- For an overview of creatures referred to as firelords, see firelord.
| Firelord | |
|---|---|
| Race | Fire elemental |
| Faction | Neutral |
| Statistics | |
| Hit points | 475 |
| Hit point regeneration | Always |
| Hit point regeneration rate | 1.00 HP/sec. |
| Mana | 270 |
| Mana Regeneration rate | 0.91 Mana/sec. |
| Unit Classified As | Ground |
| Level | 1-10 |
| Gold |
425 (0, if hired first)  |
| Lumber |
135 (0, if hired first)  |
| Food |
5  |
| Produced at | Tavern |
| Requires | Altar |
| Hotkey | O |
| Combat | |
| Weapon(s) | Fireball |
| Normal attack | 22-28 (25 avg) |
| Can attack | Air, Ground, Structure, Debris, Item, Ward |
| Range | 55 |
| Attack type | Hero |
| Cooldown | 1.29 (Basic 1.80) sec. |
| Weapon type | Missile |
| Armor Type | Flesh |
| Defense Type | Hero |
| Armor | 4 (Basic -2) |
| Day Sight | 180 |
| Night Sight | 80 |
| Movement Speed | Fast (320) |
| Sound | |
| Sound Set | HeroFireLord |
| Hero Parameters | |
| Primary Attribute | Agility |
| Strength |
 15 (+2/level) |
| Agility |
 20 (+1.6/level) |
| Intelligence |
 18 (+2.5/level) |
The Firelord is a Neutral Hero in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne and was added in August, 2004.
Firelords are sentient elementals, more complex and powerful beings than the mindless water elementals Alliance mages call to battle. While being neutral heroes in Warcraft III, they are vicious elites in World of Warcraft, found in the Molten Core.
Long ago, when the world was in a state of constant turmoil, the Elementals (Earth, Wind, Fire and Water) faithfully served their Old-God masters. When the Old Gods were defeated by the coming of the Titans, the Elementals were banished to an alternate plane of existence. Over time the world became Azeroth, where Human wizards learned how to call back the Elementals through the art of summoning. The Firelord is one of these liberated Elementals. Consumed by hatred for all organic life, he roams the world he once called home, sewing chaos, wreaking vengeance, and inflicting pain with extreme prejudice.[1]
Statistics[]
| Level | Strength | Hit Points | HP Regen Rate | Agility | Armor (In-game) | Cooldown | Attack (Ground/Air) | Intelligence | Mana | Mana Regen Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 475 | 1.00 HP/sec. | 20 | 4.0 (4) | 1.29 sec. | 22-28 (25 avg) | 18 | 270 | 0.91 Mana/sec. |
| 2 | 17 | 525 | 1.10 HP/sec. | 21.6 | 4.3 (4) | 1.27 sec. | 23-29 (26 avg) | 20.5 | 300 | 1.01 Mana/sec. |
| 3 | 19 | 575 | 1.20 HP/sec. | 23.2 | 4.9 (5) | 1.23 sec. | 25-31 (28 avg) | 23 | 345 | 1.16 Mana/sec. |
| 4 | 21 | 625 | 1.30 HP/sec. | 24.8 | 5.2 (5) | 1.22 sec. | 26-32 (29 avg) | 25.5 | 375 | 1.26 Mana/sec. |
| 5 | 23 | 675 | 1.40 HP/sec. | 26.4 | 5.8 (6) | 1.18 sec. | 28-34 (31 avg) | 28 | 420 | 1.41 Mana/sec. |
| 6 | 25 | 725 | 1.50 HP/sec. | 28 | 6.4 (6) | 1.15 sec. | 30-36 (33 avg) | 30.5 | 450 | 1.51 Mana/sec. |
| 7 | 27 | 775 | 1.60 HP/sec. | 29.6 | 6.7 (7) | 1.14 sec. | 31-37 (34 avg) | 33 | 495 | 1.66 Mana/sec. |
| 8 | 29 | 825 | 1.70 HP/sec. | 31.2 | 7.3 (7) | 1.11 sec. | 33-39 (36 avg) | 35.5 | 525 | 1.76 Mana/sec. |
| 9 | 31 | 875 | 1.80 HP/sec. | 32.8 | 7.6 (8) | 1.10 sec. | 34-40 (37 avg) | 38 | 570 | 1.91 Mana/sec. |
| 10 | 33 | 925 | 1.90 HP/sec. | 34.4 | 8.2 (8) | 1.07 sec. | 36-42 (39 avg) | 40.5 | 600 | 2.01 Mana/sec. |
Hero names[]
Ragepyre, Hatespark, Blazefury, Heatflayer, Volcanus, Flashfire, Kar the Everburning, Smolderas, Singeslayer.
- NOTE: Most of the firelords listed here later appeared in World of Warcraft. See Firelord → Firelands for details.
Information[]
The Firelord is specialized at causing damage, prioritizing the offensive a lot more than the defensive. Because of this, he is rather fragile, having a relatively small amount of HP (and mana). A good description of him would be "glass cannon". Other than this he is also very fast and agile, being able to run faster than most other heroes. He is also one of the heroes able to attack units from a distance.
- Spending Points
It has been suggested that his lava spawns be of first priority because they assist him in taking down creep camps further. Their ability to split and prolong their lives, even if only a short duration, also adds fuel to the fire.[2]
For his remaining two abilities, it all depends on how the Firelord will be worked towards. Against strong armies that generally prioritize heavy units and heroes, Soul Burn would take higher priority, because it acts as a single-targeting Howl of Terror and Silence in one, which can stop enemy Heroes from casting spells and high-damaging units from dealing as much damage. If going against armies with no bulk, Incinerate would take higher priority.
Volcano is a risky move as while it can stun the enemy, it also damages your own.
- Firelord Counters
As mentioned, due to the Firelord's low HP, it is possible to kill him swiftly if you focus your attacks on him. Most of his spells can also (probably) be neutralized with dispels, so bring units with dispel-abilities to be sure.
Spells and abilities[]
Soul Burn[]
- Wreaths an enemy unit in magical flames which cause damage over time, prevent the casting of spells, and reduce attack damage by 50%.
| Cooldown | Mana Cost | Range | Allowed Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 sec. | 65 | 70 | Air, Ground, Enemy, Organic, Neutral |
| Level | Duration (Hero) | Effect | Hero Level Req |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 (7) sec. | 5 damage per second, for a total 80 damage | 1 |
| 2 | 18 (8) sec. | 11.11 damage per second, for a total 200 damage | 3 |
| 3 | 20 (9) sec. | 17 damage per second, for a total 340 damage | 5 |
Soul Burn is a versatile spell. It is highly effective against enemy heroes and lone powerful creeps. For example, casting it on a Bandit Lord would temporarily prevent him from using Divine Shield, where he can be quickly killed before he has a chance to use it. It is essentially a one-target version of the Dark Ranger's Silence spell and Pit Lord's Howl of Terror.
- Soul Burn Counters
As a general negative effect, it may be dispelled of to remove its effects.
Summon Lava Spawn[]
- Summons a Lava Spawn, a resilient and deadly fire creature. As a Lava Spawn deals damage, it consumes the flesh of its target, eventually splitting into two healthy Lava Spawns.
| Duration | Cooldown | Mana Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 70 sec. | 32 sec. | 150 |
| Level | Effect | Hero Level Req |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 425 hit points, 11-27 damage | 1 |
| 2 | 550 hit points, 21-45 damage | 3 |
| 3 | 700 hit points, 32-56 damage | 5 |
Lava Spawn can be used to creep efficiently, as well as to stage a rush if you can get a large enough pack of Lava Spawns while creeping near an enemy base.
The Lava Spawn multiplies after performing 15 attacks. It goes through a rather lengthy spewing animation - if the spawn is killed during this animation, then the additional spawn will not appear. The spawn darkens after each multiplication and also adds an additional 12 seconds to its timer. They're essentially a mobile version Shadow Hunter's Serpent Wards.
Using Unholy Frenzy and Bloodlust can increase the amount of lava spawns due to their increased attack speed.[3].
- Lava Spawn Counters
If you focus your fire on the Lava Spawns as soon as they are summoned, you might kill them before they do too much damage to your own unts. You will also prevent them from multiplying. Similar to how you counter the other spells used by the Firelord, you can use dispels to cause powerful damage to the Lava Spawns as they are summoned units.
Incinerate (Autocast)[]
- Each attack made is enchanced with living flames that cling to the target. These flames add a small amount of damage on the first attack, twice as much on the second attack, three times as much on the third attack, etc. If the unit dies while under this effect, it is incinerated, causing significant damage to all nearby hostile units.
| Duration | Mana Cost | Area of Effect (Full Damage) | Allowed Targets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 sec. | 6 per attack | 24 (12) | Enemy, Organic, Neutral |
| Level | Effect | Hero Level Req |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 bonus damage, 30 incineration damage | 1 |
| 2 | 3 bonus damage, 45 incineration damage | 3 |
| 3 | 4 bonus damage, 60 incineration damage | 5 |
This spell is similar to the Searing/Cold Arrows spell, dealing additional, although very minor, damage to his attacks. Each attack adds additional bonus damage, and if the unit is killed under this status, it explodes and damages everything else near it. The damage only affects enemy units, so there is no risk of unintentional friendly fire from these explosions. Like the Dark Ranger's Black Arrows spell, units killed by Incinerate leave no corpse behind. This is important for any player seeking to resurrect, reanimate or store corpses.
Volcano (Ultimate)[]
- Causes the ground to erupt into a massive Volcano. Every 3 seconds, a wave of molten rocks is hurled from the Volcano at nearby ground units and buildings, causing 100 damage to each target and stunning it for 2 seconds. Buildings take 3 times more damage from molten rocks than units do.
| Duration | Cooldown | Mana Cost | Range | Area of Effect | Allowed Targets | Effect | Hero Level Req |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 sec. | 180 sec. | 200 | 80 | 50 | Ground, Structure, Enemy, Tree, Debris | Creates Volcano that deals 100 damage per wave (for a total 500 damage), stuns enemies for 2 seconds (1 second for Hero), deals 3 times more damage to buildings | 6 |
Volcano is typically used to destroy bases, but it can also be used against clustered units, or if you are really desperate, to disrupt channeled spells. It will damage your own units as well, so be careful when using it. As the spell must be maintained to get the full effect (it is channeled), it might be a good idea to have the Firelord use a potion granting him invulnerability before starting it.
Like the Dreadlord's Infernal summon and Blood Mage's Flame Strike, the volcano can destroy trees.
- Volcano Counters
If the Firelord moves or is stunned, the spell will be canceled and not do its full damage.
World Editor description[]
- Mystical Hero, adept at disrupting spells and dealing large amounts of fire damage. Can learn Soul Burn, Summon Lava Spawn, Incinerate and Volcano. Attacks land and air units.
Quotes[]
Notes[]
- The Firelord, along with the Alchemist and Tinker, is one of the neutral heroes having no appearance in the official campaigns.
- Blazefury, which is a random name for the Firelord in WarCraft III, is also a sword in World of Warcraft.
Gallery[]
Soul Burn on a Peon.
The periodic effect of Incinerate.
The explosion caused when a unit dies by incineration. It will also create a small crater.
The Firelord's Volcano.
A Lava Spawn.
A Lava Spawn's portrait.
The Firelord's portrait.
Official image.
Patch changes[]
- Patch 1.18 (2005-03-01):
- Incinerate can now be turned on or off. When turned on, it consumes 6 mana per attack. It is otherwise unchanged.
- Lava Spawns now require 15 attacks to replicate, up from 14.
- Patch 1.17 (2004-09-20): Added.
References[]
External links[]
Battle.net Warcraft III - Neutral -> Firelord
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