The Hunter of Heroes

The Hunter of Heroes
Start	Odyn
End	Odyn
Level	10-45
Type	Legendary
Category	Artifact
Class	Warrior
Experience	18,850
Rewards	[Odyn's Fury]  [Helya's Wrath] 30 80
Previous	[10-45] Weapons of Legend
Next	[10-45] The Eye of Odyn

The Hunter of Heroes
Level: 10-45
Type: Legendary
Odyn
Odyn
XP: 18,850

Rewards:

 [Odyn's Fury]
 [Helya's Wrath]

30 80

Objectives

Deal with Vigfus Bladewind's warband and claim his blades.

• Speak with Aurylia to go to Tideskorn Harbor
• Deal with Vigfus Bladewind and his warband
• Use Skyjump to return to the Halls of Valor

Description

Helya has made a mockery of my order by creating her own "helarjar", powerful undead tasked with hunting down heroic warriors and taking their souls before my val'kyr can claim them. Among them is her personal champion, Vigfus Bladewind, who wields stolen blades I forged myself long ago.

He has returned to Tideskorn Harbor with a full cargo of stolen souls to take to Helheim. Go there, kill him and his helarjar, and make the swords yours.

Rewards

You will receive: 30 80

[Odyn's Fury]

[Helya's Wrath]

Progress

Ah, you have returned...

Completion

Curse Helya, she corrupted the blades! Still, her champion defeated, her helarjar skulking back to Helheim, and my weapons in the hands of my chose champion! She even made them more powerful than before. Wield them well, <name>, smite the enemies of this world!

Gains

• 18,850 XP

Notes

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stage 1: Into the Mist

The village is shrouded in mists. light the fire to clear it & provoke the Helarjar.

• Light the bonfire

Aspiring Helarjar Yells: Captain Bladewind! A Warrior is attacking us!

Vigfus Bladewind yells: One? Kill the fool and keep the cargo safe! Don't wake me up again!

Aspiring Helarjar says: The battlefield of dishonor lies ahead...

Stage 2: Village of the Damned

The Kvaldir are enraged at the loss of the mists. Survive the assault until the commanding Helarjar arrives, then kill him.

• Defeat the waves of enemies (3)
• Kill the leader of the attackers

Veteran Harpooner says: They will make me Helarjar for this!

Veteran Harpooner says: No, the torment...

Aspiring Helarjar yells: Enough trifling with fodder! I will harvest your soul myself!

Aspiring Helarjar says: I see only torment....

Stage 3: Deeper into the Fog

Vigfus and his souls are below. Kill the mystics defending the path down and reach the docks.

• Kill the mystics and reach the docks (2)

Necromantic Mystic yells: You'll not get below! The very dead will rise to stop you!

Necromantic Mystic yells: Protect the cargo! Protect...the souls...

Stage 4: The Stolen Souls

Vigfus continues to ignore your presence. Free his cargo of souls to draw him out.

• Destroy the Prison Runestones (4)

Veteran Enforcer says: They will make me Helarjar for this!

Veteran Enforcer says: You won't make it out of here alive!

Veteran Enforcer says: I'll see you in Hellheim...

Vigfus Bladewind yells: What are you idots doing? Well now....what is this i sense? A soul that radiates great power!

Stage 5: Vigfus Himself

The Bladewind has made his appearance. Slay him!

• Defeat Vigfus Bladewind

Intro

Vigfus Bladewind says: I will take you to Hellheim myself, "Hero" of Azeroth!

Aggro

Vigfus Bladewind says: Then come meet death, hero!

Attacking

Vigfus Bladewind yells: Helya's gift have made me strong! In my hands, these blade has slain thousands!

Vigfus Bladewind yells: I am The Champion of Helarjar! Die and accept your fate!

after reaching 60% health, Vigfus Bladewind stuns the adventurer and flee.

Vigfus Bladewind yells: This prey has quite a bite! Follow....if you dare!

Stage 6: On The Trail

The Bladewind is escaping to the Shallows. Find and kill him

• Chase and kill Vigfus

When the adventurer catches up to Vigfus, he immediately stuns them and flee again

Vigfus Bladewind yells: A little farther before we fight, Hero! I have a suprise for you...

The second time the adventurer catches up, Vigfus is praying, summoning Specter of Helya.

Vigfus Bladewind yells: Helya! Aid your champion! I will claim this prize in your name!

Specter of Helya yells: So this is The Champion of Odyn! Let them die by Odyn's own blades! I bless this weapons with The Fury of Hellheim! Go,Vigfus! Slay this champion and earn my favor for all Eternity!

Vigfus Bladewind is now capable to summon tentacles & a cone of tidal waves.

30% Health

Vigfus Bladewind yells: No! I'll not fall to Odyn's lapdog! I will destroy you!

10% Health

Vigfus Bladewind yells: No...no! Helya, give me more power!

Death

Vigfus Bladewind says: I see only darkness, Helya....no! No!

Final Stage: The Warswords

The Warswords of The Bladewind are yours. Take them

• Take the Warswords of the Valarjar

Scepter of Helya says: Vigfus, you weak fool! Your torment will be unending!

Scepter of Helya says: I grew weary of your presence! Tell Odyn that this changes nothing. He will suffer my wrath for ages to come!

Progression

• 1.   [10-45] An Important Mission /   [10-45] A Desperate Plea
  2.   [10-45] Return to the Broken Shore
  3.   [10-45] Odyn and the Valarjar
  4.   [10-45] Weapons of Legend
  5. Acquire the chosen artifact:
     • Arms ( [Strom'kar, the Warbreaker])
       1.   [10-45] The Sword of Kings
     • Fury ( [Odyn's Fury] and  [Helya's Wrath])
       1.   [10-45] The Hunter of Heroes
     • Protection ( [Scale of the Earth-Warder] and  [Scaleshard])
       1.   [10-45] Legacy of the Icebreaker
  6.   [10-45] The Eye of Odyn
  7.   [10-45] Thus Begins the War
  8.   [10-45] Odyn's Summons
  9. Complete all of the following:
     •   [10-45] Champions of Skyhold
       •   [10-45] Champion: Finna Bjornsdottir
       •   [10-45] Champion: Ragnvald Drakeborn
  10.   [10-45] Captain Stahlstrom
  11.   [10-45] Recruiting the Troops
  12.   [10-45] Troops in the Field
  13.   [10-45] Einar the Runecaster
  14.   [10-45] The Call of Battle
  15.   [10-45] The Gjallarhorn
  16.   [10-45] Stolen Honor
  17.   [10-45] Break the Bonds
  18.   [10-45] Svergan's Promise
  19. Complete both:
      •   [10-45] On the Trail of the Great Worm
      •   [10-45] Champion: Svergan Stormcloak
  20.   [10-45] More Weapons of Legend
  21.   [10-45] One More Legend
  22.   [10-45] To the Summit!
  23.   [10-45] Revenge, Served Cold
  24.   [10-45] Jorhuttam
  25. Complete both:
      •   [10-45] Preparing For War
      •   [10-45] Recruiting Shieldmaidens

• Level 45

  1.   [45] Axe and You Shall Receive (optional)
  2.   [45] Champion Armaments (optional)
  3.   [45D] Maw of Souls: Message to Helya
     •   [45] Maw of Souls: Ymiron's Broken Blade
  4.   [45] Ulduar's Oath
     •   [45] Champion: Thorim
     •   [45] Champion: Dvalen Ironrune
  5. Complete all of the following:
     •   [45] Demonic Runes
       •   [45D] Black Rook Hold: Greater Power
     •   [45] Will of the Valarjar
  6.   [45] Capturing the Gateway
  7.   [45] The Fate of Hodir
     •   [45] Champion: Hodir (optional)
  8.   [45] A Hero's Weapon

  Patch 7.2.0 campaign

  1.  [45] Champions of Legionfall
     1.   [45] Tactical Planning
     2.   [45] Recruitment Drive
     3. Complete all of:
        1.   [45] Stolen Souls
        2.   [45] Arming the Army
        3.   [45] Helya's Horn
     4.   [45] A Glorious Reunion
     5.   [45] Resource Management
     6. Complete all of:
        •   [45] Kvaldir on Call
        •   [45] Missing in Action: Lord Darius Crowley /   [45] Missing in Action: Eitrigg
          •   [45] Mission: Search and Rescue
          •   [45] Operation Felrage
     7.   [45] Return of the Battlelord
     8.   [45] Champion: Lord Darius Crowley /   [45] Champion: Eitrigg
  2.   [45] Further Advancement
  3. Class mount
     1.   [45] A Godly Invitation
     2.   [45] The Trial of Rage

Patch changes

• Hotfix (2016-09-02): Warriors who enter the scenario for "The Hunter of Heroes" will now properly advance the quest if they walk into Tideskorn rather than take Aerylia's ride.
  
• Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
  

External links

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• WoWDB