With the death of Arthas, the Helm of Domination passed to Bolvar Fordragon, who became the new Lich King.Īs of the latest expansion cinematic trailer reveal for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Bolvar was defeated and the Helm of Domination was torn in half by Sylvanas Windrunner, breaking the barrier between Azeroth and the Shadowlands which stood above Icecrown Citadel. Only divine or immortal beings are not slain, but they still cannot command its powers if the Lich King is alive.
As long as the Lich King survives, however, any creature donning the helm is slain immediately by a surging overflow of power. Upon shattering the Frozen Throne, he donned the helm and inherited the Lich King's powers. The runeblade Frostmourne was also locked inside the Frozen Throne, but Ner'zhul cast it from the throne so it would eventually find its way to Arthas. The helm, which helps command undead and others, plus the Plate of the Damned, which makes the wearer nearly invulnerable, were bonded to Ner'zhul's spirit and locked within the Frozen Throne. The Helm of Domination was crafted by the Nathrezim, both to hold the spirit of Ner'zhul and grant him his Lich King powers.
The Helm of Domination worn by Arthas Menethil. For the helmet found within Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, see Helm of Domination.
