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Patch 2.57 Updated

Bruiser · Warcraft

Thrall

Warchief of the Horde

Role
Bruiser
Attack
Melee
Difficulty
Medium
Released
13 Jan 2015
Last patched
20 Jul 2026
Damage
8/10
Utility
5/10
Survivability
7/10
Complexity
6/10

Thrall is strong against

Score 1–100 for Thrall's net edge once both kits are weighed (50 = neutral)

  1. Sgt. Hammer Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedWindfury's 30% speed burst and Feral Spirit's root let Thrall reach and pin a sieging Hammer, who can't relocate without dropping Siege Mode.via Windfury, Feral Spirit, Siege Mode
    • TheoryThrall can dive onto Sgt. Hammer, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryThrall can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Feral Resilience), which Sgt. Hammer relies on for damage. Only when Thrall takes Feral Resilience.
  2. Probius Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedFeral Spirit roots Probius and Windfury closes the distance; with 1260 Health and a Worker Rush that breaks on damage, he can't get away.via Feral Spirit, Windfury, Worker Rush
    • TheoryThrall can dive onto Probius, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryThrall brings Spell Armor (Spirit Shield), which blunts Probius's ability burst. Only when Thrall takes Spirit Shield.
    • TheoryProbius deals damage based on maximum Health (Shoot 'Em Up), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Probius takes Shoot 'Em Up.
  3. Li-Ming Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryThrall can dive onto Li-Ming, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryThrall brings Spell Armor (Spirit Shield), which blunts Li-Ming's ability burst. Only when Thrall takes Spirit Shield.
    • TheoryThrall can interrupt channels with stun (Sundering), and Li-Ming relies on channelled abilities. Only when Thrall takes Sundering. Li-Ming must also take Disintegrate.
  4. Azmodan Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThrall can dive onto Azmodan, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryThrall can interrupt channels with stun (Sundering), and Azmodan relies on channelled abilities. Only when Thrall takes Sundering.
  5. Nova Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThrall can dive onto Nova, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
    • TheoryThrall brings Spell Armor (Spirit Shield), which blunts Nova's ability burst. Only when Thrall takes Spirit Shield.
  6. Chromie Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryThrall can dive onto Chromie, who has little mobility to escape.
    • TheoryThrall brings Spell Armor (Spirit Shield), which blunts Chromie's ability burst. Only when Thrall takes Spirit Shield.
    • TheoryChromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryChromie reduces enemy Armor (Unravelling), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Chromie takes Unravelling. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
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  1. Gul'dan 65 Theory Thrall can dive onto Gul'dan, who has little mobility to escape.
    3 more reasons
    • Thrall can interrupt channels with stun (Sundering), and Gul'dan relies on channelled abilities. Only when Thrall takes Sundering. Gul'dan must also take Health Funnel.
    • Gul'dan reduces enemy Armor (Haunt), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Gul'dan takes Haunt. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
    • Gul'dan's silence (Horrify) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive. Only when Gul'dan takes Horrify.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Anduin 64 Theory Thrall can dive onto Anduin, who has little mobility to escape.
  2. Lt. Morales 63 Theory Thrall can dive onto Lt. Morales, who has little mobility to escape.
  3. Nazeebo 63 Theory Thrall can dive onto Nazeebo, who has little mobility to escape.
  4. Abathur 62 Theory Thrall can dive onto Abathur, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.
  5. Whitemane 62 Theory Thrall can dive onto Whitemane, who has little mobility to escape.
  6. Gazlowe 60 Theory Thrall can dive onto Gazlowe, who has little mobility to escape.
  7. Kael'thas 60 Theory Thrall can dive onto Kael'thas, who has little mobility to escape.
  8. Kel'Thuzad 60 Theory Thrall can dive onto Kel'Thuzad, who has little mobility to escape.
  9. Zul'jin 60 Theory Thrall can dive onto Zul'jin, who has little mobility to escape.
  10. Raynor 59 Theory Thrall can dive onto Raynor, who has little mobility to escape.
  11. Tyrael 59 Theory Thrall deals damage based on maximum Health (Rolling Thunder, Alpha Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Tyrael hardest. Only when Thrall takes Rolling Thunder or Alpha Wolf.
  12. Ragnaros 58 Theory Thrall deals damage based on maximum Health (Rolling Thunder, Alpha Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Ragnaros hardest. Only when Thrall takes Rolling Thunder or Alpha Wolf.
  13. Greymane 55 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) can stop Greymane in the middle of a dive.
  14. Kharazim 55 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) can stop Kharazim in the middle of a dive.
  15. Tracer 55 Theory Thrall can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Feral Resilience), which Tracer relies on for damage. Only when Thrall takes Feral Resilience.
  16. Fenix 54 Theory Thrall can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Feral Resilience), which Fenix relies on for damage. Only when Thrall takes Feral Resilience.
  17. Genji 53 Theory Thrall brings Spell Armor (Spirit Shield), which blunts Genji's ability burst. Only when Thrall takes Spirit Shield.
  18. Falstad 52 Theory Thrall can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Feral Resilience), which Falstad relies on for damage. Only when Thrall takes Feral Resilience.
  19. Hanzo 51 Theory Thrall can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Feral Resilience), which Hanzo relies on for damage. Only when Thrall takes Feral Resilience.
  20. Imperius 51 Theory Thrall deals damage based on maximum Health (Rolling Thunder, Alpha Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Imperius hardest. Only when Thrall takes Rolling Thunder or Alpha Wolf.
  21. Murky 51 Theory Thrall can dive onto Murky, whose small Health pool rarely survives a committed dive.

Thrall is weak against

Score 1–100 for their net edge over Thrall's kit

  1. Varian Curated
    Why? 5
    • CuratedParry negates Windfury's quick basic attacks for 1.25 seconds, and Taunt, if Varian takes it at level 4, silences Thrall so he can't Feral Spirit or Chain Lightning for healing stacks.via Parry, Taunt, Windfury, Frostwolf Resilience
    • TheoryVarian can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Parry, Overpower), which Thrall relies on for damage.
    • TheoryVarian has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    • TheoryVarian reduces healing received (Mortal Strike), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Varian takes Mortal Strike.
    • TheoryVarian reduces enemy Armor (Colossus Smash), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Varian takes Colossus Smash. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
  2. Johanna Curated
    Why? 6
    • CuratedShield Glare blinds Thrall during Windfury, wasting its three fast attacks and the Frostwolf Resilience stacks they would generate.via Shield Glare, Windfury, Frostwolf Resilience
    • TheoryJohanna can Blind (Shield Glare), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage.
    • TheoryJohanna has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    • TheoryJohanna can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Divine Fortress), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Johanna takes Divine Fortress.
    • TheoryJohanna's stun (Condemn, Falling Sword) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryThrall deals damage based on maximum Health (Rolling Thunder, Alpha Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Johanna hardest. Only when Thrall takes Rolling Thunder or Alpha Wolf.
  3. Xul Curated
    Why? 3
    • CuratedCursed Strikes cuts Thrall's attack speed by 40%, blunting Windfury's burst and slowing how fast he builds Frostwolf Resilience healing.via Cursed Strikes, Windfury, Frostwolf Resilience
    • TheoryXul reduces healing received (Mortal Wound), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Xul takes Mortal Wound.
    • TheoryXul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
  4. Auriel Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAuriel can Blind (Blinding Flash), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage. Only when Auriel takes Blinding Flash.
    • TheoryAuriel has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel reduces enemy Armor (Wrath of Heaven), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Auriel takes Wrath of Heaven. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
  5. Li Li Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryLi Li can Blind (Blinding Wind, Gale Force), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage.
    • TheoryLi Li has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    • TheoryLi Li can ignore or remove crowd control (Let's Go!), weakening Thrall's stun. Only when Li Li takes Let's Go!. Thrall must also take Sundering.
  6. Valeera Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryValeera can Blind (Blade Flurry, Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage.
    • TheoryValeera can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Combat Readiness), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Valeera takes Combat Readiness.
    • TheoryValeera reduces healing received (Wound Poison), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Valeera takes Wound Poison.
    • TheoryValeera reduces enemy Armor (Sinister Strike), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Thrall takes Feral Resilience.
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  1. Rehgar 75 Theory Rehgar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Rehgar deals damage based on maximum Health (Hunger of the Wolf), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Rehgar takes Hunger of the Wolf.
    • Rehgar reduces healing received (Purification), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Rehgar takes Purification.
    • Rehgar can ignore or remove crowd control (Purge), weakening Thrall's stun. Only when Thrall takes Sundering.
  2. D.Va 74 Theory D.Va has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • D.Va reduces healing received (Aggression Matrix), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when D.Va takes Aggression Matrix.
    • D.Va reduces enemy Armor (Target Locked), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when D.Va takes Target Locked. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
    • D.Va can ignore or remove crowd control (Bunny Hop), weakening Thrall's stun. Only when D.Va takes Bunny Hop. Thrall must also take Sundering.
  3. Zarya 73 Theory Zarya has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Zarya can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Defensive Shielding), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Zarya takes Defensive Shielding.
    • Zarya can ignore or remove crowd control (Cleansing Shield), weakening Thrall's stun. Only when Zarya takes Cleansing Shield. Thrall must also take Sundering.
    • Zarya's silence (Gravity Kills) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive. Only when Zarya takes Gravity Kills.
  4. Brightwing 71 Theory Brightwing has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Brightwing's silence (Polymorph, Hush!) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
    • Brightwing reduces enemy Armor (Critterize), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Brightwing takes Critterize. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
    • Brightwing can ignore or remove crowd control (Soothing Mist), weakening Thrall's stun. Only when Thrall takes Sundering.
  5. Hogger 71 Theory Hogger has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
    3 more reasons
    • Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
    • Hogger reduces enemy Armor (Power Spike), offsetting Thrall's Physical Armor. Only when Hogger takes Power Spike. Thrall must also take Feral Resilience.
    • Hogger can ignore or remove crowd control (Hogg Wild), weakening Thrall's stun. Only when Thrall takes Sundering.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Leoric 71 Theory Leoric has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  2. Lúcio 71 Theory Lúcio has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  3. Arthas 70 Theory Arthas has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  4. Mei 70 Theory Mei can Blind (Snow Blind), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage.
  5. Alarak 67 Theory Alarak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  6. Malfurion 67 Theory Malfurion has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  7. Uther 67 Theory Uther has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  8. Cassia 66 Theory Cassia can Blind (Blinding Light, Imprisoning Light), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage.
  9. Stitches 66 Theory Stitches reduces healing received (Master Hooker), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Stitches takes Master Hooker.
  10. Sylvanas 66 Theory Sylvanas deals damage based on maximum Health (Overwhelming Affliction), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Sylvanas takes Overwhelming Affliction.
  11. Yrel 66 Theory Yrel can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dauntless), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Yrel takes Dauntless.
  12. Illidan 65 Theory Illidan deals damage based on maximum Health (Fiery Brand), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Illidan takes Fiery Brand.
  13. Malthael 65 Theory Malthael reduces healing received (Touch of Death), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Malthael takes Touch of Death.
  14. Garrosh 64 Theory Garrosh has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  15. Rexxar 64 Theory Rexxar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  16. Tassadar 64 Theory Tassadar has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  17. Alexstrasza 63 Theory Alexstrasza has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  18. Chen 63 Theory Chen has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  19. Diablo 63 Theory Diablo has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  20. Maiev 63 Theory Maiev deals damage based on maximum Health (Vengeful Knives), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Maiev takes Vengeful Knives.
  21. Qhira 63 Theory Qhira can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Upstage), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Qhira takes Upstage.
  22. Ana 62 Theory Ana reduces healing received (Biotic Grenade), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range.
  23. Lunara 62 Theory Lunara deals damage based on maximum Health (Invigorating Spores), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Lunara takes Invigorating Spores.
  24. Sonya 62 Theory Sonya can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Tough As Nails), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Sonya takes Tough As Nails.
  25. The Butcher 62 Theory The Butcher deals damage based on maximum Health (Savage Charge), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when The Butcher takes Savage Charge.
  26. Tyrande 62 Theory Tyrande deals damage based on maximum Health (Empower), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Tyrande takes Empower.
  27. Zagara 62 Theory Zagara deals damage based on maximum Health (Corrosive Saliva), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Zagara takes Corrosive Saliva.
  28. Cho'gall 61 Theory Cho'gall reduces healing received (Enraged Regeneration), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Cho'gall takes Enraged Regeneration.
  29. Artanis 60 Theory Artanis can Blind (Suppression Pulse), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage. Only when Artanis takes Suppression Pulse.
  30. E.T.C. 60 Theory E.T.C. has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  31. Mal'Ganis 60 Theory Mal'Ganis has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  32. Deckard 58 Theory Deckard can Blind (Respect the Elderly), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage. Only when Deckard takes Respect the Elderly.
  33. Xal'atath 58 Theory Xal'atath can Blind (Void Eruption), and Basic Attacks are most of Thrall's damage. Only when Xal'atath takes Void Eruption.
  34. Anub'arak 56 Theory Anub'arak has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  35. Dehaka 56 Theory Dehaka reduces healing received (Paralyzing Enzymes), which blunts Thrall's self-healing in melee range. Only when Dehaka takes Paralyzing Enzymes.
  36. Muradin 55 Theory Muradin can block or armor against Basic Attacks (Dwarf Block), which Thrall relies on for damage. Only when Muradin takes Dwarf Block.
  37. Blaze 54 Theory Blaze has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.
  38. Deathwing 53 Theory Deathwing's stun (Onslaught) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
  39. Mephisto 53 Theory Mephisto deals damage based on maximum Health (Static Field), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Mephisto takes Static Field.
  40. The Lost Vikings 53 Theory The Lost Vikings deals damage based on maximum Health (Nordic Attack Squad), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest.
  41. Valla 53 Theory Valla deals damage based on maximum Health (Manticore), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest. Only when Valla takes Manticore.
  42. Junkrat 52 Theory Junkrat's root (Steel Trap) can stop Thrall in the middle of a dive.
  43. Tychus 52 Theory Tychus deals damage based on maximum Health (Minigun, Titan Grenade), which hits high-Health heroes like Thrall hardest.
  44. Stukov 51 Theory Stukov has the crowd control and body-blocking to peel Thrall off a target.

Thrall works well with

Score 1–100 for how well the kits combine

  1. Kael'thas Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedSundering's 1-second stun along a long line holds enemies in place for Flamestrike and a spreading Living Bomb. Only when Thrall takes Sundering (level 10).via Sundering, Flamestrike, Living Bomb
    • TheoryThrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Kael'thas's burst.
    • TheoryThrall starts fights on its own terms, giving Kael'thas grouped targets for area burst.
    • TheoryKael'thas's stun (Gravity Lapse) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Rehgar Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedLightning Shield on Thrall damages everyone around him as he dives with Windfury, and Bloodlust, if Rehgar takes it, boosts his attack speed and sustain.via Lightning Shield, Bloodlust, Windfury
    • TheoryRehgar can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryRehgar can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
    • TheoryRehgar can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Purge) to keep the attacks coming.
  3. Zarya Curated
    Why? 4
    • CuratedGraviton Surge groups enemies so Sundering's line stun or Earthquake's slowing pulses, whichever Thrall takes, hit all of them. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge (level 10).via Graviton Surge, Sundering, Earthquake
    • TheoryZarya can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryZarya groups or freezes enemies (Graviton Surge) for Thrall's area damage. Only when Zarya takes Graviton Surge.
    • TheoryZarya can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Cleansing Shield) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zarya takes Cleansing Shield.
  4. Alexstrasza Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAlexstrasza can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Lifeblossom) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Alexstrasza takes Lifeblossom.
  5. Anduin Theory
    Why? 4
    • TheoryAnduin can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAnduin can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAnduin can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Leap of Faith) to keep the attacks coming.
    • TheoryAnduin's root (Chastise, Censure) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  6. Auriel Theory
    Why? 3
    • TheoryAuriel can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
    • TheoryAuriel can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
    • TheoryAuriel's stun (Detainment Strike, Heavy Burden) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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  1. Brightwing 77 Theory Brightwing can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
    3 more reasons
    • Brightwing can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
    • Brightwing can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Soothing Mist) to keep the attacks coming.
    • Brightwing's polymorph (Polymorph) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  2. Chromie 77 Theory Chromie groups or freezes enemies (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) for Thrall's area damage.
    3 more reasons
    • Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Chromie's burst.
    • Chromie's Time Stop (Time Trap, Chronic Conditions) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
    • Thrall starts fights on its own terms, giving Chromie grouped targets for area burst. Only when Chromie takes Mobius Loop.
  3. Genji 77 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Genji's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Thrall starts fights on its own terms, giving Genji grouped targets for area burst.
    • Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) lets Genji dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  4. Junkrat 77 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Junkrat's burst.
    2 more reasons
    • Thrall starts fights on its own terms, giving Junkrat grouped targets for area burst.
    • Junkrat's root (Steel Trap) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  5. Kel'Thuzad 77 Theory Kel'Thuzad groups or freezes enemies (Chains of Kel'Thuzad) for Thrall's area damage.
    3 more reasons
    • Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Kel'Thuzad's burst.
    • Thrall starts fights on its own terms, giving Kel'Thuzad grouped targets for area burst.
    • Kel'Thuzad's stun (Chains of Kel'Thuzad, Chains of Ice) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
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Weaker mechanical edges

Generic rule matches with no hand-written matchup behind them: scoring under 65, or past the 8 strongest.

  1. Kerrigan 77 Theory Kerrigan groups or freezes enemies (Primal Grasp) for Thrall's area damage.
  2. Kharazim 77 Theory Kharazim can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
  3. Orphea 77 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Orphea's burst.
  4. Stitches 77 Theory Stitches groups or freezes enemies (Hook) for Thrall's area damage.
  5. Tassadar 77 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Tassadar's burst.
  6. Tracer 77 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Tracer's burst.
  7. Uther 77 Theory Uther can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
  8. Valeera 77 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Valeera's burst.
  9. Whitemane 77 Theory Whitemane can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  10. Zeratul 77 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Zeratul's burst.
  11. Alarak 76 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Alarak's burst.
  12. Medivh 76 Theory Medivh can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
  13. Jaina 75 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Jaina's burst.
  14. Murky 75 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Murky's burst.
  15. Ana 74 Theory Ana can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  16. Malfurion 74 Theory Malfurion can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  17. Tyrande 74 Theory Tyrande can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  18. Hanzo 72 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Hanzo's burst.
  19. Lúcio 72 Theory Lúcio can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  20. Cho'gall 71 Theory Cho'gall groups or freezes enemies (Upheaval) for Thrall's area damage.
  21. Dehaka 71 Theory Dehaka groups or freezes enemies (Drag) for Thrall's area damage.
  22. Johanna 71 Theory Johanna groups or freezes enemies (Condemn) for Thrall's area damage.
  23. Maiev 71 Theory Maiev groups or freezes enemies (Umbral Bind) for Thrall's area damage.
  24. Probius 71 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Probius's burst.
  25. Xal'atath 71 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Xal'atath's burst.
  26. Deckard 69 Theory Deckard can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  27. Tyrael 69 Theory Tyrael can save Thrall once the dive is committed.
  28. Li Li 68 Theory Li Li can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  29. Li-Ming 68 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Li-Ming's burst.
  30. Nova 68 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) holds targets still for Nova's burst.
  31. Garrosh 67 Theory Garrosh can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Into the Fray) to keep the attacks coming.
  32. Gazlowe 66 Theory Gazlowe groups or freezes enemies (Grav-O-Bomb 3000) for Thrall's area damage. Only when Gazlowe takes Grav-O-Bomb 3000.
  33. Stukov 66 Theory Stukov can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  34. Arthas 63 Theory Arthas's root (Howling Blast, Deathchill) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  35. Cassia 63 Theory Cassia groups or freezes enemies (Valkyrie) for Thrall's area damage. Only when Cassia takes Valkyrie.
  36. Mei 63 Theory Mei's stun (Blizzard, Avalanche) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  37. Sonya 63 Theory Sonya's stun (Ancient Spear, Leap) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  38. Yrel 63 Theory Yrel's stun (Righteous Hammer) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  39. Lt. Morales 62 Theory Lt. Morales can keep Thrall alive through a dive.
  40. The Lost Vikings 60 Theory The Lost Vikings can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (64 KB Marathon) to keep the attacks coming. Only when The Lost Vikings takes 64 KB Marathon.
  41. Zul'jin 60 Theory Zul'jin can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Voodoo Shuffle) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Zul'jin takes Voodoo Shuffle.
  42. Sylvanas 59 Theory Sylvanas groups or freezes enemies (Mind Control) for Thrall's area damage. Only when Sylvanas takes Mind Control.
  43. Anub'arak 57 Theory Anub'arak's stun (Impale, Burrow Charge) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  44. Artanis 57 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) lets Artanis dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  45. Blaze 57 Theory Blaze's stun (Jet Propulsion) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  46. Deathwing 57 Theory Deathwing's stun (Onslaught) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  47. Diablo 57 Theory Diablo's stun (Shadow Charge, Overpower) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  48. E.T.C. 57 Theory E.T.C.'s stun (Powerslide, Mosh Pit) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  49. Greymane 57 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) lets Greymane dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  50. Hogger 57 Theory Hogger's stun (Staggering Blow, Shockwave) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  51. Illidan 57 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) lets Illidan dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  52. Imperius 57 Theory Imperius's stun (Celestial Charge, Wrath of the Angiris) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  53. Mal'Ganis 57 Theory Mal'Ganis's stun (Fel Claws, Will of Tichondrius) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  54. Mephisto 57 Theory Thrall's root (Feral Spirit, Alpha Wolf) lets Mephisto dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  55. Muradin 57 Theory Muradin's stun (Storm Bolt, Haymaker) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  56. Qhira 57 Theory Qhira's stun (Revolving Sweep, Unrelenting Strikes) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  57. Ragnaros 57 Theory Ragnaros's stun (Empower Sulfuras, Molten Swing) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  58. Rexxar 57 Theory Rexxar's stun (Misha, Charge!) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  59. The Butcher 57 Theory The Butcher's stun (Ruthless Onslaught) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  60. Xul 57 Theory Xul's root (Bone Prison, Amplify Damage) lets Thrall dive onto a target that cannot walk away.
  61. Lunara 56 Theory Lunara can cleanse crowd control off Thrall (Abolish Magic) to keep the attacks coming. Only when Lunara takes Abolish Magic.

Spot a wrong or missing matchup? Suggest a correction with the mechanical reason; accepted notes land in the theory layer for everyone.

Best maps for Thrall

Score 1–100 from how the kit fits each map's layout and objective (50 = neutral)

  1. Alterac Pass Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Alterac Pass's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryThrall can start the fights Alterac Pass's objective forces.
  2. Battlefield of Eternity Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Battlefield of Eternity's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryThrall can start the fights Battlefield of Eternity's objective forces.
  3. Infernal Shrines Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Infernal Shrines's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryThrall can start the fights Infernal Shrines's objective forces.
  4. Garden of Terror Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Garden of Terror's race against neutral units.
    • TheoryThrall can cover ground quickly (Wind Rush) on Garden of Terror's large layout. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
  5. Haunted Mines Theory
    Why? 1
    • TheoryThrall's sustained damage (Windfury, Maelstrom Weapon) speeds up Haunted Mines's race against neutral units.
  6. Sky Temple Theory
    Why? 2
    • TheoryThrall can start the fights Sky Temple's objective forces.
    • TheoryThrall can cover ground quickly (Wind Rush) on Sky Temple's large layout. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
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  1. Blackheart's Bay 57 Theory Thrall can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wind Rush) to contest Blackheart's Bay's objective. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
    1 more reason
    • Thrall can cover ground quickly (Wind Rush) on Blackheart's Bay's large layout. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
  2. Cursed Hollow 57 Theory Thrall can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wind Rush) to contest Cursed Hollow's objective. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
    1 more reason
    • Thrall can cover ground quickly (Wind Rush) on Cursed Hollow's large layout. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
  3. Warhead Junction 57 Theory Thrall can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wind Rush) to contest Warhead Junction's objective. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
    1 more reason
    • Thrall can cover ground quickly (Wind Rush) on Warhead Junction's large layout. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
  4. Braxis Holdout 55 Theory Thrall can start the fights Braxis Holdout's objective forces.
  5. Hanamura Temple 55 Theory Thrall can start the fights Hanamura Temple's objective forces.
  6. Volskaya Foundry 55 Theory Thrall can start the fights Volskaya Foundry's objective forces.
  7. Dragon Shire 54 Theory Thrall can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wind Rush) to contest Dragon Shire's objective. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.
  8. Towers of Doom 54 Theory Thrall can reach channelling enemies quickly (Wind Rush) to contest Towers of Doom's objective. Only when Thrall takes Wind Rush.

All maps

Talents by level

  1. 1

    • Echo of the Elements Q Quest

      Quest: Kill Minions or Heroes within 2 seconds of hitting them with Chain Lightning. Reward: After killing 20 enemies, reduce the Mana cost of Chain Lightning from 40 to 20. Reward: After killing 50 enemies, Chain Lightning gains an extra charge. Mythic Reward: After killing 125 enemies, Chain Lightning can now strike the same target multiple times, and also strikes 1 additional target per bounce.

    • Crash Lightning Q Quest

      Quest: Hit at least 2 Heroes with a single use of Chain Lightning. Upon dying, lose 4 stacks. Gained rewards cannot be lost. Reward: After hitting multiple Heroes 15 times, Chain Lightning deals 270 additional damage on its bounces after the initial strike. Mythic Reward: After hitting multiple Heroes 30 times, Chain Lightning deals 325 additional damage on its bounces, and prioritizes bouncing to enemy Heroes.

    • Maelstrom Weapon E Quest

      Quest: Basic Attack Heroes while Windfury's Movement Speed bonus is active. Reward: After hitting 25 Heroes, increase the Movement Speed bonus of Windfury to 40% and Thrall's Basic Attacks deal 40 additional damage. Reward: After hitting 55 Heroes, Thrall permanently gains 15% increased Movement Speed and his Basic Attacks gain an additional 75 damage. Mythic Reward: After hitting 100 Heroes, Frostwolf Resilience healing restores 200% more Health.

  2. 4

    • Feral Resilience W

      Heroes damaged by Feral Spirit grant 4 stacks of Frostwolf Resilience and 2 stacks of Feral Resilience, granting 75 Physical Armor against the next incoming Hero Basic Attack. Stacks are consumed on the next cast of Feral Spirit.

    • Frostwolf Pack W Quest

      Quest: Hit 6 Heroes with Feral Spirit. Progress is lost on death and when Thrall fails to hit a Hero. Reward: Reduce the cooldown and Mana cost of Feral Spirit by 50%.

    • Mana Tide Trait

      Frostwolf Resilience restores 15 Mana and reduces Basic Ability cooldowns by 0.5 seconds.

  3. 7

    • Rolling Thunder Q

      Passive: Chain Lightning bounces an additional time. For 8 seconds after hitting an enemy with Chain Lightning, Thrall's next Basic Attack against them grants a stack of Frostwolf Resilience. If the target is an enemy Hero, then he also deals damage to them equal to 3% of their maximum Health and healing for the same amount.

    • Ancestral Wrath Active

      Activate to consume 8 stacks of Ancestral Wrath, damaging a target enemy Hero for 15% of their maximum Health over 3 seconds, and healing Thrall for 150% of the damage dealt. Gain 1 stack of Ancestral Wrath every time Frostwolf Resilience activates.

    • Elemental Assault Passive

      After using an Ability, Thrall's next Basic Attack within 4 seconds deals 45% more damage.

  4. 10

    • Sundering Heroic

      After 0.5 seconds, sunder the earth in a long line, dealing 290 (+4% per level) damage and shoving enemies to the side, Stunning them for 1 second.

    • Earthquake Heroic

      After 0.5 seconds, summon a massive Earthquake that pulses every 4 seconds. Each pulse lasts 2 seconds, Slowing all enemies in the area by 50%, and deals 50 (+4% per level) damage to enemy Heroes. Does 3 pulses.

  5. 13

    • Grace Of Air E

      Windfury attacks grant twice as many stacks of Frostwolf Resilience.

    • Frostwolf's Grace Trait

      Frostwolf Resilience can be activated to instantly heal. This healing is increased by up to 100% based on Thrall's missing health.

    • Spirit Shield Active

      Every 45 seconds, gain 70 Spell Armor against the next enemy Ability and subsequent Abilities for 4 seconds. Frostwolf Resilience reduces this cooldown by 10 seconds. Can be toggled to allow or prevent this talent from triggering automatically.

  6. 16

    • Tempest Fury E

      The final strike of Windfury hits 3 times for 75% normal damage. These hits do not provide quest progress.

    • Thunderstorm Q Quest

      Chain Lightning Slows the primary target by 8% for 2 seconds when used on Heroes. Quest: Targeting a Hero directly with Chain Lightning increases this Slow by 8%, up to an additional 40%. Reward: While at a 40% bonus, Chain Lightning's damage is increased by 30%. Bonuses are reset if Chain Lightning is used on the same Hero it was last used on, or if Thrall dies.

    • Alpha Wolf W

      For 3 seconds after a Hero is hit by Feral Spirit, Thrall's Basic Attacks against them deal an additional 3% of the target's maximum Health as damage. Passive: Increase the duration of Feral Spirit's Root to 1.5 seconds.

  7. 20

    • Worldbreaker Heroic

      Lower the cooldown of Sundering by 40 seconds. After Sundering impacts, it leaves behind an impassable rift, blocking unit movement for 3 seconds.

    • Earthen Shields Heroic

      Allies within the Earthquake area gain a Shield equal to 15% of their maximum Health each pulse. This shield lasts 4 seconds.

    • Elemental Momentum Passive

      Basic Attacks reduce Thrall's Basic and Heroic Ability cooldowns by 0.25 seconds, tripled against Heroes.

    • Nexus Blades Passive

      Basic Attacks deal 20% more damage and Slow enemy Movement Speed by 20% for 1 second.

    • Wind Rush Active

      Activate to immediately teleport to a target location and gain Windfury.

  • Frostwolf Resilience D Trait

    Dealing damage with Abilities grants 1 stack of Frostwolf Resilience. At 5 stacks, Thrall is instantly healed for 240 (+4% per level) Health.

  • Chain Lightning Q Ability

    7 s cooldown 40 Mana

    Shock an enemy with lightning, dealing 170 (+4% per level) damage. The lightning then bounces 3 times to nearby enemies, dealing 85 (+4% per level) damage to each enemy hit.

  • Feral Spirit W Ability

    10 s cooldown 40 Mana

    Unleash a Feral Spirit that deals 153 (+4% per level) damage to enemies in its path and Roots Heroes hit for 1 second. Each Hero hit increases the distance traveled by 25%.

  • Windfury E Ability

    12 s cooldown 60 Mana

    Increase Thrall's Movement Speed by 30% for 4 seconds. His next 3 Basic Attacks occur 100% faster and generate stacks of Frostwolf Resilience.

  • Earthquake R Heroic

    100 s cooldown 90 Mana

    After 0.5 seconds, summon a massive Earthquake that pulses every 4 seconds. Each pulse lasts 2 seconds, Slowing all enemies in the area by 50%, and deals 50 (+4% per level) damage to enemy Heroes. Does 3 pulses.

  • Sundering R Heroic

    70 s cooldown 75 Mana

    After 0.5 seconds, sunder the earth in a long line, dealing 290 (+4% per level) damage and shoving enemies to the side, Stunning them for 1 second.

Mechanics tags

What the theory layer reads from Thrall's kit. Each tag shows the ability or talent text that produced it; curated notes cover play-style traits the text cannot show.

Crowd control

Root
Ability Feral Spirit “Unleash a Feral Spirit that deals 153 damage to enemies in its path and Roots Heroes hit for 1 second.”
Talent Alpha Wolf “Passive: Increase the duration of Feral Spirit's Root to 1.5 seconds.”
Slow
Ability Earthquake “Each pulse lasts 2 seconds, Slowing all enemies in the area by 50%, and deals 50 damage to enemy Heroes.”
Talent Thunderstorm “Chain Lightning Slows the primary target by 8% for 2 seconds when used on Heroes.”
Talent Nexus Blades “Basic Attacks deal 20% more damage and Slow enemy Movement Speed by 20% for 1 second.”
Stun
Ability Sundering “…sunder the earth in a long line, dealing 290 damage and shoving enemies to the side, Stunning them for 1 second.”

Defense and mobility

Ally healing
Talent Maelstrom Weapon “Mythic Reward: After hitting 100 Heroes, Frostwolf Resilience healing restores 200% more Health.”
Block
Talent Feral Resilience “…Resilience and 2 stacks of Feral Resilience, granting 75 Physical Armor against the next incoming Hero Basic Attack.”
Physical Armor
Talent Feral Resilience “…Resilience and 2 stacks of Feral Resilience, granting 75 Physical Armor against the next incoming Hero Basic Attack.”
Self-healing
Ability Frostwolf Resilience “At 5 stacks, Thrall is instantly healed for 240 Health.”
Talent Ancestral Wrath “…a target enemy Hero for 15% of their maximum Health over 3 seconds, and healing Thrall for 150% of the damage dealt.”
Shields
Talent Earthen Shields “Allies within the Earthquake area gain a Shield equal to 15% of their maximum Health each pulse.”
Spell Armor
Talent Spirit Shield “Every 45 seconds, gain 70 Spell Armor against the next enemy Ability and subsequent Abilities for 4 seconds.”
Teleport
Talent Wind Rush “Activate to immediately teleport to a target location and gain Windfury.”

Damage and macro

% Health damage
Talent Rolling Thunder “…an enemy Hero, then he also deals damage to them equal to 3% of their maximum Health and healing for the same amount.”
Talent Alpha Wolf “…by Feral Spirit, Thrall's Basic Attacks against them deal an additional 3% of the target's maximum Health as damage.”
Area damage
Ability Feral Spirit “Unleash a Feral Spirit that deals 153 damage to enemies in its path and Roots Heroes hit for 1 second.”
Ability Earthquake “Each pulse lasts 2 seconds, Slowing all enemies in the area by 50%, and deals 50 damage to enemy Heroes.”
Basic-attack reliant
Ability Windfury “His next 3 Basic Attacks occur 100% faster and generate stacks of Frostwolf Resilience.”
Talent Maelstrom Weapon “…25 Heroes, increase the Movement Speed bonus of Windfury to 40% and Thrall's Basic Attacks deal 40 additional damage.”
Talent Elemental Assault “After using an Ability, Thrall's next Basic Attack within 4 seconds deals 45% more damage.”
Talent Alpha Wolf “…a Hero is hit by Feral Spirit, Thrall's Basic Attacks against them deal an additional 3% of the target's maximum…”
Sustained damage
Ability Windfury “His next 3 Basic Attacks occur 100% faster and generate stacks of Frostwolf Resilience.”
Talent Maelstrom Weapon “…25 Heroes, increase the Movement Speed bonus of Windfury to 40% and Thrall's Basic Attacks deal 40 additional damage.”
Talent Elemental Assault “After using an Ability, Thrall's next Basic Attack within 4 seconds deals 45% more damage.”
Talent Alpha Wolf “…a Hero is hit by Feral Spirit, Thrall's Basic Attacks against them deal an additional 3% of the target's maximum…”

Play-style traits

Dive
Curated note Windfury's speed burst and Feral Spirit's root let Thrall run down and pin a fleeing target.
Engage
Curated note Sundering's long-line stun shoves enemies aside and opens fights from range.
  1. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Jul 2026 Patch Changed

    1 other change

    • ChangeCrash Lightning: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  2. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 20 Apr 2026 Patch Mixed

    1 buff, 2 nerfs, 2 other changes

    • NerfCrash Lightning: Stacks 6 → 4Level 1
    • BuffEcho of the Elements: Kill window 1.5 s → 2 sLevel 1
    • NerfEcho of the Elements: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeEcho of the Elements: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeRolling Thunder: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
  3. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 30 Mar 2026 PTR Nerfed

    2 nerfs

    • NerfCrash Lightning: Stacks 6 → 4Level 1
    • NerfEcho of the Elements: Damage 85 → 70Level 1
  4. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 10 Feb 2026 Patch Mixed

    1 buff, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • NerfBasic Attack damage 173 → 167Base
    • BuffCrash Lightning: Mythic Reward Damage bonus 270 → 325Level 1
    • ChangeEcho of the Elements: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  5. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 14 Jan 2026 PTR Mixed

    1 buff, 1 nerf, 1 other change

    • NerfBasic Attack damage 173 → 167Base
    • BuffCrash Lightning: Mythic Reward Damage bonus 270 → 325Level 1
    • ChangeEcho of the Elements: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
  6. Heroes of the Storm Balance Patch Notes, 12 Dec 2025 Balance update Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfMaelstrom Weapon: Completion requirements 20 → 25Level 1
  7. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 1 Dec 2025 Patch Mixed

    1 buff, 1 nerf, 6 other changes

    • ChangeCrash Lightning: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeEcho of the Elements: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeRolling Thunder: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeRolling Thunder: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeMaelstrom Weapon: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeTempest Fury: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • BuffThunderstorm: Damage bonus 25% → 30%Level 16
    • NerfWind Rush: Cooldown 80 s → 90 sLevel 20
  8. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 3 Nov 2025 PTR Mixed

    1 buff, 1 nerf, 6 other changes

    • ChangeCrash Lightning: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeEcho of the Elements: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeRolling Thunder: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeRolling Thunder: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 1
    • ChangeMaelstrom Weapon: 2 effect changes (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeTempest Fury: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 16
    • BuffThunderstorm: Damage bonus 25% → 30%Level 16
    • NerfWind Rush: Cooldown 80 s → 90 sLevel 20
  9. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 30 Sep 2025 Patch Buffed

    1 buff, 1 other change

    • BuffElemental Assault: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeFollow Through: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
  10. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 2 Sep 2025 PTR Buffed

    1 buff, 1 other change

    • BuffElemental Assault: New effect (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
    • ChangeFollow Through: Effect removed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 7
  11. Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes, 29 Jul 2025 Patch Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfSundering: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10
  12. Heroes of the Storm PTR Patch Notes, 1 Jul 2025 PTR Nerfed

    1 nerf

    • NerfSundering: Effect changed (see Blizzard's notes)Level 10

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