It has been five years since the heir apparent to the throne of Lordaeron disappeared into the frozen wastes of Northrend; five years since Arthas’ unholy union with Ner’zhul gave rise to one of the most powerful, twisted, and evil beings who ever walked the face of the world; five years of uneasy, foreboding silence. Still, the sweeping darkness many feared would spread outward from Northrend’s shores never came... until now. The Lich King has risen, and his forces are on the move. As the prospects for peace darken and the clouds of the coming storm fill the skies, the heroes of Azeroth rally beneath their battle-worn banners to face the Scourge once again. Soon the world will learn what it means to incur the wrath of its one true king....You have braved the fires of Blackrock Mountain, ventured deep into the nightmarish hives of the qiraji and returned victorious, faced down the demons of the Burning Legion, and brought the Betrayer himself to justice. Yet your greatest adventure has only just begun. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King adds a host of epic content to the existing game world. You will achieve soaring levels of power, explore a vast new continent, battle other high-level heroes to determine the fate of Azeroth, and much, much more.
- Hero Class: Death Knight
- New Continent: Northrend
- Massive World PvP
- Brand-New Dungeons and Raids
- Engaging, Epic Storyline
- Graphics Improvements
- Expanded Bestiary
- New Profession: Inscription
Play as the game’s first hero class, the fearsome death knight, and command the power of blood, frost, and unholy runes. In addition, every class in the game can learn powerful new spells and abilities of their own, as the level cap has been raised to 80.
Beyond the familiar shores of Kalimdor and the Eastern Kingdoms, the frozen wastes of Northrend beckon. Prepare to explore a massive new continent even bigger than Outland.
If you thought that the Lich King would be the only opposing force you’d encounter in Northrend, think again. In Wintergrasp, the Horde and Alliance clash in intense open-world PvP warfare with fully destructible buildings, siege vehicles, and never-before-seen levels of carnage and mayhem. For players who prefer the more organized style of Battlegrounds, Strand of the Ancients offers an exciting new PvP challenge of its own.
Strand of the Ancients
Wintergrasp
Wrath of the Lich King builds upon the innovations that The Burning Crusade brought to World of Warcraft’s dungeon and raid game. In addition to heroic 5-person dungeons, all raids now come in both 10-person and 25-person varieties, each offering independent challenges and rewards. Northrend’s rich history serves as the backdrop for encounters that are more intense, more fun, and more epic than anything that’s come before.
Get a stylish new haircut for your trip to Northrend, or grow a beard to help keep your face warm in the cold climate. You can now modify select facial features in the recently opened barbershops around Azeroth and Outland.
You’ve had a few weeks to check out inscription in the Echoes of Doom patch, but there are still many glyphs and ingredients left to discover in Wrath of the Lich King. If you’d like to learn all there is to know about the new profession, head over to our new inscription page.
In addition to delving into the new quests, zones, and dungeons in Northrend, players will also be able to earn hundreds of new achievements in Wrath of the Lich King, along with new titles and other in-game rewards. Learn more on our achievements page.
