Buccaneer Satisfied to let the Scourge , the Burning Legion and the mortals fight for supremacy of the land , the buccaneer is the unrivaled lord of the seas . A buccaneer dominates the seas and becomes rich off the helpless ships that fall into his traps . Nursing hatred in his heart , the buccaneer shows no mercy or consideration for any . He tyrannizes Alliance and Horde ships alike , gold being the same color to him no matter the race of the victim . The buccaneer is highly skilled in sea combat , including , but not limited to , firearms and sailing . The appearance of a buccaneer ship on the horizon can make the most seasoned captain ' s heart grow cold with panic . Although any race can become a buccaneer , most are human or goblin , the Bloodsail Buccaneers and the Blackwater Raiders of the South Seas being the most notorious . The most successful buccaneers are part of larger organizations ; a lone ship of buccaneers is going to do little damage before being set upon by authorities - or larger pirate groups . Some buccaneers are in the employ of more respectable members of society , acting as privateers or doing dirty work against a lord ' s enemy ' s fleet ; but most work for themselves . Pirate s are feared and hated by the populace , and privateers have a reputation for being almost as bad as those they hunt . The seas are already a treacherous place to be , with the Maelstrom and the naga among other dangers , and the fear of pirate fleets slows sea travel considerably . The buccaneer is proud of this notoriety , and does much to encourage it . In an adventuring party , the buccaneer is concerned with exploration and plunder , and is useful to have along for any trips across the seas or any dealings with unsavory characters . An evil buccaneer is likely to attempt to take the party ' s portion of the treasure once the adventure is at an end , or leave them stranded on an island . The typical buccaneer is a soul who believes the world is his oyster , and everyone else is there to either give him things , or be in the way of him having things . Treasure , the freedom of the sea , and more treasure are his only concerns in life . Although an unsavory lot , buccaneers do revere and respect two things ( other than themselves ) : the sea and her lover , the wind . The buccaneer has likely seen everything that floats or swims . He can identify a ship on the horizon . The buccaneer becomes so obsessed with treasure that his eyes can more easily spot any treasure nearby . A buccaneer is ultimately untrustworthy , and untrustworthy people trust no one else . A pirate cannot afford to be naive . Buccaneers are skilled at fighting on the pitching and rolling decks of ships . The life of a pirate also means making sure no one sneaks up on you . When the buccaneer has reached the pinnacle of his swashbuckling skills . He is adept at moving and tumbling around to confuse his opponents and put himself in the best position to strike . Relations with other Classes . The buccaneer favors firearms over swords ( although he does , of course , use swords and knives frequently ) , and needs the sure - footedness of sea legs . Buccaneers commonly band together with other buccaneers , rogue s or warrior s . Tinker s are welcome on their ships for their usefulness , but scout s are considered useless , as the buccaneer knows all he needs to about the sea . Priest s and shaman s are considered useful for healing spells , but buccaneers do not tolerate proselytizing . Arcane spellcasters are regarded with caution , and can be bargained with if throwing them into the sea proves a bad idea . Although some buccaneers have used the ingenious submarines that tinkers create , the majority of buccaneers love sailing almost as much as they love their treasure . Their ships are commonly in top shape , and they commonly have a crew of slaves on board to keep the ship watertight and seaworthy . A buccaneer pays for nothing he is not forced to . Notable Buccaneers . Southsea Pirates Bloodsail Buccaneers Lords of the Sea