the ogres left the orcs to their fate and spread out across Azeroth , some managed to travel to all the way to Kalimdor and founded mounds there . The ogres played no part in the defeat of the Burning Legion during the Third War , however , during Admiral Proudmoore ' s invasion of the new orcish kingdom of Durotar one tribe of ogres , the Stonemaul clan , did rejoin the horde under their leader Rexxar who overthrew the previous chieftain Kor ' gall . Despite this most ogre tribes have remained independent and are now hostile to alliance and horde alike . Other ogre tribes continue to exist on the ruins of Draenor . Most of these are still enslaved to the gronn , but one tribe - the Ogri ' la have freed themselves from their demi - god oppressors and are trying to forge a new , more peaceful existence for their race . Society . Many assume the ogres are insensate brutes , liking nothing more than destruction . Ogres have changed since the days of the Horde , however , possibly also due to their freedom from the influence of demons . More cunning than most give them credit for , ogre tribes keep somewhat at a distance from the other races as they have built a civilization . Villages are established in foothills , allowing ogres access to plains and forested areas . In fact , in the Eastern Kingdoms , there is an ogre who is initially with some Dwarves of the Thorium Brotherhood , yet after a few quests , he leaves due to him not liking the fact that the player kills . After a few other quests , and when the player is doing some , the ogre offers the player a different way to complete the quests while doing his as well . For example , when trying to find spider goo , instead of killing the spiders , he rides the spider and then the player can get the goo off the ogres chest . The new civilization of ogres has somewhat of a patchwork quality to it . Tribes are experimenting with different approaches , observing the other races as they seek to find their own way . Some groups are nomadic , while others have started small agrarian communities . All hunt , either as a primary or supplementary source of food . While rivalries and conflicts occur , ogres place great stock in listening to elders and allowing moderation of disputes . There is a loyalty to the race and at least some respect for the other races , though ogre interests are always addressed first and foremost . Ogres value endurance and insight more than simple strength . As strong as they are , they know that something out there is always stronger . Rangers are common among ogres , combining skill with the knowledge of the land . Ogres test unfamiliar groups to determine their power and possible intentions . They try to avoid conflict , often by having ogre warriors make displays of aggression , smashing the ground and shouting at opponents , out of range of whatever weapons the opponents possess . As a last resort , ogres have some skill in formation fighting and will use a combination of charges and withdrawals to try to surround enemies . Ogres will throw spears at a distance in waves combined with the use of clubs , with possible magical support from ogre magi . When committed to a fight , these giants are completely dedicated , only breaking from an engagement if their leader commands it . Despite their size and ferocious appearance , ogres are curious about the wider world and often seek to spread a more positive understanding of ogre culture . At the very least , an ogre hero can gain resources and allies for her tribe . Ogre society is based on violence and domination . The head of a tribe holds his position through sheer brute strength . Any member of the clan can challenge the leader to a battle to the death . The victor of this duel is declared the new ruler ( or retains the position , if the incumbent emerges victorious ) . This ogre often takes to decorating himself garishly with whatever stolen armor and weapons he can get his hands on . Loot in a ogre clan is distributed by whoever can defend their claim . Thus , the strongest members are usually easily identified by their better armaments . Besides their own tribes , ogres are often found employed as mercenaries , especially by the Goblin cartels , who see their extreme strength and slow wits as an asset . In Outland , ogre lord s rule over the weaker and less intelligent ogres . Ogres prefer to live in mounds , which are little more than caves or piles of stone built around steam vents , implying that ogres seem to prefer hot areas . Some ogre villages exist , but they are less common . Ogres are extremely destructive to their environment , and any area that they have lived in for some time can be distinguished by the piles of waste and excrement that they leave in plain view . Often , the dismembered remains of enemies and prey are hung on meat hooks , strewn about the ground , or otherwise left out for all to see . Female ogres . Ogre females have not appeared in the games and only a few have been mentioned in the lore . The few ogre females mentioned in lore include the unnamed wife of Tharg , who died by the claws of the black dragonflight . Chief Ogg ' ora was a female ogre sorceress and former leader of the Fire - Gut ogres . One of Gro ' ach the Wise ' s commanders among the Duskbelch ogres was a female barbarian named Vaxar . In 2011 Hallow ' s End , new masks were added to the game , including an . Languages . Ogres usually speak Low Common . Some of the more intelligent ones may speak Common or Orcish . Ogre linguists are rare , but a few exceptionally intelligent ogres learn the languages of their new friends . Some ogre tribes know orcish as one of their primary languages . Other ogre types . Manual of Monsters . In " Manual of Monsters " Appendix Three two other type of ogres are mentioned : the Ogrillon and the Gauntling ; however the validity of the source is disputed . Quotes . Quotes from World of Warcraft : Quotes from Warcraft II : See Warcraft II ogre quotes . Ogre April Fools . Before " World of Warcraft " was released , Blizzard announced that two - headed ogres would become a playable race as an April Fools joke .