For his tactics in Dragon Soul, see Deathwing (tactics).

Not to be confused with Đeathwing.

Deathwing
Title	The Destroyer, Aspect of Death, The Worldbreaker, The Black Scourge, formerly Earth-Warder; see more below
Gender	Male
Race	Black wyrm (Dragonkin)
Level	?? Boss
Health	858,000,000
Affiliation	Black dragonflight, Twilight dragonflight, Old Gods' forces; (Formerly) Dragon Aspects, Horde of Draenor
Occupation	Aspect of the Black Dragonflight, Herald of the Old Gods, formerly Guardian of Azeroth
Location	The Dragon Soul, and various points throughout Azeroth (see "In World of Warcraft")
Status	Deceased (lore); Killable (WoW)
Relative(s)	Sintharia (former prime consort); Many black dragons notably Nefarian,Onyxia, Sabellian,Wrathion (children);Nyxondra (mate)?Galakrond (progenitor)
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Pain... Agony.... My hatred burns through the cavernous deeps. The world heaves with my torment. Its wretched kingdoms quake beneath my rage... But at last... The whole of Azeroth will break... ...And all will burn beneath the shadow of my wings...

Deathwing the Destroyer,^[1] formerly known as Neltharion the Earth-Warder, was one of the five Dragon Aspects and leader of the black dragonflight. Thousands of years ago, Neltharion was empowered by theTitans with dominion over the earth and the deep places of Azeroth. However, driven mad by the Old Gods, he turned against the other Aspects during the War of the Ancients. Among both mortals and dragons his name became one whispered with a feeling of fear and contempt.

The black aspect involved himself in the Second War, adopting the form of Lord Daval Prestor in order to destroy the Alliance from within. He also managed to turn his greatest enemy, Alexstrasza, into a slave of the Horde, with which he later allied himself. After a series of setbacks, culminating in his defeat at the hands of the other Aspects, Deathwing retreated to the elemental plane of Deepholm to recuperate. From there, he observed his former mate Sintharia's experiments with the twilight dragonflight in Grim Batol. He now continues his late consort's work.

Though believed dead by many, Deathwing made his return in World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, the third expansion to World of Warcraft, and his wrath constituted a pre-release event known as the Shattering, which changed the world of Azeroth permanently. The world continues to reel from the effects of Deathwing's return as he flies over Azeroth to randomly cast his flame. He is the final raid encounter ofCataclysm, appearing as the last two encounters of the Dragon Soul raid.

Deathwing had control over the land and its fathoms, including lava. Like the rest of his dragonflight, lava features prominently in his attacks. He also has the ability to withstand extreme temperatures, such as those within volcanoes.

After making his final stand against the heroes and fellow Dragon Aspects who stood in his way, the final blow to the Destroyer was delivered by Thrall with the power of the Dragon Soul. As Deathwing's distorted body submerges into the Maelstrom, his reign of destruction was finally brought to an end. After his death, the world relished in relief as they survived the Cataclysm brought on by Deathwing, and the great purpose of the Aspects was finally fulfilled, their ancient power being expended as they looked to the mortals to foresee the new age.