While Hearthstone is set firmly in the Warcraft universe, many characters, abilities and weapons have made their debut with Hearthstone itself. Hearthstone has also introduced numerous new character types, and titles for existing types.
This page provides a list of named characters original to Hearthstone. For an overview and history of new lore, see Hearthstone lore. For a list of Hearthstone cards inspired by the WoW TCG, see World of Warcraft Trading Card Game.
History[]
The vast majority of the characters, abilities and weapons in the game's early card sets came from World of Warcraft, with even generic character types in most cases corresponding to specific mobs within the latter game. Innovation was initially confined to variations in art and personality, with bosses like Kel'Thuzad featuring a notably comic streak compared to their original World of Warcraft incarnations. Many of each class's core Basic (and some Classic) cards are based on core or iconic abilities from World of Warcraft, such as Polymorph,
Bloodlust,
Blessing of Kings,
Innervate and
Mind Control.
However, with each new release the developers began to introduce more and more original characters and card concepts. Goblins vs Gnomes notably saw an increase in the proportion of original cards, with distinctive personalities like Annoy-o-Tron and
Snowchugger marking the first truly original Hearthstone characters. The first original named Hearthstone characters didn't come until The Grand Tournament, with a smattering of characters like
Skycap'n Kragg and
Bolf Ramshield, although there is one exception: the Innkeeper, who has been part of Hearthstone since its inception.
As of Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, most cards featured in new releases are now original to Hearthstone, with most new releases also featuring a cast of original named characters. Some new spells and weapons are still based on World of Warcraft, and many minion types are often familiar to players of that game, although they are still usually given a new title or fresh twist compared to their World of Warcraft equivalents. Adventures remain the strongest tie between the two game, with most bosses modelled on familiar characters, but even here the subjects usually undergo substantial reimagining, and most other cards tend to be original. Alternate heroes are also usually drawn from the established Warcraft universe, although there are a number of exceptions.
Named characters[]
Below are listed all named original characters to appear in Hearthstone. Characters marked with a * have subsequently appeared in World of Warcraft, but are original to Hearthstone. Characters marked with a ** originally appeared in Hearthstone but were first named in World of Warcraft.
Heroes[]
- Play mode
- Ambassador Faelin
Aranna Starseeker
Celeste
Dame Hazelbark
- Elise Starseeker*
Madame Lazul
Morgl the Oracle*[1]
Nemsy Necrofizzle
Sir Annoy-O
- Adventures
Minions[]
Colaque
Crabatoa
Gaia, the Techtonic
Gigafin
Glugg the Gulper
Hedra the Heretic
Hydralodon
Ini Stormcoil
Kotori Lightblade
The Leviathan
Nellie, the Great Thresher
Xhilag of the Abyss
Bru'kan
Cariel Roame
Firemancer Flurgl
Kurtrus Ashfallen
Guff Runetotem
Rokara
Scabbs Cutterbutter
Tamsin Roame
Tavish Stormpike
Varden Dawngrasp
Xyrella
Envoy Rustwix
Grand Totem Eys'or
Greybough
Inara Stormcrash
Keywarden Ivory
Kiri, Chosen of Elune
The Nameless One
Ringmaster Whatley
Tickatus
Bandersmosh
Chenvaala
Dragonrider Talritha
Flik Skyshiv
Frizz Kindleroost
Goru the Mightree
Kronx Dragonhoof
Valdris Felgorge
Waxadred
The Darkness - although similar to the Devouring Darkness from World of Warcraft, it is unclear whether the two are meant to be the same character.
Dragoncaller Alanna
Geosculptor Yip
Grumble, Worldshaker
Ixlid, Fungal Lord[3]
King Togwaggle
Lynessa Sunsorrow
Marin the Fox
Master Oakheart
Rin, the First Disciple
Sonya Shadowdancer
Zola the Gorgon
The Darkness - although similar to the Devouring Darkness from World of Warcraft, it is unclear whether the two are meant to be the same character.
Dragoncaller Alanna
Geosculptor Yip
Grumble, Worldshaker
Ixlid, Fungal Lord[3]
King Togwaggle
Lynessa Sunsorrow
Marin the Fox
Master Oakheart
Rin, the First Disciple
Sonya Shadowdancer
Zola the Gorgon
Shifter Zerus
The Ancient One - despite being described as the Old Gods' greatest creation, this minion is not seen outside of Hearthstone
The Boogeymonster[4] - this could be the name of an individual, or a mistaken term for an entire race of creatures. If the latter, the race also appears to be original to Hearthstone, although it may be related to the mistlurkers.
Arch-Thief Rafaam
Reno Jackson*
Sir Finley Mrrgglton*
Golden Monkey - more of an item than a character, this unique animate statue is nonetheless original to Hearthstone.
Skycap'n Kragg*[5]
Sharkbait** (Kragg's giant parrot)
Nexus-Champion Saraad[5]
Bolf Ramshield[5]
- Mentioned
- Krizgut - provider of the Welcome Bundle deal
- Optimotron - the mechanical dealer responsible for the Clockwork Card Dealer Tavern Brawl
New versions[]
While many established characters are given a new lease on life in Hearthstone, the following are significantly and explicitly changed from their previously known forms, due to specific causes. As such, they represent new versions of those characters.
Corruption[]
- Whispers of the Old Gods
Introduced with Whispers of the Old Gods, the following characters were corrupted, transforming them into new, twisted forms.
Nat, the Darkfisher
Hogger, Doom of Elwynn
Mukla, Tyrant of the Vale
Ragnaros, Lightlord - Unlike the other examples, this is an "uncorrupted" version of a pre-existing character.
- Knights of the Frozen Throne
Introduced with Knights of the Frozen Throne, the following characters have been transformed into undead death knights by The Lich King, granting them unholy powers.
Bloodreaver Gul'dan
Deathstalker Rexxar
Frost Lich Jaina
Malfurion the Pestilent
Scourgelord Garrosh
Shadowreaper Anduin
Thrall, Deathseer
Uther of the Ebon Blade
Valeera the Hollow
- Ashes of Outland
Introduced with Ashes of Outland, the following characters show signs of receiving mechanical augmentations by the Rusted Legion.
- Other
Various other sets have included scattered numbers of corrupted characters.
Pre-Corruption[]
Like the corrupted characters above, some characters who are only known in their altered form are depicted as they originally appeared.
- One Night in Karazhan
Introduced in One Night in Karazhan, the following characters appear before Medivh's corruption.
- Scholomance Academy
Introduced in Scholomance Academy, the following characters are the original teachers at the school before being experimented on and risen by the Cult of the Damned.
Headmaster Kel'Thuzad
Infiltrator Lilian
Instructor Fireheart
Lord Barov
Lorekeeper Polkelt
Professor Slate
Ras Frostwhisper
Mindrender Illucia
Vectus
Advancement[]
While not original to Hearthstone, these characters have significantly and explicitly risen in status or power since their previous appearances.
Auctionmaster Beardo - Apparently the same as Auctioneer Beardo, this character appears to have acquired far more wealth and renown than his fairly unremarkable World of Warcraft incarnation, and is now hailed as "Gadgetzan's King of Bling" and "a one-goblin financial advice powerhouse".[6]
Prince Liam - Prince Liam Greymane has been long dead in World of Warcraft (and remains dead to this day), but in The Witchwood his ghostly spirit is seen aiding Gilneas in its time of need.
Dr. Boom, Mad Genius - Dr. Boom is an extremely minor character in World of Warcraft, but since his first appearance in Goblins vs. Gnomes, he built a secret laboratory in the Netherstorm and is the lead scientist of The Boomsday Project, a research project of sorts with no given goal.
Mecha-Jaraxxus -
Lord Jaraxxus seems to have received mechanical enhancements from
Dr. Boom- although how and what led to his creation is unknown.
Mecha'thun - This being is a mechanical recreation of the Old God
C'Thun, created as part of the Boomsday Project for reasons not even Dr. Boom himself knows.
Subject 9 - In World of Warcraft, Subject Nine was last seen departing from Azshara with her offspring in a rocket. In Hearthstone lore, she ended up in Boom Labs, where she received a number of robotic new body parts. As a result, the Hearthstone version of Subject 9 is far more mechanical in appearance than her World of Warcraft incarnation.[7]
Zai, the Incredible - Originally an outcast jinyu and simple world boss in World of Warcraft, Zai has become a performer at the Darkmoon Faire and a full-bodied Demon Hunter between appearances.
- Cap'n Hoggarr, Nat Pagle, Extreme Angler - Two Classic legendaries,
Hogger and
Nat Pagle, are depicted here as having adopted the pirate's life and swashburgling in Battlegrounds.
First depictions[]
While these characters are established in Warcraft lore, this is the first time they—or at least certain versions of them—have been depicted, making them in a sense original to Hearthstone.
Nozari - She previously appeared in the Caverns of Time split between a shapeshifted adult and child form. This is the first time her dragon form has been seen.
N'Zoth, the Corruptor - this is the first time N'Zoth been depicted, revealed or even described in detail.[8][9] The depiction is intended to be canonical.[10] The title "the Corruptor" is also original.
Shirvallah, the Tiger - Despite having been first introduced in classic World of Warcraft and referenced at various points throughout WoW's history, Shirvallah has previously never been directly seen or depicted in Warcraft media. Her overall personality and especially her association with paladins is entirely unique to Hearthstone, as she is described only sparingly in previous material.
Y'Shaarj, Rage Unbound - Y'Shaarj has previously been very sparingly described, and illustrated in a single mural in World of Warcraft, but this is the first time he has been properly depicted. This appearance also differs significantly from earlier descriptions and the mural. The title "Rage Unbound" is also original.
Zzeraku the Warped - Zzeraku first appeared in the manga Nexus Point and the novel Night of the Dragon, as the progenitor of the twilight dragonflight. Hearthstone marks his first appearance in a Warcraft game. The title "The Warped" is also original.
New titles[]
The following characters feature titles which are original to Hearthstone, but do not feature any other innovations. For characters with new titles alongside other differences, see the above subsections.
Altruis the Outcast
Archspore Msshi'fn
Barista Lynchen
Bolvar, Fireblood
C'Thun, the Shattered
Darkbishop Benedictus
Deathwing, Dragonlord,
Deathwing, Mad Aspect
Disciplinarian Gandling
E.T.C., God of Metal
Galakrond, the Nightmare,
Galakrond, the Tempest,
Galakrond, the Unbreakable,
Galakrond, the Unspeakable,
Galakrond, the Wretched, Galakrond, the Apocalypse, Galakrond, Azeroth's End
Hemet, Jungle Hunter
Kresh, Lord of Turtling
Mankrik, Consumed by Hatred
- Nomi, Kitchen Nightmare
Saidan the Scarlet
Sayge, Seer of Darkmoon
Soulciologist Malicia
Swamp King Dred
Turalyon, the Tenured
Y'Shaarj, the Defiler
Yogg-Saron, Hope's End,
Yogg-Saron, Master of Fate
Ysera, Unleashed
Bosses[]
The following Boss encounters are original to Hearthstone. Bosses with card equivalents are listed above.
Baduu Prime
Baltharak
Burgrak Cruelchain
Rusted Fel Reaver
Gok'amok
Inquisitor Dakrel
Jek'haz
- Karnuk, Outcast
Magtheridon Prime
- Shalja, Outcast
Xur'goth
- Avalanchan
- Cultist Dawnshatter
- Dragoncaster Askaara
- Dragonslayer Skruk
- Rotwing
- The Slipstream
- The Wanderer
Alda Petrik
Avozu
Battrund
Beetle Herder Zenda
Craz
Dark Ritualist Zafarr
Demolisher 3V-11
Dovo Fastfuse
Edra
Ermavar
Glack the Scorpid
Gorebite
Icarax, Plague Lord of Wrath
Ichabod the Cursed
Illidara Sunsdawn
Ilza Grimdrum
Janak
Jolene Knottley
Jythiros of Questions
K'zrath, Plague Lord of Madness
Kasa Softspeaker
Kasmut
Kham
Kyriss
Lich Baz'hial
Lt. Herring
Nash the Greatworm
Ozara
Pillager Drasar
Pyramad
R.O.B.O.L.D.
Runaway Ruby
Sandshaper Rhogi
Skarik
Snakeflinger Scalesnout
Sothis
Sword Dancer Sirinell
Tarkus
Taskmaster Maru
Terraviss
Thrud
Thudd Lockspring
Vera Ridley
Vesh, Plague Lord of Murlocs
Waste Wanderer Cardish
Wildtooth
Xatma, Plague Lord of Death
Zaraam
Alda Petrik
Avozu
Battrund
Beetle Herder Zenda
Craz
Dark Ritualist Zafarr
Demolisher 3V-11
Dovo Fastfuse
Edra
Ermavar
Glack the Scorpid
Gorebite
Icarax, Plague Lord of Wrath
Ichabod the Cursed
Illidara Sunsdawn
Ilza Grimdrum
Janak
Jolene Knottley
Jythiros of Questions
K'zrath, Plague Lord of Madness
Kasa Softspeaker
Kasmut
Kham
Kyriss
Lich Baz'hial
Lt. Herring
Nash the Greatworm
Ozara
Pillager Drasar
Pyramad
R.O.B.O.L.D.
Runaway Ruby
Sandshaper Rhogi
Skarik
Snakeflinger Scalesnout
Sothis
Sword Dancer Sirinell
Tarkus
Taskmaster Maru
Terraviss
Thrud
Thudd Lockspring
Vera Ridley
Vesh, Plague Lord of Murlocs
Waste Wanderer Cardish
Wildtooth
Xatma, Plague Lord of Death
Zaraam
Aki the Brilliant
Albin Eastoft
Alchemist Wendy
The Amazing "Bonepaw"
Anarii Duskgrove
Archivist Oshi
Banker Biggs
Bartendotron
Bookmaster Bae Chao
Captain Hannigan
Chomper
Commander Bolan
Commander Rhyssa
Dagg Cruelmight
Flight Master Belnaara
Hesutu Stonewind
Kara Stamper
Lilayell Suntear
Locksmith Zibb
Magistrix Norroa
Marei Loom
Mo Eniwhiskers
Noz Timbertail
P.O.G.O.
Queen Wagtoggle
Ranger Ar'ha
Sharky McFin
Sky Captain Smiggs
Soothsayer Zoie
Tala Stonerage
Tierra Blythe
Ungan Oddkind
Valdera Highborne
Vas'no
Aki the Brilliant
Albin Eastoft
Alchemist Wendy
The Amazing "Bonepaw"
Anarii Duskgrove
Archivist Oshi
Banker Biggs
Bartendotron
Bookmaster Bae Chao
Captain Hannigan
Chomper
Commander Bolan
Commander Rhyssa
Dagg Cruelmight
Flight Master Belnaara
Hesutu Stonewind
Kara Stamper
Lilayell Suntear
Locksmith Zibb
Magistrix Norroa
Marei Loom
Mo Eniwhiskers
Noz Timbertail
P.O.G.O.
Queen Wagtoggle
Ranger Ar'ha
Sharky McFin
Sky Captain Smiggs
Soothsayer Zoie
Tala Stonerage
Tierra Blythe
Ungan Oddkind
Valdera Highborne
Vas'no
Astromancer Arwyn
Boomnician Breena
Demonologist Draan
Dexter the Dendrologist
Glow-Tron 2000
Lil' Stormy
Poisonmaster Pollark
Baran the Blind
Blood Witch Gretta
Brushwood Centurion
Captain Shivers
Chupacabran
Cragtorr
Beastly Pete
Cultist S'thara
Cutthroat Willie
Doctor Sezavo
Experiment 3C
Forlorn Lovers
Garrow, the Rancorous
Gnarlroot
Gnomenapper
Gobbles
Gravekeeper Damph
Griselda
Groddo the Bogwarden
Grubb the Swampdrinker
Grum
Gustave, the Gutripper
Inquisitor Hav'nixx
Manhunter Ivan
The Mute
Niira the Trickster
Plaguemaster Rancel
Raeth Ghostsong
Ratcatcher Hannigul
Ravencaller Cozzlewurt
Rottooth
Sazzmi Gentlehorn
The Scarecrow
Sephira Dusktalon
Infinite Toki
Vitus the Exiled
Wharrgarbl
The Whisperer
Winslow Tobtock
Baran the Blind
Blood Witch Gretta
Brushwood Centurion
Captain Shivers
Chupacabran
Cragtorr
Beastly Pete
Cultist S'thara
Cutthroat Willie
Doctor Sezavo
Experiment 3C
Forlorn Lovers
Garrow, the Rancorous
Gnarlroot
Gnomenapper
Gobbles
Gravekeeper Damph
Griselda
Groddo the Bogwarden
Grubb the Swampdrinker
Grum
Gustave, the Gutripper
Inquisitor Hav'nixx
Manhunter Ivan
The Mute
Niira the Trickster
Plaguemaster Rancel
Raeth Ghostsong
Ratcatcher Hannigul
Ravencaller Cozzlewurt
Rottooth
Sazzmi Gentlehorn
The Scarecrow
Sephira Dusktalon
Infinite Toki
Vitus the Exiled
Wharrgarbl
The Whisperer
Winslow Tobtock
- Battlecrier Jin'zo
- Blackseed
- Bink the Burglar
- Brimstone Warden
- Bristlesnarl
- Candlebeard
Inara the Mage
- Elder Brandlemar
- Elder Jari
- Frostfur
Karl and George
- Graves the Cleric
- Gutmook
- Jeeru
- Kraxx
- Lyris the Wild Mage
- The Mothergloop
- Mushhuckster Max
- Overseer Mogark
- Pathmaker Hamm
- Russell the Bard*
- Seriona
- Spiritspeaker Azun
- Thaddock the Thief
- Voodoomaster Vex
- Vustrasz the Ancient
- Waxmancer Sturmi
- Whompwhisker
- Xol the Unscathed
- Battlecrier Jin'zo
- Blackseed
- Bink the Burglar
- Brimstone Warden
- Bristlesnarl
- Candlebeard
Inara the Mage
- Elder Brandlemar
- Elder Jari
- Frostfur
Karl and George
- Graves the Cleric
- Gutmook
- Jeeru
- Kraxx
- Lyris the Wild Mage
- The Mothergloop
- Mushhuckster Max
- Overseer Mogark
- Pathmaker Hamm
- Russell the Bard*
- Seriona
- Spiritspeaker Azun
- Thaddock the Thief
- Voodoomaster Vex
- Vustrasz the Ancient
- Waxmancer Sturmi
- Whompwhisker
- Xol the Unscathed
Zinaar
Giantfin*
Chieftain Scarvash
Sun Raider Phaerix
Lord Slitherspear
Skelesaurus Hex
The Steel Sentinel
Other cards[]
Tortollans were an entirely new race original to Hearthstone before the expansion Battle for Azeroth.
The Feral Gibberer is unique to Hearthstone and does not closely resemble any previously known creature from the Warcraft universe.
With the majority of new cards now original to Hearthstone, there is little point in listing all such cards. Information on the origins of specific cards can be found in the Lore section on each card page.
An incomplete list of original cards of all types released prior to Mean Streets of Gadgetzan can be found in the history.
Lore[]
- Main article: Hearthstone lore
Original characters comprise a substantial part of the emerging Hearthstone lore. However, since most of these characters exist purely within the Hearthstone card game itself, it is not certain whether they are intended to be modelled upon "real" people and classes in the Hearthstone universe, or are simply fictional characters invented by the makers of the game for the purpose of entertainment. Some original characters do exist beyond their appearances as cards, such as in The Innkeeper's Journal or the Gadgetzan Gazette, which could be taken as confirming their presence as real characters within the larger Hearthstone canon.
References[]
- ↑ Ben Brode quoted on reddit. (2016-10-03). - I love Morgl. I think its cool because it feels very hearthstoney. Morgl was created by our team, and it was really cool to add something to the universe of Warcraft.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Celestalon/status/1289732567990595586
- ↑ Peter Whalen on Twitter. (2017-11-30).
- ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2016-07-19).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Ben Brode on Twitter. (2015-08-15).
- ↑ Gadgetzan Gazette
- ↑ Peter Whalen on Twitter. (2018-11-17).
- ↑ So... N'zoth.. (2016-03-21).
- ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2016-03-20).
- ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2016-03-29).