Varian Wrynn was announced as the newest hero to be coming to the Nexus on Friday at Blizzcon. Varian Wrynn is a beloved character from the Warcraft universe who is now coming to brawl it out with the other Heroes of the Storm. So let’s take a look at what we know about the former King of Stormwind.

Basic Abilities:

(Trait) Heroic Strike- Every 18 seconds your next basic attack deals 129 bonus damage (+4% per level). Basic attacks reduce this cooldown by 2 seconds.

(Q) Lion’s Fang- Varian sends out a straight line shockwave that deals 156 damage (+4% per level) that also slows enemies by 30% for 1.5 seconds. This ability as an 8 second cooldown.

(W) Parry- Parry all incoming basic attacks for 0.75 seconds, reducing their damage by 100%. This ability has a 10 second cooldown.

(E) Charge- Charge to the target enemy dealing 52 damage (+4% per level) and slowing them down by 75% for .75 seconds. This ability has a 16 second cooldown.

Heroic Abilities:

(R Warrior Class) Taunt– Force the target hero to attack Varian for 1.25 seconds. Passive: maximum health increased by 50%, basic attack speed reduced by 25%.

(R Assassin Class) Colossus Smash– Smash a target enemy dealing 187 damage making them vulnerable for 3 seconds. Passive: Base attack damage increased by 75%, maximum health reduced by 10%.

(R Assassin Class) Twin Blades of Fury– Basic attacks reduce Heroic Strikes cooldown by 9 seconds and increase Varian’s movespeed by 30% for 2 seconds. Passive: Attack speed increased by 100%, base attack damage reduced by 25%.

So those are the abilities, what about his talents?

Talents

Level 1

Lion’s Maw- Quest: Every time Lion’s Fang hits a hero, increase its damage by 4 up to 120. Reward: After hitting 30 heroes, the slow is increased to 40% and its duration is increased to 2 seconds

Overpower- When you parry a hero’s basic attack, Heroic Strike’s cooldown is refreshed. Can only occur once per cast.

High King’s Quest- Quest: Hit 50 heroes with basic attacks, Quest: participate in 5 hero takedowns, Quest: gather 20 regeneration globes. Reward: When you complete a quest gain 10 attack damage. When you complete all three quests, gain an an additional 30 attack damage.

Level 4

Shield Wall- Parry now makes you protected, preventing all incoming damage for the duration.

Warbringer- Charge now stuns the target for .75 seconds instead of slowing them. Its cooldown is reduced by 8 seconds.

Level 7

Live by the Sword- Increase the duration of parry by 33%. If you block at least 2 hero basic attacks with a single parry, its cooldown is reduced by 3 seconds

Second Wind- Basic attacks heal you for 1% of your maximum health. While below 50% health, they also heal you for 50% of the damage dealt.

Victory Rush- Every 60 seconds your next basic attack will heal you for 417 health (+4% per level). When a nearby enemy minion dies, the cooldown is reduced by 15 seconds.

Level 10 (See heroics above)

Level 13

Banner of Stormwind- Activate to place a banner that grants 25% increased movement speed to nearby allied heroes. Lasts 12 seconds, has a 45 second cooldown.

Banner of Ironforge- Activate to place a banner that grants resistant to nearby allied heroes, reducing damage taken by 25%. Lasts 12 seconds, has a 45 second cooldown.

Banner of Dalaran- Activate to place a banner that grants 20% increased ability power to nearby allied heroes. Lasts 12 seconds, has a 45 second cooldown.

Level 16

Juggernaut- Charge deals bonus damage to heroes equal to 5% of their maximum health

Mortal Strike- Heroes hit by heroic strike receive 40% reduced healing for 4 seconds

Shattering Throw- Activate to throw a sword. Deals 52 damage (+4% per level) to the target, and up to 1457 (+4% per level) damage to their shields. Passive: your basic attacks deal up to 200% bonus damage to shields

Level 20

Vigilance- Being hit by a hero basic attack reduces the cooldown of Taunt by 1 second.

Master at Arms- Colossus Smash damages all enemies near your target and its cooldown is reduced by 10 seconds.

Frenzy- Twin Blades of Fury increases your attack speed by an additional 15%, and basic attacks increase your movement speed by an additional 10%.

Glory of the Alliance- Allied heroes near your banner also receive 50% increased healing and its cooldown is reduced by 20 seconds.

Demoralizing Shout- Activate to demoralize nearby enemy heroes, reducing damage they deal by 25% for 5 seconds. 25 second cooldown.

There you have it. That is what we know about Varian so far. I can’t wait to get my hands on him and I am truly looking forward to seeing him in the Nexus.