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Deathwing is a legendary neutral minion card.
How to get
Deathwing can be obtained through Classic card packs, through crafting, or as an Arena reward. Regular Deathwing can also be obtained as a first-time reward for first time reaching Legend in Ranked mode.
| Card | Crafting cost | Disenchanting |
|---|---|---|
| Deathwing | 1600 | 400 |
| Golden Deathwing | 3200 | 1600 |
Strategy
Deathwing is a very risky, but theoretically rewarding card. It is very large for its cost, but Deathwing's battlecry can be devastating to you, or your opponent. This minion is meant to end games, one way or another. The reason that it is a gamble to play this card is you could either destroy all minions and win the following turn, or you could discard your hand and be left with a single minion that could be destroyed by an 
Execute, Hex, Shadow Word: Death or Polymorph. On top of that, a Priest can easily use Mind Control and take it for himself. For this reason you should be sure that they have no way of destroying Deathwing, or you could easily meet your end.
Using this card when the opponents health is < 12 is the best time to play this, as you can destroy it the next turn since there will be no minions on the field, and this late in the game, even if they play a minion it's unlikely to have taunt. The later Deathwing is placed the better as your opponent is likely to have less cards in his hand meaning less opportunity for counter play.
Lore
- Pain... Agony... My hatred burns through the cavernous deeps. The world heaves with my torment. Its wretched kingdoms quake beneath my rage. But at last... The whole of Azeroth will break... And all will burn beneath the shadow of my wings.
Deathwing, formerly known as Neltharion the Earth-Warder, was one of the five Dragon Aspects and leader of the black dragonflight. Thousands of years ago, Neltharion was empowered by the Titans with dominion over the earth and the deep places of Azeroth. However, driven mad by the Old Gods, he turned against the other Aspects during the War of the Ancients. Among both mortals and dragons his name became one whispered with a feeling of fear and contempt.
The black aspect involved himself in the Second War, adopting the form of Lord Daval Prestor in order to destroy the Alliance from within. He also managed to turn his greatest enemy, Alexstrasza, into a slave of the Horde, with which he later allied himself. After a series of setbacks, culminating in his defeat at the hands of the other Aspects, Deathwing retreated to the elemental plane of Deepholm to recuperate. From there, he observed his former mate Sintharia's experiments with the twilight dragonflight in Grim Batol. He now continues his late consort's work.
Though believed dead by many, Deathwing made his return in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion to World of Warcraft, and his wrath constituted a pre-release event known as the Shattering, which changed the world of Azeroth permanently. The world continues to reel from the effects of Deathwing's return as he flies over Azeroth to randomly cast his flame. He is the final raid encounter of Cataclysm, appearing as the last two encounters of the Dragon Soul raid.
Deathwing had control over the land and its fathoms, including lava. Like the rest of his dragonflight, lava features prominently in his attacks. He also has the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, such as those within volcanoes.
After making his final stand against the heroes and fellow Dragon Aspects who stood in his way, the final blow to the Destroyer was delivered by Thrall with the power of the Dragon Soul. As Deathwing's distorted body submerges into the Maelstrom, his reign of destruction was finally brought to an end. After his death, the world relished in relief as they survived the Cataclysm brought on by Deathwing, and the great purpose of the Aspects was finally fulfilled, their ancient power being expended as they looked to the mortals to foresee the new age.