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:''For a hero of the Horde, all roads lead to the Crossroads. You have come for adventure, but the Barrens wants to '''break''' you. Your axe... must be sharp! Your wits... must be keen! And your heart... must be mighty! Strength, and honor! This is who we are!''
 
:''For a hero of the Horde, all roads lead to the Crossroads. You have come for adventure, but the Barrens wants to '''break''' you. Your axe... must be sharp! Your wits... must be keen! And your heart... must be mighty! Strength, and honor! This is who we are!''
 
:''FOR THE HORDE!''
 
:''FOR THE HORDE!''
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{{Card set infobox
 
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'''''Forged in the Barrens''''' is ''[[Hearthstone]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s upcoming seventeenth [[expansion]], featuring 135 new [[collectible]] [[card]]s. The expansion will be released on March 30th, 2021.
 
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|collectionName=Barrens
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|year=GRYPHON
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|type=Expansion
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|announcementDate=2021-02-20
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|releaseDate=2021-03-30 10:00:00
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'''''Forged in the Barrens''''' is ''[[Hearthstone]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s seventeenth [[expansion]], featuring 135 new [[collectible]] [[card]]s. The expansion was released on March 30th, 2021.
   
 
Set in the dusty savannah territory of the {{wow|Barrens}}, a literal crossroads where tauren, troll, and orc adventurers gather to prove their worth. Mercenaries of old and newcomers alike train for an upcoming conflict with the Alliance. This set introduced the new keyword, [[Frenzy]], which causes a minion to do something the first time it takes damage as long as it survived the attack. Additionally, it added seven [[Spell school]]s to the game; [[Arcane]], [[Fel]], [[Fire]], [[Frost]], [[Holy]], [[Nature]], and [[Shadow]]. This applies to new spells but also old ones, opening up many new synergies. It also added Ranked Spells that become more powerful as you gain mana, and Mercenaries that will have their stories told throughout the year.
 
Set in the dusty savannah territory of the {{wow|Barrens}}, a literal crossroads where tauren, troll, and orc adventurers gather to prove their worth. Mercenaries of old and newcomers alike train for an upcoming conflict with the Alliance. This set introduced the new keyword, [[Frenzy]], which causes a minion to do something the first time it takes damage as long as it survived the attack. Additionally, it added seven [[Spell school]]s to the game; [[Arcane]], [[Fel]], [[Fire]], [[Frost]], [[Holy]], [[Nature]], and [[Shadow]]. This applies to new spells but also old ones, opening up many new synergies. It also added Ranked Spells that become more powerful as you gain mana, and Mercenaries that will have their stories told throughout the year.
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==How to get==
 
==How to get==
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{{Card set article how to get}}
[[File:Barrens-pack.png|right|150px|link=Special:FilePath/Barrens-pack.png]]
 
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;Cards
Forged in the Barrens cards are available through the following options:
 
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* 2 random [[legendary]] and 1 random [[epic]] cards can be obtained through ''Forged in the Barrens''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[Rewards Track]].
 
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*These specific cards can be obtained through other means. ''For more information, see individual articles.''
* Forged in the Barrens [[card pack]]s are purchasable through the [[Shop]], with the usual prices and purchasing options.
 
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** [[Shadow Hunter Vol'jin]]
* Forged in the Barrens cards are [[craft]]able for the usual amounts of Arcane Dust.
 
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** Regular [[Mankrik]]
* For as long as ''Forged in the Barrens'' is the latest expansion, the guaranteed card pack from each [[Arena]] run is from the expansion. Once the next expansion comes out, second card packs will have a chance to be Forged in the Barrens packs.
 
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** Golden [[Venomous Scorpid]]
* The [[Highest Rank Bonus chest]] has a chance to award golden Forged in the Barrens cards.
 
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** Golden [[Peon]]
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** Golden [[Hog Rancher]]
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** Golden [[Burning Blade Acolyte]]
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** Golden [[Horde Operative]]
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** Golden [[Mor'shan Watch Post]]
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** Golden [[Primordial Protector]]
   
 
;Pre-order
 
;Pre-order
 
* Prior to the expansion's release, players were able to purchase one or both of the following bundles:
 
* Prior to the expansion's release, players were able to purchase one or both of the following bundles:
 
** Forged in the Barrens Bundle costs $49.99 USD; it comes with 60 Forged in the Barrens [[card pack]]s, two random [[Rarity#Legendary|Legendary]] cards from Forged in the Barrens, and the unique Hamuul Runetotem [[card back]].
 
** Forged in the Barrens Bundle costs $49.99 USD; it comes with 60 Forged in the Barrens [[card pack]]s, two random [[Rarity#Legendary|Legendary]] cards from Forged in the Barrens, and the unique Hamuul Runetotem [[card back]].
** Forged in the Barrens Mega Bundle costs $79.99 USD; it comes with 80 Forged in the Barrens [[card pack]]s, two random [[Golden card|Golden]] [[Rarity#Legendary|Legendary]] cards from Forged in the Barrens, the unique Hamuul Runetotem [[card back]], and the [[alternate hero|alternate]] [[druid]] [[hero]] [[Hamuul Runetotem]].
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** Forged in the Barrens Mega Bundle costs $79.99 USD; it comes with 80 Forged in the Barrens [[card pack]]s, 5 Golden Forged in the Barrens card packs that guarantee Golden cards, two random [[Golden card|Golden]] [[Rarity#Legendary|Legendary]] cards from Forged in the Barrens, the unique Hamuul Runetotem [[card back]], and the [[alternate hero|alternate]] [[druid]] [[hero]] [[Hamuul Runetotem]].
   
 
==Cards==
 
==Cards==
 
This expansion features 135 [[collectible]] cards. Forged in the Barrens cards can be recognized with a special watermark (the Horde symbol) behind the card text, not found on other cards.
 
This expansion features 135 [[collectible]] cards. Forged in the Barrens cards can be recognized with a special watermark (the Horde symbol) behind the card text, not found on other cards.
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The [[Mini-set]], ''[[Wailing Caverns]]'', is also considered part of the ''Forged in the Barrens'' set, and all 35 cards are organized with it in the [[Collection manager]].
   
 
===Neutral===
 
===Neutral===
;Common (? cards)
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;Common (20 cards)
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{{Card|Kindling Elemental}}
  +
{{Card|Far Watch Post}}
  +
{{Card|Lushwater Murcenary}}
  +
{{Card|Lushwater Scout}}
  +
{{Card|Oasis Thrasher}}
 
{{Card|Peon}}
 
{{Card|Peon}}
  +
{{Card|Talented Arcanist}}
  +
{{Card|Toad of the Wilds}}
  +
{{card|Barrens Trapper}}
  +
{{Card|Crossroads Gossiper}}
  +
{{Card|Death's Head Cultist}}
  +
{{card|Hog Rancher}}
  +
{{Card|Ratchet Privateer}}
  +
{{Card|Sunwell Initiate}}
 
{{Card|Venomous Scorpid}}
 
{{Card|Venomous Scorpid}}
  +
{{Card|Darkspear Berserker}}
  +
{{Card|Injured Marauder}}
  +
{{Card|Gruntled Patron}}
  +
{{Card|Gold Road Grunt}}
 
{{Card|Razormane Raider}}
 
{{Card|Razormane Raider}}
   
;Rare (? cards)
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;Rare (5 cards)
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{{Card|Hecklefang Hyena}}
 
{{Card|Horde Operative}}
 
{{Card|Horde Operative}}
  +
{{Card|Mor'shan Watch Post}}
  +
{{Card|Burning Blade Acolyte}}
  +
{{Card|Taurajo Brave}}
   
;Epic (? cards)
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;Epic (5 cards)
  +
{{Card|Crossroads Watch Post}}
  +
{{Card|Southsea Scoundrel}}
 
{{Card|Spirit Healer}}
 
{{Card|Spirit Healer}}
  +
{{Card|Barrens Blacksmith}}
 
{{Card|Primordial Protector}}
 
{{Card|Primordial Protector}}
   
;Legendary (? cards)
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;Legendary (5 cards)
 
{{Card|Mankrik}}
 
{{Card|Mankrik}}
 
{{Card|Blademaster Samuro}}
 
{{Card|Blademaster Samuro}}
 
{{Card|Kazakus, Golem Shaper}}
 
{{Card|Kazakus, Golem Shaper}}
 
{{Card|Shadow Hunter Vol'jin}}
 
{{Card|Shadow Hunter Vol'jin}}
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{{Card|Kargal Battlescar}}
   
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
 
''For a list of spells, minions and choice cards potentially generated by Kazakus's Battlecry, see [[Kazakus, Golem Shaper]]''
 
''For a list of spells, minions and choice cards potentially generated by Kazakus's Battlecry, see [[Kazakus, Golem Shaper]]''
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{{Card|Hog}}
  +
{{Card|Watchful Grunt}}
 
{{Card|Olgra, Mankrik's Wife}}
 
{{Card|Olgra, Mankrik's Wife}}
 
{{Card|Mankrik, Consumed by Hatred}}
 
{{Card|Mankrik, Consumed by Hatred}}
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{{Card|Lookout}}
  +
{{Card|Demonspawn}}
   
 
===Class cards===
 
===Class cards===
   
 
====Demon Hunter====
 
====Demon Hunter====
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{{Card|Fury (Rank 1)}}
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{{Card|Razorboar}}
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{{Card|Vile Call}}
  +
{{Card|Sigil of Silence}}
  +
{{Card|Tuskpiercer}}
 
{{Card|Razorfen Beastmaster}}
 
{{Card|Razorfen Beastmaster}}
 
{{Card|Sigil of Flame}}
 
{{Card|Sigil of Flame}}
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{{Card|Vengeful Spirit}}
 
{{Card|Kurtrus Ashfallen}}
 
{{Card|Kurtrus Ashfallen}}
  +
{{Card|Death Speaker Blackthorn}}
  +
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Ravenous Vilefiend}}
  +
{{Card|Fury (Rank 2)}}
  +
{{Card|Fury (Rank 3)}}
   
 
====Druid====
 
====Druid====
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{{Card|Thorngrowth Sentries}}
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{{card|Pride's Fury}}
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{{card|Thickhide Kodo}}
 
{{Card|Living Seed (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Living Seed (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Mark of the Spikeshell}}
 
{{Card|Mark of the Spikeshell}}
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{{Card|Razormane Battleguard}}
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{{Card|Celestial Alignment}}
 
{{Card|Druid of the Plains}}
 
{{Card|Druid of the Plains}}
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{{Card|Guff Runetotem}}
  +
{{Card|Plaguemaw the Rotting}}
   
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Thornguard Turtle}}
 
{{Card|Druid of the Plains (Kodo)}}
 
{{Card|Druid of the Plains (Kodo)}}
 
{{Card|Living Seed (Rank 2)}}
 
{{Card|Living Seed (Rank 2)}}
 
{{Card|Living Seed (Rank 3)}}
 
{{Card|Living Seed (Rank 3)}}
 
;Choice cards
 
   
 
====Hunter====
 
====Hunter====
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{{Card|Wound Prey}}
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{{Card|Pack Kodo}}
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{{Card|Piercing Shot}}
 
{{Card|Sunscale Raptor}}
 
{{Card|Sunscale Raptor}}
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{{Card|Prospector's Caravan}}
 
{{Card|Tame Beast (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Tame Beast (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Kolkar Pack Runner}}
 
{{Card|Kolkar Pack Runner}}
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{{Card|Warsong Wrangler}}
 
{{Card|Tavish Stormpike}}
 
{{Card|Tavish Stormpike}}
 
{{Card|Barak Kodobane}}
 
{{Card|Barak Kodobane}}
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====Mage====
 
====Mage====
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{{Card|Runed Orb}}
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{{Card|Oasis Ally}}
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{{Card|Refreshing Spring Water}}
 
{{Card|Flurry (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Flurry (Rank 1)}}
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{{Card|Rimetongue}}
 
{{Card|Reckless Apprentice}}
 
{{Card|Reckless Apprentice}}
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{{Card|Wildfire}}
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{{Card|Arcane Luminary}}
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{{Card|Varden Dawngrasp}}
 
{{Card|Mordresh Fire Eye}}
 
{{Card|Mordresh Fire Eye}}
   
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Frosted Elemental}}
 
{{Card|Flurry (Rank 2)}}
 
{{Card|Flurry (Rank 2)}}
 
{{Card|Flurry (Rank 3)}}
 
{{Card|Flurry (Rank 3)}}
   
 
====Paladin====
 
====Paladin====
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{{Card|Galloping Savior}}
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{{Card|Knight of Anointment}}
 
{{Card|Invigorating Sermon}}
 
{{Card|Invigorating Sermon}}
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{{Card|Soldier's Caravan}}
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{{Card|Sword of the Fallen}}
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{{Card|Northwatch Commander}}
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{{Card|Conviction (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Veteran Warmedic}}
 
{{Card|Veteran Warmedic}}
 
{{Card|Cariel Roame}}
 
{{Card|Cariel Roame}}
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;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Holy Steed}}
  +
{{Card|Battlefield Medic}}
 
{{Card|Northwatch Soldier}}
 
{{Card|Northwatch Soldier}}
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{{Card|Conviction (Rank 2)}}
  +
{{Card|Conviction (Rank 3)}}
   
 
====Priest====
 
====Priest====
 
{{Card|Desperate Prayer}}
 
{{Card|Desperate Prayer}}
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{{Card|Devouring Plague}}
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{{Card|Power Word: Fortitude}}
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{{Card|Soothsayer's Caravan}}
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{{Card|Void Flayer}}
 
{{Card|Lightshower Elemental}}
 
{{Card|Lightshower Elemental}}
 
{{Card|Condemn (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Condemn (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Priest of An'she}}
 
{{Card|Priest of An'she}}
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{{Card|Serena Bloodfeather}}
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{{Card|Xyrella}}
   
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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====Rogue====
 
====Rogue====
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{{Card|Efficient Octo-bot}}
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{{Card|Silverleaf Poison}}
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{{Card|Wicked Stab (Rank 1)}}
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{{Card|Paralytic Poison}}
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{{Card|Field Contact}}
 
{{Card|Oil Rig Ambusher}}
 
{{Card|Oil Rig Ambusher}}
 
{{Card|Yoink!}}
 
{{Card|Yoink!}}
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{{Card|Swinetusk Shank}}
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{{Card|Apothecary Helbrim}}
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{{Card|Scabbs Cutterbutter}}
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;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Wicked Stab (Rank 2)}}
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{{Card|Wicked Stab (Rank 3)}}
   
 
====Shaman====
 
====Shaman====
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{{Card|Spawnpool Forager}}
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{{Card|South Coast Chieftain}}
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{{Card|Arid Stormer}}
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{{Card|Tinyfin's Caravan}}
 
{{Card|Nofin Can Stop Us}}
 
{{Card|Nofin Can Stop Us}}
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{{Card|Earth Revenant}}
 
{{Card|Chain Lightning (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Chain Lightning (Rank 1)}}
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{{Card|Lilypad Lurker}}
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{{Card|Firemancer Flurgl}}
 
{{Card|Bru'kan}}
 
{{Card|Bru'kan}}
   
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Frog}}
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{{Card|Diremuck Tinyfin}}
 
{{Card|Chain Lightning (Rank 2)}}
 
{{Card|Chain Lightning (Rank 2)}}
 
{{Card|Chain Lightning (Rank 3)}}
 
{{Card|Chain Lightning (Rank 3)}}
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{{Card|Grimoire of Sacrifice}}
 
{{Card|Grimoire of Sacrifice}}
 
{{Card|Imp Swarm (Rank 1)}}
 
{{Card|Imp Swarm (Rank 1)}}
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{{Card|Kabal Outfitter}}
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{{Card|Apothecary's Caravan}}
 
{{Card|Blood Shard Bristleback}}
 
{{Card|Blood Shard Bristleback}}
 
{{Card|Soul Rend}}
 
{{Card|Soul Rend}}
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{{Card|Altar of Fire}}
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{{Card|Barrens Scavenger}}
 
{{Card|Tamsin Roame}}
 
{{Card|Tamsin Roame}}
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{{Card|Neeru Fireblade}}
   
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Burning Blade Portal}}
 
{{Card|Imp Familiar}}
 
{{Card|Imp Familiar}}
 
{{Card|Imp Swarm (Rank 2)}}
 
{{Card|Imp Swarm (Rank 2)}}
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====Warrior====
 
====Warrior====
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{{Card|Bulk Up}}
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{{Card|Whirling Combatant}}
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{{Card|Stonemaul Anchorman}}
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{{Card|Warsong Envoy}}
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{{Card|Conditioning (Rank 1)}}
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{{Card|Outrider's Axe}}
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{{Card|Rancor}}
 
{{card|Mor'shan Elite}}
 
{{card|Mor'shan Elite}}
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{{Card|Rokara}}
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{{Card|Overlord Saurfang}}
   
 
;Uncollectible
 
;Uncollectible
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{{Card|Conditioning (Rank 2)}}
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{{Card|Conditioning (Rank 3)}}
   
 
==Themes==
 
==Themes==
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===Frenzy===
 
===Frenzy===
 
''The dangerous conditions of the Barrens can turn even the docile plainstrider into a deadly whirlwind of talon and feather. Minions with the Frenzy keyword will trigger powerful effects the first time they survive damage.''<ref name="Official site">{{Cite web|url=https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/expansions-adventures/forged-in-the-barrens/|title=Official site - Forged in the Barrens|accessdate=2021-02-20}}</ref>
 
''The dangerous conditions of the Barrens can turn even the docile plainstrider into a deadly whirlwind of talon and feather. Minions with the Frenzy keyword will trigger powerful effects the first time they survive damage.''<ref name="Official site">{{Cite web|url=https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/expansions-adventures/forged-in-the-barrens/|title=Official site - Forged in the Barrens|accessdate=2021-02-20}}</ref>
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* [[Sunscale Raptor]]
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* [[Oasis Thrasher]]
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* [[Gruntled Patron]]
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* [[Barrens Blacksmith]]
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* [[Warsong Envoy]]
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* [[Barrens Blacksmith]]
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* [[Sunwell Initiate]]
 
* [[Blademaster Samuro]]
 
* [[Blademaster Samuro]]
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* [[Whirling Combatant]]
 
* [[Peon]]
 
* [[Peon]]
* [[Sunscale Raptor]]
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* [[Stonemaul Anchorman]]
 
* [[Razormane Raider]]
 
* [[Razormane Raider]]
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* [[Taurajo Brave]]
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* [[Gold Road Grunt]]
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* [[Druid of the Plains]]
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[[File:Chain Lightning (Rank 3) full.jpg|375px|thumb]]
   
[[File:Chain Lightning (Rank 3) full.jpg|350px|thumb]]
 
 
===Ranked Spells===
 
===Ranked Spells===
 
''Take your magical mastery from apprentice to artisan! With a new card for every class, Ranked Spells will level up as you reach 5 and 10 Mana Crystals.''<ref name="Official site"/>
 
''Take your magical mastery from apprentice to artisan! With a new card for every class, Ranked Spells will level up as you reach 5 and 10 Mana Crystals.''<ref name="Official site"/>
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* {{classicon|Demon Hunter}} [[Fury (Rank 1)]] ([[Fury (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Fury (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Druid}} [[Living Seed (Rank 1)]] ([[Living Seed (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Living Seed (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Druid}} [[Living Seed (Rank 1)]] ([[Living Seed (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Living Seed (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Hunter}} [[Tame Beast (Rank 1)]] ([[Tame Beast (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Tame Beast (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Hunter}} [[Tame Beast (Rank 1)]] ([[Tame Beast (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Tame Beast (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Mage}} [[Flurry (Rank 1)]] ([[Flurry (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Flurry (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Mage}} [[Flurry (Rank 1)]] ([[Flurry (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Flurry (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
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* {{classicon|Paladin}} [[Conviction (Rank 1)]] ([[Conviction (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Conviction (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Priest}} [[Condemn (Rank 1)]] ([[Condemn (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Condemn (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Priest}} [[Condemn (Rank 1)]] ([[Condemn (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Condemn (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
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* {{classicon|Rogue}} [[Wicked Stab (Rank 1)]] ([[Wicked Stab (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Wicked Stab (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Shaman}} [[Chain Lightning (Rank 1)]] ([[Chain Lightning (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Chain Lightning (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{classicon|Shaman}} [[Chain Lightning (Rank 1)]] ([[Chain Lightning (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Chain Lightning (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{Classicon|Warlock}} [[Imp Swarm (Rank 1)]] ([[Imp Swarm (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Imp Swarm (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
* {{Classicon|Warlock}} [[Imp Swarm (Rank 1)]] ([[Imp Swarm (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Imp Swarm (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
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* {{Classicon|Warrior}} [[Conditioning (Rank 1)]] ([[Conditioning (Rank 2)|Rank 2]], [[Conditioning (Rank 3)|Rank 3]])
 
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[[File:Tinyfin's Caravan full.jpg|thumb|350px]]
 
===Mercenary Minions===
 
===Mercenary Minions===
 
''There’s no shortage of swords-for-hire within the Alliance and Horde. These class-specific Legendary minions are itching to show their worth in a scuffle and in the Tavern.''<ref name="Official site"/>
 
''There’s no shortage of swords-for-hire within the Alliance and Horde. These class-specific Legendary minions are itching to show their worth in a scuffle and in the Tavern.''<ref name="Official site"/>
 
* {{Classicon|Demon Hunter}} [[Kurtrus Ashfallen]]
 
* {{Classicon|Demon Hunter}} [[Kurtrus Ashfallen]]
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* {{Classicon|Druid}} [[Guff Runetotem]]
 
* {{Classicon|Hunter}} [[Tavish Stormpike]]
 
* {{Classicon|Hunter}} [[Tavish Stormpike]]
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* {{classicon|Mage}} [[Varden Dawngrasp]]
 
* {{Classicon|Paladin}} [[Cariel Roame]]
 
* {{Classicon|Paladin}} [[Cariel Roame]]
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* {{Classicon|Priest}} [[Xyrella]]
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* {{Classicon|Rogue}} [[Scabbs Cutterbutter]]
 
* {{Classicon|Shaman}} [[Bru'kan]]
 
* {{Classicon|Shaman}} [[Bru'kan]]
 
* {{Classicon|Warlock}} [[Tamsin Roame]]
 
* {{Classicon|Warlock}} [[Tamsin Roame]]
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* {{Classicon|Warrior}} [[Rokara]]
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===Caravans===
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''All roads lead to the Crossroads.''<ref name="Official site">{{Cite web|url=https://playhearthstone.com/en-us/expansions-adventures/forged-in-the-barrens/|title=Official site - Forged in the Barrens|accessdate=2021-02-20}}</ref>
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* {{Classicon|Hunter}} [[Prospector's Caravan]]
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* {{Classicon|Paladin}} [[Soldier's Caravan]]
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* {{Classicon|Priest}} [[Soothsayer's Caravan]]
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* {{Classicon|Shaman}} [[Tinyfin's Caravan]]
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* {{Classicon|Warlock}} [[Apothecary's Caravan]]
   
 
==Trailers==
 
==Trailers==
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{{Card sets}}
 
{{Card sets}}
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Forged in the Barrens''}}
 
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[[Category:Expansions]]
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Revision as of 08:40, 1 July 2021

Forged in the Barrens banner
For a hero of the Horde, all roads lead to the Crossroads. You have come for adventure, but the Barrens wants to break you. Your axe... must be sharp! Your wits... must be keen! And your heart... must be mighty! Strength, and honor! This is who we are!
FOR THE HORDE!

Forged in the Barrens is Hearthstone's seventeenth expansion, featuring 135 new collectible cards. The expansion was released on March 30th, 2021.

Set in the dusty savannah territory of the Barrens, a literal crossroads where tauren, troll, and orc adventurers gather to prove their worth. Mercenaries of old and newcomers alike train for an upcoming conflict with the Alliance. This set introduced the new keyword, Frenzy, which causes a minion to do something the first time it takes damage as long as it survived the attack. Additionally, it added seven Spell schools to the game; Arcane, Fel, Fire, Frost, Holy, Nature, and Shadow. This applies to new spells but also old ones, opening up many new synergies. It also added Ranked Spells that become more powerful as you gain mana, and Mercenaries that will have their stories told throughout the year.

As the first expansion of 2021, the release of Forged in the Barrens ends the previous Standard year, the Year of the Phoenix, and begins the Year of the Gryphon.

How to get

Forged in the Barrens craftable cards can be obtained by one of the following methods:

  • Opening card packs with the usual prices and purchasing options
    Forged in the Barrens Pack
    Golden Forged in the Barrens Pack
    Wild Pack
    Golden Wild
  • Crafting for the usual amounts of Arcane Dust depending on the cards' rarity
Uncraftable cards

These specific cards can be obtained through other means. For more information, see their respective articles.

Cards
Pre-order
  • Prior to the expansion's release, players were able to purchase one or both of the following bundles:
    • Forged in the Barrens Bundle costs $49.99 USD; it comes with 60 Forged in the Barrens card packs, two random Legendary cards from Forged in the Barrens, and the unique Hamuul Runetotem card back.
    • Forged in the Barrens Mega Bundle costs $79.99 USD; it comes with 80 Forged in the Barrens card packs, 5 Golden Forged in the Barrens card packs that guarantee Golden cards, two random Golden Legendary cards from Forged in the Barrens, the unique Hamuul Runetotem card back, and the alternate druid hero Hero SkinsHamuul Runetotem.

Cards

This expansion features 135 collectible cards. Forged in the Barrens cards can be recognized with a special watermark (the Horde symbol) behind the card text, not found on other cards.

The Mini-set, Wailing Caverns, is also considered part of the Forged in the Barrens set, and all 35 cards are organized with it in the Collection manager.

Neutral

Common (20 cards)
Kindling Elemental
Far Watch Post
Lushwater Murcenary
Lushwater Scout
Oasis Thrasher
Peon
Talented Arcanist
Toad of the Wilds
Barrens Trapper
Crossroads Gossiper
Death's Head Cultist
Hog Rancher
Ratchet Privateer
Sunwell Initiate
Venomous Scorpid
Darkspear Berserker
Injured Marauder
Gruntled Patron
Gold Road Grunt
Razormane Raider
Rare (5 cards)
Hecklefang Hyena
Horde Operative
Mor'shan Watch Post
Burning Blade Acolyte
Taurajo Brave
Epic (5 cards)
Crossroads Watch Post
Southsea Scoundrel
Spirit Healer
Barrens Blacksmith
Primordial Protector
Legendary (5 cards)
Mankrik
Blademaster Samuro
Kazakus, Golem Shaper
Shadow Hunter Vol'jin
Kargal Battlescar
Uncollectible

For a list of spells, minions and choice cards potentially generated by Kazakus's Battlecry, see Forged in the BarrensKazakus, Golem Shaper

Hog
Watchful Grunt
Olgra, Mankrik's Wife
Mankrik, Consumed by Hatred
Lookout
Demonspawn

Class cards

Demon Hunter

Fury (Rank 1)
Razorboar
Vile Call
Sigil of Silence
Tuskpiercer
Razorfen Beastmaster
Sigil of Flame
Vengeful Spirit
Kurtrus Ashfallen
Death Speaker Blackthorn
Uncollectible
Ravenous Vilefiend
Fury (Rank 2)
Fury (Rank 3)

Druid

Thorngrowth Sentries
Pride's Fury
Thickhide Kodo
Living Seed (Rank 1)
Mark of the Spikeshell
Razormane Battleguard
Celestial Alignment
Druid of the Plains
Guff Runetotem
Plaguemaw the Rotting
Uncollectible
Thornguard Turtle
Druid of the Plains
Living Seed (Rank 2)
Living Seed (Rank 3)

Hunter

Wound Prey
Pack Kodo
Piercing Shot
Sunscale Raptor
Prospector's Caravan
Tame Beast (Rank 1)
Kolkar Pack Runner
Warsong Wrangler
Tavish Stormpike
Barak Kodobane
Uncollectible
Swift Hyena
Tamed Crab
Tamed Scorpid
Tamed Thunder Lizard
Tame Beast (Rank 2)
Tame Beast (Rank 3)

Mage

Runed Orb
Oasis Ally
Refreshing Spring Water
Flurry (Rank 1)
Rimetongue
Reckless Apprentice
Wildfire
Arcane Luminary
Varden Dawngrasp
Mordresh Fire Eye
Uncollectible
Frosted Elemental
Flurry (Rank 2)
Flurry (Rank 3)

Paladin

Galloping Savior
Knight of Anointment
Invigorating Sermon
Soldier's Caravan
Sword of the Fallen
Northwatch Commander
Conviction (Rank 1)
Veteran Warmedic
Cariel Roame
Cannonmaster Smythe
Uncollectible
Holy Steed
Battlefield Medic
Northwatch Soldier
Conviction (Rank 2)
Conviction (Rank 3)

Priest

Desperate Prayer
Devouring Plague
Power Word: Fortitude
Soothsayer's Caravan
Void Flayer
Lightshower Elemental
Condemn (Rank 1)
Priest of An'she
Serena Bloodfeather
Xyrella
Uncollectible
Condemn (Rank 2)
Condemn (Rank 3)

Rogue

Efficient Octo-bot
Silverleaf Poison
Wicked Stab (Rank 1)
Paralytic Poison
Field Contact
Oil Rig Ambusher
Yoink!
Swinetusk Shank
Apothecary Helbrim
Scabbs Cutterbutter
Uncollectible
Wicked Stab (Rank 2)
Wicked Stab (Rank 3)

Shaman

Spawnpool Forager
South Coast Chieftain
Arid Stormer
Tinyfin's Caravan
Nofin Can Stop Us
Earth Revenant
Chain Lightning (Rank 1)
Lilypad Lurker
Firemancer Flurgl
Bru'kan
Uncollectible
Frog
Diremuck Tinyfin
Chain Lightning (Rank 2)
Chain Lightning (Rank 3)

Warlock

Grimoire of Sacrifice
Imp Swarm (Rank 1)
Kabal Outfitter
Apothecary's Caravan
Blood Shard Bristleback
Soul Rend
Altar of Fire
Barrens Scavenger
Tamsin Roame
Neeru Fireblade
Uncollectible
Burning Blade Portal
Imp Familiar
Imp Swarm (Rank 2)
Imp Swarm (Rank 3)

Warrior

Bulk Up
Whirling Combatant
Stonemaul Anchorman
Warsong Envoy
Conditioning (Rank 1)
Outrider's Axe
Rancor
Mor'shan Elite
Rokara
Overlord Saurfang
Uncollectible
Conditioning (Rank 2)
Conditioning (Rank 3)

Themes

Blademaster Samuro full

Frenzy

The dangerous conditions of the Barrens can turn even the docile plainstrider into a deadly whirlwind of talon and feather. Minions with the Frenzy keyword will trigger powerful effects the first time they survive damage.[1]

Chain Lightning (Rank 3) full

Ranked Spells

Take your magical mastery from apprentice to artisan! With a new card for every class, Ranked Spells will level up as you reach 5 and 10 Mana Crystals.[1]

Tinyfin's Caravan full

Mercenary Minions

There’s no shortage of swords-for-hire within the Alliance and Horde. These class-specific Legendary minions are itching to show their worth in a scuffle and in the Tavern.[1]

Caravans

All roads lead to the Crossroads.[1]

Trailers

Lore

In World of Warcraft

Barrens WoW

The Barrens in the Cataclysm cinematic.

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The Barrens is a large zone in central Kalimdor controlled mostly by the Horde. It is a massive savanna, with a few oases in the north-central region around the Crossroads. Before the upheaval, several large kaldorei cities stood here. Now, those brave few willing to scrape out a life on the arid plains inevitably run afoul of centaur warbands or quilboar raiding parties. Despite its often uninviting terrain and hostile inhabitants, the Barrens receive a good deal of interest from Alliance and Horde alike, as well as races native to Kalimdor. Trade routes crisscross the landscape leading to and from more inviting regions, and the most notable route is the Gold Road that runs north-to-south through the Barrens and beyond. Rumours suggest that precious minerals and treasure-filled ruins await those with the courage to investigate.
The day before the Cataclysm, Alliance forces streamed out of Northwatch and marched up the Gold Road, besieging Crossroads as dusk fell. Then, in the heart of the night, they force-marched southward, leaving their campfires burning behind in order to surprise attack Honor's Stand at dawn's first light.
After the Cataclysm, the Barrens was split in two with a lava river separating the Northern Barrens and Southern Barrens. Southern Barrens is a generic term for all the lands on the southern part of the Great Divide. This region is not only one of the most hardest hit by the Cataclysm, but also is one of the biggest war zones in the escalating conflict between the Alliance and Horde. In the wake of the Cataclysm, the Alliance has been pushing into the Barrens in retaliation to the aggression of the Horde's new Warchief.

In Hearthstone

Gather your gear and hold fast to your ambition, newcomer. This is the Barrens. The road before us winds through vast, sun-scorched lands, bringing danger and discovery beyond imagination’s grasp. Thorned dens of bristling quilboar, rampaging tribes of furious centaur, and treetop nests of soaring harpies separate the champions from the weak. The Barrens are the anvil upon which the Horde as we know it was founded: A literal crossroads where the tauren, trolls, and orcs came together for the first time. Heroes are made here. Perhaps you, too, shall be Forged in the Barrens.[2]
Meet the Mercenaries
There’s no shortage of swords-for-hire within the Alliance and Horde. Forged in the Barrens introduces 10 Legendary Mercenary minions, each representing a different class, whose stories will play out across the Year of the Gryphon in an all-new year-long narrative![2]


History

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References

 
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Official site - Forged in the Barrens. Retrieved on 2021-02-20.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Blizzard Entertainment (2021-02-19). Announcing Forged in the Barrens - Hearthstone's Newest Expansion. Retrieved on 2020-02-20.

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