Alternate Heroes are cosmetics designed to replace the default Hero portrait of the class. These alternate skins do not affect the gameplay, but merely add visual diversity to the game. All of them, apart from the 1000-win alternate portrait of the default hero, come with a unique set of emotes, and some of them also have their own thematic card backs. In this guide, we'll explain how to obtain Shaman's alternate Heroes which can be used to replace the default Hero, Thrall.

For Shaman, forty alternate Hero skins exist:


How to Obtain Baroness Vashj in Hearthstone

Baroness Vashj is the Shadowlands version of the Shaman hero Lady Vashj.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Baroness Vashj Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $9.99 from August 9th, 2022 for a limited time, and it included 5 Shaman packs.

Baroness Vashj Card Image

The skin returned to the shop on October 24th, 2023 and could be purchased for 1000 gold or $6.99 until November 7th.


How to Obtain Cataclysm Thrall in Hearthstone

Cataclysm Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero Thrall clad in World of Warcraft's Tier 5 Cataclysm armor set.

Since the reward pool update in the Showdown in the Badlands patch, the skin has been one of the 16 reward options unlocked by reaching level 100 of any expansion’s Rewards Track.

In the Whizbang's Workshop patch, five new skins were added as options.

Cataclysm Thrall Card Image


How to Obtain Daring Fireheart in Hearthstone

Daring Fireheart is an alternate version of the Shaman character Instructor Fireheart.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Daring Fireheart Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $9.99 or 1000 Runestones from July 11th, 2023 until July 25th, and it included 5 Shaman packs.

Daring Fireheart Card Image


How to Obtain Deepsea Morgl in Hearthstone

Deepsea Morgl is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Morgl the Oracle, inspired by the Voyage to the Sunken City expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 10 of Voyage to the Sunken City Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Deepsea Morgl Card Image


How to Obtain Disidra Stormglory in Hearthstone

Disidra Stormglory is a Draenei Shaman residing in Dalaran.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Disidra Stormglory Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1500 Runestones or $14.99 USD from January 18th, 2024 until January 30th, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs as well as a special card back.

Disidra Stormglory Card Image


How to Obtain Earthfury Thrall in Hearthstone

Earthfury Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero, Thrall.

The skin can be picked as a reward from 10 options unlocked by reaching level 50 of Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track or level 100 of the subsequent expansions' Rewards Tracks.

In the Showdown in the Badlands patch, six new skins were added as options and in the Whizbang's Workshop patch, another five options were added.

Earthfury Thrall Card Image


How to Obtain Frog Prince Thrall in Hearthstone

Frog Prince Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero Thrall.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Fairy Tales Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $24.99 USD from October 19th, 2021 until November 9th.

Frog Prince Thrall Card Image

The skin returned to the shop on June 13th, 2023 and could be purchased for 1000 gold or $6.99 until June 27th.

You can find a preview video of this Hero below.


How to Obtain Frostwolf Thrall in Hearthstone

Frostwolf Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero, Thrall.

The skin could be obtained as a part of Frostwolf Thrall Bundle. This bundle was purchasable for $9.99 USD starting on May 25th, 2021 until June 2nd, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs.

Frostwolf Thrall Card Image

The skin returned to the shop on January 11th, 2022 and can be purchased with 1000 gold or $6.99.


How to Obtain Hoedown Inzah in Hearthstone

Hoedown Inzah is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Inzah, inspired by the Showdown in the Badlands expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 35 of Showdown in the Badlands Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Hoedown Inzah Card Image


How to Obtain Inzah in Hearthstone

Inzah is Hearthstone-original character.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Inzah Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1500 Runestones or $14.99 USD from March 14th, 2023 until April 18th, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs as well as a special card back.

Inzah Card Image


How to Obtain Jade Lightning King in Hearthstone

Jade Lightning King is a Hearthstone-original character.

The skin could be obtained as a part of Jade Lightning King Bundle. This bundle was purchasable for 1000 Runestones or $9.99 USD from September 19th, 2023 until October 3rd, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs.

Jade Lightning King Card Image


How to Obtain Jade Serpent Thrall in Hearthstone

Jade Serpent Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero Thrall wielding the power of the August Celestial Yu'lon, the Jade Serpent.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Snake and Crane Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $9.99 USD from February 1st, 2022 for a limited time.

Jade Serpent Thrall Card Image


How to Obtain Jazznaros the Vibe Lord in Hearthstone

Jazznaros the Vibe Lord is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Ragnaros, inspired by the Festival of Legends expansion.

The skin could be obtained as a part of Jazznaros the Vibe Lord Bundle. This bundle was purchasable for $9.99 USD or 1000 Runestones from April 25th, 2023 until May 9th, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs.

Jazznaros the Vibe Lord Card Image


How to Obtain Juggler Morgl in Hearthstone

Juggler Morgl is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Morgl the Oracle.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Fire Tamers Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $24.99 from July 12th, 2022 until August 2nd, and it included 3 Class packs for Druid, Shaman, and Warlock.

Juggler Morgl Card Image


How to Obtain Kaldorei Vashj in Hearthstone

Kaldorei Vashj is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Lady Vashj, inspired by the Voyage to the Sunken City expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 100 of Voyage to the Sunken City Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Kaldorei Vashj Card Image


How to Obtain King Rastakhan in Hearthstone

King Rastakhan was the King of the Zandalari trolls and the father of Princess Talanji.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Rastakhan's Rumble! pre-order bundle, which was purchasable for $49.99 USD from November 5th, 2018 until the expansion launch on December 4th, and included 50 Rastakhan's Rumble packs.

King Rastakhan Card Image

As part of the bundle, a special card back was obtainable as well. However, the card back was also obtainable with the cheaper 17-pack pre-order bundle which did not include the Hero skin.

The skin and card back returned to the shop on September 28th, 2021 and can be purchased for $14.99.


How to Obtain Lady Vashj in Hearthstone

Lady Vashj was a night elf who served as a handmaiden of Queen Azshara, and was turned into a naga when the Sundering happened. She later allied herself with Illidan Stormrage.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Ashes of Outland Mega Bundle pre-order. This bundle was purchasable for $79.99 USD from March 17th, 2020 until the expansion launch on April 7th, and included 90 Ashes of Outland packs, a Tavern Pass, and a random Golden Legendary from the expansion.

Lady Vashj Card Image

As part of the bundle, a special card back was obtainable as well. However, the card back was also obtainable with the $49.99 pre-order which did not include the Hero skin.

The skin and card back returned to the shop on May 23rd, 2023 and could be purchased for 1500 gold or $9.99 until May 31st.


How to Obtain Marionette Thorim in Hearthstone

Marionette Thorim is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Thorim.

The skin can be obtained by reaching level 60 of Whizbang's Workshop Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Marionette Thorim Card Image


How to Obtain Mechaconduit Thrall in Hearthstone

Mechaconduit Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero, Thrall.

The skin was obtainable as a part of The Rusted Raiders Bundle or as a standalone skin. The bundle was purchasable for $29.99 USD and the single skin for $6.99 USD from November 16th, 2021 until December 6th.

Mechaconduit Thrall Card Image

The Rusted Raiders bundle also included a special card back that could also be obtained by buying the Infernal Armor Illidan Hero Set.

The skin returned to the shop as a standalone item on March 11th, 2024 and could be purchased for 1000 gold or $6.99 until March 19th.


How to Obtain Morgl Holmes in Hearthstone

Morgl Holmes is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Morgl the Oracle, inspired by the Murder at Castle Nathria expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 60 of Murder at Castle Nathria Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Morgl Holmes Card Image


How to Obtain Morgl the Oracle in Hearthstone

Morgl the Oracle was a character unique to Hearthstone, first mentioned in the flavor text of Puddlestomper. He has later been included to World of Warcraft.

The skin is obtainable through Recruit-a-Friend system, which will award the skin to the recruiter once the recruited played reaches a total level of 20. The system launched on July 12th, 2016.

Morgl the Oracle Card Image

The skin became available for purchase via 1200 gold on June 3rd, 2021.

You can find Blizzard's official introduction cinematic below.


How to Obtain Mummy Morgl in Hearthstone

Mummy Morgl is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Morgl the Oracle.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Mummy Morgl Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1000 Runestones ($9.99) from November 22nd, 2022 until December 6th, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs.

Mummy Morgl Card Image


How to Obtain Murragnaros in Hearthstone

Murragnaros is a Murloc version of the elemental lord of fire, Ragnaros.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Murragnaros Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $9.99 from May 17th, 2022 until June 1st, and it included 5 Shaman packs.

Murragnaros Card Image

The skin returned to the shop as a standalone item on December 5th, 2023 and could be purchased for 1000 gold or $6.99 until December 19th.


How to Obtain Ragnaros in Hearthstone

Ragnaros is the Elemental Lord of fire who was later struck down by adventurers and replaced by Firelord Smolderon.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Eternal Flame Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $19.99 USD from July 6th, 2021 until July 20th, and it included a special card back.

Ragnaros Card Image

The skin returned to the shop as a standalone item on November 14th, 2023 and could be purchased for 1000 gold or $6.99 until November 21st.


How to Obtain Scourgeslayer Vashj in Hearthstone

Scourgeslayer Vashj is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Lady Vashj, inspired by the March of the Lich King expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 35 of March of the Lich King Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Scourgeslayer Vashj Card Image


How to Obtain Skyshatter Thrall in Hearthstone

Skyshatter Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero Thrall clad in World of Warcraft's Tier 6 Skyshatter armor set.

Since the reward pool update in the Showdown in the Badlands patch, the skin has been one of the 16 reward options unlocked by the Tavern Regular achievement. The achievement has sixteen tiers, with a new tier unlocked at every 200 overall levels in rewards tracks.

In the Whizbang's Workshop patch, the achievement got five new tiers and five new skins were added as options.

Skyshatter Thrall Card Image


How to Obtain Smooth Jazz Morgl in Hearthstone

Smooth Jazz Morgl is an alternate version of the Shaman hero Morgl the Oracle, inspired by the Festival of Legends expansion.

The skin can be obtained by reaching level 100 of Festival of Legends Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Smooth Jazz Morgl Card Image


How to Obtain Snowman Thrall in Hearthstone

Snowman Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero, Thrall.

The skin was obtainable for free as part of the Winter Veil 2021 celebrations. The skin was available from December 21st, 2021 for a limited time.

Snowman Thrall Card Image


How to Obtain Spirit Bru'kan in Hearthstone

Spirit Bru'kan is another version of the Hearthstone-original Shaman hero, Bru'kan.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Spirit Bru'kan Bundle. This bundle was purchasable for $9.99 USD or 1000 Runestones from January 17th, 2023 until January 31st, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs.

Spirit Bru'kan Card Image


How to Obtain Tavern Pass Bru'kan Skins in Hearthstone

Barrens Bru'kan, Dungeoneer Bru'kan, Venerable Bru'kan, and Deadmines Bru'kan are all alternative versions of the Hearthstone-original Shaman mercenary, Bru'kan.

The skins could be obtained by reaching the following levels of Fractured in Alterac Valley Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass:


How to Obtain Tavern Pass Thrall Skins in Hearthstone

Thrall, Son of Durotan, Alterac Thrall, and Wolfrider Thrall are all alternative versions of the default hero, Thrall.

The skins could be obtained by reaching the following levels of Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass:


How to Obtain Ten Storm Thrall in Hearthstone

Ten Storm Thrall is another alternate version of the default hero Thrall clad in World of Warcraft's Tier 2 armor The Ten Storms.

The skin can be picked as a reward from 10 options unlocked by the Tavern Regular achievement. The achievement has ten tiers, with a new tier unlocked at every 200 overall levels in rewards tracks.

In the Showdown in the Badlands patch, the achievement got six new tiers and six new skins were added as options, and in the Whizbang's Workshop patch, another five tiers and options were added.

Ten Storm Thrall Card Image


How to Obtain The Thunder King in Hearthstone

Lei Shen was a Mogu who imprisoned and stole the powers of Highkeeper Ra, becoming The Thunder King and emperor of the united Mogu clans.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Masters Bundle, from which a portion of the proceedings went to boost the prize pools of the Masters Tour events of 2019. This bundle was purchasable for $19.99 USD from June 3rd, 2019 until June 28th, and included a total of 20 packs, 10 from both Rastakhan's Rumble and Rise of Shadows.

The Thunder King Card Image

As part of the bundle, a special card back was obtainable as well.

The skin returned to the shop on February 23rd, 2021 in a bundle alongside the card back, and it could be purchased for $9.99 USD or 1500 gold until March 8th. The skin and card back became available for purchase again on June 3rd, 2021 and can be bought for 1800 gold. The skin returned again to the shop on June 14th, 2022 in a bundle alongside the card back, and it can be purchased for $9.99 USD or 1500 gold.


How to Obtain Thorim in Hearthstone

Thorim is a Titan Keeper imbued with the power of the Titan Golganneth.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Thorim Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1500 Runestones or $14.99 USD from August 22nd, 2023 until September 12th, and it included 5 Shaman Class packs as well as a special card back.

Thorim Card Image


How to Obtain Thundercaller Thrall in Hearthstone

Thundercaller Thrall is an alternate version of the default Shaman hero Thrall.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 65 of TITANS Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Thundercaller Thrall Card Image


How to Obtain Warchief Thrall in Hearthstone

Warchief Thrall is the alternate version of the default hero, Thrall. Lore-wise, he played a big part in reforming the Horde after the Second War, becoming the Warchief before stepping down during the Cataclysm.

The skin can be obtained by reaching 1000 wins with Shaman in Ranked, Arena, or Duels game modes. The skin was first introduced in the Doom in the Tomb patch on October 8th, 2019.

Warchief Thrall Card Image

Contrary to the other alternate Heroes, Warchief Thrall does not have a unique set of emotes.