World of Warcraft: Legion Artifact Weapons revealed

Thas'Dorah, Legacy of the Windrunners – Hunter Bow

"Legend has it that this elven family heirloom — once wielded by an infamous Ranger-General — can turn a mediocre archer into a master marksman… and make a master truly peerless."

Sheilun, Staff of the Mists – Monk Staff

"This legendary staff was used by the last emperor of Pandaria to shroud his homeland in mist, and it resonates with his everlasting legacy of wisdom and pereverance."

Ebonchill, Greatstaff of Alodi – Mage Staff

"The staff of the first Guardian of Tirisfal exudes unnatural iciness, allowing its wielder to keep a cold, sharp, and collected mind even in face of overwhelming odds."

Maw of the Damned – Death Knight Two-Handed Axe

"For eons, the demon known as Gorelix the Fleshripper used this massive axe to steal the life force of his enemies and replenish his own. The Maw will bleed dry anything it touches — eating is all it knows."

One of the big draws of World of Warcraft's newly announced expansion, Legion, is the arrival of Artifacts — class-specific, highly-customizable weapons of unimaginable power.

The thing with Artifiact Weapons is that their strength and power will grow alongside your character, with your choices in upgrading it changing the looks, sounds, and feel in combat. Based on today's reveal, it looks like there are five Artifact Weapons with multiple upgrade paths each. We don't know their exact details right now, but you can at least see a sample of what they'll look like in the gallery below.

Ashbringer – Paladin Two-Handed Sword

"It is said that this sword, forged by Magni Bronzebeard, bestows the glory of the Light upon its wielder, empowering them to render enemies into ash."