Wolfrider
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Wolfrider is a free neutral minion card, from the Legacy set.
Other versions
How to get
The Regular and Golden copies of Wolfrider are uncraftable. They have special unlock requirements and cannot be crafted, disenchanted, or opened from card packs:| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | Unlock Wild format | Regular, Golden | 2 |
Previous availability
Wolfrider used to be obtainable through these means.
| Type | Source | Quality | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom | Level up warrior to 59 until March 30, 2021. | Golden | 1 |
| Custom | Level up warrior to 60 until March 30, 2021. | Golden | 1 |
| Custom | Unlock warrior until March 30, 2021. | Regular | 2 |
Sounds
- Play
- Attack
- Death
Lore
This section uses content from the Warcraft Wiki.- Raiders (or wolf riders) are traditionally wolf-riding warriors of the Horde and the orcish clans. Some orc raiders are capable of fighting on foot as well, supported by their dire wolves companions. Many other races and organizations raid for plunder but are not to be considered in the same way than in orcish culture.
Grommash Hellscream led the wolf riders of his Warsong clan against the Gorian Empire in bold hit-and-run attacks.- During the First War, the raiders were the most vicious of the Orcish hordes, these minions of Blackhand were trained to show no mercy. Riders of the darkwolves, these savage warriors used the speed and ferocity of their mounts to make them a deadly enemy. Faster than those who attacked on foot, they had perfected the tactics of tearing through columns of enemy soldiers like a hot wind.
- As an organization, they were referred to as the Sythegore Arm and Blackhand himself was a prominent member. It is unknown whether the Frostwolf clan, also known for their proximity with wolves, were a part of the Sythegore Arm or a rival organization. The Frostwolves were exiled by
Gul'dan for refusing to submit to demonic corruption and possibly didn't disband their raider corps. - When rumors that the wolf raiders of the Horde intended to betray Orgrim Doomhammer to Blackhand's sons: Rend and Maim, came to light, Gul'dan had Orgrim disband the vast majority of them, and subsequently replaced them with ogre enforcers.
- The majority of the former wolfriders were then sent into the various arms of the grunt forces. Other raiders remained in Draenor; where they ultimately fell under the dominion of Fenris the Hunter and his Thunderlord clan. By the beginning of the Second War, raiders were thus extremely rare within the ranks of the Orcish Horde.
- After many years of inactivity, the young Warchief Thrall decided to create a new generation of wolf riders. These mighty warriors carry hefty warblades into combat and rely greatly upon the cunning and ferocity of their faithful dire-wolf mounts to defeat their enemies.
- Thrall's head of security, Nazgrel, was one of the most prominent member of this new generation of raiders. It is possible that the return of the Frostwolf clan itself under the banner of the Horde gave a renewed presence to raiders during the Third War.
- Raiders can also be found in the ranks of the other Hordes, such as the Dark Horde and Iron Horde. The mounted raiders of the Warsong orcs favor speed and maneuverability in battle — they move quickly, strike swiftly, and are away before their enemies know what hit them.
Trivia
- The artwork for this card comes from the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game "Wrathgate" series, for the card Swift Timber Wolf.
- The voicelines of this minion are taken from the quotes of Raider (Warcraft III).
Gallery
Wolfrider, full art
Patch changes
Patch 20.0.0.77662 (2021-03-25):
Patch 1.0.0.4217 (Closed beta, 2013-12-10):
- Golden card unlock requirement is now: "Unlocked at Warrior Level 59." (previously: "Unlocked at Warrior Level 57.").
- Patch 1.0.0.3890 (Closed beta, 2013-10-02):
- Flavor text now reads: "Orcish raiders ride wolves because they are well adapted to harsh environments, and because they are soft and cuddly." (previously: no flavor text).
- Golden card unlock requirement is now: "Unlocked at Warrior Level 57." (previously: no special unlock requirement).
- Patch 1.0.0.3140 (Alpha, April or May 2013):
- Added.