Mephistroth
- For information on how to defeat Mephistroth in Cathedral of Eternal Night, see Mephistroth (tactics).
 Mephistroth | |
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| Gender | Male |
| Race | Nathrezim (Demon) |
| Affiliation(s) | Burning Legion |
| Occupation | Commander of the Legion forces on the Broken Shore[1] |
| Location | Various |
| Status |
Defeated (lore) Defeatable (  ) |
Mephistroth is a horrifically powerful nathrezim,[2] second only to Tichondrius and Anetheron. Mephistroth remained in the Twisting Nether during the Third War.[3]
Biography
Following the death of Goremaw the Devourer, Sargeras' personal hound, Mephistroth believed that Goremaw could still serve the Legion. He extracted the felhound's fangs and took them to a great demon forge on the eredar homeworld of Argus. There were many challenges in preserving the fangs' dark energies. Mephistroth dared not handle the task himself. His subordinates were eager to distinguish themselves, even at great risk. But the fangs' twisted power often proved too dangerous. When it pierced their minds and inflicted unspeakable agony, the dreadlord simply discarded them, giving their souls to the demon forge and finding another servant to take their place. But in the end, their work was successful. The fangs had been sharpened to a permanent edge, their shadow powers preserved for all time. Mephistroth had created the Fangs of the Devourer, two of the deadliest weapons the universe had ever known. These daggers could twist the air and bend light, allowing their wielders to conceal themselves effortlessly. He presented the daggers to Sargeras, who was greatly pleased. Goremaw had been a terror on the battlefield; in the hands of a skilled assassin, its fangs would be a terror in the shadows.[4][5] At an unknown point of time, he came into possession of the Skull of the Man'ari, which has allowed him to enhance his abilities to summon and command demonic armies for the Legion.[6]
Third War
Mephistroth is briefly seen in a Dreadlord citadel conversing with Tichondrius and Anetheron about the status of the Scourge as Lord Archimonde demanded a report. When Tichondrius brought up his suspicion that Ner'zhul may have ulterior motives for his champion, Mephistroth was quick to dismiss his concerns claiming that Ner'zhul wouldn't dare undermine the legion's efforts. Anetheron then stressed that the only concern should be that the Scourge accomplishes its job in bringing back the Legion as otherwise Archimonde would have their heads. With Tichondrius stressing that the Lich King would not jeopardize the Legion's return, the three dreadlords departed.[7]
Legion
Mephistroth was one of the many demons summoned by Gul'dan in front of the Tomb of Sargeras to attack the forces of Azeroth in the climactic, disastrous battle at the Broken Shore.[8]
He arrived on the Dreadscar Rift and saw that one of his generals, Jagganoth, was slain by the First of the Black Harvest which meant he lost the Legion portal-world. Telling the warlock that it was nowhere close to being over and exclaimed that they shall meet again. The leader of the Black Harvest thus became the Overlord of the Dreadscar.
Mephistroth was later found at Felsoul Hold in Suramar, where he battled the First of the Black Harvest who had come to take the Skull of the Man'ari and escaped before he could be defeated.
The warlocks of the Black Harvest dealt another great blow to Mephistroth as they submitted the Eredar Twins, Lady Sacrolash and Grand Warlock Alythess, under their will using Kira Iresoul's Bloodstone.
Legionfall
Mephistroth orchestrated the Legion's invasion from the Broken Shore. After mana bombs were used to destroy his Legion ship, Mephistroth battled the order leader who was attacking him while the united order halls of Legionfall assaulted the Legion on the island below. Partway through the battle, the dreadlord fell back to the Cathedral of Eternal Night, where he employed all his cunning to ensure the heroes failed in securing the 
[Aegis of Aggramar].[9][10] He was defeated by Illidan Stormrage and the order leaders while Maiev Shadowsong guarded the entrance to the room from demons. After he is killed, the Aegis of Aggramar is activated.
Locations
| Location | Level range | Reaction | Notes |
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| Felsoul Hold, Suramar[27.6, 64.4] | 10-45 | Alliance Horde | During the Dark Whispers, part of the Warlock Campaign. |
| Dreadscar Rift[30.6, 23.64] | 10-45 Elite | Alliance Horde | During   [10-45] The Heart of the Dreadscar.
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| Assault on Broken Shore[50.6, 45.6] | 45 Elite | Alliance Horde | During [45] Assault on Broken Shore.
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| Sacristy of Elune, Cathedral of Eternal Night[52.8, 23.0] | 47 Elite | Alliance Horde | As the final boss of the instance. |
Abilities
- Assault on the Broken Shore
Mind Blast — Inflicts Shadow damage to an enemy.
Shadow Blast — Conjures an orb of shadow that travels outward from the caster, inflicting Shadow damage to enemies it passes through.
- Suramar
- Mind Blast — Inflicts Shadow damage to an enemy.
Summon Overfiend — Summons an Overfiend from the Twisting Nether to fight for the caster.
Quotes
Warcraft III
- Main article: The Dreadlords Convene (WC3 Undead)#Transcript
World of Warcraft
- Main article: Dark Whispers (quest)#Notes
- Main article: The Heart of the Dreadscar#Notes
- Main article: Assault on Broken Shore#Notes
- Main article: Hall of the Moon#Quotes
- Main article: Mephistroth (tactics)#Quotes
Trivia
- He was to appear in the Battleship: Ruin scenario as Lord Mephistroth.
- Mephistroth's name is derived from Mephistopheles, the name given to the devil figure in the Faust Legend. Another derivative is Mephisto, the elder brother of Diablo. The name and such derivatives are often invoked to underly the sinister nature of the character in question.
- In the Warcraft III campaigns, dreadlord characters were given different colors out of concern that players wouldn't be able to tell them apart.[11]
Speculation
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This article or section includes speculation, observations or opinions possibly supported by lore or by Blizzard officials. It should not be taken as representing official lore.
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It is speculated by fans that he took the place as the leader of the nathrezim after Tichondrius's and Anetheron's defeat, as he is the only known dreadlord to have not been defeated during the Third War.
Video
Patch changes
- Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
References
- ^ Mephistroth dungeon journal
- ^
[45] The Owl and the Dreadlord
- ^ "Path of the Damned: The Dreadlords Convene", Warcraft III. Blizzard Entertainment.
- ^ Blood Ledger#Fangs of the Devourer
- ^ Legion: Rogue Artifact Reveal
- ^ Legion: Warlock Artifact Reveal
- ^ The Dreadlords Convene (WC3 Undead)
- ^
[10-45] The Battle for Broken Shore
- ^ [45] Assault on Broken Shore
- ^ Mephistroth dungeon journal
- ^ Warcraft III - Design Insights Highlights 02 : Undead Campaign
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