I Think Blizzard’s 1:1 Warcraft Frostmourne Replica Would Look Really Cool in my Apartment

I am never going to beat the allegations of being a Warcraft III-liker, or that I really, really like Arthas Menethil. (I write about him all of the time and how I am still, unfortunately, deep in the Warcraft III sauce.) Which is why I, personally, think that Blizzard Entertainment should roll out another wave of those sweet, sweet Warcraft III Frostmourne replicas that were produced in 2021. Would I have the money to drop on a $1,500 1:1 scale replica of the legendary blade? Absolutely not. I work in games, which means I make peanuts by comparison to almost anyone outside of this field. But I can dream about owning it.

You see, Frostmourne isn’t just any sword. It was the ancient Runeblade wielded by the Lich King Ner’zhul, and after him Prince Arthas Menethil of Lordaeron. (I am going to ignore the additional lore about Frostmourne and it’s origins added in through Shadowlands because it doesn’t do much other than overcomplicate the mythology around a really cool sword, and sometimes things are better off left unexplained.) That probably means nothing to you unless if you’ve played Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, it’s expansion The Frozen Throne, or World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.

My original intention for this feature was to take pictures around my apartment and poorly Photoshop the sword in various places, such as in my kitchen, my bedroom, and above my desk, showcasing just how cool Frostmourne would look in these mundane, day-to-day spaces. But I realize that it isn’t the wisest choice. I don’t need people seeing what the inside of my apartment looks like. Not because it looks bad, but putting that information out on the internet isn’t exactly smart. Especially for a gag.

So imagine, if you will, Frostmourne mounted above your very own desk; it’s polished edge, glistening in the lamplight of your personal office. Or perhaps hanging beside your fridge, complimenting the eggshell white walls of an otherwise drab room. Or even in your bedroom! Not above your bed, but just somewhere on one of the four walls, hanging there, menacingly. It could be a neat conversation starter at the very least, as I’ve been told by friends who are truly encouraging to live my best life. (We’re only here once, after all.) But I’m not entirely certain guests would be down to listen to a long schpeal about Warcraft lore, like I’ve often subjected you to. At least those that have frequently read my World of Warcraft features at Siliconera.

Perhaps that doesn’t seem entirely cool to you, the reader. After all, we more than likely have different tastes when it comes to home decor. I prefer the moody atmosphere of forest green walls accentuated by dark wood trim accented with gold. Vintage furniture and chaise lounges accompanied by towering bookshelves. Picture frames of dull silver housing hand illustrated pomegranates and flowers. What I’m describing is Gothic, perhaps even a little Castlevania flavored. Would the Warcraft III Frostmourne replica fit in with this perfectly curated space that I’ve painstakingly took the time to assemble? More than likely not. Still, a man can dream.

Warcraft III is available for PC. World of Warcraft is also available for PC.