Echoes of Alterac

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As the Alliance and Horde wage war in Alterac Pass, the fate of the Nexus hangs in the balance. Which side will you choose?

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"Echoes of Alterac" is a Warcraft-themed event in Heroes of the Storm, that wil begin on June 12, 2018. The event adds a new battleground, Alterac Pass; a new heroe, Yrel; eight skins; 53 portraits; 30 sprays; and four mounts. Yrel will be available immediately at the start of the event. The event will conclude on July 9, 2018.

The event was available for testing on the Public Test Realm starting on June 4, 2018.

The Event Edit

Quests: Battle for Alterac Pass - Alliance VS Horde Edit

Pick a side in the battle for Alterac Pass and earn special rewards depending on your selection. Choose carefully—once you pick a side, the other questline will become inaccessible. Don’t worry: all Quest rewards will become available in basic Loot Chests next summer.

Step 1: Play 4 games as a Warcraft Hero.
- Reward: Warcraft Reinforcements Chest*.
Step 2: Achieve 50 Takedowns in winning games.
- Reward: Swift Stormpike/Raging War Wolf Portrait.
Step 3: Play 6 games with friends.
- Reward: Alliance/Horde Banner.
Step 4: Win 8 games as a Warcraft Hero.
- Reward: Swift Stormpike/Raging War Wolf Mount.

^{*Warcraft Reinforcements Chests have an increased chance to drop any Warcraft Hero (except for Yrel).}

Bonus XP Edit

Play with friends during Echoes of Alterac to earn a 50% XP boost. Rally the troops and get in there!

New Hero Edit

Main article: Yrel

After traveling to an Alternate Draenor, the forces of Azeroth saved the acolyte Yrel from the Iron Horde. With their aid, she rose to the rank of Exarch and fought back the demonic invasion of her world. Now, she finds herself where time, space, and dimensions converge: the Nexus.

New Battleground Edit

Main article: Alterac Pass

The horns of war echo once again across the snowy slopes of Alterac. This time, something is different. Powerful Heroes join the Alliance and Horde, while the legendary generals Vanndar and Drek’Thar are infused with strange Nexus energies.