World of Warcraft players have uncovered a cool hidden interaction with the iconic axe Gorehowl and the spirit of legendary orc Grom Hellscream. But triggering this easter egg requires meeting specific conditions first.
Gorehowl, the legendary weapon of father and son orc chieftains Grom and Garrosh Hellscream, was added to WoW in patch 10.1.5. Players who defeat Grom in the Dawn of the Infinite megadungeon can now obtain a high-res version of his iconic axe.
Some lucky warriors wielding the new Gorehowl have discovered a special easter egg. Occasionally, the spirit of Grom himself will appear, saluting characters carrying his axe. However, this only seems to occur for Orc or Mag’har Orc players pledged to the Warsong clan.
The legendary orc warlord’s ghost can spawn randomly in any zone if prerequisites are met. Simply having Gorehowl equipped or in your bags appears sufficient. Fans are understandably delighted by this subtle homage to one of the game’s most beloved characters.
Perfectly Timed for WoW’s Current Axe Obsession
Many orc players, especially warriors, feel a connection to the legendary Hellscream lineage. Emulating their iconic look is a rite of passage. Now, with Gorehowl and the new Siege of Orgrimmar raid skip, any orc can easily match Grom or Garrosh’s appearance.
This easter egg is perfectly timed, as axes are having a big moment in WoW currently. The upcoming 10.2 patch adds Fyr’alath, an epic fiery axe from the new Amirdrassil raid. Though details are scarce, it’s sure to become a top weapon for warriors, death knights and paladins.
Between Gorehowl, Fyr’alath and existing standouts like Shadowmourne, WoW’s axe aficionados have plenty to celebrate. Few video game weapons rival the raw, savage appeal of a well-crafted axe.
Blizzard clearly understands the primal satisfaction of stylishly cleaving foes in twain. Special touches like Grom’s cameo highlight the legendary history behind these in-game arms. For orc players, axes are more than powerful tools; they are symbols of honour and pride.
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Subtle details like this are why WoW remains compelling after nearly two decades. Though gameplay evolves, Blizzard’s world building mastery persists. Each weapon carries lore and meaning beyond stats.
Moments of unexpected fan service, like a ghostly Grom saluting your achievements, make Azeroth feel alive. it’s details like this that keep its soul intact.
World of Warcraft is only available on Windows PC.
Source – wowhead
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