Icecrown Citadel Lich King guide: deck lists for beating the boss with all nine heroes – Hearthstone
Finish the fight.
Our Icecrown Citadel Lich King guide contains deck lists for beating the boss with all nine Hearthstone heroes.
The final wing of the Hearthstone’s Icecrown Citadel is now open, and if you want to unlock the new Paladin portrait then you’re going to have to beat the encounter against The Lich King with all nine heroes.
The thing is, the Arthas encounter comes with an extra challenge that’s specific to each Hearthstone hero, making this both a very varied and a very tricky task to complete.
That’s where our guide comes in! First of all we’ve got a breakdown of the fight for you, followed by an overview of the extra challenge each hero has to overcome if they’re to claim victory.
We’ve also got all the deck lists used by Chakki to complete the event, so although they’re expensive they’ve at least been proved capable of getting the job done. Over time we hope to add in some cheaper options for those without an expansive card collection.
UPDATE: While not nearly as powerful as the deck lists featured on this page, we have started our collection of budget Lich King decks. You’re gonna need a lot of Murlocs…
Fight overview
Before looking at individual heroes, here are the basics of the fight:
The match is pretty standard until Turn 7 rolls around. At this point he’ll play his Frostmourne card, which is a 5 / 3 weapon with a Battlecry that removes all of his minions. It also has a Deathrattle that restores them back to life.
Six 2 / 6 Trapped Souls will also be summoned on his side of the board, and he gains immunity through his new passive hero power called Harvest of Souls. In short, he’ll be immune until all of those Trapped Souls have been removed from the board.
Once this phase is over, The Lich King gains a new hero power called Remorseless Winter, which increases in strength with every turn. For that reason it’s vital that you finish the fight as quickly as possible from this point onwards.
Druid: Lich King Boss deck list
Purge the Weak – Destroy all minions that cost 3 or less, wherever they are
| Druid | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Innervate | 1 x Dr. Boom |
| 1 x Raven Idol | 1 x The Curator |
| 1 x Darnassus Aspirant | 1 x Ragnaros the Firelord |
| 1 x Wild Growth | 1 x The Lich King |
| 1 x Wrath | 1 x Alexstrasza |
| 2 x Astral Communion | 1 x Soggoth the Slitherer |
| 1 x Lunar Visions | 1 x Ysera |
| 1 x Nourish | 1 x Deathwing |
| 1 x Moonglade Portal | 1 x Deathwing, Dragonlord |
| 1 x Malfurion the Pestilent | 1 x Y’Shaarj, Rage Unbound |
| 1 x Ironbark Protector | |
| 1 x Aviana | |
| 1 x Cenarius | |
| 1 x Hadronox | |
| 1 x Kun the Forgotten King | |
| 1 x Tyrantus | |
| 2 x Ultimate Infestation |
Select and copy the long ID string below, then create a deck in Hearthstone to export this deck into your game.
Deck Import ID: AAEBAZICGCRfzQH2AsUEwgbEBuQIogmeEN4V7BWXaKirAp+wAs+xArmyAqK2AuC7Aqe9AuLHAsLOApnTAq/TAgP+AeEVh84CAA==
Hunter: Lich King Boss deck list
The Hunted – Deal 2 damage to your opponent for each minion in your deck
| Hunter | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Arcane Shot | 1 x Barnes |
| 2 x On the Hunt | 1 x Sneed’s Old Shredder |
| 2 x Play Dead | 1 x Y’Shaarj, Rage Unbound |
| 2 x Tracking | |
| 2 x Bear Trap | |
| 2 x Explosive Trap | |
| 2 x Feign Death | |
| 1 x Grievous Bite | |
| 1 x Lock and Load | |
| 2 x Quick Shot | |
| 2 x Animal Companion | |
| 2 x Deadly Shot | |
| 2 x Eaglehorn Bow | |
| 1 x Powershot | |
| 1 x Ball of Spiders | |
| 1 x Deathstalker Rexxar |
Select and copy the long ID string below, then create a deck in Hearthstone to export this deck into your game.
Deck Import ID: AAEBAR8IohCzE7QTzhSoqwKFuAKGwwKG0wILtQPJBO0GlwjFCP4Mxw/UEdEU6asCnM0CAA==
Mage: Lich King Boss deck list
The True Lich – Set the enemy hero’s remaining Health to 1
| Mage | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Arcanologist | 2 x Mistress of Mixtures |
| 2 x Medivh’s Valet | 2 x Mad Scientist |
| 1 x Pyros | 1 x Earthen Ring Farseer |
| 1 x Arcane Intellect | 2 x Illuminator |
| 2 x Duplicate | 2 x Tar Creeper |
| 1 x Ice Barrier | 2 x Refreshment Vendor |
| 1 x Ice Block | 2 x Antique Healbot |
| 2 x Steam Surger | 1 x Servant of Kalimos |
| 1 x Water Elemental | 1 x Baron Geddon |
| 1 x Frost Lich Jaina | 1 x Ragnaros the Firelord |
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Deck Import ID: AAEBAf0ECsAB0AL2AosDqwTtBPMMysECwsMCm9MCCvcNiQ71D4kQkBXXtgLBwQLCwQLKwwLexAIA
Paladin: Lich King Boss deck list
Fallen Champions – Whenever an enemy dies this game, take control of it.
| Paladin | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Avenge | 2 x Hungry Crab |
| 1 x Competitive Spirit | 2 x Secretkeeper |
| 1 x Getaway Kodo | 1 x Prince Keleseth |
| 1 x Noble Sacrifice | 2 x Murloc Warleader |
| 1 x Redemption | 1 x Old Murk-Eye |
| 1 x Aldor Peacekeeper | 1 x Finja, the Flying Star |
| 2 x Muster for Battle | |
| 2 x Blessing of Kings | |
| 2 x Consecration | |
| 1 x Keeper of Uldaman | |
| 1 x Truesilver Champion | |
| 1 x Quartermaster | |
| 2 x Mysterious Challenger | |
| 1 x Spikeridged Steed | |
| 2 x Anyfin Can Happen |
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Deck Import ID: AAEBAZ8FDIwByATgBc8GjwnsD9gUyRaLvQLjvgKIxwKc4gIJngG7A9wDrwenCIwO7Q+mFdIWAA==
Priest: Lich King Boss deck list
Shut Up, Priest – Your opponent can’t emote
| Priest | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Holy Smite | 1 x Barnes |
| 2 x Power Word: Shield | 1 x Malygos |
| 2 x Divine Spirit | 1 x Y’Shaarj, Rage Unbound |
| 2 x Mind Blast | |
| 2 x Resurrect | |
| 2 x Shadow Visions | |
| 2 x Shadow Word: Pain | |
| 2 x Spirit Lash | |
| 1 x Shadow Word: Death | |
| 1 x Velen’s Chosen | |
| 2 x Eternal Servitude | |
| 2 x Shadow Word: Horror | |
| 2 x Holy Nova | |
| 2 x Shadow Essence | |
| 1 x Prophet Velen |
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Deck Import ID: AAEBAa0GBgm0A9MKjw+oqwKFuAIMlwKhBOUEyQbRCtcK+hGhrALRwQLlzAK0zgLwzwIA
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Rogue: Lich King Boss deck list
The Price of Power – Destroy every spell in your opponent’s hand and deck
| Rogue | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Buccaneer | 1 x Patches the Pirate |
| 2 x Swashburglar | 1 x Prince Keleseth |
| 2 x Plague Scientist | 2 x Vicious Fledgling |
| 2 x Shadowblade | 2 x Piloted Shredder |
| 1 x Shaku, the Collector | 1x Hemet Nesingwary |
| 2 x SI:7 Agent | 1 x Sludge Belcher |
| 2 x Tomb Pillager | 1 x Sylvanas Windrunner |
| 1 x Shadowcaster | 2 x Bonemare |
| 2 x Vilespine Slayer | 1 x Dr. Boom |
| 1 x Kel’Thuzad | |
| 1 x N’Zoth, the Corruptor |
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Deck Import ID: AAEBAaIHCrkNgQ6CDp4QqBDgrALcrwKRvALJvwKc4gIK3QiQEJsVxBaStgKBwgKfwgKmzgKU0AKa4gIA
Shaman: Lich King Boss deck list
Necrotic Plague – Set minions in your opponent’s hand and deck to 1 / 1
| Shaman | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Evolve | 2 x Dragon Egg |
| 2 x Devolve | 2 x Runic Egg |
| 2 x Flametongue Totem | 2 x Haunted Creeper |
| 2 x Jade Claws | 2 x Lance Carrier |
| 2 x Jade Lightning | 2 x Nerubian Egg |
| 2 x Bloodlust | 2 x Hobgoblin |
| 1 x Thrall, Deathseer | 2 x Shade of Naxxramas |
| 2 x Jade Spirit | |
| 1 x Aya Blackpaw |
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Deck Import ID: AAEBAaoIApS9AuvPAg7wB5MJ9Q34DfoNmBDmEZEU+qoCibQCh7wCz7wC0bwC9r0CAA==
Warlock: Lich King Boss deck list
Soul Reaper – Deal 2 damage for each duplicate in opponent’s deck
| Warlock | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 1 x Forbidden Ritual | 1 x Runic Egg |
| 1 x Mortal Coil | 1 x Barnes |
| 1 x Bloodbloom | 1 x Kazakus |
| 1 x Corrupting Mist | 1 x Antique Healbot |
| 1 x Darkbomb | 1 x Sludge Belcher |
| 1 x Defile | 1 x Emperor Thaurissan |
| 1 x Demonwrath | 1 x Nerubian Prophet |
| 1 x Blastcrystal Potion | 1 x Reno Jackson |
| 1 x Imp-losion | 1 x Dr. Boom |
| 1 x Shadowflame | |
| 1 x Voidcaller | |
| 1 x Bane of Doom | |
| 1 x Despicable Dreadlord | |
| 1 x Siphon Soul | |
| 1 x Abyssal Enforcer | |
| 1 x Twisting Nether | |
| 1 x Krul the Unshackled | |
| 1 x Lord Jaraxxus | |
| 1 x Mal’Ganis | |
| 1 x Bloodreaver Gul’dan | |
| 1 x DOOM! |
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Deck Import ID: AAEBAf0GHheTAYkG2wbECMwIgQ6ODsIP3Q/1D54QrRDWEf0Rwxa2rAL1rALyrgKJtAKFuALYuwLZvALdvAL9vwKPxwKQxwLnywL3zQKX0wIAAA==
Warrior: Lich King Boss deck list
The True King – Gain 100 Armor.
| Warrior | Neutral |
|---|---|
| 2 x Shield Slam | 1 x Garrison Commander |
| 1 x Armorsmith | 2 x Acolyte of Pain |
| 1 x Battle Rage | 2 x Deathlord |
| 2 x Dead Man’s Hand | 2 x Sludge Belcher |
| 1 x Execute | 1 x Emperor Thaurissan |
| 1 x Revenge | 1 x Justicar Trueheart |
| 2 x Sleep with the Fishes | 1 x Kel’Thuzad |
| 2 x Ravaging Ghoul | 1 x N’Zoth, the Corruptor |
| 2 x Shield Block | |
| 1 x Blood Razor | |
| 1 x Death’s Bite | |
| 2 x Brawl | |
| 1 x Direhorn Hatchling |
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Deck Import ID: AAEBAQcMkAPUBJEGgg6NDtYR+BHVE7AV4KwCoscCzM0CCUuiBP8H+wz+DYEOgq0CxsMCjs4CAA==
