Hero Class is a class derived from the base classes, but with more specialization and somewhat tied to Warcraft lore. The idea of a hero class is taken from the Warcraft III hero units.
Death knight
- Main article: Death Knight (hero class)
At Blizzcon 2007, Blizzard announced that the Death Knight hero class will be a new addition in the Wrath of the Lich King expansion pack. Nethaera posted on the Wrath of the Lich King forums that the current plans are one new hero class per expansion pack.[1]
The starting level of the character will start at a high level, somewhere from level 55-70, which has not yet been decided. Death Knights do not have a Mana, Rage or Energy bar; instead they use Runes.
The Death Knight has two roles: tanking and damage dealing. They do not use shields while tanking, instead using two-handed weapons. Non-melee magic abilities will also play a role during combat.
Bard
- Main article: Bard (hero class)
Obviously an April fools joke, announced on 1st April 2008 as the 'new' Hero class. The Bard uses a new interface with a striking resemblance to that of Guitar Hero. It would use a 2h axe-like guitar, and have many rock/musical based abilities, such as 'Tape Jam' and 'Shoegazer'. One of their talent trees is 'Metal', which includes Starstruck, Epic Solo & Axe Specialization. Another is 'Punk Rock', which has things like Shred, Mosh Pit & Rock 'n Roll Racing.
The class may also be an homage to the credits roll for Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. The Power of the Horde rock song is played during the roll by Arthas jamming on a guitar of ice.
The Bard Hero class: http://www.wow-europe.com/wrath/features/bard/bardclass.xml
Wikipedia Guitar Hero: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Hero_%28video_game%29
See also
- Warcraft III Hero Classes, for where the idea came from.
- Class ideas, for possible future hero classes.