For a game that has only been out for a little over a year, Hearthstone sure has received a lot of extra content. We’ve seen new stuff in the form of Curse of Naxxramas, Goblins vs Gnomes, and Blackrock Mountain – all of which added dozens of extra cards to the already extensive library. Now for the first time, we might be seeing the addition of… a new hero?
It seems that way. Who or what it is though is anybody’s guess. Here’s the teaser from Blizzard over on their Hearthstone twitter account:
What this character lacks in height, he makes up for in ferocity! Can you guess his identity? http://t.co/49G5dt9fhl pic.twitter.com/ClHFqDs8DC
— Hearthstone (@PlayHearthstone) June 3, 2015
Well isn’t it obvious? It’s a Murloc! Short, ferocious… how can it be anything else. No? Alright fine, we need more to go on. Here’s more detail on the character taken from the Hearthstone blog:
An imposing, broad-shouldered figure lingered at the door. Patrons squinted, their eyes adjusting to the light as they tried to make out the newcomer. Hesitation brought with it a mild tension as for a brief moment, no one moved or spoke.
The innkeeper’s warm, hearty laugh echoed throughout the common room as he gestured the newcomer inside, breaking the sudden silence. The patrons laughed along with his infectious guffaw. Mugs were hefted high, and cries of challenge were shouted, clamoring to be heard.
I concede that the average Murloc isn’t broad-shouldered, or even imposing. Based on all the evidence above, this new character must be a Dwarf. What purpose will they serve in the game though?
As pointed out by PC Gamer, the teaser has a silhouette identical to that of a hero portrait. It also has the icon for warrior class. Lastly, the alt text is “HeroTeaser01_HS_FB_CK_500x500.jpg”.
While I myself think this all points to a brand new class (ie one with its own cards and ability), others speculate that it may be purely cosmetic – serving as an alternate to the default warrior class. If it’s the former, I’d love to know how it will fit in with the other 9 classes. I don’t know how Blizzard will keep everything balanced!
What do you think? Is this a brand new class, or is it something purely cosmetic?
Last Updated: June 4, 2015
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 4, 2015 at 13:14
May need to load this up tonight. Nostalgia for the Team Brawler experience.
Also if you haven’t seen the honest trailer for this yet please watch it. Hilarious. And spot on. 😀
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 4, 2015 at 13:25
This is also the greatest HotS rap I’ve ever seen (also probably the only one):
MakeItLegal
June 4, 2015 at 13:25
was gana post this earlier , made me tingle
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 4, 2015 at 13:25
It is so good. Just wish the proper Honest Trailer Voice guy had done it.
MakeItLegal
June 4, 2015 at 13:26
a new hero , can do
i find hearstone a rewarding experience , and i like the fact i can game on the go
i think blizzard should open up weekly tournaments through the client and also a 2 v 2 would be rad sauce
GooseZA
June 4, 2015 at 13:43
Dwarf warrior? Hero? Gotta be Muradin Bronzebeard surely? SURELY?
GooseZA
June 4, 2015 at 13:44
Might also be Magni.
Joe Black
June 4, 2015 at 16:05
Definitely a dwarf. The boots are unmistakeable. Its a mountain king from Khaz Modan.