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(Plaguemaw is still undead, just less decayed than in WoW. Tamsin calls him a necrotized lug, and you can see rot marks all over his body if you look carefully.)
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* [[Harth Stonebrew]] ([[The Innkeeper]])
  
* [[Harth Stonebrew]] ([[The Innkeeper]])
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* [[Bartender Bob]]
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===Heroes===
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;Play mode
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* [[Aranna Starseeker]]
  +
* [[Dame Hazelbark]]
  +
* [[Elise Starseeker (hero)|Elise Starseeker]]*
 
* [[Madame Lazul]]
  
* [[Madame Lazul]]
 
* [[Morgl the Oracle]]*<ref>{{cw|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/55mf0r/a_collection_of_some_statements_and_answers_from/|2016-10-03|Ben Brode quoted on reddit}} - ''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.''</ref>
  
* [[Morgl the Oracle]]*<ref>{{cw|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/55mf0r/a_collection_of_some_statements_and_answers_from/|2016-10-03|Ben Brode quoted on reddit}} - ''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.''</ref>
 
* [[Nemsy Necrofizzle]]
  
* [[Nemsy Necrofizzle]]
 
* [[Sir Annoy-O]]
  
* [[Sir Annoy-O]]
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;Adventures
  +
* [[Kriziki]]
  +
* [[Ol' Barkeye]]
  +
* [[Rakanishu (hero)|Rakanishu]]
  +
* [[Sklibb, Outcast (hero)|Sklibb, Outcast]]
  +
* [[Squeamlish]]
  +
* [[Vessina]]
  +
* [[Rikkar]]
  +
* [[White King]]
  +
  +
===Minions===
  +
; ''[[Forged in the Barrens]]''
  +
* [[Bru'kan]]
  +
* [[Cariel Roame]]
  +
* [[Firemancer Flurgl]]
  +
* [[Kurtrus Ashfallen]]
  +
* [[Guff Runetotem]]
  +
* [[Rokara]]
  +
* [[Scabbs Cutterbutter]]
  +
* [[Tamsin Roame]]
  +
* [[Tavish Stormpike]]
  +
* [[Varden Dawngrasp]]
  +
* [[Xyrella]]
  +
  +
; ''[[Madness at the Darkmoon Faire]] and [[Darkmoon Races]]''
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* [[Envoy Rustwix]]
  +
* [[Grand Totem Eys'or]]
  +
* [[Greybough]]
  +
* [[Inara Stormcrash]]
  +
* [[Keywarden Ivory]]
  +
* [[Kiri, Chosen of Elune]]
  +
* [[The Nameless One]]
  +
* [[Ringmaster Whatley]]
  +
* [[Tickatus]]
  +
  +
; ''[[Scholomance Academy]]''
  +
{{Cols|2|
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* [[Ace Hunter Kreen]]
  +
* [[Archwitch Willow]]<ref>https://twitter.com/Celestalon/status/1289732567990595586</ref>
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* [[Forest Warden Omu]]
  +
* [[High Abbess Alura]]
  +
* [[Keymaster Alabaster]]
  +
* [[Kolek]]
  +
* [[Mozaki, Master Duelist]]
  +
* [[Reffuh]]
  +
* [[Shan'do Wildclaw]]
  +
* [[Shima]]
  +
* [[Speaker Gidra]]
  +
* [[Star Student Stelina]]
  +
}}
  +
  +
; ''[[Ashes of Outland]]
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* [[Murgur Murgurgle]]
  +
** [[Murgurgle Prime]]
  +
* [[Shadowjeweler Hanar]]
  +
* [[Zixor, Apex Predator]]
  +
** [[Zixor Prime]]
  +
  +
; ''[[Galakrond's Awakening]]''
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* [[Grand Lackey Erkh]]
  +
  +
; ''[[Descent of Dragons]]''
  +
* [[Bandersmosh]]
  +
* [[Chenvaala]]
  +
* [[Dragonrider Talritha]]
  +
* [[Flik Skyshiv]]
  +
* [[Frizz Kindleroost]]
  +
* [[Goru the Mightree]]
  +
* [[Kronx Dragonhoof]]
  +
* [[Valdris Felgorge]]
  +
* [[Waxadred]]
  +
  +
; ''[[Battlegrounds]]''
  +
* [[Zapp Slywick]]
  +
  +
; ''[[Saviors of Uldum]]''
  +
* [[Anka, the Buried]]
  +
* [[Octosari]]
  +
* [[Zephrys the Great]]
   
 
; ''[[Rise of Shadows]]''
  
; ''[[Rise of Shadows]]''
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* [[Commander Rhyssa]]
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* [[The Boom Reaver]]
 
* [[Keeper Stalladris]]
  
* [[Keeper Stalladris]]
 
* [[Lucentbark]]
  
* [[Lucentbark]]
 
* [[Oblivitron]]
  
* [[Oblivitron]]
 
* [[Tak Nozwhisker]]
  
* [[Tak Nozwhisker]]
  +
* [[Zayle, Shadow Cloak]]
   
 
; ''[[Rastakhan's Rumble]]''
  
; ''[[Rastakhan's Rumble]]''
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* [[Da Undatakah]]
  
* [[Da Undatakah]]
 
* [[Mojomaster Zihi]]
  
* [[Mojomaster Zihi]]
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* [[Rikkar]]
  
   
 
; ''[[The Boomsday Project]]''
  
; ''[[The Boomsday Project]]''
 
{{Cols|2|
  
{{Cols|2|
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* [[Astromancer Arwyn]]
  
 
* [[Boommaster Flark]]
  
* [[Boommaster Flark]]
−
* [[Boomnician Breena]]
  
 
* [[Crystalsmith Kangor]]
  
* [[Crystalsmith Kangor]]
−
* [[Demonologist Draan]]
  
−
* [[Dexter the Dendrologist]]
  
 
* [[Dr. Morrigan]]
  
* [[Dr. Morrigan]]
 
* [[Electra Stormsurge]]
  
* [[Electra Stormsurge]]
 
* [[Flobbidinous Floop]]
  
* [[Flobbidinous Floop]]
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* [[Glow-Tron 2000]]
  
 
* [[Harbinger Celestia]]
  
* [[Harbinger Celestia]]
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* [[Lil' Stormy]]
  
 
* [[Myra Rotspring]]
  
* [[Myra Rotspring]]
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* [[Poisonmaster Pollark]]
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* [[SN1P-SN4P]]
 
* [[Stargazer Luna]]
  
* [[Stargazer Luna]]
 
* [[Whizbang the Wonderful]]
  
* [[Whizbang the Wonderful]]
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}}
  
}}
 
; ''[[The Witchwood]]''
  
; ''[[The Witchwood]]''
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{{Cols|3|
 +
{{Cols|2|
 
* [[Azalina Soulthief]]
  
* [[Azalina Soulthief]]
 
* [[Baku the Mooneater]]
  
* [[Baku the Mooneater]]
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* [[Baran the Blind]]
  
−
* [[Blood Witch Gretta]]
  
−
* [[Brushwood Centurion]]
  
−
* [[Captain Shivers]]
  
 
* [[Chameleos]]
  
* [[Chameleos]]
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* [[Chupacabran]]
  
 
* [[Countess Ashmore]]
  
* [[Countess Ashmore]]
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* [[Cragtorr]]
  
−
* [[Crooked Pete]]
  
−
* [[Cultist S'thara]]
  
−
* [[Cutthroat Willie]]
  
−
* [[Doctor Sezavo]]
  
 
* [[Dollmaster Dorian]]
  
* [[Dollmaster Dorian]]
−
* [[Experiment 3C]]
  
 
* [[Face Collector]]
  
* [[Face Collector]]
−
* [[Forlorn Lovers]]
  
−
* [[Garrow, the Rancorous]]
  
 
* [[The Glass Knight]]
  
* [[The Glass Knight]]
 
* [[Glinda Crowskin]]
  
* [[Glinda Crowskin]]
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* [[Gnarlroot]]
  
−
* [[Gnomenapper]]
  
−
* [[Gobbles]]
  
−
* [[Gravekeeper Damph]]
  
−
* [[Griselda]]
  
−
* [[Groddo the Bogwarden]]
  
−
* [[Grubb the Swampdrinker]]
  
−
* [[Grum]]
  
−
* [[Gustave, the Gutripper]]
  
 
* [[Hagatha the Witch]]
  
* [[Hagatha the Witch]]
 
* [[Houndmaster Shaw]]
  
* [[Houndmaster Shaw]]
−
* [[Inquisitor Hav'nixx]]
  
 
* [[Lady in White]]
  
* [[Lady in White]]
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* [[Manhunter Ivan]]
  
−
* [[The Mute]]
  
−
* [[Niira the Trickster]]
  
−
* [[Plaguemaster Rancel]]
  
−
* [[Raeth Ghostsong]]
  
−
* [[Ratcatcher Hannigul]]
  
−
* [[Ravencaller Cozzlewurt]]
  
−
* [[Rottooth]]
  
−
* [[Sazzmi Gentlehorn]]
  
−
* [[The Scarecrow]]
  
−
* [[Sephira Dusktalon]]
  
 
* [[Shudderwock]]
  
* [[Shudderwock]]
 
* [[Splintergraft]]
  
* [[Splintergraft]]
 
* [[Toki, Time-Tinker]]
  
* [[Toki, Time-Tinker]]
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−
** [[Infinite Toki]]
  
−
* [[Vitus the Exiled]]
  
−
* [[Wharrgarbl]]
  
−
* [[The Whisperer]]
  
−
* [[Winslow Tobtock]]
  
 
}}
  
}}
 
; ''[[Kobolds and Catacombs]]''
  
; ''[[Kobolds and Catacombs]]''
−
{{Cols|3|
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{{Cols|2|
−
* [[Battlecrier Jin'zo]]
  
−
* [[Blackseed]]
  
−
* [[Bink the Burglar]]
  
−
* [[Brimstone Warden]]
  
−
* [[Bristlesnarl]]
  
−
* [[Candlebeard]]
  
−
* [[Chronomancer Inara]]
  
 
* [[The Darkness]] - although similar to the {{Wow|Devouring Darkness}} from ''World of Warcraft'', it is unclear whether the two are meant to be the same character.
  
* [[The Darkness]] - although similar to the {{Wow|Devouring Darkness}} from ''World of Warcraft'', it is unclear whether the two are meant to be the same character.
 
* [[Dragoncaller Alanna]]
  
* [[Dragoncaller Alanna]]
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* [[Elder Brandlemar]]
  
−
* [[Elder Jari]]
  
−
* [[Frostfur]]
  
−
* [[Fungalmancer Flurgl]]
  
 
* [[Geosculptor Yip]]
  
* [[Geosculptor Yip]]
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* [[Graves the Cleric]]
  
 
* [[Grumble, Worldshaker]]
  
* [[Grumble, Worldshaker]]
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* [[Gutmook]]
  
 
* [[Ixlid, Fungal Lord]]<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/LegendaryFerret/status/936250366814978049|2017-11-30|Peter Whalen}}</ref>
  
* [[Ixlid, Fungal Lord]]<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/LegendaryFerret/status/936250366814978049|2017-11-30|Peter Whalen}}</ref>
−
* [[Jeeru]]
  
 
* [[King Togwaggle]]
  
* [[King Togwaggle]]
−
* [[Kraxx]]
  
 
* [[Lynessa Sunsorrow]]
  
* [[Lynessa Sunsorrow]]
−
* [[Lyris the Wild Mage]]
  
 
* [[Marin the Fox]]
  
* [[Marin the Fox]]
 
* [[Master Oakheart]]
  
* [[Master Oakheart]]
−
* [[The Mothergloop]]
  
−
* [[Mushhuckster Max]]
  
−
* [[Overseer Mogark]]
  
−
* [[Pathmaker Hamm]]
  
 
* [[Rin, the First Disciple]]
  
* [[Rin, the First Disciple]]
 
** [[Azari, the Devourer]]
  
** [[Azari, the Devourer]]
−
* [[Russell the Bard]]*
  
−
* [[Seriona]]
  
 
* [[Sonya Shadowdancer]]
  
* [[Sonya Shadowdancer]]
−
* [[Spiritspeaker Azun]]
  
−
* [[Thaddock the Thief]]
  
−
* [[Voodoomaster Vex]]
  
−
* [[Vustrasz the Ancient]]
  
−
* [[Waxmancer Sturmi]]
  
−
* [[Whompwhisker]]
  
−
* [[Xol the Unscathed]]
  
 
* [[Zola the Gorgon]]
  
* [[Zola the Gorgon]]
 
}}
  
}}
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; ''[[Knights of the Frozen Throne]]''
  
; ''[[Knights of the Frozen Throne]]''
 
* [[A. F. Kay]]
  
* [[A. F. Kay]]
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* [[Knuckles]]
  
* [[Knuckles]]
 
* [[Krul the Unshackled]]
  
* [[Krul the Unshackled]]
−
** Spicklefizz (Krul's gnomish minion)
  
 
* [[Kun the Forgotten King]]
  
* [[Kun the Forgotten King]]
 
* [[Patches the Pirate]]*
  
* [[Patches the Pirate]]*
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* [[Susie Sizzlesong]]
  
* [[Susie Sizzlesong]]
 
* [[Mark Moonwalker]]
  
* [[Mark Moonwalker]]
−
* [[Nazra Wildaxe]]
  
−
* [[Magic Mirror]]
  
−
* [[Silverware Golem (boss)|Silverware Golem]]
  
−
* [[Black King]]
  
−
* [[White King]]
  
   
 
; ''[[Whispers of the Old Gods]]''
  
; ''[[Whispers of the Old Gods]]''
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; ''[[The League of Explorers]]''
  
; ''[[The League of Explorers]]''
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{{Cols|2|
  
 
* [[Arch-Thief Rafaam]]
  
* [[Arch-Thief Rafaam]]
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* [[Reno Jackson]]
 +
* [[Reno Jackson]]*
−
* [[Elise Starseeker]]
  
 
* [[Sir Finley Mrrgglton]]*
  
* [[Sir Finley Mrrgglton]]*
 
* [[Golden Monkey]] - more of an item than a character, this unique animate statue is nonetheless original to ''Hearthstone''.
  
* [[Golden Monkey]] - more of an item than a character, this unique animate statue is nonetheless original to ''Hearthstone''.
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−
* [[Zinaar]]
  
−
* [[Giantfin]]*
  
−
* [[Chieftain Scarvash]]
  
−
* [[Sun Raider Phaerix]]
  
−
* [[Lord Slitherspear]]
  
−
* [[Skelesaurus Hex]]
  
−
* [[The Steel Sentinel]]
  
−
}}
  
 
; ''[[The Grand Tournament]]''
  
; ''[[The Grand Tournament]]''
 
* [[Skycap'n Kragg]]*<ref name="IP">{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/632603523205611520|2015-08-15|Ben Brode}}</ref>
  
* [[Skycap'n Kragg]]*<ref name="IP">{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/632603523205611520|2015-08-15|Ben Brode}}</ref>
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** Sharkbait** (Kragg's giant parrot)
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** [[Sharkbait]]** (Kragg's giant parrot)
 
* [[Nexus-Champion Saraad]]<ref name="IP"/>
  
* [[Nexus-Champion Saraad]]<ref name="IP"/>
 
* [[Bolf Ramshield]]<ref name="IP"/>
  
* [[Bolf Ramshield]]<ref name="IP"/>
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====Corruption====
  
====Corruption====
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;Whispers of the Old Gods
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;''Whispers of the Old Gods
 
Introduced with ''[[Whispers of the Old Gods]]'', the following characters were [[Whispers of the Old Gods#Corruption|corrupted]], transforming them into new, twisted forms.
  
Introduced with ''[[Whispers of the Old Gods]]'', the following characters were [[Whispers of the Old Gods#Corruption|corrupted]], transforming them into new, twisted forms.
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* [[Nat, the Darkfisher]]
  
* [[Nat, the Darkfisher]]
 
* [[Hogger, Doom of Elwynn]]
  
* [[Hogger, Doom of Elwynn]]
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;''Knights of the Frozen Throne
  
;''Knights of the Frozen Throne
 
Introduced with ''[[Knights of the Frozen Throne]]'', the following characters have been transformed into undead [[Knights of the Frozen Throne#Death knights|death knights]] by [[the Lich King]], granting them unholy powers.
  
Introduced with ''[[Knights of the Frozen Throne]]'', the following characters have been transformed into undead [[Knights of the Frozen Throne#Death knights|death knights]] by [[the Lich King]], granting them unholy powers.
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* [[Shadowreaper Anduin]]
  
* [[Shadowreaper Anduin]]
 
* [[Scourgelord Garrosh]]
  
* [[Scourgelord Garrosh]]
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* [[Valeera the Hollow]]
  
* [[Valeera the Hollow]]
 
* [[Uther of the Ebon Blade]]
  
* [[Uther of the Ebon Blade]]
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  +
;''Ashes of Outland
  +
Introduced with ''[[Ashes of Outland]]'', the following characters show signs of receiving mechanical augmentations by the Rusted Legion.
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* [[Kanrethad Prime]]
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* [[Kargath Prime]]
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* [[Vashj Prime]]
   
 
;Other
  
;Other
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* [[Duskfallen Aviana]]
  
* [[Duskfallen Aviana]]
   
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====Pre-Corruption====
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Like the corrupted characters above, some characters who are only known in their altered form are depicted as they originally appeared.
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;''One Night in Karazhan''
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Introduced in ''[[One Night in Karazhan]]'', the following characters appear before [[Medivh]]'s corruption.
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* [[Barnes]]
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* [[Medivh, the Guardian]]
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* [[Moroes]]
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;''Scholomance Academy''
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Introduced in ''[[Scholomance Academy]]'', the following characters are the original teachers at the school before being experimented on and risen by the {{wow|Cult of the Damned}}.
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* [[Headmaster Kel'Thuzad]]
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* [[Infiltrator Lilian]]
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* [[Instructor Fireheart]]
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* [[Lord Barov]]
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* [[Lorekeeper Polkelt]]
  +
* [[Professor Slate]]
  +
* [[Ras Frostwhisper]]
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* [[Mindrender Illucia]]
  +
* [[Vectus]]
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;Other
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Various other sets have included scattered numbers of pre-corrupted characters.
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-->
 
====Advancement====
  
====Advancement====
 
While not original to ''Hearthstone'', these characters have significantly and explicitly risen in status or power since their previous appearances.
 
While not original to ''Hearthstone'', these characters have significantly and explicitly risen in status or power since their previous appearances.
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* [[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.
  
* [[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 {{Wow|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.<ref>{{Tw|https://twitter.com/LegendaryFerret/status/1063886097653030912|2018-11-17|Peter Whalen}}</ref>
  
* [[Subject 9]] - In ''World of Warcraft'', Subject Nine was last seen departing from {{Wow|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.<ref>{{Tw|https://twitter.com/LegendaryFerret/status/1063886097653030912|2018-11-17|Peter Whalen}}</ref>
  +
* [[Zai, the Incredible]] - Originally an outcast [[Jinyu art|jinyu]] and simple world boss in ''World of Warcraft'', {{wow|Zai the Outcast|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]].
   
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===First depictions===
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====First depictions====
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While these characters are established in ''Warcraft'' lore, this is the first time they have been depicted, making them in a sense original to ''Hearthstone''.
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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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/forum/topic/20742805013#10|date=2016-03-21|title=So... N'zoth.}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/711597896945238016|2016-03-20|Ben Brode}}</ref> The depiction is intended to be canonical.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/714652991618289664|2016-03-29|Ben Brode}}</ref> The title "the Corruptor" is also original.
  
* [[N'Zoth, the Corruptor]] - this is the first time N'Zoth been depicted, revealed or even described in detail.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/forum/topic/20742805013#10|date=2016-03-21|title=So... N'zoth.}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/711597896945238016|2016-03-20|Ben Brode}}</ref> The depiction is intended to be canonical.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/714652991618289664|2016-03-29|Ben Brode}}</ref> 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 [[paladin]]s is entirely unique to ''Hearthstone'', as she is described only sparingly in previous material.
  
* [[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 [[paladin]]s 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 [[:File:Y'Shaarj - Klaxxi'vess mural.jpg|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.
  
* [[Y'Shaarj, Rage Unbound]] - Y'Shaarj has previously been very sparingly described, and illustrated in [[:File:Y'Shaarj - Klaxxi'vess mural.jpg|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.
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* [[Zzeraku the Warped]] - Zzeraku first appeared in the manga ''{{Wow|Nexus Point}}'' and the novel ''{{Wow|Night of the Dragon}}'', as the progenitor of the {{wow|twilight dragonflight}}. ''Hearthstone'' marks his first appearance in a ''Warcraft'' game. The title "The Warped" is also original.
   
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===New titles===
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====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.
  
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.
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* [[Altruis the Outcast]]
−  
−
* [[Deathwing, Dragonlord]]
 +
* [[Archspore Msshi'fn]]
−
* [[Yogg-Saron, Hope's End]]
 +
* [[Barista Lynchen]]
  +
* [[Bolvar, Fireblood]]
  +
* [[C'Thun, the Shattered]]
  +
* [[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]]
  
* [[Hemet, Jungle Hunter]]
−
* [[Elise the Trailblazer]]
 +
* [[Kresh, Lord of Turtling]]
  +
* [[Mankrik, Consumed by Hatred]]
  +
* [[Nomi, Kitchen Nightmare]]
  +
* [[Sayge, Seer of Darkmoon]]
  +
* [[Soulciologist Malicia]]
 
* [[Swamp King Dred]]
  
* [[Swamp King Dred]]
−
* [[Bolvar, Fireblood]]
 +
* [[Turalyon, the Tenured]]
  +
* [[Y'Shaarj, the Defiler]]
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* [[Yogg-Saron, Hope's End]], [[Yogg-Saron, Master of Fate]]
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* [[Ysera, Unleashed]]
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===Bosses===
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The following Boss encounters are original to ''Hearthstone''. Bosses with card equivalents are listed above.
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;''[[Book of Heroes]]''
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* [[Khiragg]]
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* [[Underqueen Zarzhet]]
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;''[[Trial by Felfire]]''
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* [[Baduu Prime]]
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* [[Baltharak]]
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* [[Burgrak Cruelchain]]
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* [[Flikk]]
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* [[Gok'amok]]
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* [[Inquisitor Dakrel]]
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* [[Jek'haz]]
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* [[Karnuk, Outcast (boss)|Karnuk, Outcast]]
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* [[Magtheridon Prime]]
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* [[Shalja, Outcast (boss)|Shalja, Outcast]]
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* [[Xur'goth]]
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;''[[Galakrond's Awakening]]''
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* [[Avalanchan]]
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* [[Cultist Dawnshatter]]
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* [[Dragoncaster Askaara]]
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* [[Dragonslayer Skruk]]
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* [[Rotwing]]
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* [[The Slipstream]]
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* [[The Wanderer]]
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;''[[Tombs of Terror]]''
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* [[Alda Petrik]]
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* [[Avozu]]
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* [[Battrund]]
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* [[Beetle Herder Zenda]]
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* [[Craz]]
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* [[Dark Ritualist Zafarr]]
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* [[Demolisher 3V-11]]
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* [[Dovo Fastfuse]]
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* [[Edra]]
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* [[Ermavar]]
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* [[Glack the Scorpid]]
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* [[Gorebite]]
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* [[Icarax, Plague Lord of Wrath]]
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* [[Ichabod the Cursed]]
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* [[Illidara Sunsdawn]]
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* [[Ilza Grimdrum]]
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* [[Janak]]
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* [[Jolene Knottley]]
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* [[Jythiros of Questions]]
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* [[K'zrath, Plague Lord of Madness]]
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* [[Kasa Softspeaker]]
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* [[Kasmut]]
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* [[Kham]]
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* [[Kyriss]]
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* [[Lich Baz'hial]]
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* [[Lt. Herring]]
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* [[Nash the Greatworm]]
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* [[Ozara]]
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* [[Pillager Drasar]]
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* [[Pyramad]]
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* [[R.O.B.O.L.D.]]
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* [[Runaway Ruby]]
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* [[Sandshaper Rhogi]]
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* [[Skarik]]
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* [[Snakeflinger Scalesnout]]
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* [[Sothis]]
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* [[Sword Dancer Sirinell]]
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* [[Tarkus]]
  +
* [[Taskmaster Maru]]
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* [[Terraviss]]
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* [[Thrud]]
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* [[Thudd Lockspring]]
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* [[Vera Ridley]]
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* [[Vesh, Plague Lord of Murlocs]]
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* [[Waste Wanderer Cardish]]
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* [[Wildtooth]]
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* [[Xatma, Plague Lord of Death]]
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* [[Zaraam]]
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}}
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;''[[The Dalaran Heist]]''
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{{Cols|3|
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* [[Aki the Brilliant]]
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* [[Albin Eastoft]]
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* [[Alchemist Wendy]]
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* [[The Amazing "Bonepaw"]]
  +
* [[Anarii Duskgrove]]
  +
* [[Archivist Oshi]]
  +
* [[Banker Biggs]]
  +
* [[Bartendotron]]
  +
* [[Bookmaster Bae Chao]]
  +
* [[Captain Hannigan]]
  +
* [[Chomper]]
  +
* [[Commander Bolan]]
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* [[Commander Rhyssa]]
  +
* [[Dagg Cruelmight]]
  +
* [[Flight Master Belnaara]]
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* [[Hesutu Stonewind]]
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* [[Kara Stamper]]
  +
* [[Lilayell Suntear]]
  +
* [[Locksmith Zibb]]
  +
* [[Magistrix Norroa]]
  +
* [[Marei Loom]]
  +
* [[Mo Eniwhiskers]]
  +
* [[Noz Timbertail]]
  +
* [[P.O.G.O.]]
  +
* [[Queen Wagtoggle]]
  +
* [[Ranger Ar'ha]]
  +
* [[The Rat King]]
  +
* [[Sharky McFin]]
  +
* [[Sky Captain Smiggs]]
  +
* [[Soothsayer Zoie]]
  +
* [[Tala Stonerage]]
  +
* [[Tierra Blythe]]
  +
* [[Ungan Oddkind]]
  +
* [[Valdera Highborne]]
  +
* [[Vas'no]]
  +
}}
  +
  +
;''[[Puzzle Lab]]''
  +
* [[Astromancer Arwyn]]
  +
* [[Boomnician Breena]]
  +
* [[Demonologist Draan]]
  +
* [[Dexter the Dendrologist]]
  +
* [[Glow-Tron 2000]]
  +
* [[Lil' Stormy]]
  +
* [[Poisonmaster Pollark]]
  +
  +
;''[[Monster Hunt]]''
  +
{{Cols|3|
  +
* [[Baran the Blind]]
  +
* [[Blood Witch Gretta]]
  +
* [[Brushwood Centurion]]
  +
* [[Captain Shivers]]
  +
* [[Chupacabran]]
  +
* [[Cragtorr]]
  +
* [[Crooked 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]]
  +
}}
  +
  +
;''[[Dungeon Run]]
  +
{{Cols|3|
  +
* [[Battlecrier Jin'zo]]
  +
* [[Blackseed]]
  +
* [[Bink the Burglar]]
  +
* [[Brimstone Warden]]
  +
* [[Bristlesnarl]]
  +
* [[Candlebeard]]
  +
* [[Chronomancer Inara]]
  +
* [[Elder Brandlemar]]
  +
* [[Elder Jari]]
  +
* [[Frostfur]]
  +
* [[George and Karl]]
  +
* [[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]]
  +
}}
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  +
;''[[One Night in Karazhan]]
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* [[Nazra Wildaxe]]
  +
* [[Magic Mirror]]
  +
* [[Silverware Golem (boss)|Silverware Golem]]
  +
* [[Black King]]
  +
  +
;''[[The League of Explorers]]
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* [[Zinaar]]
  +
* [[Giantfin]]*
  +
* [[Chieftain Scarvash]]
  +
* [[Sun Raider Phaerix]]
  +
* [[Lord Slitherspear]]
  +
* [[Skelesaurus Hex]]
  +
* [[The Steel Sentinel]]
   
 
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==Other cards==
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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 LegacyPolymorph, LegacyBloodlust, LegacyBlessing of Kings, LegacyInnervate and LegacyMind 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 Goblins vs GnomesAnnoy-o-Tron and Goblins vs GnomesSnowchugger 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 The Grand TournamentSkycap'n Kragg and The Grand TournamentBolf 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
Adventures

Minions

Forged in the Barrens
Madness at the Darkmoon Faire and Darkmoon Races
Scholomance Academy
Ashes of Outland
Galakrond's Awakening
Descent of Dragons
Battlegrounds
Saviors of Uldum
Rise of Shadows
Rastakhan's Rumble
The Boomsday Project
The Witchwood
Kobolds and Catacombs
Knights of the Frozen Throne
Journey to Un'Goro
Mean Streets of Gadgetzan
One Night in Karazhan
Whispers of the Old Gods
  • Whispers of the Old GodsShifter Zerus
  • Whispers of the Old GodsThe Ancient One - despite being described as the Old Gods' greatest creation, this minion is not seen outside of Hearthstone
  • Whispers of the Old GodsThe 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.
The League of Explorers
The Grand Tournament
Mentioned

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.

Knights of the Frozen Throne

Introduced with Knights of the Frozen Throne, the following characters have been transformed into undead death knights by Knights of the Frozen ThroneThe Lich King, granting them unholy powers.

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 Hero SkinsMedivh'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.

Advancement

While not original to Hearthstone, these characters have significantly and explicitly risen in status or power since their previous appearances.

  • Mean Streets of GadgetzanAuctionmaster 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]
  • The WitchwoodPrince 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.
  • The Boomsday ProjectDr. 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.
  • Hero SkinsMecha-Jaraxxus - LegacyLord Jaraxxus seems to have received mechanical enhancements from Goblins vs GnomesDr. Boom- although how and what led to his creation is unknown.
  • The Boomsday ProjectMecha'thun - This being is a mechanical recreation of the Old God Whispers of the Old GodsC'Thun, created as part of the Boomsday Project for reasons not even Dr. Boom himself knows.
  • The Boomsday ProjectSubject 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]
  • Madness at the Darkmoon FaireZai, 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, LegacyHogger and LegacyNat 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.

  • Rise of ShadowsNozari - 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.
  • Whispers of the Old GodsN'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.
  • Rastakhan's RumbleShirvallah, 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.
  • Whispers of the Old GodsY'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.
  • Descent of DragonsZzeraku 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.

Bosses

The following Boss encounters are original to Hearthstone. Bosses with card equivalents are listed above.

Book of Heroes
Trial by Felfire
Galakrond's Awakening
Tombs of Terror
The Dalaran Heist
Puzzle Lab
Monster Hunt
Dungeon Run
One Night in Karazhan
The League of Explorers

Other cards

Tortollans were an entirely new race original to Hearthstone before the expansion Battle for Azeroth.

The Kobolds & CatacombsFeral 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

 
  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ https://twitter.com/Celestalon/status/1289732567990595586
  3. ↑ Peter Whalen on Twitter. (2017-11-30). 
  4. ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2016-07-19). 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Ben Brode on Twitter. (2015-08-15). 
  6. ↑ Gadgetzan Gazette
  7. ↑ Peter Whalen on Twitter. (2018-11-17). 
  8. ↑ So... N'zoth.. (2016-03-21). 
  9. ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2016-03-20). 
  10. ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2016-03-29). 
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