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 Warlock 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 Warlock hero portraits, 8 of which are obtainable.
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.
