- For other representations of Illidan, see Illidan Stormrage (disambiguation).
Skullbearer Illidan is an alternate hero for the 
Demon Hunter class.
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Background[]
This is one of Illidan's appearances during the Third War, after he was released from prison after 10,000 years by Tyrande Whisperwind. This was also the first time he claimed the power of Skull of Gul'dan.
How to get[]
Skullbearer Illidan can be purchased through Skullbearer Illidan Bundle, which also contains 5 Demon Hunter card packs and is available from 10AM PT, August 10 to 10AM PT, August 17, 2021.[1]
| USD | EUR | GBP | AUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| $9.99 | €9.99 | £7.70 | $13.66 |
Functionality[]
Once unlocked and selected for use, Skullbearer Illidan replaces Illidan Stormrage whenever the player uses a Demon Hunter deck, as well as:
- Comes with own portrait
- Has custom emotes
For more information, see Alternate heroes.
Flavor text[]
When viewed in the Collection, Skullbearer Illidan has the following flavor text:
- Retrieving the Skull of Gul'dan from the clutches of Tichondrius really helped Illidan get ahead.
Obtained by purchasing the Skullbearer Illidan bundle.
Sounds[]
Skullbearer Illidan, full art by Alex Horley
Each hero has their own selection of audio and written emotes that are produced in response to specific events. For more information, see Emote.
Most of Skullbearer Illidan's sounds are the same as Illidan Stormrage. Unique, different ones are noted as Unique in References section.
| Type | Transcript |
|---|---|
| Trigger: Metamorphosis | ▶️Now I am complete! |
| Trigger: Mana Burn | ▶️Burn away to ash… |
| Trigger: Command the Illidari | ▶️Serve your master! |
| Trigger: Skull of Gul'dan | ▶️Alas, poor warlock… |
| Trigger: Inner Demon | ▶️We all have demons. |
| Trigger: Spectral Sight | ▶️I see… |
| Attack [1] | ▶️Hardly a challenge![2] |
| Attack [2] | ▶️<Attack> |
| Attack [3] | ▶️<Attack> |
| Death [1] | ▶️<Death> |
| Emote: Greetings | ▶️Shadows hide you.[2] |
| Emote: Well Played | ▶️Such rage flows within you…[2] |
| Emote: Oops | ▶️Mistakes were made.[2] |
| Emote: Threaten | ▶️No sacrifice is too great![2] |
| Emote: Thanks | ▶️I owe you a debt.[2] |
| Unused: Sorry | ▶️I apologize. |
| Concede | ▶️I yield—for now. |
| Start | ▶️You dare enter my realm?[2] |
| Running out of time | ▶️Time grows short. |
| Thinking [1] | ▶️Hm... |
| Thinking [2] | ▶️I grow impatient. |
| Thinking [3] | ▶️Demons? Demons. |
| Almost out of cards | ▶️Not many cards left… |
| Out of cards | ▶️I am out of cards! |
| Error: Need a weapon | ▶️I require a weapon. |
| Error: Not enough mana | ▶️My mana is too low. |
| Error: Minion exhausted | ▶️It cannot attack again. |
| Error: Hero already attacked | ▶️I already struck! |
| Error: Minion not ready | ▶️That one is NOT prepared. |
| Error: Hand already full | ▶️My hand is full! |
| Error: Too many minions | ▶️I command too many. |
| Error: Can't target Stealthed minion | ▶️That one lurks in stealth. |
| Error: Can't play that card | ▶️I cannot... |
| Error: Not a valid target | ▶️I cannot reach that. |
| Error: Must attack Taunt minion | ▶️Another taunts me! ME! |
| Error: Generic | ▶️Not possible. |
| Selection in Choose Your Hero | ▶️I am a force beyond reckoning.[2] |
| Emote: Greetings [Lunar New Year] | ▶️Happy New Year! |
| Start [Mirror] | ▶️I will take it for my own![2] |
| Emote: Greetings [Holidays] | ▶️There are no holidays for betrayers. |
| Emote: Wow | ▶️It defies reason![2] |
| Emote: Greetings [Happy New Year] | ▶️Happy New Year! |
| Emote: Greetings [Fire Festival] | ▶️Our fires shall burn brighter than the Legion itself! |
| Unused: Greetings [Pirate Day] | ▶️All aboard the SS Betrayer to sail the seas of treachery! |
| Emote: Greetings [Happy Halloween] | ▶️Darkness surrounds us… It's Hallow's End! |
| Unused: Greetings [Happy Noblegarden] | ▶️Hunting for eggs is fine practice for hunting demons. |
| Emote: Greetings [Mirror] | ▶️Good thing we can see in the dark.[2] |
| Start [Tyrande Whisperwind] | ▶️I will prove myself to you. |
| Start [Malfurion Stormrage] | ▶️It isn't over between us, brother. |
| Start [Maiev Shadowsong] | ▶️You cannot hunt a demon hunter. |
| Start [Lady Vashj] | ▶️Let us test our strength. |
| Start [Prince Arthas] | ▶️Today and forever I am your better, Arthas. |
| Start [Mecha-Jaraxxus] | ▶️Back for more, demon? |
| Start [Aranna Starseeker] | ▶️I will not hold back this time. |
Patch changes[]
Patch 21.0.0.88998 (2021-07-27): Added.
