Demons of the Burning Legion — types and hierarchy
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The demons of the Burning Legion are the countless fel-twisted host that the Burning Legion, led by Sargeras, hurls at mortal worlds. They are not one people but a strict hierarchy: cunning nathrezim, mighty spellcasting eredar, monstrous pit lords and blazing infernals. This section is a guide to the demonic host known to WoW Classic players ever since the War of the Ancients.
The Legion is not a chaotic swarm but an army with clear rank: some demons command and scheme, others serve as shock troops or expendable fodder.
What are the demons of the Legion
Demons are beings whose essence is bound to the Twisting Nether, the underside of reality. Even destroyed in the physical world, they are reborn there and return anew after millennia. This is why the Legion is almost impossible to wipe out for good.
What unites them all is fel — the destructive green energy with which Sargeras infects worlds. Fel not only empowers demons but corrupts mortals: thus arose the satyrs, orc warlocks and traitors like Gul'dan.
The hierarchy of the demonic host
The Legion is strictly structured. At the top stands Sargeras himself, beneath him the commanders Kil'jaeden and Archimonde. Below them come the castes of demons:
| Caste | Role in the Legion |
|---|---|
| Eredar (man'ari) | Lords, mages, strategists |
| Nathrezim (dreadlords) | Spies, manipulators, overseers |
| Pit lords | Warlords, shock power |
| Infernals and doomguards | Siege beings, sky assault |
| Imps, felhounds | Expendable infantry |
Each caste is indispensable: without the intrigues of the nathrezim and the might of the pit lords the Legion's invasions would not be so devastating.
Demons in the history of Azeroth
Demons twice nearly destroyed Azeroth. In the War of the Ancients the Legion poured through the Well of Eternity, but was thrown back. Millennia later Gul'dan opened the Dark Portal, and Kil'jaeden prepared a third invasion through the Scourge, culminating in the death of Archimonde at Mount Hyjal.
By the era of WoW Classic the Legion has withdrawn, yet its servants still lurk in the Blasted Lands, Felwood and Azshara.
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FAQ
What types of demons are in the Burning Legion?
The main castes are the eredar (man'ari) as lords and mages, the nathrezim (dreadlords) as spies and overseers, the pit lords as warlords, plus infernals, doomguards, imps and felhounds as combat power.
Why can't Legion demons be destroyed permanently?
A demon's essence is bound to the Twisting Nether. A demon slain in the physical world is reborn there and may return years or millennia later, making the Legion nearly impossible to eradicate.
What is fel?
Fel is the destructive green energy of the Burning Legion. It empowers demons and corrupts mortals, turning them into satyrs, warlocks and servants of the Legion.