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- This article is a character biography. For information on how to defeat Sapphiron in World of Warcraft, see Sapphiron (tactics).
Sapphiron before made undead by Arthas
An ancient servant of Malygos, - the Hand of Magic - Sapphiron was a blue dragon who lived with a powerful brood in Northrend by the Dragonblight, where he communed with the ancient spirits of the dead dragons. Sapphiron was magnificently powerful, and protected the lands of Icecrown as best he could. Though Ner'zhul's malevolent influence defiled the Dragonblight, Sapphiron continued to guard his hoard of treasure from intruders.
Anub'arak, the King of Azjol-Nerub, thought that perhaps by equipping themselves with Sapphiron's treasures, he and Arthas might be more prepared for the perilous journey through Azjol-Nerub. Arthas agreed, and journeyed into Sapphiron's lair with Anub'arak.
Sapphiron greeted the undead as they approached him. He found Arthas's honesty about stealing his treasure quite refreshing. Sapphiron and his drakes attacked with all their might, unleashing their strange, cold magics upon them. In the end, despite all odds, Arthas was victorious, and Sapphiron was defeated. As a final, clinching victory, however, Arthas used what remained of his dwindling power to recreate Sapphiron as a frost wyrm to serve the Scourge.
Sapphiron was called upon to destroy the dwarves guarding the gates to Azjol-Nerub, but the great dragon was left outside of the tunnels, where he guarded it against all who would disturb his new master.
Some years later the Scourge attacked once again and Sapphiron was sent with Kel'Thuzad to the Eastern Plaguelands to guard the Black Citadel Naxxramas.
Sapphiron's powers are significantly greater than those of the average Frost Wyrm. This could be because Arthas, the Lich King's champion, revived him personally, but it could be a reflection of Sapphiron's greater power in life.
Quotes
- "You dare enter my lair? I am Sapphiron, ancient servant of Malygos the Spell-Weaver! Explain yourselves!" -- Sapphiron to Arthas upon the Death Knight's incursion into the Dragon's Lair.
Statistics of Sapphiron from Warcraft III
- 2750 HP (+50% more than a regular Blue Dragon)
- 500 MP (Blue Dragons have no MP)
- 58-91 anti-ground ranged chaos damage (+37% more than a regular Blue Dragon)
- 58-82 anit-air ranged chaos damage (-4% less than a regular Blue Dragon)
- 6 medium armor (same as a regular Blue Dragon)
- Abilities
- Frost Breath (attacks slow target)
- Frost Nova (ranged direct damage and AoE slow)