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'''Alternate heroes''' are cosmetic 'skins' for existing [[class]]es. Each alternate [[hero]] belongs to a specific class, and provides an alternative to the default hero for that class. Alternate heroes are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay in any way, making use of the same [[Hero Power]] and class cards as the default hero for that class.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606496848333791232|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref name="MB">http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/blog/19508175/heroes-emerge-new-hearthstone-heroes-are-coming-6-4-2015</ref>
 
'''Alternate heroes''' are cosmetic 'skins' for existing [[class]]es. Each alternate [[hero]] belongs to a specific class, and provides an alternative to the default hero for that class. Alternate heroes are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay in any way, making use of the same [[Hero Power]] and class cards as the default hero for that class.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606496848333791232|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref name="MB">http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/blog/19508175/heroes-emerge-new-hearthstone-heroes-are-coming-6-4-2015</ref>
   
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Alternate heroes are currently available for all nine classes (with [[Druid]] — previously the last class without one — having received [[Lunara]] as of the release of [[The Witchwood]]), with more planned for the future.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/760800358239121409|2016-08-03|Ben Brode}}</ref>
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Alternate heroes are currently available for all ten classes (with [[Demon Hunter]] — previously the last class without one — having received [[Aranna Starseeker]] as of the release of [[Felfire Festival]] bundle), with more planned for the future.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/bdbrode/status/760800358239121409|2016-08-03|Ben Brode}}</ref>
   
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Like the game's 9 original heroes, each alternate hero is a major character from ''{{wow|Warcraft}}'' lore (although some are original), and comes with their own portrait and emotes. In addition, alternate heroes bring special art for the 'hero tray' (the panelled area near the portrait), unique animations when using their Hero Power, and "entering the game" animations.<ref name="MB"/>
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Like the game's 10 original heroes, most alternate heroes are major characters from ''{{wow|Warcraft}}'' lore (although some are original), and all come with their own portrait and emotes. In addition, alternate heroes bring special art for the 'hero tray' (the panelled area near the portrait), unique animations when using their Hero Power, and "entering the game" animations.<ref name="MB"/>
   
 
Alternate heroes can be obtained through various means, from purchasing them with real money, to participating in special promotions. Some alternate heroes come with corresponding [[card back]]s.
  
Alternate heroes can be obtained through various means, from purchasing them with real money, to participating in special promotions. Some alternate heroes come with corresponding [[card back]]s.
   
 
==Functionality==
  
==Functionality==
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* Alternate heroes are permanent additions to the game, and will not be removed at a later date.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606509432391016448|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref> Some heroes are available for purchase or reward only through time-limited promotions, but once a hero is unlocked, it can be used at any time.
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* Alternate heroes are permanent additions to the game; once purchased or earned, a hero will not be removed at a later date.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606509432391016448|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref> Some heroes are available for purchase or reward only through time-limited promotions, but once a hero is unlocked, it can be used at any time.
 
* Alternate heroes can be used in any game mode, including [[Play mode]], [[Arena]] and [[Tavern Brawl]]s.
  
* Alternate heroes can be used in any game mode, including [[Play mode]], [[Arena]] and [[Tavern Brawl]]s.
 
* Once purchased, players can select alternate heroes through the [[My Collection|collection manager]].<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/608054489493446656|2015-06-08|Zeriyah}}</ref> Similar to [[card back]]s, players can choose a default "favorite hero", as well as assigning a specific class-appropriate hero to each custom deck. Favorite heroes for each class will be used whenever playing a deck of that class, including Arena, unless another hero has been specifically assigned for that deck.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606540579300765696|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/610533324952436736|2015-06-15|Zeriyah}}</ref>
  
* Once purchased, players can select alternate heroes through the [[My Collection|collection manager]].<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/608054489493446656|2015-06-08|Zeriyah}}</ref> Similar to [[card back]]s, players can choose a default "favorite hero", as well as assigning a specific class-appropriate hero to each custom deck. Favorite heroes for each class will be used whenever playing a deck of that class, including Arena, unless another hero has been specifically assigned for that deck.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606540579300765696|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/610533324952436736|2015-06-15|Zeriyah}}</ref>
 
* Wins with alternate heroes will count toward the 500 wins count for that class.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606510761993728001|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
  
* Wins with alternate heroes will count toward the 500 wins count for that class.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606510761993728001|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
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* Alternate heroes are [[golden]] (including animations) by default, regardless of whether the golden hero for that class has been unlocked.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606494687772340224|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref> However, for technical reasons alternate heroes do not have golden tray or border art, even if the player has unlocked that class' golden hero.<ref name=bbt>{{cw|https://www.twitch.tv/bbrode/v/75156983|2016-06-28|Ben Brode on Twitch}} (1:36)</ref> Alternate heroes' Hero Powers do not have a golden border unless the player has unlocked the golden hero for that class, although they are always animated.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606515931792207872|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606516216354734080|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref> There is no option for non-golden or non-animated versions of alternate heroes.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606498518321106945|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
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* Alternate heroes are all animated, regardless of whether the golden hero for that class has been unlocked.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606494687772340224|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref> However, for technical reasons alternate heroes do not have golden tray or border art, even if the player has unlocked that class' golden hero.<ref name=bbt>{{cw|https://www.twitch.tv/bbrode/v/75156983|2016-06-28|Ben Brode on Twitch}} (1:36)</ref> Alternate heroes' Hero Powers do not have a golden border unless the player has unlocked the golden hero for that class, although they are always animated.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606515931792207872|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606516216354734080|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref> There is no option for non-golden or non-animated versions of alternate heroes.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606498518321106945|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
 
* Alternate heroes have their own unique [[emote]]s, using the standard types (e.g., "Greetings", "Wow", "Well Played"). They may also have special, unique emotes; for example, [[Nemsy Necrofizzle]] has a special emote when playing [[Renounce Darkness]].
  
* Alternate heroes have their own unique [[emote]]s, using the standard types (e.g., "Greetings", "Wow", "Well Played"). They may also have special, unique emotes; for example, [[Nemsy Necrofizzle]] has a special emote when playing [[Renounce Darkness]].
 
* Alternate heroes do ''not'' bring additional [[deck slot]]s or [[battlefield]]s.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606505331506606080|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606522101231697920|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
  
* Alternate heroes do ''not'' bring additional [[deck slot]]s or [[battlefield]]s.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606505331506606080|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref><ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606522101231697920|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
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==Release==
  
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Alternate hero release is often sporadic, but there are a few consistent features:
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* Further alternate heroes are expected to be released at a future date. New alternate heroes usually are not announced ahead of time, usually being announced with the release of the accompanying [[patch]]. In July 2017, after the announcement of the [[Prince Arthas]] hero, [[Yong Woo]] stated that "We have plans for hero portraits for all classes, just not right away."<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/ywoo_dev/status/890949261566681089|2017-07-28|Yong Woo}}</ref>
  
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* For the [[Year of the Mammoth]] and [[Year of the Raven]], alternate heroes were available for winning 10 games that year. This was discontinued in 2019.
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* Beginning with [[The Boomsday Project]], a new alternate hero has been included with a pre-release bundle for each expansion; those bundles, and the heroes, stopped being available after the expansion has launched.
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* A promotional hero is typically made available near the end of the year, such as [[Khadgar]], [[Tyrande Whisperwind]], [[Nemsy Necrofizzle]], and [[Sir Annoy-O]].
   
 
==Heroes==
  
==Heroes==
 
All announced and previewed alternate heroes are listed below. For a list of heroes' unique [[card back]]s, see [[#Card backs|the Card backs section]].
  
All announced and previewed alternate heroes are listed below. For a list of heroes' unique [[card back]]s, see [[#Card backs|the Card backs section]].
   
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=== {{Classicon|Mage|48}} Medivh ===
  
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{{Main|Medivh}}
  
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Last {{wow|Guardian of Tirisfal}} and former master of {{wow|Archmage Khadgar}}, Medivh represents the [[mage]] class. A mighty sorcerer charged with defending Azeroth from the Burning Legion, Medivh was corrupted even before birth by the dark {{wow|titan}} {{wow|Sargeras}}. After helping [[Gul'dan]] to open the {{wow|Dark Portal}}, bringing the [[orc]]s to Azeroth and beginning the {{wow|First War}}, Medivh was defeated by his friend {{wow|Lothar}}. However, years later he returned as a wandering prophet, helping to rally and unite the forces of Azeroth to fight against the Burning Legion in the {{wow|Third War}}.
  
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{{heroportrait|Alleria|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Hunter|64}}<br>'''[[Hunter]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase from the shop
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{{heroportrait|Medivh|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Mage|64}}<br>'''[[Mage]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase from the shop
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{{heroportrait|Magni|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Warrior|64}}<br>'''[[Warrior]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase from the shop
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{{heroportrait|Lady Liadrin|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Paladin|64}}<br>'''[[Paladin]]'''<br>''Source:'' Reach level 20 in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''
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{{heroportrait|Khadgar|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Mage|64}}<br>'''[[Mage]]'''<br>''Source:'' Various promotions
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{{heroportrait|Morgl the Oracle|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Shaman|64}}<br>'''[[Shaman]]'''<br>''Source:'' [[Recruit A Friend]]
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{{heroportrait|Tyrande|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Priest|64}}<br>'''[[Priest]]'''<br>''Source:'' Various promotions
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{{heroportrait|Maiev Shadowsong|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Rogue|64}}<br>'''[[Rogue]]'''<br>''Source:'' Win 10 [[Standard]] games during [[Year of the Mammoth]]
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{{heroportrait|Prince Arthas|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Paladin|64}}<br>'''[[Paladin]]'''<br>''Source:'' Defeat [[the Lich King (boss)|the Lich King]] with all nine classes
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{{heroportrait|Nemsy Necrofizzle|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Warlock|64}}<br>'''[[Warlock]]'''<br>''Source:'' Participate in a [[Fireside Gathering]]
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{{heroportrait|Lunara|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Druid|64}}<br>'''[[Druid]]'''<br>''Source:'' Win 10 [[Standard]] games during [[Year of the Raven]]
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{{heroportrait|Mecha-Jaraxxus|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Warlock|64}}<br>'''[[Warlock]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase ''[[The Boomsday Project]]'' Mega Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Sir Annoy-O|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Paladin|64}}<br>'''[[Paladin]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the 2018 [[Hallow's End]] Special Bundle
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{{heroportrait|King Rastakhan|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Shaman|64}}<br>'''[[Shaman]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the ''[[Rastakhan's Rumble]]'' Special Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Madame Lazul|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Priest|64}}<br>'''[[Priest]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the ''[[Rise of Shadows]]'' Mega Bundle
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{{heroportrait|The Thunder King|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Shaman|64}}<br>'''[[Shaman]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the Master's Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Elise Starseeker (hero)|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Druid|64}}<br>'''[[Druid]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the ''[[Saviors of Uldum]]'' Mega Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Deathwing (hero)|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Warrior|64}}<br>'''[[Warrior]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the ''[[Descent of Dragons]]'' Mega Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Sylvanas Windrunner (hero)|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Hunter|64}}<br>'''[[Hunter]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchasable during December 2019
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{{heroportrait|Dame Hazelbark|250}}<br>{{classicon|Druid|64}}<br>'''[[Druid]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the 2019 [[Winter Veil]] Special Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Lady Vashj (hero)|250}}<br>{{classicon|Shaman|64}}<br>'''[[Shaman]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the ''[[Ashes of Outland]]'' Mega Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Aranna Starseeker|250}}<br>{{Classicon|Demon Hunter|64}}<br>'''[[Demon Hunter]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the [[Felfire Festival]] Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Kel'Thuzad (hero)|250}}<br>{{classicon|Mage|64}}<br>'''[[Mage]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the ''[[Scholomance Academy]]'' Mega Bundle
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{{heroportrait|N'Zoth (hero)|250}}<br>{{classicon|Warlock|64}}<br>'''[[Warlock]]'''<br>''Source:'' Purchase the ''[[Madness at the Darkmoon Faire]]'' Mega Bundle
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{{heroportrait|Annhylde|250}}<br>{{classicon|Warrior|64}}<br>'''[[Warrior]]'''<br><small>''Source:'' Reach level 25 with a Tavern Pass during ''[[Madness at the Darkmoon Faire]]''</small>
 
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=== {{Classicon|Hunter|48}} Alleria Windrunner ===
  
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* Characters that are available as alternate heroes can also be available as playable cards; for example, the alternate mage heroes Medivh and Khadgar are both available as minions ([[Medivh, the Guardian]] and [[Khadgar (minion)|Khadgar]]), and minions like Elise and Sylvanas were later made available as heroes.
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{{Main|Alleria Windrunner}}
  
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Alleria Windrunner is a high elven ranger and sister to [[Sylvanas]]. A peerless archer and representative of the [[hunter]] class, Alleria was head scout of the {{wow|Alliance Expedition}} to {{wow|Draenor}}. After destroying the {{wow|Dark Portal}}, Alleria was forced to escape through a portal to an unknown world, and has not been seen since. Presumed — but not confirmed — dead, her location is an ongoing subject of speculation.
  
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=== {{Classicon|Warrior|48}} Magni Bronzebeard ===
  
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Representing the [[warrior]] class, Magni Bronzebeard was king of {{wow|Khaz Modan}} and thane of the [[dwarven]] capital {{wow|Ironforge}} until he was turned into diamond during a ritual to reconnect to his race's latent {{wow|earthen}} powers. Years later, he awakened from his long communion with Azeroth's world-soul, and set out to warn the other races of the impending invasion of the Burning Legion.
  
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=== {{Classicon|Mage|48}} Khadgar ===
  
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Considered by many the most accomplished living wizard, Khadgar was apprentice to [[Medivh]], until he was forced to defeat him when his master became possessed by the dark titan {{wow|Sargeras}}. During the {{wow|Second War}} Khadgar was sealed in {{wow|Outland}} after destroying the {{wow|Dark Portal}} from the other side. Khadgar has since returned to his role as hero of the {{wow|Alliance}}, but is respected by the leaders of both factions for his work in coordinating actions against Azeroth's greater threats, as when thwarting the actions of [[Gul'dan]] and the {{wow|Shadow Council}} on the {{wow|Draenor (Warlords of Draenor)|alternate Draenor}}.
  
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Representing the [[paladin]] class, Lady Liadrin is the leader of the [[Blood Knight]] order. Once a priestess of the Light, she became an errant paladin and seized power from the {{wow|naaru}} after the {{wow|Scourge}} destroyed her homeland of {{wow|Quel'Thalas}}. She eventually sought redemption for her people, once more embracing the energies of the {{wow|Sunwell}}, and now stands as a bitter enemy of the {{wow|Burning Legion}}.
  
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=== {{Classicon|Shaman|48}} Morgl the Oracle ===
  
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A respected elder of the [[murloc art|murloc]] race and member of the {{wow|Earthen Ring}}, Morgl the Oracle is a mighty [[shaman]], to whom tribute is paid even by [[Thrall]]. Wise and learned beyond most of his kind, Morgl has been recruited by [[Sir Finley Mrrgglton]] to take up the mantle of heroism and rise above the savagery seen in most of their race. With an unparalleled control of the elements, Morgl can be persuaded to lend his power to the player's cause by a show of [[Recruit A Friend|camaraderie]].
  
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Representing the [[priest]] class, Tyrande Whisperwind is former general of the [[night elf]] sentinels, high priestess of the moon goddess {{wow|Elune}}, and leader of the night elves alongside her husband [[Malfurion Stormrage]]. After defending Azeroth against the Burning Legion during the {{wow|War of the Ancients}}, Tyrande watched over her people while Malfurion and the other druids slept for over 10,000 years in the {{wow|Emerald Dream}}. She later served as general during the {{wow|Third War}}, before journeying into the Emerald Dream to save Malfurion.
  
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=== {{Classicon|Rogue|48}} Maiev Shadowsong ===
  
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The legendary [[night elf]] warden Maiev Shadowsong guarded [[Illidan Stormrage]] for 10,000 years after his betrayal during the {{wow|War of the Ancients}}. After he was freed and exiled, Maiev took it upon herself to hunt down the demon hunter, eventually chasing him to the {{wow|Black Temple}} in {{wow|Outland}}. After being captured and imprisoned by his duplicitous servant {{wow|Akama}}, she was later freed and helped defeat the lord of the Illidari, imprisoning his disciples in the {{wow|Vault of the Wardens}}.
  
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Representing the [[paladin]] class, Arthas Menethil was the crown prince of {{wow|Lordaeron (kingdom)|Lordaeron}}, a member of the {{wow|Knights of the Silver Hand}}, the student of [[Uther Lightbringer]] and a former love interest of [[Jaina Proudmoore]]. His determination to stop the {{wow|Plague of Undeath}} from spreading throughout Lordaeron led him to commit increasingly desperate acts, culminating in him taking up the cursed runeblade {{wow|Frostmourne}} and transforming into a {{wow|death knight}} of the undead {{wow|Scourge}}, after which he led [[the Lich King]]'s forces in shattering the kingdom he had once sought to protect. Arthas ultimately journeyed to the {{wow|Frozen Throne}} in {{wow|Northrend}} and donned the {{wow|Helm of Domination}}, becoming one with the Lich King.
  
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Nemsy Necrofizzle is one of the most powerful [[warlock]]s alive. She is utterly fearless, sharp as a razor, and she’s always cool under pressure. Nemsy loves it when her foes underestimate her. Appearances can be deceiving, and she knows that it’s what lies beneath the surface that counts.
  
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=== {{Classicon|Druid|48}} Lunara ===
  
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Lunara is the eldest daughter of the demi-god Cenarius. While her sisters, the dryads, embody peace and the serene beauty of nature, Lunara’s cherry didn’t fall far from her father’s tree—she’s a relentless defender of the wilderness and immortal proof that nature is red in claw and thorn. When your dad is a demi-god, and your grandparents are the goddess of the Moon and a god of the Wild, you’ve got a reputation to uphold. Lunara is more than up to the task.
  
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A mechanical version of the famed {{wow|eredar}} [[Lord Jaraxxus]], Mecha-Jaraxxus represents the [[warlock]] class. Mecha-Jaraxxus was rebuilt by [[Dr. Boom]] in Boom Laboratories for unknown (probably sinister, or at least crazy) reasons.
  
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Created by a mysterious [[Giggling Inventor|giggling tech]] in combination with [[Crystalsmith Kangor|Kangor]]'s crystal technology, Sir Annoy-O is more than a simple [[Annoy-O-Tron]]. An honorary [[paladin]], Sir Annoy-O uses his booming voice and boisterous greetings to rout the wicked, like the [[Headless Horseman]].
  
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=== {{Classicon|Shaman|48}} King Rastakhan ===
  
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King of the Zandalari Trolls and the host of [[Rastakhan's Rumble]], who rules over Zandalar for 200 years. In Battle for Azeroth, he made a deal with [[Bwonsamdi]] to bind [[his bloodline|Princess Talanji]] for ever to Bwonsamdi's service in exchange for power and help regaining his throne.
  
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===Speculation===
  
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* The developers have not ruled out adding current heroes in the future as minions.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/609438008497041408|2015-06-12|Zeriyah}}</ref> This could also mean that current legendary minions such as [[Sylvanas Windrunner|Sylvanas]], [[Prophet Velen]] and [[Cairne Bloodhoof]] could be in the running for alternate heroes.
  
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**[[Medivh]] later had a minion based on him called [[Medivh, the Guardian]].
  
   
 
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The acquirement of some alternate heroes also grants a unique [[card back]], usable with any deck.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606503559039827969|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
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The acquisition of some alternate heroes also grants a unique [[card back]], usable with any deck.<ref>{{tw|https://twitter.com/CM_Zeriyah/status/606503559039827969|2015-06-04|Zeriyah}}</ref>
   
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|text=Purchasing [[Medivh]]|flavor=He certainly has a thing for crows and ravens.}}
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! Magni
  
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|text=Purchasing [[Alleria Windrunner]]|flavor=When she wants to shoot an apple on your head, you don’t have to worry. Unless you’re an orc.}}
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{{Card back table cell|name=Magni
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|text=Purchasing [[Magni Bronzebeard]]|flavor=As the eldest of the three Bronzebeard brothers, Magni always got the coolest toys. He always shared, though!}}
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|text=Unlocking [[Tyrande Whisperwind]]|flavor=Every Midsummer's Eve, night elf children gather in the Temple of the Moon for Tyrande's amazing planetarium show, "By the Light of Elune."}}
 
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! Alleria
  
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|text=Purchasing [[The Thunder King]]|flavor=The hardest part of stealing thunder is getting away with it quietly.}}
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{{Card back table cell|name=Banshee Queen
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|text=Purchasing [[Sylvanas Windrunner (hero)|Sylvanas Windrunner]]|flavor=The melody of a high elf lamentation plays, as though invoking a distant memory.}}
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|text=Purchasing [[Dame Hazelbark]]|flavor=Unlike the Ancient of War, she prefers the quiet of a friendly card game.}}
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|text=Unlocking [[Khadgar]]|flavor=You're expecting a bad joke here, but it's not in the cards!}}
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|text=Purchasing [[Aranna Starseeker]]|flavor=If you want to take the demon by the horns, you'll have to get your own in the process.}}
 
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==References==

Revision as of 06:14, 21 February 2021

Shop - Heroes

The Heroes pane in the Shop

Alternate heroes are cosmetic 'skins' for existing classes. Each alternate hero belongs to a specific class, and provides an alternative to the default hero for that class. Alternate heroes are purely cosmetic and do not affect gameplay in any way, making use of the same Hero Power and class cards as the default hero for that class.[1][2]

Alternate heroes are currently available for all ten classes (with Demon Hunter — previously the last class without one — having received Hero SkinsAranna Starseeker as of the release of Felfire Festival bundle), with more planned for the future.[3]

Like the game's 10 original heroes, most alternate heroes are major characters from Warcraft lore (although some are original), and all come with their own portrait and emotes. In addition, alternate heroes bring special art for the 'hero tray' (the panelled area near the portrait), unique animations when using their Hero Power, and "entering the game" animations.[2]

Alternate heroes can be obtained through various means, from purchasing them with real money, to participating in special promotions. Some alternate heroes come with corresponding card backs.

Functionality

  • Alternate heroes are permanent additions to the game; once purchased or earned, a hero will not be removed at a later date.[4] Some heroes are available for purchase or reward only through time-limited promotions, but once a hero is unlocked, it can be used at any time.
  • Alternate heroes can be used in any game mode, including Play mode, Arena and Tavern Brawls.
  • Once purchased, players can select alternate heroes through the collection manager.[5] Similar to card backs, players can choose a default "favorite hero", as well as assigning a specific class-appropriate hero to each custom deck. Favorite heroes for each class will be used whenever playing a deck of that class, including Arena, unless another hero has been specifically assigned for that deck.[6][7]
  • Wins with alternate heroes will count toward the 500 wins count for that class.[8]
  • Alternate heroes are all animated, regardless of whether the golden hero for that class has been unlocked.[9] However, for technical reasons alternate heroes do not have golden tray or border art, even if the player has unlocked that class' golden hero.[10] Alternate heroes' Hero Powers do not have a golden border unless the player has unlocked the golden hero for that class, although they are always animated.[11][12] There is no option for non-golden or non-animated versions of alternate heroes.[13]
  • Alternate heroes have their own unique emotes, using the standard types (e.g., "Greetings", "Wow", "Well Played"). They may also have special, unique emotes; for example, Hero SkinsNemsy Necrofizzle has a special emote when playing Whispers of the Old GodsRenounce Darkness.
  • Alternate heroes do not bring additional deck slots or battlefields.[14][15]
  • While Hero Powers will produce special animations when used by alternate heroes, there are no visual changes to class cards.[16][17]

How to get

, the game's first alternate hero

Different alternate heroes can be unlocked through different means. Some can be purchased with real money, while others can only be unlocked through participating in special promotions. Most are available on an ongoing basis, while others are only available for limited periods. However, once unlocked players can use alternate heroes at any time.

Prices

Those alternate heroes that can be purchased can be found in the Shop. These can only be purchased using real money; it is not possible to purchase them using gold.[18] All alternate heroes that require purchase are the same price, as listed below.[19]

USD EUR GBP AUD BRL
$6.99 €6,99 £6,99 $12,99 R$17,00

Notes

  • Like all in-game purchases, purchasing an alternate hero will only make it available for the region in which it was purchased.[20]
  • There are no plans to make alternate heroes available for gold.[21]
  • There are no plans for 'bundles' of multiple alternate heroes.[22]
  • There is no option for players to 'gift' alternate heroes to friends.[23]

Release

Alternate hero release is often sporadic, but there are a few consistent features:

Heroes

All announced and previewed alternate heroes are listed below. For a list of heroes' unique card backs, see the Card backs section.

Alleria Windrunner(14694)
Icon Hunter 64
Hunter
Source: Purchase from the shop

Medivh(14695)
Icon Mage 64
Mage
Source: Purchase from the shop

Magni Bronzebeard(14693)
Icon Warrior 64
Warrior
Source: Purchase from the shop

Lady Liadrin(31127)
Icon Paladin 64
Paladin
Source: Reach level 20 in World of Warcraft

Khadgar(33184)
Icon Mage 64
Mage
Source: Various promotions

Morgl the Oracle(35369)
Icon Shaman 64
Shaman
Source: Recruit A Friend

Tyrande Whisperwind(42261)
Icon Priest 64
Priest
Source: Various promotions

Maiev Shadowsong(55649)
Icon Rogue 64
Rogue
Source: Win 10 Standard games during Year of the Mammoth

Prince Arthas
Icon Paladin 64
Paladin
Source: Defeat the Lich King with all nine classes

Nemsy Necrofizzle
Icon Warlock 64
Warlock
Source: Participate in a Fireside Gathering

Lunara
Icon Druid 64
Druid
Source: Win 10 Standard games during Year of the Raven

Mecha-Jaraxxus
Icon Warlock 64
Warlock
Source: Purchase The Boomsday Project Mega Bundle

Sir Annoy-O
Icon Paladin 64
Paladin
Source: Purchase the 2018 Hallow's End Special Bundle

King Rastakhan(53237)
Icon Shaman 64
Shaman
Source: Purchase the Rastakhan's Rumble Special Bundle

Madame Lazul(54816)
Icon Priest 64
Priest
Source: Purchase the Rise of Shadows Mega Bundle

The Thunder King(55963)
Icon Shaman 64
Shaman
Source: Purchase the Master's Bundle

Elise Starseeker (hero)
Icon Druid 64
Druid
Source: Purchase the Saviors of Uldum Mega Bundle

Deathwing(127345)
Icon Warrior 64
Warrior
Source: Purchase the Descent of Dragons Mega Bundle

Sylvanas Windrunner (hero)
Icon Hunter 64
Hunter
Source: Purchasable during December 2019

Dame Hazelbark
Icon Druid 64
Druid
Source: Purchase the 2019 Winter Veil Special Bundle

Lady Vashj (hero)
Icon Shaman 64
Shaman
Source: Purchase the Ashes of Outland Mega Bundle

Aranna Starseeker
Icon Demon Hunter 64
Demon Hunter
Source: Purchase the Felfire Festival Bundle

Kel'Thuzad(211499)
Icon Mage 64
Mage
Source: Purchase the Scholomance Academy Mega Bundle

N'Zoth(368707)
Icon Warlock 64
Warlock
Source: Purchase the Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Mega Bundle

Annhylde(330022)
Icon Warrior 64
Warrior
Source: Reach level 25 with a Tavern Pass during Madness at the Darkmoon Faire

Notes

  • Characters that are available as alternate heroes can also be available as playable cards; for example, the alternate mage heroes Medivh and Khadgar are both available as minions (One Night in KarazhanMedivh, the Guardian and Khadgar), and minions like Elise and Sylvanas were later made available as heroes.

Card backs

The acquisition of some alternate heroes also grants a unique card back, usable with any deck.[24]

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History

In January 2014 it was stated that future developments might see alternate heroes for a given class.[25] It was suggested that alternate heroes may be available for real money, gold, or a mixture of both.[26] In November 2014 it was stated that the developers were "excited" about the feature, but were not yet ready to make any announcements.[27]

In June 2015 an Innkeeper's Journal blog was released apparently hinting at the introduction of a new warrior hero. An image in the blog depicted the silhouette of a figure, with the warrior class icon at the bottom, while the blog itself discussed the arrival of an "imposing, broad-shouldered figure", causing quite a stir in the tavern. A tweet from the official Hearthstone account stated "What this character lacks in height, he makes up for in ferocity! Can you guess his identity?"

Alternate heroes were officially revealed June 4, 2015, along with Hero SkinsMagni Bronzebeard, the first alternate hero to be revealed. Hero SkinsAlleria Windrunner and Hero SkinsMedivh were next, teased on June 10, and revealed June 11 and 12. The feature went live with Patch 2.7.0.9166 on June 15, 2015, with Magni, Alleria and Medivh available for purchase.

Trivia

  • Alternate heroes use the same Hero Powers and Hero Power art as the standard heroes for that class. Ben Brode states that this is in order to "keep some measure of instant recognition", with alternate heroes already making it harder for players to tell what class they are playing against.[28]

Patch changes

References

 
  1. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://us.battle.net/hearthstone/en/blog/19508175/heroes-emerge-new-hearthstone-heroes-are-coming-6-4-2015
  3. ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2016-08-03). 
  4. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  5. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-08). 
  6. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  7. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-15). 
  8. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  9. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  10. ↑ Ben Brode on Twitch. (2016-06-28).  (1:36)
  11. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  12. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  13. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  14. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  15. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  16. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  17. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  18. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  19. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  20. ↑ Whirthun on Twitter. (2015-06-11). 
  21. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  22. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  23. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  24. ↑ Zeriyah on Twitter. (2015-06-04). 
  25. ↑ Dev Interview: New Heroes, Gameboards, Adventure Mode; Legends of Hearthstone BS2W2
  26. ↑ Buffed.de: Hearthstone: Alternative Helden-Figuren, Legendaries und Abenteuer - Entwickler im Gespräch (Google Translate)
  27. ↑ Hearthstone Developer Interview with Mike Donais and Jayson Chayes. (2014-11-10). 
  28. ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter. (2015-01-01). 

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