N'Zoth's First Mate
N'Zoth's First Mate is a common warrior minion card, from the Whispers of the Old Gods set.
How to get
The Signature copy of N'Zoth's First Mate is uncraftable. It has special unlock requirements and cannot be crafted, disenchanted, or opened from card packs:| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card packs | The Regular version can be opened from any of these packs:  | Regular | 1~2 (random) |
| Card packs | The Golden version can be opened from any of these packs: | Golden | 1~2 (random) |
| Crafting | Craft a Regular copy for 40  | Regular | 1 |
| Crafting | Craft a Golden copy for 400 | Golden | 1 |
Previous availability
N'Zoth's First Mate used to be obtainable through these means.
| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundle | Buy the Signature Commons Bundle in the Shop from February 13, 2024 until March 1, 2024 for $19.99 or 2000  Runestones. | Signature | 2 |
| Bundle | Buy the Signature N'zoth's First Mate Bundle in the Shop from February 13, 2024 until March 1, 2024 for $11.99 or 1200 Runestones. | Signature | 2 |
Related cards
Sounds
- Play
- Attack
- Death
- ▶️
VO_OG_312_Male_Qiraji_Death_01.wav<death sound> - ▶️
SilithidWing_Death_Underlay.wav<underlay sound>
Lore
This Pirate appears to be a qiraji, an insectoid race created millenia ago by the Old God 
C'Thun. However, it is also clearly flying the skull and crossbones, along with a crossed swords insignia on its mount's saddle, and has a hook for a right hand. This minion's professed close relationship to N'Zoth, the Corruptor (N'Zoth's "First Mate") is also new, suggesting N'Zoth to hold a position of Captain on board a pirate vessel of some kind, but is likely not intended to be taken too literally. N'Zoth is speculated to be imprisoned beneath Azeroth's oceans, which may account for the watery theme of this Pirate minion.
As an Old God-related pirate insectoid, this minion is distinctly original to Hearthstone. A qiraji following N'Zoth is also new, since the two Old Gods were traditionally enemies. However, with their master's death, the servants of C'Thun are ready to rally behind any remaining Old God.[1]
Trivia
- This card's original design was that of
Patches the Pirate.[2] The second known fully developed name and art for the design, the card features the same concept of a flying pirate as featured in the final Patches the Pirate.
- The card was initially jokingly titled "Dean's First Mate", in reference to Dean Ayala's love of the original Patches the Pirate, which had been removed from Blackrock Mountain last minute, much to the designer's dismay.[3]
- N'Zoth's First Mate's signature artwork was added in-game in Patch 27.2.0.183876, but wasn't used until Patch 28.6.0.193541.
Gallery
N'Zoth's First Mate, full art
N'Zoth's First Mate, signature art
Patch changes
Patch 28.6.0.193541 (2024-02-13):
- Now has Signature version.
Patch 27.4.0.185749 (2023-09-19):
- No longer has Signature version.
Patch 27.2.0.183876 (2023-08-22):
- Signature artist is now Ian Ameling (previously: no artist).
- Now has Signature version.
Patch 5.0.0.12574 (2016-04-24):
- Added.
External links
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Ben Brode on Twitter (X). (2016-07-16).
- ↑ Ben Brode on reddit. (2016-11-05).
- ↑ PC Gamer - The two-year making of Hearthstone’s Patches the Pirate. (2016-12-15).