Thanks to Blizzard‘s Warcraft franchise, fans got treated to a more action-packed take on a fantasy story. Warcraft‘s Azeroth has powerful and mystical Elves, technologically-advanced Gnomes and Dwarves, and even the alien Orcs from a doomed planet. Moreover, alongside these races came various personalities — leaders, villains, and heroes — who made a mark in the hearts of gamers across the strategy game franchise’s story.
Additionally, Warcraft‘s fame led to World of Warcraft, an MMO that further expanded on the lore of the games. WoW allowed fans themselves to take part in stories involving the future of Azeroth. However, aside from player characters, the MMORPG also introduced new sets of villains and heroes. Outside universal beings themselves, which of these NPCs have become the most powerful in the lore?
10 Thrall
Despite his wishes to live a peaceful life with his family, Azeroth will continuously call on Thrall to unite the Horde. A harsh childhood will forge Thrall into a fierce but intelligent warrior. Thrall, who will eventually become the Warchief of Durotar, will unite the Horde’s races and become its Warchief.
However, behind his leadership is an Orc extremely in tune with the elements. Thrall will leave his post to become the leader of the Earthen Ring, the most powerful shamans of Azeroth. His incredible link with the elements allowed him to use their powers to empower himself and his allies, see visions of the future, and understand the nature of Azeroth as a living ecosystem.
9 Jaina Proudmoore
Jaina served as one of the most talented sorceresses of the Kirin Tor, which is itself comprised of Azeroth’s most powerful mages. Over time, she will become the Grand Magus of the Kirin Tor and ruler of Dalaran. In time, Jaina will be hailed as the most powerful human sorceress on Azeroth.
As a sorceress, Jaina possesses the ability to detect magic, teleportation, and an incredible roster of powerful arcane spells. Moreover, Jaina will further get irradiated with magic, courtesy of the Mana Bomb that destroyed her city of Theramore. Due to her trials and hardships, the once-sweet Jaina has become colder and more merciless, swearing to fight the Horde and the Burning Legion.
8 Khadgar
Originally a student of the Last Guardian, Medivh, Khadgar grew to become one of the most powerful mages to exist. As a close confidant of Medivh, Khadgar saw through Sargeras’ possession of his master. In turn, it was Khadgar’s efforts and magical gifts that enabled him to kill Medivh, banish Sargeras, and close the Dark Portal. Unfortunately, Sargeras cursed Khadgar with frailty and old age. However, this didn’t stop Khadgar from learning and mastering Medivh’s spells and the nature of the Burning Legion.
Throughout World of Warcraft, Khadgar became instrumental in unifying the Alliance. Moreover, his knowledge in the mystic arts became an invaluable resource to the Kirin Tor. He eventually becomes its current Grand Magus after Jaina’s exit.
7 The Lich King
Anyone who wears the Helm of Domination is granted the curse of becoming the Lich King, serving as the lord of the Scourge from their dominion in the Frozen Throne. Unlike other characters, the Lich King is a title — first held by Ner’zhul, then Arthas Menethil, and then Bolvar Fordragon.
As the Lich King, one has complete control over the Scourge for as long as they wear the Helm and sit upon the Throne. Moreover, the Lich King’s legendary runeblade, Frostmourne, can steal the lifeforce, memories, and skills of anyone it kills.
6 Aegwynn
Unbeknownst to most people, the seemingly unnoticeable Aegwynn served as one of the Guardians of the Order of Tirisfal. As a Guardian, the wizard Aegwynn received incredible magical powers and longevity. In turn, Aegwynn became equipped to fight the Burning Legion – to the point of destroying Sargeras’ avatar when the Dark Titan attempted to return to Azeroth 9,000 years after the War of the Ancients.
Mages regard Aegwynn, or Magna Aegwynn, as one of the greatest sorcerers of all time. Aside from her magical talents, Aegwynn possesses incredible intelligence and cunning. For instance, she planned the birth of her successor Guardian — her son Medivh — who she wanted to attain Guardianship without the meddling of the Order.
5 Illidan Stormrage
When the demigod Cenarius rejected Illidan Stormrage as his student, Illidan sought more power to prove his worth. With the Dark Titan Sargeras’ admiration, he replaced Illidan’s eyes with mystic fire that can see all magic. Moreover, Illidan’s consumption of the Skull of Gul’dan granted him demonic powers beyond comprehension. Throughout the years, Illidan will become a feared Demon Hunter and Lord of the Outland with his Twin Blades of Azzinoth, his fiercest weapons.
Despite his death, Illidan will be resurrected to lead his Demon Hunters into battle. However, Illidan has a larger destiny to fulfill. According to the naaru Xe’ra, Illidan is the prophesied “Child of Light and Shadow” to end the age of demons. Illidan will eventually be appointed the jailor of Sargeras, proving his might.
4 Medivh
Unlike most people, Medivh had his destiny decided before his birth — that he would become Aegwynn’s successor, a Guardian of Tirisfal to defend Azeroth. Unfortunately, Sargeras saw through Aegwynn’s plans and inserted a part of his soul into Medivh. In turn, Sargeras would imbue Medivh with incredibly dark magic alongside his slow corruption. Eventually, Medvih’s powers will open the Dark Portal to herald the Burning Legion’s invasion of Azeroth.
Magus Medivh’s apprentice Khadgar and the Guardian’s friend Lothar will kill Medivh to stop the Burning Legion’s assault. However, Aegwynn will revive Medivh to warn Azeroth of the Scourge (Warcraft 3) before once again disappearing. Lore considers Medivh an Eternal, a demigod of sorts that possesses immortality and vast measures of power.
3 Malfurion Stormrage
Compared to his brother Illidan, Malufiron Stormrage introduced the art of druidism amongst the Night Elves. Thanks to his studies under the guidance of the demigod Cenarius, Malfurion helped the Night Elves halt the Burning Legion’s assault of Azeroth in the War of the Ancients, 10,000 years ago. In turn, Malfurion will not only become the co-leader of the Night Elves, but also the most powerful archdruid of all time.
Moreover, as an archdruid, Malfurion took it upon himself to protect Azeroth through the Emerald Dream. In turn, Malfurion can tap into the Emerald Dream’s font of magic or explore it in his spirit form. Whereas most of his companions fight in the real world, Malfurion protects Azeroth from various powerful threats while asleep.
2 Sylvanas Windrunner
Once the Ranger-General of Silvermoon, a corrupted Arthas killed Sylvanas Windrunner and transformed her into a banshee. Unfortunately, despite freeing herself from his control, Sylvanas would never find salvation in the Afterlife. Throughout World of Warcraft, Sylvanas will lead the Forsaken as the Banshee Queen, the Warchief of the Horde, and then abandoning them to become the partner of the Jailer of the Shadowlands.
As Silvermoon’s Ranger-General, Sylvanas is perhaps Azeroth’s most skillful archer. Moreover, her fall as a banshee granted her remarkable dark powers. Additionally, her affiliation with the Shadowlands has gifted with abilities that make her a force between life and death. In fact, such has Sylvanas’ power has grown that she managed to best Lich King Bolvar Fordragon and destroy his Helm of Domination, shattering the balance between life and death itself.
1 Anduin Wrynn
Instead of walking his father Varian’s path as a warrior, Anduin Wrynn chose to become a priest. However, his incredibly strong connection with the Light and upholding of Varian and Thrall’s ideals made Anduin fit to become the High King of the Alliance. In turn, Anduin’s incredible power stems not from his battle prowess or any magical abilities. Instead, it’s from his incredibly strong connection with the Light.
Anduin wields his father’s sword Shalamayne, from which the priest-king channels his magic. He’s tapped into the Light to do otherwise-impossible things, such as healing Varian’s extremely fatal wound. Recently, Anduin channeled the same magic to perform a Mass Resurrection of his fallen soldiers against Sylvanas, something even the most powerful priests find difficult to do. Due to his young age, Anduin may yet access his full potential.
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