Tauren chieftain

For the Warcraft III hero unit, see Tauren Chieftain (Warcraft III). For the music band, see Elite Tauren Chieftain.

Tauren chieftain
High Chieftain Cairne Bloodhoof
Affiliation	Horde
Favored by	Tauren  Taunka  Highmountain tauren
Weapon proficiency	Axe, Spears, Totems, Halberds
Armor proficiency	Light armor, Cloth or Leather
Could also be	Warrior, Hunter
Special notes	A class for leaders of tauren tribes.

The tauren chieftains are elder tauren warriors that lead their tribes in daily life as well as in battle. Ceremoniously decked with the ancient totems of their tribes, chiefs uphold the honor and simplicity of tauren culture. When roused by battle, the gigantic chiefs employ enormous warblades which are capable of tearing through solid trees with one mighty swipe. The chiefs are fascinated by the orcs, especially their young leader, Thrall. The chiefs see an opportunity to help the orcs return to their traditional roots by providing a strong example of honor and courage through all tauren warriors.

According to Marshal Troteman, the Horde sent tauren chieftains to attack Lion's Landing forces in Krasarang Wilds.

Before Highmountain tauren become high chieftains, they must undergo a series of visions in the Path of Huln and perform a ritual.

In the RPG

Alliance & Horde Compendium tauren chieftain commanding orcs.

This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

Tauren chieftains possess impressive battle skills combined with a knowledge of tactics, geography and current affairs. A tauren chieftain knows where alliances are strongest and where they are likely to break down; he also knows where best to stage a mass battle and what location works for a small ambush. A tauren chieftain's competence and wisdom inspire his troops.

Known

• Named tauren

  • Baine Bloodhoof
  • Cairne Bloodhoof ^†
  • Sunwalker Dezco
  • High Chieftain Cliffwalker
  • Chieftain Earthbind
  • Arnak Grimtotem
  • Grundig Darkcloud
  • Isha Gloomaxe
  • Chief Hawkwind
  • Chief Sharpclaw
  • Chief Spirithorn
  • Elder Stormhoof
  • Chief Thunder-Skins
  • Aponi Brightmane
  • Chieftain Hototo
  • Chieftain Iti
  • Chieftain Kohana
  • Chieftain Nausha
  • Chieftain Tachuk
  • Chieftain Wheathoof
  • Marn Thunderhorn
  • Kel Stonebull

  Unnamed tauren

  • Revenant Chieftain
  • Risen Chieftain

• Taunka

  • Tormak the Scarred
  • Chieftain Ashtotem
  • Chieftain Wintergale
  • Chieftain Swiftspear
  • Roanauk Icemist <High Chieftain of the Taunka>

  Highmountain tauren

  • Mayla Highmountain
  • Jale Rivermane
  • Lasan Skyhorn
  • Torok Bloodtotem
  • Ulan Highmountain ^†
  • Dorro Highmountain ^†
  • Chief Headcloud ^†
  • Oenia Skyhorn ^†
  • Huln Highmountain ^†
  The subject of this section did not make it out of the beta stages of World of Warcraft: Legion.
  • Ohzac Rivermane
  • Kanyr Skyhorn
  • Jafel Bloodtotem

Gallery

Warcraft III

• 
  Warcraft III concept art.
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  In Warcraft III.
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  Warcraft III: Reforged, Cairne Bloodhoof.
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  Warcraft III: Reforged concept art.

Other

• 
  Kel Stonebull in the RPG.
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  Elite Tauren Chieftain art.
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  Cairne Bloodhoof after patch 4.0.1 with totems on his back.
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  High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof during Cataclysm.
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  High Chieftain Baine Bloodhoof unique model.
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  High Chieftain Mayla Highmountain
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  Unique Starcraft II editor remodeled asset from Warcraft III.
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  Cairne Bloodhoof in Warcraft Arclight Rumble.

See also

•  [Axe of the Tauren Chieftains]