Medivh


 * ''"The Kirin Tor will tell you that mastering the magical arts is like learning the rules of a game. Fools. True power is taken by those brave enough to break boundaries. I am Medivh, the . If magic is a game, then it is one I play to win."


 * For the collectible card, see Medivh, the Guardian. For Medivh's other appearances, see Medivh (disambiguation).

Medivh is an alternate hero for the class in Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft.

Background



 * ''Magus or Magna was the last, an ancient line of protectors bestowed with great powers to do battle with the agents of the . He was corrupted even before birth, and possessed by the spirit of the demonlord  who used Medivh in his plan to conquer . Medivh contacted the orcish warlock, Gul'dan, and together they opened the , which allowed the Burning Legion to begin its destruction of Azeroth. He was slain shortly after by a party led by one of his friends,.


 * ''Shortly before the beginning of the, Medivh returned as a mysterious prophet, manipulating events in order to arrange the formation of a last-ditch alliance between the mortal races on , guiding them to victory at the . The prophet's name means "keeper of secrets" in . He possessed which is currently wielded by his apprentice,.

How to get
Medivh and his card back can be crafted for 1800 Gold under the Heroes tab in the Collection. They can not be crafted separately.

Previous availability
The Medivh hero and the respective card back could have been purchased as part of the Medivh Hero Set for $9.99, or 1500 gold starting April 6, 2021.

June 15, 2015 - December 9, 2019
Previously, as an alternate hero, Medivh can be purchased using real money in order to be unlocked. Once unlocked the player can choose to use Medivh in place of Jaina Proudmoore whenever playing with a mage deck.

Purchasing Medivh also unlocks a unique card back (see below), which can be used with any deck.

April 6, 2021 - April 12, 2021
Made available again for 1500 in game gold or $9.99.

Promotions
As of September 2016, Medivh is also available as a bonus inside "select physical copies" of the 2016  movie, "while supplies last".

Functionality
Once unlocked and selected for use, Medivh replaces Jaina Proudmoore whenever playing with a mage deck. Medivh comes with his own portrait, emotes, and hero tray art, as well as featuring a special animation when using Medivh's Hero Power, Fireblast.

Flavor text
When viewed in the Collection, Medivh has the following flavor text:
 * ''The Guardian of Tirisfal is a force for good. Demonic possession is a manageable condition.

Emotes
Each hero has their own selection of audio and written emotes that are produced in response to specific events. For more information, see Emote.

Card back
Purchasing Medivh unlocks the following card back.

Gallery
One Night in Karazhan depicts Medivh in his reimagined glory days, when he was not only the guardian of Azeroth, but also its most eligible bachelor.
 * One Night in Karazhan

Patch changes

 * Can now be crafted with Gold.
 * Wow emote added. Sorry emote no longer available.
 * Winter Veil and Lunar New Year emotes added.
 * Added.