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 Mage 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 is a total of 12 Mage hero portraits, 6 of which are obtainable.
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.
