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For the spriggan group in Ardenweald, see Blackthorn (Ardenweald).
Not to be confused with Blackthorne.
Blackthorn
Image of Blackthorn
Gender Male
Race Human
Class Bandit Lord
Affiliation(s) Sylvanas' Forces
Occupation Bandit leader, servant of the Dark Lady
Status Unknown (presumed deceased)
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Blackthorn.

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This article contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.

Blackthorn was a human bandit lord active in the Plaguelands during the Plaguelands civil war, at a time when Lordaeron was in ashes after the Scourging and its remaining inhabitants had turned on each other. Sylvanas Windrunner encountered Blackthorn's bandits during the battle between her forces and those of Varimathras. She used one of her banshees to take control of Blackthorn, forcing him and his men to serve her and assist in the battle against Varimathras.[1]

Statistics of Blackthorn from Warcraft III[]

  • 950 HP (same as a regular Bandit Lord)
  • 500 MP (same as a regular Bandit Lord)
  • 46-51 chaos melee damage (+17% more than a regular Bandit Lord)
  • 3 heavy armor (same as a regular Bandit Lord)
  • Abilities
    • Bash (sometimes attacks stun target)
    • Storm Bolt (ranged stun and direct damage)
    • Devotion Aura (additional armor aura)

Note:Blackthorn is being compared to a Bandit Lord which is the most powerful non-unique type of bandit.

Quotes[]

Before possession
Sylvanas: "You may as well surrender now, cretin. You'll be my slave one way or another."
Blackthorn: "Never!"
After possession
Blackthorn: "Lady Sylvanas is master here. We fight for her, brothers!"
Sylvanas: "Hmm... my own band of assassins. Intriguing."

Trivia[]

  • His name was likely inspired by the Blizzard Entertainment game Blackthorne.

Speculation[]

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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.

As he does not appear in World of Warcraft, Blackthorn was likely killed by the Dreadlord Insurgents at some point during the war. The idea of he and his bandits serving as Sylvanas' "own band of assassins" seems to have been abandoned in favor of the Deathstalkers, who fill the same role.

References[]

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