| Set: |  Demon Hunter Initiate |
|---|---|
| Type: | Minion |
| Minion type: | Demon |
| Class: |  Demon Hunter |
| Rarity: |  Common |
| Cost: | 1  |
| Attack: | 1  |
| Health: | 2  |
| Abilities: | Increment attribute |
| Wiki tags: | Triggered effect |
| Artist: | Andrew Hou |
Say what you like about my hatchet-headed hooligan, he’s my battle-friend.
Battlefiend is a common demon hunter minion card, from the Demon Hunter Initiate set.
Other versions
| Core |
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How to get
Two copies of regular Battlefiend are obtained after unlocking Demon Hunter class. They cannot be crafted or disenchanted.
Once the regular version has been obtained, the golden version can be crafted and disenchanted.
| Card | Crafting cost | Disenchanting |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Battlefiend | 400 | 50 |
Core set
Two copies of regular 
Battlefiend are obtained for raising demon hunter to level ?.
Two copies of golden Battlefiend (Core) are obtained for winning 50 games as demon hunter.
Battlefiend (Core) is uncraftable and cannot be crafted or disenchanted.
Strategy
A strong aggressive minion, particularly for demon hunters. With one attack buff, Battlefiend becomes equivalent to 
Blazing Battlemage or 
Enchanted Raven with the potential to keep growing. Battlefiend curves into Umberwing, allowing for a high-tempo opener.
If you're playing against a demon hunter, it's a good idea to mulligan for cheap removal like 
Holy Smite and Arcane Breath. This prevents the Battlefiend from snowballing too quickly.
Lore
Battlefiend is a 
Vilefiend.
This section uses content from Wowpedia.- Vilefiends (or simply fiends) are a type of demon found on Argus. They are infused with acidic blood through a terrifying ritual.
Gallery
  Battlefiend, full art |
Patch changes
Patch 17.0.2.45932 (2020-04-20): Now has 1 Attack (Down from 2).- Server-side patch (2020-04-02): Now obtainable (locked from use until 10AM PT, 2020-04-07).
- Patch 17.0.0.44222 (2020-03-26): Added.
