| “ | So it was that over the course of time, the man and the weapon seemed as one. Ashbringer became a name of legend, attributed not just to the fearsome blade but also to the relentless knight who wielded it. | „ |
| “ | I... was... pure... once. Fought... for... righteousness. I... was... once... called... Ashbringer. Betrayed... by... my... order. Destroyed... by... Kel'Thuzad. Made... to serve. My... son... watched... me... die. Crusades... fed his rage. Truth... is... unknown... to him. Scarlet... Crusade ... is pure... no longer. Balnazzar's... crusade... corrupted... my son. Kill... them... all! | „ |
| ~ Highlord Mograine's whispers from within Ashbringer |
Summary
King Magni Bronzebeard forged the Ashbringer from a piece of crystal purified by wielders of the Holy Light. This gave the sword strange Light-bearing powers. It was named for its ability to slaughter undead, leaving nothing but ash in its wake. Ashbringer passed through several hands, serving both Light and Shadow, before it came to the legendary paladin Tirion Fordring, who used it to shatter the Lich King’s runeblade, Frostmourne, on the top of Icecrown Citadel. Tirion has carried Ashbringer with him ever since.
Powers and Stats
Tier: 5-B
Name: Ashbringer
Origin: World of Warcraft
Age: 33
Classification: Longsword
Wielders: Alexandros Mograine, Darion Mograine, Tirion Fordring, Retribution Paladins
Powers and Abilities:
- Absorption/Power Nullification (All Artifact weapons are capable of absorbing and neutralizing a portion of the energy given off by the Sword of Sargeras[1]. Even before it was forged into Ashbringer, the raw crystal used to create its blade was able to absorb numerous Holy spells[2])
- Blessed/Empowerment/Magic/Light Manipulation/Holy Manipulation (Due to the ritual performed by the Silver Hand, Ashbringer is imbued with The Light, empowering it with Holy Magic[2])
- Empathic Manipulation (Holy Magic brings about feelings of, hope, courage, and comfort, and brings a sense of peace and calmness whenever its blessings are placed on someone[3])
- Healing/Soul Manipulation (the Holy Magic coursing through Ashbringer is able to heal people in both body and spirit[2])
- Telepathy (Wielders of Ashbringer are able to hear it speak to them telepathically)
- Statistics Amplification/Damage Boost (Many attributes of the Ashbringer passively amplify the wielder's physical stats and damage output)
- Energy Projection/Statistics Reduction/Paralysis Inducement (Via Wake of Ashes)
All previous abilities minus Chaos damage plus:
- Life Manipulation/Absorption/Self-Healing (Able to steal life force from the opponent on contact, healing the wielder)
- Fire Manipulation (Able to generate green flames[4])
- Summoning (Able to summon the spirit of Alexandros[4])
Attack Potency: Planet level (Was one of the only weapons seen as a threat by The Lich King[5][6], and shattered Frostmourne[7][8]. All Artifact weapons are capable of absorbing and neutralizing a portion of the energy of the Sword of Sargeras[1].)
Speed: Varies (Due to being a sword, Ashbringer's speed is entirely dependent on the speed of the wielder)
Durability: Planet level (Durable enough to withstand clashing with Frostmourne. All Artifact weapons are durable enough to withstand absorbing a portion of the energy of the Sword of Sargeras[1].)
Range: Extended Melee Range, Tens of Meters with Magic
Weaknesses: Can only be wielded by Paladins
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Ashbringer's Light: The power deep within Ashbringer answers your call more strongly than any of its former masters. Increases all damage by 5%.
- Ashes to Ashes: Wake of Ashes also generates 5 Holy Power and causes all enemies hit to burn for Radiant damage over 6 sec.
- Blade of Light: Increases damage dealt by Crusader Strike by 15%.
- Deflection: Reduces the cooldown of Shield of Vengeance by 10 sec.
- Deliver the Justice: Increases damage dealt by Blade of Justice by 8%.
- Divine Tempest: Ashbringer projects Divine Storm forward 20 yards, damaging all enemies in its path. Also increases damage dealt by Divine Storm by 20%.
- Echo of the Highlord: Ashbringer mimics Templar's Verdict and Divine Storm, dealing 10% of normal damage.
- Embrace the Light: Increases healing done by Flash of Light by 15%.
- Endless Resolve: Reduces the duration of Forbearance by 10 sec.
- Healing Storm: Divine Storm also heals up to 6 nearby allied players.
- Highlord's Judgment: Increases damage dealt by Judgment by 8%.
- Might of the Templar: Increases damage dealt by Templar's Verdict by 2%.
- Protector of the Ashen Blade: Reduces the cooldown of Blessing of Protection by 10%.
- Righteous Blade: Increases damage dealt by Divine Storm by 4%.
- Sharpened Edge: Increases the critical strike chance of Crusader Strike by 6%.
- Unbreakable Will: When unable to act in combat for more than 2 seconds, Ashbringer will break you free. Can occur only once every 2 min.
- Wrath of the Ashbringer: Increases the duration of Avenging Wrath by 2.0 sec.
- Ashbringer: The Ashbringer has a chance to instantly destroy any lesser demon or undead creatures.
- Ferocity of the Silver Hand: Increases damage by 10% and Stamina by 10%.
- Righteous Verdict: Your Holy Power spending abilities increase the damage of your next Blade of Justice / Divine Hammer by 32%.
- Blessing of the Ashbringer: When your Greater Blessings are active, gain Blessing of the Ashbringer. Blessing of the Ashbringer grants 4% Strength.
- Judge Unworthy: When you deal damage to a target afflicted by Judgment, it has a 50% chance to spread to a nearby target.
- Concordance of the Legionfall: Your abilities have a chance to trigger Concordance of the Legionfall, increasing your Versatility (Tanks) or primary stat (DPS/Heal) by 4000 for 10 sec.
- Wake of Ashes: Lash out with the Ashbringer, dealing Radiant damage to all enemies within 12 yards in front of you, and reducing movement speed by 50% for 6 sec. Demon and Undead enemies are stunned for 6 sec if struck by the Wake of Ashes. Wake of Ashes also generates 5 Holy Power and causes all enemies hit to burn for Radiant damage over 6 sec.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Artifact Weapons Storyline
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Old Hillsbrad Ashbringer event
- ↑ Ask CDev - Round 3
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 World of Warcraft: Ashbringer
- ↑ The Light of Dawn
- ↑ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 3, pg. 174
- ↑ The Lich King's Last Stand
- ↑ World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 3, pg. 187
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