Grunt

Grunts are the basic warriors of the Horde and the orcish clans. They are typically equipped with mighty axes and battle-worn armor.
Grunts appeared as units on the orc or Horde side in Warcraft, Warcraft II and Warcraft III. They are the classic counterpart to human footmen but are stronger than them in Warcraft III. They do, however, cost much more. In all the strategy games they are voiced by Bill Roper.
==First War==
Grunts were the first level of warrior in the service of the orc's armies. Trained for close combat, these soldiers made excellent fodder for wading through human forces. Use of the axe and shield was their specialty, and they were hearty fighters with a taste for blood.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans manual, Orcish Horde of the First War, Grunt
Warcraft I - Concept Art - Orcs.jpeg|Grunt concept art, among other units.
Warcraft I - Grunt.jpg|Concept art
WC1Grunt.gif|In-game unit
==Second War==
Those orcs who distinguished themselves enough in the arts of war to be trained as grunts epitomized the merciless spirit of the Horde. Equipped with mighty axes and battle-worn armor, they were prepared to fight to the death. Devoted to the Horde and to their clans, the grunt lusted for battle - wanting nothing more than to wade into the field of carnage and die a bloody death surrounded by the bodies of his fallen enemies.Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, Ground Units of the Orcish Horde, Grunt
Veteran grunts were sometimes put at work in blacksmith shops due to their understanding of the value of strong steel.Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, Orc Buildings, Blacksmith Some grunts were also former raiders, degraded to being footsoldiers after their ranks were disbanded by Orgrim Doomhammer.Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, The History of Orcish Ascension, The First War of Orcish Ascension
OrcGrunt.gif|In-game unit
Grunt.png|Manual art
Head.jpg|Manual art
Grunt (WC2 cinematic).gif|Cinematics model
Warcraft II - Title Screen.jpg|On the title screen.
OrcVictory.jpg|Orc victory screen.
Warcraft II human defeat.png|Human defeat screen.
Old Horde races by Chris Metzen.jpg|Old Horde races by Chris Metzen.
Footman vs Grunt WC2.jpeg|Footman vs Grunt by Chris Metzen.
Rolled a Crit by Metzen.jpg|"Rolled a Crit" by Chris Metzen.
==Third War==
Grunts are the first and last line of the Horde's defense. These powerful fighters arm themselves with mighty battle-axes and display all of the savagery and cunning of their race. In past generations, grunts were characterized by their depravity and brutality. But now, under the visionary leadership of Thrall, the grunts more closely resemble their savage, yet noble ancestors.
WC3Grunt.gif|In-game unit in Warcraft III.
The Prophecy Grunt.jpg|Cinematics model
Warcraft III Orc Campaign.jpg|'Warcraft III orc campaign menu background.
Legends in Battle WC3 wallpaper.jpg|Grunt fighting the Alliance.
Warcraft 3 concept art Grunt.jpg|Warcraft III concept art.
WC3 Grunt concept art.jpg|Concept art
WC3 Grunt concept art 2.jpg|Concept art
Make a Wish Foundation Orc by Samwise.jpg|Orc grunt by Samwise Didier.
GruntReforged.jpg|In-game unit in Warcraft III: Reforged.
BTNGrunt-Reforged.png|Grunt unit icon in Reforged.
Warcraft III Reforged - Intro Grunt.jpg|Reforged cinematic model.
Warcraft III Reforged - Intro Battle.jpg|Grunt facing a footman in the Reforged cinematic.
Warcraft III Reforged - Horde units.png|Reforged Horde unit model (on the left).
Warcraft III Reforged - Grunt concept art.jpeg|Warcraft III: Reforged concept art.
Reforged - Grunt concept.jpg|More Reforged concept art.
Chaos Grunt and Fel Orc Grunt are red skinned orc grunts that are campaign only units.
BTNChaosGrunt.png|Warcraft III unit icon.
Chaos Grunt.jpg|Warcraft III in-game unit.
BTNChaosGrunt-Reforged.png|Reforged unit icon.
Model FelGrunt-Reforged.png|Reforged in-game unit.
Reforged - Fel Orc Grunt concept.jpg|Reforged concept art.
==World of Warcraft==
*Grunts are now commonly used as guards in orcish Horde cities and towns such as Orgrimmar and Razor Hill, but also in other orcish settlements throughout Azeroth, Outland and alternate Draenor.
*In vanilla, grunts were missing their signature horned helmets. There was a grunt armor set during the alpha complete with a helmet,:File:WoW computergaming extract.jpg but for some reason it did not make into the final release. The Orc Grunts used as pawns in the Karazhan Chess Event lack helms entirely. The Horde Grunts of the Battle for Mount Hyjal event wear a horned helmet, albeit with a different design. The Warsong Armor transmog set finally came with an horned helmet, and some Warspear grunts also wear unique helmets.
*The armor of the Horde grunts was made heavier during the War against the Lich King to combat the cold weather of Northrend.
*Orc marines are a force of specialized grunts.
==Notable grunts==
==Types==
==As a companion pet==
*Dutiful Gruntling is rewarded to Horde players from Honor Level 5, or can be bought for from vendors if Level 5 has been achieved on the account.
==Quotes==
*See Warcraft I orc quotes
*See Warcraft II grunt quotes
*See Warcraft III grunt quotes
==Notes and trivia==
*Grunts are allowed to wear additional armor items on top of their uniforms, so long as they earned them fair and square. An example of which is a pit lord's finger armor, repurposed as a thigh guard by Morka Bruggu, who had helped to slay it during the Legion's third invasion.A Good War, pg. 4
*In Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, it is a rank you can achieve.
==Gallery==
;World of Warcraft
Townhall Races of Azeroth Orc art 2.jpg|World of Warcraft alpha grunt model.
Orc Grunt.jpg|Vanilla-era grunt armor.
Horde Grunt (Hyjal Summit).jpg|Vanilla-era grunt armor with helmet.
Hammerfall Guardian.jpg|Blue grunt armor (Hammerfall)
Grom'gol Grunt.jpg|Green grunt armor (Grom'gol)
Horde Guard orc female.jpg|Orange grunt armor (Barrens)
Orgrimmar Grunt.jpg|Warlords of Draenor-era grunt armor.
Orgrimmar Grunt Durotar.jpg|Warlords of Draenor-era grunt armor with helmet.
Warspear Horned Grunt.jpg|Warlords of Draenor-era grunt armor with helmet.
Thrallmar Grunt orc.png|Thrallmar Grunt
Bleeding Hollow Grunt.jpg|Bleeding Hollow Grunt
Shattered Hand Grunt.jpg|Shattered Hand Grunt
Warsong Battleguard.jpg|Warsong Offensive grunt
Mag'har Grunt.jpg|Mag'har Grunt
;Cinematic stills and art
BfA Horde.jpg|On the Battle for Azeroth Horde wallpaper.
Orc vs Human BfA artwork.jpg|Battle for Azeroth promotional art.
Battle for Lordaeron by Astri Lohne.jpg|"Battle for Azeroth" by Astri Lohne Sjursen.
Sylvanas vs Anduin Capital City BfA.jpg|"For Lordaeron" by Glenn Rane and Cole Eastburn.
A Lion Among Wolves by Samwise Didier.jpg|"A Lion Among Wolves" by Samwise Didier.
ArtOfBlizzard CoverArt.jpg|On the cover of The Art of Blizzard Entertainment.
;Others
Skeletalorc.gif|Most skeletal orcs in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne look similar to Warcraft III grunt units.
Gruntcar.gif|Grunt car in Azeroth Grand Prix in Warcraft III.
Orc Grunt TCG.jpg|"Orc Grunt" in the Trading Card Game.
Orgrimmar Grunts TCG.jpg|Orgrimmar Grunts in the TCG.
Hunter's Mark TCG.jpg|On the TCG card Hunter's Mark (Drums of War).
Track Humanoids TCG.jpg|On the TCG card Track Humanoids (Heroes of Azeroth).
Cowardly Grunt HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Gold Road Grunt HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Scrappy Grunt HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Watchful Grunt HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Provoke HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Urk New Pack Day.jpg|Urk from the Hearthstone animated shorts looks like a grunt.
Orc minions Hearth and Home.jpg|Orc minions in the Hearthstone animated short Hearth and Home look like grunts.
Alterac Pass orc melee minion.jpg|Horde melee minions and prison guards from the Alterac Pass battleground in Heroes of the Storm look like grunts but with a shield.
Warcraft III Reforged - Grunt model diffrent.jpeg|A different orc grunt model made for Warcraft III Reforged then the one that is in-game.
BlizzCon 2019 Orc Grunt.jpg|BlizzCon 2019 grunt statue.
Statue WarsongGrunts Pose.png|Warsong grunt in Warcraft Arclight Rumble.
Orc Grunt action figure.jpg|Grunt action figure
2001-11 - WoW - Computer Gaming World.jpg|A grunt on the cover of .
;Fan art
Grunts of the Orcish Horde.jpg|Grunt models for Warcraft: Chronicles of the Second War fan-made mod for Warcraft III: Reforged.
==See also==
*Argent Gruntling
*Dutiful Gruntling
==References==
 
Category:Orcs
Category:Warriors
Category:Horde
Category:NPC occupations
Category:Action figures
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