All Hearthstone Alternate Heroes – List of Cosmetic Hero Portraits And How To Get Them – November 2021

The days when Hearthstone’s alternate Heroes were scarce are long gone. Right now, they’re quickly becoming the most popular cosmetic item. In fact, lately, we’ve been getting more new Hero portraits than card backs (which were by far the most common form of cosmetic previously).

In this post, I’ll round up all of the alternate Heroes in the game and give you some more information about them, including how you can (or could) get them and whether they’re still obtainable or not. Keep in mind that Heroes that are labeled as unobtainable can still become available in the future – old Hero portraits go on sale pretty regularly. I won’t update this post every time something goes on a sale (since it’s temporary), only when its availability changes permanently.

Currently, there are 114 hero portraits in the game, 60 of which are obtainable right now. Since that’s a lot and the number will only grow – here’s a full list of classes. You can click on any to jump straight to that class’ full guide on alternate heroes:

Demon Hunter

Demonic Illidan

Released: April 7, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Demon Hunter.

Aranna Starseeker

Released: June 17, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2020 Felfire Festival event. Currently unavailable.

Demonbane Illidan

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Initiate Kurtrus

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 20 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Adept Kurtrus

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 60 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Trainer Kurtrus

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 100 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Felravager Illidan

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Skullbearer Illidan

Released: August 10, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Demon Hunter’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Skullbearer Illidan

Released: September 21, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from Shadowlands Bundle released during United in Stormwind. Currently unavailable.

Druid

Lunara

Released: April 12, 2018

Available: Yes

Originally obtained by winning 10 ranked games during Year of the Raven. Currently, players can unlock her for 1200 Gold.

Elise Starseeker

Released: July 1, 2019

Available: No

Originally obtained from Saviors of Uldum Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

Shan’do Malfurion

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Druid.

Dame Hazelbark

Released: December 19, 2019

Available: Yes

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2019 Winter Veil event. Currently, players can unlock her for 1800 Gold (including a card back).

Cenarion Malfurion

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Hamuul Runetotem

Released: February 19, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from Forged in the Barrens Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

Storm’s Rage Malfurion

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Emerald Malfurion

Released: June 22, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Druid’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Druid of the Flame Malfurion

Released: July 6, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained by finishing a Legendary Quest chain during 2021 Fire Festival event. Currently unavailable.

Guff Runetotem

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 10 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Spelunker Guff

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 40 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Fangbound Guff

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 60 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Fauna Friend Guff

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Winter Fury Malfurion

Released: September 21, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from Shadowlands Bundle released during United in Stormwind. Currently unavailable.

Hunter

Alleria Windrunner

Released: June 15, 2015

Available: Yes

Originally available for real money through in-game shop. Currently, players can purchase her for 1800 Gold (including a card back).

Wanderer Rexxar

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Hunter.

Sylvanas Windrunner

Released: December 5, 2019

Available: Yes

Originally available for real money through in-game shop. Currently, players can purchase her for 1800 Gold (including a card back).

Warsong Rexxar

Released: October 13, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Hunter’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Giantstalker Rexxar

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Firefang Rexxar

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 50 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Dragonstalker Rexxar

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Flamewalker Rexxar

Released: July 6, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2021 Fire Festival event. No longer available.

Robin Hood Rexxar

Released: October 19, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle from Fairy Tales bundle during Hallow’s End 2021 event. No longer available.

Mage

Medivh

Released: June 15, 2015

Available: Yes

Originally available for real money through in-game shop. Currently, players can purchase him for 1800 Gold (including a card back).

Khadgar

Released: April 14, 2016

Available: Yes

Originally available exclusively on iOS devices, later purchasable through in-game shop for real money. Currently, players can purchase him for 1800 Gold (including a card back).

Fire Mage Jaina

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Mage.

Kel’Thuzad

Released: July 14, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from Scholomance Academy Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

Scholar Jaina

Released: September 15, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Mage’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Arcanist Jaina

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Apprentice Jaina

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained by getting level 5 on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased. Currently unavailable.

Archmage Jaina

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained by getting level 20 on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased. Currently unavailable.

Kul Tiran Jaina

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained by getting level 40 on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased. Currently unavailable.

Netherwind Jaina

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Lady Katrana Prestor

Released: July 1, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from United in Stormwind Mega Pre-Purchase bundle.

Red Riding Hood Jaina

Released: October 19, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle from Fairy Tales bundle during Hallow’s End 2021 event. No longer available.

Paladin

Lady Liadrin

Released: March 14, 2016

Available: Yes

Obtained from World of Warcraft cross-promo. You get the after leveling a character in WoW to level 20 (level boosts don’t work).

Prince Arthas

Released: August 10, 2017

Available: Yes

Obtained by beating The Lich King with all classes in Knights of the Frozen Throne solo adventure. New players don’t have access to it by default, but they can still add it to their account through Battle.net shop (same goes for any other older PvE content).

Sir Annoy-O

Released: October 2, 2018

Available: Yes

Originally available for real money through in-game shop. Currently, players can purchase him for 1800 Gold.

Lightforged Uther

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Paladin.

Horseman Uther

Released: September 29, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2020 Hallow’s End event. Currently unavailable.

Uther Lawbringer

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Second War Uther

Released: January 5, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Paladin’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Guan Yu Uther

Released: February 9, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2021 Lunar New Year event. Currently unavailable.

Judgment Uther

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Righteous Inferno Uther

Released: July 6, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2021 Fire Festival event. No longer available.

Yrel

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 50 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Ascended Uther

Released: September 21, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from Shadowlands Bundle released during United in Stormwind. Currently unavailable.

Priest

Tyrande Whisperwind

Released: September 30, 2016

Available: Yes

Originally available for a limited time from Twitch Prime subscription. Right now all players can claim her for free.

Madame Lazul

Released: March 14, 2019

Available: No

Originally obtained from Rise of Shadows Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

King Anduin

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Priest.

Anduin of Prophecy

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

SI:7 Anduin

Released: February 2, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Priest’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Zhuge Liang Anduin

Released: February 9, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2021 Lunar New Year event. Currently unavailable.

Survivor Xyrella

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 15 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Shardseeker Xyrella

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 80 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Lightweaver Xyrella

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 100 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Transcendence Anduin

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Prince Charming Anduin

Released: October 19, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle from Fairy Tales bundle during Hallow’s End 2021 event. No longer available.

Rogue

Maiev Shadowsong

Released: April 6, 2016

Available: Yes

Originally obtained by winning 10 ranked games during Year of the Mammoth. Currently, players can unlock her for 1200 Gold.

Cap’n Valeera

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Rogue.

Nigthslayer Valeera

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Diao Chan Valeera

Released: February 9, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2021 Lunar New Year event. Currently unavailable.

Nigthslayer Valeera

Released: March 2, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Rogue’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Deathmantle Valeera

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Chef Scabbs

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 5 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Agent Scabbs

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 35 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Investigator Scabbs

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 55 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Undercover Scabbs

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Shaman

Morgl the Oracle

Released: July 12, 2016

Available: Yes

Obtained from Recruit a Friend system. After you recruit another player, you get Morgl after he hits Level 20 combined between all classes. Keep in mind that the you will get Morgl on the same region the recruited player hit level 20. Alternatively, you can unlock him for 1200 Gold.

King Rastakhan

Released: November 5, 2018

Available: No

Originally obtained from Rastakhan’s Rumble Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

The Thunder King

Released: June 3, 2019

Available: Yes

Originally obtained from Masters Bundle (50% of the sales went towards esports prizes). Right now players can unlock him for 1800 Gold (including a card back).

Warchief Thrall

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Shaman.

Lady Vashj

Released: March 17, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from Ashes of Outland Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

Earthfury Thrall

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Thrall, Son of Durotan

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained by getting level 15 on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased. Currently unavailable.

Alterac Thrall

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained by getting level 30 on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased. Currently unavailable.

Wolfrider Thrall

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained by getting level 45 on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased. Currently unavailable.

Ten Storm Thrall

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Frostwolf Thrall

Released: May 25, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Shaman’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Ragnaros

Released: July 6, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2021 Fire Festival event. No longer available.

Frog Prince Thrall

Released: October 19, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle from Fairy Tales bundle during Hallow’s End 2021 event. No longer available.

Warlock

Nemsy Necrofizzle

Released: October 17, 2017

Available: Yes

Obtained by playing a Fireside Brawl when participating in an established Fireside Gathering. To check out a list of Fireside Gatherings happening around you, click here. Keep in mind that public gatherings are currently disabled because of the pandemic, but you can still create private events, e.g. around expansion pre-releases.

Mecha-Jaraxxus

Released: July 10, 2018

Available: No

Originally obtained from Boomsday Project Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

Shadow Gul’dan

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Warlock.

N’Zoth

Released: October 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

Shadow Gul’dan

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Rewards Track and picking it.

Nemesis Gul’dan

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Reward Tracks).

Shadowmoon Gul’dan

Released: July 20, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Warlock’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Scholomance Tamsin

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 15 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Impressive Tamsin

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 45 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Summoner Tamsin

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 80 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Tamsin Triumphant

Released: August 3, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on United in Stormwind Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

House of Rituals Gul’dan

Released: September 21, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from Shadowlands Bundle released during United in Stormwind. Currently unavailable.

Warrior

Magni Bronzebeard

Released: June 15, 2015

Available: Yes

Originally available for real money through in-game shop. Currently, players can purchase her for 1800 Gold (including a card back).

Corrupt Garrosh

Released: October 8, 2019

Available: Yes

Obtained by winning 1,000 games in Ranked, Arena or Duels with Warrior.

Deathwing

Released: November 5, 2019

Available: No

Originally obtained from Descent of Dragons Mega Pre-Purchase bundle. Currently unavailable.

Garrosh of Might

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: Yes

Obtained by getting level 100 on any expansion’s Reward Track and picking it.

Annhylde

Released: November 12, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained by getting level 15 on Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased. No longer available.

Nagrand Garrosh

Released: December 16, 2020

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle released alongside Warrior’s Book of Heroes adventure. Currently unavailable.

Lu Bu Garrosh

Released: February 9, 2021

Available: No

Originally obtained from a bundle during 2021 Lunar New Year event. Currently unavailable.

Young Rokara

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 5 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Recruit Rokara

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 40 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Rokara of the Horde

Released: March 30, 2021

Available: No

Obtained by getting level 100 on Forged in the Barrens Rewards Track with Tavern Pass purchased.

Garrosh of Wrath

Released: May 4, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained from Tavern Regular achievement (you get to pick one Hero portrait every 200 combined levels on expansion Rewards Tracks).

Pirate King Garrosh

Released: October 19, 2021

Available: Yes

Obtained for free in the shop during Hallow’s End 2021 event.

Stonekeep

A Hearthstone player and writer from Poland, Stonekeep has been in a love-hate relationship with Hearthstone since Closed Beta. Over that time, he has achieved many high Legend climbs and infinite Arena runs. He's the current admin of Hearthstone Top Decks.

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10 Comments

  1. Templar Punk
    July 7, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    Great article Stonekeep. Probably the most comprehensive guide on the net.

    Any tips on obtaining Lady Liadrin or pointing me to an adequate guide. I read somewhere last year to hold off until the Shadowlands patch because of a level squish or something (clueless here).

    I have no inkling of knowledge when it comes to playing WOW, or an MMORPG for that matter. So, I’ve been totally holding off. Any info would be appreciated.

  2. WingedCastaway
    June 28, 2021 at 8:10 am

    I, for one, am not a great fan of the latest trend of having a billion different versions of the same hero as “alternate” costumes. I see the appeal, but i would much rather enjoy a more diverse range of CHARACTERS, rather than versions of a particular character. That is especially true for Valeera. We have literally one alternative, it’s Maiev, and I think it’s safe to say that there is a tremendous amount of untapped potential for other characters.

    • Stonekeep - Site Admin
      June 29, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      I think that some variations on a “main character” from a class is good, but I’d also like more diversity. E.g. Warrior is really cool – they have Garrosh, Magni, Deathwing, Annhylde and Rokara. A lot to pick from and design of each of them is quite different. Shaman is also good, for example. But Valeera is the biggest offender –

      I think that having multiples of the same character mostly comes from the fact that recently they introduced Rewards Track portraits, Tavern Regular portraits and Book of Heroes portraits, all depicting same characters and all piling up. Hopefully things will get more diverse again soon.

    • Asperkraken
      July 1, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Have to agree. Really enjoying seeing some new faces. I for one would love a Scabbs Cutterbutter portrait. No offense to Valeera/Maiev.

  3. Joris
    June 27, 2021 at 1:18 am

    Great List!

    As I was interested in Prince Arthas, I just found out that you can claim the Knights of the Frozen Throne adventure for free in the battle.net shop (not in-game).

    • Asperkraken
      June 27, 2021 at 8:58 am

      Best of luck. Beating the Lich King nine times is an absolute pain in the buttocks. This site had a good guide though. Use it.

      • 2asandab
        June 28, 2021 at 9:16 am

        You can use any card for Lich king so it’s a little easier than I imagine it use to be. Platebreaker certainly helps.

        • Asperkraken
          July 1, 2021 at 2:55 pm

          Oh hell, i forgot that card exists sometimes. But during OG Frozen Throne, man oh man. And that campaign in general – i still hear “Bonestorm” in my nightmares.

      • Joris
        June 29, 2021 at 10:09 pm

        I’m starting to understand that 😀

        The guide is useful for the context, but the decks are old and I am not that well-versed in wild. After a few days, I at least beat him with a frenzy / rush / enrage warrior deck. Frothing berserker is crazy, no platebreaker needed. I was lucky to have Samuro buffed enough as board clear on T7 though.

        This kind of challenge is really nice though, also the deck building part.

    • Stonekeep - Site Admin
      June 27, 2021 at 9:01 am

      Thank you. I should have probably mentioned it in the post – I’ll add it! 🙂