Arthas Menethil

25. Arthas Menethil

“First appeared in: Warcraft III: Reign Of Chaos (2002)

Of all the characters in Warcraft lore, Arthas Menthil is the most tragic. The heir to the throne of Lordaeron, Arthas set out to save his father's kingdom from The Scourge of undead, only to be tricked into joining their ranks by taking up the cursed sword Frostmourne and ultimately becoming their lord and master, The Lich King. Talk about doing a one-eighty.

In World of Warcraft, Arthas is currently the boss to beat for stalwart bands of level 80s, since Icecrown Citadel has unlocked its gates and it's now open season on the Lich King for raiders everywhere. However, you don't need to face him head-on to appreciate Arthas' nuances. The character's personality is most keenly felt in the dozens of lore-woven quests” read more

Best Video Game Swordsmen (POLL) (23 characters items)

"Series: World of Warcraft Sword: Frostmourne Votes: 2 Much like Darth Vader, Arthas Menethil did bad things with good intentions until he was corrupted by evil and became the Lich King. As a symbol of his power, he wields the sword Frostmourne, a magical weapon that enhances his power over ice and frost. This weapon made the Lich King one of the most dangerous threats to Azeroth. This guy accomplishes a lot with unholy evil cold steel."