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- You might be looking for one of these cards: Archbishop Benedictus (Core).
Archbishop Benedictus is a legendary priest minion card, from the Knights of the Frozen Throne set.
How to get
| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card packs | The Regular version can be opened from any of these packs:  | Regular | 1 (random) |
| Card packs | The Golden version can be opened from any of these packs: | Golden | 1 (random) |
| Crafting | Craft a Regular copy for 1600  | Regular | 1 |
| Crafting | Craft a Golden copy for 3200 | Golden | 1 |
Sounds[edit | edit source]
- Play
- ▶️
VO_ICC_215_Male_Human_Play_01.wavMy master will return! - ▶️
Benedictus_Play_Stinger.wav<music stinger>
- Attack
- ▶️
VO_ICC_215_Male_Human_Attack_01.wavSacrilege!
- Death
- ▶️
VO_ICC_215_Male_Human_Death_01.wav<death sound>
Lore[edit | edit source]
This section uses content from the Warcraft Wiki.- Archbishop Benedictus was a student of Archbishop Alonsus Faol and succeeded him as the leader of the Church of the Holy Light. He was later revealed as the Twilight Prophet (or Twilight Father) of the Twilight's Hammer cult after the death of
Cho'gall. As such, he was a high-ranking lieutenant of 
Deathwing and the Old Gods, and aided them in their efforts to destroy all life on Azeroth. He was slain at Wyrmrest Temple while attempting to waylay the orc shaman 
Thrall and his allies.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Benedictus is also depicted in the art for Visions of Valor, a Tavern Brawl card which was added to the game long before Benedictus himself.
- Benedictus' flavor text is a reference to the principal catchphrase "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!" from the Spanish Inquisition sketch in the British comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
- This catchphrase is also referenced by the flavor text of Vilefin Inquisitor.
- This catchphrase is also referenced by the flavor text of
Gallery[edit | edit source]
 Archbishop Benedictus in the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game. |
 Archbishop Benedictus in World of Warcraft. |
Patch changes
Patch 12.0.0.25770 (2018-08-02):
- The copied cards now retain enchantments.
Patch 9.0.0.20457 (2017-08-08):
- Added.
- ↑ English Voice Over Wikia - Hearthstone: United in Stormwind (2021). Retrieved on 2024-01-06.