Arthas Menethil
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Arthas Menethil is a fictional character who appears in the Warcraft series of video games by Blizzard Entertainment. He was once a paladin of the Silver Hand and the crown prince of Lordaeron, but he was corrupted by the cursed blade Frostmourne in a bid to save his people. He later became the Lich King, one of the most prominent antagonists in Warcraft lore. Arthas also appears as a playable character in the crossover multiplayer online battle arena game Heroes of the Storm. The critical reception of the character has been mostly positive.
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![]() Arthas Menethil in Heroes of the Storm | |
First appearance | A Trial of Will, Chapter 5 of Warcraft: Of Blood and Honor |
First game | Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos |
Created by | Blizzard Entertainment |
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In Warcraft III, Arthas is voiced by Justin Gross. In subsequent appearances, he is voiced by Patrick Seitz (paladin and death knight Arthas) and Michael McConnohie (Lich King Arthas).