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Kel'Thuzad (pronounced /'kɛlθʔzæːd/) was the founder of the Cult of the Damned and one of the principal agents of the Lich King responsible for the spreading of the plague of undeath across Lordaeron. Originally a humanmage of the Kirin Tor, Kel'Thuzad was swayed under the influence of the Lich King. After bringing the plague to Lordaeron under the pretense of being under the orders of Mal'Ganis he was slain by Arthas. Arthas (by then a death knight) resurrected him as a lich so he could summon Archimonde the Defiler into Azeroth. Following Arthas' departure for Northrend, Kel'Thuzad was left to command the Scourge of Lordaeron from his necropolis, Naxxramas. Following his first defeat, he and his necropolis moved to Northrend.

Kel'Thuzad appeared in Warcraft III as a Hero in the undead campaign. He appears in World of Warcraft as the final encounter of Naxxramas, implemented in patch 1.11 and re-tuned for level 80 in patch 3.0. He may additionally be found in Old Hillsbrad Foothills as his past, human self.

He was voiced by Michael McConnohie in Warcraft III: Reign of ChaosWarcraft III: The Frozen Throne and his original appearance in World of Warcraft. He is voiced by a different unknown actor in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.

Mentor: The Lich King
Student: Helcular
Steed: Mr. Bigglesworth
Location: Kel'Thuzad's Chamber, Plains of Nasam
Title: Lord of Naxxramas, Lich Lord of the Plaguelands, The Archlich
Status: Killable, Undead

Title Archlich,
Lich Lord of the Plaguelands,
Lord of Naxxramas
Gender Male
Race(s) Lich, formerly human
Character class Necromancer, mage, archmage
Affiliation(s) Scourge, Cult of the Damned
Former affiliation(s) Kirin Tor, Alliance of Lordaeron, Burning Legion
Occupation Archlich of Naxxramas, leader of the Cult of the Damned, majordomo of the Lich King
Location Unknown (lore)
Various
Status Undead (lore)
Defeatable
Mentor(s) The Lich King
Student(s) Helcular, Ras Frostwhisper, Bronjahm
Companion(s) Mr. Bigglesworth(pet), Obrahiim(trusted adviser)

Location:This NPC can be found in Naxxramas.

Notable appearances
Location Level range Health range
Kel'Thuzad (original)  ?? 3,150,000
Old Hillsbrad Foothills 55 5,228
Borean Tundra  ?? 6,693,600
Dragonblight  ?? 13,945
Kel'Thuzad (tactics)  ??
10 5,660,600
25 14,660,000

Notes & trivia

  • Kel'Thuzad is credited as having created the abominations.
  • During the Third War, Kel'Thuzad was 58 years old.
  • Kel'Thuzad wrote The Decree of the Scourge.
  • The chains floating around him are the Chains of Kel'Thuzad.
  • The Thuzadin group likely bears his name.
  • Bronjahm studied directly under Kel'Thuzad.
  • Ras Frostwhisper was said to be one his most trusted students.
  • Noth initially joined Kel'Thuzad but when he saw that the Third War was taking numerous innocent lives, he began having second thoughts. Kel'Thuzad swiftly dealt with Noth's growing compassion by freezing the living heart in Noth's chest.
  • Kel'Thuzad once nursed a plague-infected whelp to adulthood, feeding it only the finest liquefied remains.
  • Kel'Thuzad is voiced by Michael McConnohie in Warcraft III: Reign of ChaosWarcraft III: The Frozen Throne, his original appearance in World of Warcraft, and in Hearthstone: Curse of Naxxramas.
  • Kel'Thuzad is voiced by a different (unknown) actor in World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King, as Mr. McConnohie also portrays The Lich King and the producers thought this might "confuse the players".
  • Despite having a new voice actor in Wrath of the Lich King, Kel'Thuzad still uses his original laugh. This can be sometimes heard when he kills a player during his encounter. Those wishing to avoid a repair bill can fly to his location at the Plains of Nasam in southwest Borean Tundra, where Kel'Thuzad will laugh every 30 seconds or so.
  •  [Kel'Thuzad's Gold Coin] is an in-game item. The description says, "Sometimes... I wish someone would come along and just give me a big, long hug."
  • The Alliance warlock Tier 9 set is named after Kel'Thuzad. Though he is not normally classified as a warlock, Kel'Thuzad did learn a great deal about demons by studying the Book of Medivh (which allowed him to summon Archimonde). The historian team wasn't involved in the naming and this is likely an example of "rule of cool".
  • He has a pet based on him, Lil' K.T.. Kel'Thuzad himself will mail the player the pet and congratulate them on joining his fanclub.
  • The Lich King drops  [Bloodsurge, Kel'Thuzad's Blade of Agony]. The blade had no prior in-game appearances, but Kel'Thuzad mentions it in Heroes of the Storm.
  • During the events of Landfall, when Jaina Proudmoore told Anduin Wrynn that the Kirin Tor had a legacy of abuse, she mentioned Kel'Thuzad, who turned his knowledge of the arcane arts towards necromancy.
  • Nyorloth (creator of the WoW Story Forum and the Ask CDev project) confirmed Kel'Thuzad's continued existence by mentioning that he has "survived two separate Lich Kings".
  • Kel'Thuzad is the primary antagonist, narrator and final boss of the Curse of Naxxramas adventure in Hearthstone. Defeating every boss in the adventure, including the lich himself, awards him as a legendary card. His flavor text reads: "Kel'Thuzad could not resist the call of the Lich King. Even when it's just a robo-call extolling the Lich King's virtues."
  • Kel'Thuzad is a playable character in Heroes of the Storm.

PRIMARY ABILITIES

DEATH AND DECAY
After 0.5 seconds, launch an orb that explodes upon hitting an enemy, dealing 150 damage to enemies in the area. The explosion leaves behind a pool of decay that lasts 2 seconds, dealing 70 damage every 0.5 seconds to enemies.
FROST NOVA
Create a nova that explodes after 1 second, dealing 212 damage to enemies inside and Slowing them by 35% for 2.5 seconds. Enemies in the center are Rooted for 1 second.
CHAINS OF KEL'THUZAD
Launch a chain, dealing 97 damage to the first enemy Hero or Structure hit. For 4 seconds after hitting an enemy, Chains can be reactivated to launch to an additional enemy, pulling both enemies together and Stunning them for 0.5 seconds.

HEROIC ABILITIES

FROST BLAST
Launch a meteor of ice at an enemy Hero. Upon impact, the meteor deals 100 damage to its target and 275 damage to enemies in the area. All enemies hit by Frost Blast are Rooted for 1.5 seconds.
SHADOW FISSURE
Create a fissure anywhere on the Battleground that explodes after 1.5 seconds, dealing 400 damage to enemy Heroes in its area.

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