Death Knights Have Arrived With March of the Lich King! Unlock the Newest Hearthstone Class and Pick Your Rune Decks

It's official, the Lich King is done marching and is ready to rest for a spell! Which should give everyone just enough time to jump into the game and unlock the newest Hearthstone class as their first order of business. Unless you wish to go play something else straight from the get go and focus on opening your expansion packs instead, in which case may the chilly winds keep you safe. 

To begin with, let's head on over to the Modes section and select Solo Adventures, where March of the Lich King introductory content awaits right below the Practice segment. 

Death Knight Prologue and the Core Set

Just like it happened previously with Illidan and Demon Hunter, four narrative missions form a semi-tutorial, telling the larger story while showing us the ropes when it comes to the newest Death Knight class. If you'll still need any advice on how to play afterwards, we've got something that should be able to help.

• An In-Depth Look at Death Knight, Hearthstone's Newest Class 

Quote From Blizzard

Play through the iconic story of the haughty prince Arthas Menethil as he forsakes the Light and becomes The Lich King, Hearthstone’s first Death Knight! The prologue will show you the strength of the Death Knight as you explore its new Hero Power and three Runes: Blood, Frost, and Unholy.

If your chapters seem out of order, don't worry! All fights should eventually unlock and you should end up with the final reward on your hands. 

After all that's done, the 32 free Core cards shall become yours to do with as you please! You can view all of them here.

Death Knight Launch Event & Path of Arthas

At the same time as going through the Prologue, you should be able to make some progress for the new Death Knight Launch event. Appropriately called "The Lich King's Call". 

Then the next step is to decide whether to obtain Path of Arthas, a 26-card special package (think Mini-Set for Death Knights). Purchasable for either 2000 Gold or 1500 Runestones, or by crafting the featured cards individually. There are some useful picks in there, so best make up your mind how to proceed!

And just like with the Mini-Sets, you can find the relevant offer within Hearthstone's in-game shop (right below the big expansion bundle and the Tavern Pass). Be mindful that the default option is all-Golden! It's even called as such there, in a rather misleading manner. Most players will likely want to switch to the regular version before going forward with their purchase.

March of the Lich King Set

Last but not least, there are the new expansion packs to open. With some luck, you might end up with most, if not all, of the extra 10 Death Knight cards. There is a heavier focus on the Blood Rune there. 

Early Death Knight Decks to Try

All ready and good to go? While it'll take some time before actual tried and tested Death Knight meta decks start flowing in, we've put together some of the previously shared ideas from various streamers, pros, and community members. Feel free to show us your own takes via our deckbuilder! 

Blood

Trump's XL Reno BBB Death Knight - Lich King Theorycraft

Standard · Blood Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 1 Heart Strike x 1
• 1 Noxious Cadaver x 1
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Hematurge x 1
• 2 Incorporeal Corporal x 1
• 2 Obliterate x 1
• 2 Vampiric Blood x 2
• 3 Asphyxiate x 1
• 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 1
• 3 Murloc Holmes x 1
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 1
• 3 Prince Renathal x 1
• 3 Treasure Guard x 1
• 3 Venomous Scorpid x 1
• 3 Zola the Gorgon x 1
• 4 Death Strike x 1
• 4 School Teacher x 1
• 5 Blood Boil x 1
• 5 Corpse Explosion x 1
• 5 Deathbringer Saurfang x 1
• 5 Famished Fool x 1
• 5 Queen Azshara x 1
• 5 Spammy Arcanist x 1
• 5 Taelan Fordring x 1
• 6 Cornelius Roame x 1
• 6 Frostmourne x 1
• 6 Gnome Muncher x 1
• 6 Reno Jackson x 1
• 6 Sylvanas, the Accused x 1
• 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
• 7 Alexandros Mograine x 1
• 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
• 7 Patchwerk x 1
• 8 Boneguard Commander x 1
• 8 Soulstealer x 2
• 9 Insatiable Devourer x 1
• 10 Sire Denathrius x 1

20,800 Dust 1,209 0 Copy Deck Code

Dekkster's BBB Death Knight

Standard · Blood Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 1 Body Bagger x 2
• 1 Runeforging x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Hematurge x 2
• 2 Vampiric Blood x 2
• 3 Asphyxiate x 2
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 2
• 3 Enchanter x 2
• 3 Soulbreaker x 2
• 4 Death Strike x 2
• 5 Blood Boil x 2
• 5 Corpse Explosion x 2
• 6 Corrupted Ashbringer x 2
• 6 Gnome Muncher x 2
• 7 Alexandros Mograine x 1
• 7 Patchwerk x 1
• 10 The Jailer x 1

7,160 Dust 836 0 Copy Deck Code

MeatiHS' XL BBB Death Knight - Lich King Theorycraft

Standard · Blood Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 1 Noxious Cadaver x 2
• 1 Runeforging x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Hematurge x 2
• 2 Incorporeal Corporal x 2
• 2 Vampiric Blood x 2
• 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 2
• 3 Prince Renathal x 1
• 3 Smothering Starfish x 2
• 4 Death Strike x 2
• 5 Blood Boil x 2
• 5 Corpse Explosion x 2
• 5 Spammy Arcanist x 2
• 5 Taelan Fordring x 1
• 6 Corrupted Ashbringer x 2
• 6 Frostmourne x 1
• 6 Gnome Muncher x 2
• 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
• 7 Alexandros Mograine x 1
• 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
• 7 Patchwerk x 1
• 8 Soulstealer x 2
• 10 Sire Denathrius x 1

15,160 Dust 573 0 Copy Deck Code

Brian Kibler's XL BBB Death Knight

Standard · Blood Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 1 Body Bagger x 2
• 1 Heart Strike x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Hematurge x 2
• 2 Vampiric Blood x 2
• 3 Asphyxiate x 2
• 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 1
• 3 Prince Renathal x 1
• 3 Soulbreaker x 2
• 3 Venomous Scorpid x 2
• 4 School Teacher x 2
• 5 Blood Boil x 2
• 5 Deathbringer Saurfang x 1
• 5 Taelan Fordring x 1
• 6 Corrupted Ashbringer x 2
• 6 Gnome Muncher x 2
• 6 Sylvanas, the Accused x 1
• 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
• 7 Alexandros Mograine x 1
• 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
• 7 Patchwerk x 1
• 8 Invincible x 1
• 8 Soulstealer x 2
• 10 Raid Boss Onyxia x 1
• 10 Sire Denathrius x 1

17,480 Dust 1,594 0 Copy Deck Code

Frost

ClarkHELLSCREAM's Tempo FFF Death Knight - Lich King Theorycraft

Standard · Frost Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 1 Body Bagger x 2
• 1 Bone Breaker x 2
• 1 Irondeep Trogg x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Bloodmage Thalnos x 1
• 2 Harbinger of Winter x 2
• 2 Incorporeal Corporal x 2
• 2 Vrykul Necrolyte x 2
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 2
• 3 Drakkari Embalmer x 2
• 3 Glacial Advance x 2
• 3 Howling Blast x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 2
• 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
• 4 Lady Deathwhisper x 1
• 4 School Teacher x 2
• 6 Marrow Manipulator x 2

6,560 Dust 653 0 Copy Deck Code

FenoHS' Midrange FFF Death Knight - Lich King Theorycraft

Standard · Frost Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 0 Horn of Winter x 2
• 1 Bone Breaker x 2
• 1 Vicious Slitherspear x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Defrost x 2
• 2 Frost Strike x 2
• 3 Glacial Advance x 2
• 3 Howling Blast x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 2
• 3 Rimefang Sword x 2
• 4 Lady Deathwhisper x 1
• 4 Remorseless Winter x 2
• 4 School Teacher x 2
• 4 Thassarian x 1
• 6 Marrow Manipulator x 2
• 6 Overseer Frigidara x 1
• 7 Frostwyrm's Fury x 2

5,600 Dust 690 0 Copy Deck Code

MeatiHS' XL FFF Death Knight - Lich King Theorycraft

Standard · Frost Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 0 Horn of Winter x 2
• 1 Bone Breaker x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Bloodmage Thalnos x 1
• 2 Defrost x 2
• 2 Frost Strike x 2
• 2 Harbinger of Winter x 2
• 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 2
• 3 Glacial Advance x 2
• 3 Howling Blast x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 2
• 3 Prince Renathal x 1
• 3 Rimefang Sword x 2
• 4 Lady Deathwhisper x 1
• 4 Remorseless Winter x 2
• 4 Thassarian x 1
• 5 Queen Azshara x 1
• 5 Rime Sculptor x 2
• 5 Spammy Arcanist x 2
• 6 Marrow Manipulator x 2
• 6 Overseer Frigidara x 1
• 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
• 7 Frostwyrm's Fury x 2
• 10 Sire Denathrius x 1

11,800 Dust 812 0 Copy Deck Code

RegisKillbin's BFF Showmatch Death Knight

Standard · Frost Death Knight · by StormKnightSera · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 0 Horn of Winter x 2
• 1 Bone Breaker x 2
• 1 Noxious Cadaver x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Bloodmage Thalnos x 1
• 2 Defrost x 2
• 2 Frost Strike x 2
• 2 Harbinger of Winter x 2
• 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 2
• 3 Glacial Advance x 2
• 3 Howling Blast x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 2
• 3 Prince Renathal x 1
• 3 Rimefang Sword x 2
• 4 Remorseless Winter x 2
• 4 School Teacher x 2
• 4 Thassarian x 1
• 5 Rime Sculptor x 2
• 5 Spammy Arcanist x 2
• 6 Overseer Frigidara x 1
• 6 Sylvanas, the Accused x 1
• 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
• 7 Patchwerk x 1
• 10 Sire Denathrius x 1

10,000 Dust 862 0 Copy Deck Code

Unholy

ClarkHELLSCREAM's Giant UUU Death Knight - Lich King Theorycraft

Standard · Unholy Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 1 Body Bagger x 2
• 1 Irondeep Trogg x 1
• 1 Plagued Grain x 2
• 2 Astalor Bloodsworn x 1
• 2 Battlefield Necromancer x 2
• 2 Dark Transformation x 2
• 2 Incorporeal Corporal x 2
• 2 Vrykul Necrolyte x 1
• 3 Anti-Magic Shell x 2
• 3 Blightfang x 1
• 3 Drakkari Embalmer x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 2
• 3 Ymirjar Deathbringer x 2
• 4 Grave Strength x 2
• 5 Corpse Bride x 2
• 8 Invincible x 1
• 8 Lord Marrowgar x 1
• 9 Stitched Giant x 2

5,460 Dust 590 0 Copy Deck Code

Trump's XL UUU Death Knight

Standard · Unholy Death Knight · by Fliboce · 3 years, 3 months ago

• 1 Arms Dealer x 2
• 1 Body Bagger x 2
• 1 Peasant x 2
• 1 Plagued Grain x 2
• 2 Battlefield Necromancer x 2
• 2 Bonedigger Geist x 2
• 2 Necrotic Mortician x 2
• 2 Plague Strike x 2
• 3 Blightfang x 1
• 3 Chillfallen Baron x 2
• 3 Graveyard Shift x 2
• 3 Nerubian Vizier x 2
• 3 Prince Renathal x 1
• 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
• 4 Grave Strength x 1
• 4 Tomb Guardians x 2
• 5 Army of the Dead x 2
• 5 Corpse Bride x 1
• 5 Famished Fool x 2
• 6 Sylvanas, the Accused x 1
• 8 Invincible x 1
• 8 Lord Marrowgar x 1
• 9 Stitched Giant x 2
• 9 The Scourge x 1
• 10 Sire Denathrius x 1

12,100 Dust 748 0 Copy Deck Code

Good luck out there, don't let the Undead bite you and don't catch the cold. And give us your first Death Knight impressions once you have a moment to catch a breath!