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 Warlock's alternate Heroes which can be used to replace the default Hero, Gul'dan.

For Warlock, forty-one alternate Hero skins exist:


How to Obtain Anniversary Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Anniversary Gul'dan is an alternate version of the default hero, Gul'dan.

The skin could be obtained as a part of Anniversary Gul'dan Bundle. This bundle was purchasable for $9.99 USD or 1000 Runestones from February 27th, 2024 until March 19th, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs.

Anniversary Gul'dan Card Image


How to Obtain Bobble Mal'ganis in Hearthstone

Bobble Mal'Ganis is a toy version of the Warlock hero Mal'Ganis.

The skin is the final reward of Whizbang's Workshop event, requiring players to obtain 4000 xp from special event quests. The event began on March 26th, 2024 and ends on April 16th.

Bobble Mal'Ganis Card Image


How to Obtain Bonereader Tamsin in Hearthstone

Bonereader Tamsin is an alternate version of the Warlock mercenary Tamsin Roame.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Bonereader Tamsin Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1000 Runestones or $9.99 USD from August 15th, 2023 until August 29th, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs.

Bonereader Tamsin Card Image


How to Obtain Corruptor Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Corruptor Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero Gul'dan clad in World of Warcraft's Tier 5 Corruptor Raiment 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.

Corruptor Gul'dan Card Image


How to Obtain Diver Nemsy in Hearthstone

Diver Nemsy is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle, inspired by the Voyage to the Sunken City expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 60 of Voyage to the Sunken City Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Diver Nemsy Card Image


How to Obtain Dreadsteed Tamsin in Hearthstone

Dreadsteed Tamsin is an alternate version of the Warlock mercenary Tamsin Roame, inspired by the March of the Lich King expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 100 of March of the Lich King Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Dreadsteed Tamsin Card Image


How to Obtain Feast Nemsy in Hearthstone

Feast Nemsy is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Feast Nemsy Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $9.99 from June 1st, 2022 until June 14th, and it included 5 Warlock packs.

Feast Nemsy Card Image


How to Obtain Fel Colossus Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Fel Colossus Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero, Gul'dan.

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.

Fel Colossus Gul'dan 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.


How to Obtain Felheart Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Felheart Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero, Gul'dan.

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.

Felheart Gul'dan Card Image


How to Obtain Gargoyl'dan in Hearthstone

Gargoyl'dan is an alternate version of the default Warlock hero Gul'dan.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Gargoyl'dan Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $9.99 or 1000 Runestones from June 13th, 2023 until June 27th, and it included 5 Warlock packs.

Gargoyl'dan Card Image


How to Obtain Hatcher Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Hatcher Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero Gul'dan.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Hatch and Watch Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $9.99 USD from March 1st, 2022 until March 17th.

Hatcher Gul'dan Card Image


How to Obtain House of Rituals Gul'dan in Hearthstone

House of Rituals Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero, Gul'dan.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Shadowlands Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $24.99 USD from September 21st, 2021 until October 11th.

House of Rituals Gul'dan Card Image

You can find a preview video of this Hero below.


How to Obtain Jaraxxustein in Hearthstone

Jaraxxustein is an alternate version of the demonic Eredar Lord Jaraxxus.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Jaraxxustein Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1500 Runestones ($14.99 USD) from November 15th, 2022 until November 29th, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs as well as a special card back.

Jaraxxustein Card Image

The bundle returned to the shop on September 19th, 2023 and could be purchased for 1500 gold or $9.99 until October 3rd.


How to Obtain Kabal N'Zoth in Hearthstone

Kabal N'Zoth is an alternate version of the Old God and Warlock hero N'Zoth.

The skin was the final reward of The Great Yogg Escape event, requiring players to obtain 4500 xp from special event quests. The event began on September 26th, 2023 and ended on October 10th.

Kabal N'Zoth Card Image


How to Obtain Lord Godfrey in Hearthstone

Lord Godfrey was once a worgen-hating Gilnean noble, who was later raised into undeath by Sylvanas Windrunner.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Lord Godfrey Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1500 Runestones or $14.99 USD from December 5th, 2023 until January 2nd, 2024, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs as well as a special card back.

Lord Godfrey Card Image


How to Obtain Malefic Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Malefic Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero Gul'dan clad in World of Warcraft's Tier 6 armor set, Malefic Raiment.

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.

Malefic Gul'dan Card Image


How to Obtain Mal'ganis in Hearthstone

Mal'Ganis is a dreadlord responsible for carrying out the plan of leading Prince Arthas to the path of becoming the first Death Knight.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Mal'ganis Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1000 Runestones ($9.99 USD) from December 27th, 2022 until January 17th, 2023, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs.

Mal'Ganis Card Image


How to Obtain Mascot Nemsy in Hearthstone

Mascot Nemsy is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Mascot Nemsy Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1000 Runestones or $9.99 USD from February 28th, 2023 until March 14th, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs.

Mascot Nemsy Card Image


How to Obtain Mecha-Jaraxxus in Hearthstone

Mecha-Jaraxxus is a character unique to Hearthstone. In Hearthstone lore, he was built by Dr. Boom and he is the leader of the Rusted Legion in Outland.

The skin was obtainable as a part of The Boomsday Project Mega Bundle pre-order. This bundle was purchasable for $79.99 USD from July 10th, 2018 until the expansion launch on August 7th, and included 80 The Boomsday Project packs and a random Golden Legendary from the expansion.

Mecha-Jaraxxus 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 June 3rd, 2021 and could be purchased for $14.99 until June 15th.


How to Obtain Mechadrill-Jaraxxus in Hearthstone

Mechadrill-Jaraxxus is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Mecha-Jaraxxus, inspired by the Showdown in the Badlands expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 100 of Showdown in the Badlands Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Mechadrill-Jaraxxus Card Image


How to Obtain Mogu'shan Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Mogu'shan Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero, Gul'dan.

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

Mogu'shan Gul'dan Card Image


How to Obtain Nemesis Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Nemesis Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero Gul'dan clad in World of Warcraft's Tier 2 armor Nemesis Raiment.

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.

Nemesis Gul'dan Card Image


How to Obtain Nemsy Necrofizzle in Hearthstone

Nemsy Necrofizzle is a character unique to Hearthstone. She can be seen in the card arts of Fen Creeper and Bog Creeper.

The skin can be obtained by participating in a Fireside Brawl at an established Fireside Gathering Tavern. This promotion began on October 17th, 2017.

The skin could also be redeemed for free from the in-game shop from May 12th, 2020 until May 26th.

Nemsy Necrofizzle Card Image


How to Obtain Noodle Nemsy in Hearthstone

Noodle Nemsy is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Noodle Nemsy Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 1000 Runestones ($9.99) from October 11th, 2022 until October 25th, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs.

Noodle Nemsy Card Image


How to Obtain N'Zoth in Hearthstone

N'Zoth is one of the Old Gods sent to Azeroth by the void lords to corrupt the titan soul within the planet.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Mega Bundle pre-order. This bundle was purchasable for $79.99 USD from October 22nd, 2020 until the expansion launch on November 17th, and included 80 regular and 5 golden Madness at the Darkmoon Faire packs, Battlegrounds Perks, early access to the Duels game mode, and a random Golden Legendary from the expansion.

N'Zoth Card Image

As part of the bundle, a special card back was obtainable as well. However, the card back is also obtainable with the $39.99 pre-order which does not include the Hero skin.

The skin and card back returned to the shop on May 9th, 2023 and could be purchased for 1500 gold or $9.99 until May 23rd.


How to Obtain Opera Diva Tamsin in Hearthstone

Opera Diva Tamsin is an alternate version of the Warlock mercenary Tamsin Roame, inspired by the Festival of Legends expansion.

The skin can be obtained by reaching level 35 of Festival of Legends Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Opera Diva Tamsin Card Image


How to Obtain Rafaam in Hearthstone

Rafaam is a Hearthstone-original ethereal character created as the nemesis of the League of Explorers quartet. The skin is the fifth 3D modeled legendary skin in Hearthstone. The portrait responds to in-game actions with special animations (such as attacking, playing minions, casting spells and emoting), has a unique hero tray, and new voicelines.

The skin was obtainable as a part of Rafaam Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for 2500 Runestones or $24.99 USD from June 27th, 2023 until July 25th, and it included 5 Warlock packs.

Rafaam Card Image


How to Obtain Sargeras in Hearthstone

Sargeras is a titan who once acted as the champion of the Pantheon before falling to darkness and forming the demonic Burning Legion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 50 of TITANS Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Sargeras Card Image


How to Obtain Sargeras-in-a-Box in Hearthstone

Sargeras-in-a-Box is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Sargeras.

The skin can be obtained as a part of Sargeras-in-a-Box Bundle. This bundle is purchasable for $9.99 USD or 1000 Runestones from March 19th, 2024 for a limited time, and it includes 5 Warlock Class packs.

Sargeras-in-a-Box Card Image


How to Obtain Scullery Nemsy in Hearthstone

Scullery Nemsy is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle, inspired by the Murder at Castle Nathria expansion.

The skin could be obtained by reaching level 5 of Murder at Castle Nathria Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Scullery Nemsy Card Image


How to Obtain Shadow Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Shadow Gul'dan is the alternate version of the default hero, Gul'dan. Lore-wise, he was the first orcish Warlock and responsible for the orcs' enslavement by the demons.

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

Shadow Gul'dan Card Image

Contrary to the other alternate Heroes, Shadow Gul'dan does not have a unique set of emotes.


How to Obtain Shadowmoon Gul'dan in Hearthstone

Shadowmoon Gul'dan is another alternate version of the default hero, Gul'dan.

The skin could be obtained as a part of Shadowmoon Gul'dan Bundle. This bundle was purchasable for $9.99 USD starting on July 20th, 2021 until July 27th, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs.

Shadowmoon Gul'dan Card Image

The skin returned to the shop as a standalone item on May 17th, 2022 and it could be purchased for $6.99 USD or 1000 gold for a limited time. The skin returned to the shop once more with the same pricing on January 2nd, 2024 and was purchasable until January 18th.


How to Obtain Sparkle Guardian Nemsy in Hearthstone

Sparkle Guardian Nemsy is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle.

The skin could be obtained as a part of Sparkle Guardian Nemsy Bundle. This bundle was purchasable for 1000 Runestones ($9.99 USD) from September 6th, 2022 until September 27th, and it included 5 Warlock Class packs.

Sparkle Guardian Nemsy Card Image

The skin returned to the shop as a standalone item on January 18th, 2024 and it could be purchased for $6.99 USD or 1000 gold until January 30th.


How to Obtain Sparkspinner Nemsy in Hearthstone

Sparkspinner Nemsy is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle.

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.

Sparkspinner Nemsy Card Image


How to Obtain Tavern Pass Tamsin Skins in Hearthstone

Scholomance Tamsin, Impressive Tamsin, Summoner Tamsin, and Tamsin Triumphant are all alternative versions of the Hearthstone-original Warlock mercenary, Tamsin Roame.

The skins could be obtained by reaching the following levels of United in Stormwind Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass:

Scholomance Tamsin skin returned to the shop on June 27th, 2023 and could be purchased for 1000 gold or 700 Runestones (~$6.99) until July 11th.


How to Obtain Trader Rafaam in Hearthstone

Trader Rafaam is an alternate version of the Warlock hero Rafaam.

The skin was the final reward of Wanted: Dead or Alive! event celebrating the launch of Showdown in the Badlands, requiring players to obtain 4000 xp from special event quests. The event began on November 21st, 2023 and ended on December 5th.

Trader Rafaam Card Image


How to Obtain Winter's Little Helper Nemsy in Hearthstone

Winter's Little Helper Nemsy is another alternate version of the Warlock hero Nemsy Necrofizzle.

The skin was obtainable as a part of the Winter Veil Cheer Bundle. The bundle was purchasable for $24.99 from December 21st, 2021 for a limited time.

Winter's Little Helper Nemsy Card Image


How to Obtain Zail Starfallen in Hearthstone

Zail Starfallen is a felblood elf character unique to Hearthstone.

The skin can be obtained by reaching level 50 of Whizbang's Workshop Rewards Track while owning the Tavern Pass.

Zail Starfallen Card Image