Itâs a time of celebration for World of Warcraft fans. Yesterday Blizzard made Battle For Azeroth, the franchiseâs seventh expansion pack, available for purchase on Blizzardâs online store. The game is expected to be released on or before September 21, 2018.
The bad news of course, is we still have to wait eight agonizingly long months for the game to be released into our eager hands. So in an effort to help make the wait a little more bearable, I thought Iâd celebrate the WoW communityâs amazing passion for this game. How better to do so than by showcasing some of the best World of Warcraft cosplay that Instagram has to offer.
One of my absolute favorite characters from Warcraft II. The Ranger-Captain of Silvermoon turned Void Elf has always held a special place in my heart. Danielle Beaulieuâs portrayal is utterly perfect.
. A huge thank you @eurobeat_kasumi_ebk for this shot of my Turalyon cosplay! #turalyon #turalyoncosplay #blizzard #blizzcon #blizzardentertainment #blizzcon2017 #warcraft #wow #wowlegion #wowcosplay #worldofwarcraft #worldofwarcraftcosplayAs a Vanilla WoW veteran, Dwarf Paladin main and lore nerd, Iâve been dying to see Turalyon see the game debuted. Blizzard teased us in the Burning Crusade with Arator, but finally delivered the goods with Legion. Justinâs work on Turalyon has brought a Paladin legend to life and made a die-hard fan very happy indeed.
Tyrande costume, wig, prop made and modeled by me.
Thanks to Ira Ivanova for an owl. Yes, the owl is real.
Assistants: my dad, @aoki_lifestream, @hilderry_m, @yuliakryachkova.
To be continued. Soon you'll find BTS and Making of video on my Youtube. May Elune light your path! 
#tyrandewhisperwind #tyrandecosplay #tyrande #fantasy #nightelf #nargaandaokicosplay #cosplayer #cosplay #cosplayphotography #alliance #elf #elfgirl #elves #heroesofthestorm #hearthstone #worldofwarcraft #warcraft #warcraftmovie #blizzard #blizzardcosplay #gamecosplay #sentinel #owlI mistook this for a digital painting the first time I saw it because my mind couldnât believe a cosplayer could achieve this level of accuracy and detail. Narga_lifestream knocked this one out of the park and hit the moon. Stunningly beautiful image and the owl is the cherry on top.
Check out the full gallery of Nargaâs Tyrande Whisperwind cosplay.
Raised by humans only to become liberator of the Orcs, the former War-chief turned shaman and finally Earth-Warder is one of Azerothâs most legendary heroes. Tokahcosplayâs gender bender portrayal looks like itâs ready to kick some Garrosh ass.
RIP. We miss you Varian. Iâll never forget the first time I found you on Alcaz Island while randomly exploring around Dustwallow Marsh. The good news is Ewenae is doing your legacy right by showing everyone what a complete and total badass you were.
My favorite beer guzzling dwarf who also happens to be the former Lord of Ironforge and King of Khaz Modan, is known as a different name these days, The Speaker. As in the speaker for Azeroth. Cuppajoecosplay helps me remember Magni as I liked him best, huge beard and a big hammer!
by @_kendelb . . . #cosplay #armorcosplay #blizzard #blizzardcosplay #cosplaywip #worldofwarcraft #worldofwarcraftcosplay #worbla #worblacosplay #smoothon @smoothon @tandyleather #wowcosplay #deathknight #deathknightcosplay #apocalypse #prop #photoedit #worblasfinestart #thibracast #clearworbla #photographyGbghcosplay helps remind us why you should feel both awe and fear when meeting a Death Knight. The armor, sword and make up are all frighteningly accurate. Unless you want to join the legion of undead that are slaves to the Lich King, steer clear of this lady.
Happy to say I couldn't have been more wrong about that one. So now it's 2018 and we're all scrambling to hit those cosplay deadlines for Emerald City. This baby probably won't make an appearance⌠but ya never know! She'll be back out to play at PAX West 
. . . . . #cosplay #cosplaygirl #womenofcosplay #cast4art #worblaarmor #worldofwarcraft #worldofwarcraftcosplay #yseracosplay #corruptedysera #nightmareysera #emeraldnightmare #wowcosplay #gamergirl #rccc #worblasblackart #maker #builtnotbought #craftyourfandom #womenofwarcraft #womeninarmor #bodypaintThe moment where Xavius corrupted Ysera and turned her into a dragon of Nightmare, is one of the saddest moments from Legion for me. Iâve been enthralled by druids and the Emerald Dream since Warcraft III and Iâve been wanting to visit it since we first saw the four green dragons in Vanilla. Lethedesignscosplay does an amazing job in bringing one of the most diving moments of the latest expansion to life.
Why canât you ever just do the right thing man?! Seriously! Since Burning Crusdae Illidan has been making all the wrong choices. But that doesnât mean he doesnât look good while doing it. Every player in the game yearns for a transmog of the Warglaives of Azzinoth and cosplayer kohalucosplay got his!
We're glad to have a few nice photos as the shooting hasn't been as easy as we expected, many perfect spots were closed and there were a lot of people and cars, it didn't help Admire young Prince Arthas as he was before he became the biggest douche in all of Azeroth. By our Princeâs side is the lovely and powerful Jaina Proudmoore. Two of the more tragic characters in the history of World of Warcraft. Hats off to Minana Cosplay for the simply incredible work.
Thanks @ze_cousu for your help Arthas how can you be so bad, but look so good? Cosplayer symbiosedroodâs gender-bender take on the Lich King looks both imposing and inviting at the same time. No matter what you do, donât take your eyes of Frostmourne!
One of my favorite characters in Heroes of the Storm is also one of the most sought after characters by fans since World of Warcraftâs release. Star of many of Blizzardâs cinematic trailers over the last few years, the leader of Gilneas is an easy fan favorite. Cosplayer littleal1990 gives us a look at the Alliance hero before the curse of the worgen transformed him and his beloved people.
"I speak for the Horde!" #Worldofwarcraft#Vol'jin#Vol'jincosplay#Cosplay#Awsome#Troll#Horde#Trollmask#MorphsuitâHere come the voodoo!â If you donât like Volâjin than something is straight up wrong with you. Not only does he have some of the best dialogue out of any character in Warcraft, heâs a all around great guy and throws a mean axe. Mattillakurkiâs portrayal brings one of Warcraftâs oldest and most beloved characters to life.
Tier 5 aka Corruptor Raiment aka the reason behind why so many people rolled Warlock.
Stygivi does what so many of us wish we could do, puts on a real set of Warlock Tier 5! This armor set is easily one of the most iconic to ever grace Azeroth and looks even better in real life.
Poor Velen. The guy cannot catch a break. His world, his best friends, the majority of his people, his SON â it all gets taken from him. Yet someone he keeps on truckin. It gets better Velen, steelbarrelcosplay does a ridiculously good job in making you look incredible. The Light wonât forsake you and neither will steelbarrel!
@cosplay.alliance Last but certainly not least. The Banshee Queen is now leading the Horde as Warchief and already has her hands full, as seen in the trailer for Battle for Azeroth. Sylvanas has ever been the resourceful one though, even escaping death on more than one occasion. Sylviaslays believes in the Horde and after one look at her, you probably will too.