Gorfax Angerfang

**Gorfax Angerfang** is an orc warrior and the current chieftain of the Dragonmaw clan. He is initially found in the Wetlands at the Angerfang Encampment. There, he is described to be the chieftain of the Angerfang Dragonmaw.

In the Wetlands, he took Nek'rosh Skullcrusher's position as a leader in the area. He later took control of the clan after the death of Warlord Zaela, as he represents the Dragonmaw at the prestige ceremony in the Undercity. This is later repeated at the Kosh'harg festival, where it is definitively stated he is the chieftain. Unlike those that came before him, he seeks to bring the Dragonmaw back to an honorable future; rather than one laiden with subjugation and slavery.

## History

Gorfax and the Angerfang were long-time supporters of Nekros Skullcrusher and his son, Nek'rosh. Gorfax later found this support regretful, leading to nothing but death and dishonor.

### Cataclysm

Cataclysm **This section concerns content related to *Cataclysm*.**
Following the Cataclysm, the Angerfang are led exclusively by Gorfax; describing him as 'chief' of the Angerfang Dragonmaw. He was attacked by Alliance adventurers sent by Prospector Whelgar to ensure that the Dragonmaw did not attack them at Whelgar's Retreat.

According to Gorfax, the Angerfang joined Hellscream's Horde alongside the rest of the Dragonmaw clan. It is unknown whether or not any of the group sided with Hellscream during the rise of the True Horde or defected into the Iron Horde.

### Legion

Legion **This section concerns content related to *Legion*.**
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Despite his defeat at the hands of the Alliance adventurer, Gorfax could be found in the Undercity alongside other notable leaders of the Horde when a Horde adventurer reached Prestige Rank 2. He was present at the ceremony hosted by Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner that congratulated the character for their battles against the Alliance, following their receiving of the High Warlord's Medal of Valor from the Warchief, as well as an artifact appearance.

### Dragonflight

Dragonflight **This section concerns content related to *Dragonflight*.**
Gorfax was present at Azeroth's first Kosh'harg festival, where he stood as chieftain of the clan. He lamented the fact that Thrall has had a bitter experience concerning his clan. He also told the tale of the sad story of his people, chastising his own hand in supporting Nek'rosh Skullcrusher. He stated their legacy has been stained with enslaving or subjugating another race, typically draconic, and he would like to lead them out of this dark legacy on their own merit. He was so vested in this concept; he stated he was willing to redeem the clan, or die trying. Upon orc champions requesting to join the Dragonmaw, Gorfax reaffirmed that it was their wish. He subsequently instructed them with hunting, tracking, and killing Gor'krosh, the Long Knives, without their armor, in order to test their skills in battle. Following their success, Gorfax accepted the "Long Knife" as a trophy on behalf of the clan.

As the Kosh'harg festival neared its end, Gorfax cheered orc champions as the champion of their people.

## Locations

 Razor Hill, Durotar | 50-70{{#vardefine:leveltemplate|1}} Elite

## Abilities

* File:Inv misc questionmark.png **Bloodbath** — Cause bloody carnage for 3 sec.
* File:Inv misc questionmark.png **Bloodlust** — Increases an ally's attack speed by 30% for 6 sec.
* File:Inv misc questionmark.png **Bloody Strike** — An instant attack that deals 110% weapon damage. Increases attack damage by 5%, but reduces chance to hit by 5%. Lasts 15 sec.

## Notes

* An unused datamining may suggest that he was planned to appear during the scrapped Legion Invasions of the Wetlands.
* He shares an identical set up to Torg Drakeflayer.
	+ Gorfax, like Torg, did not have click quotes until the Kosh'harg festival.

## Speculation

* Despite being slain during the quest The Angerfang Menace in *Cataclysm*, Gorfax appears in the Undercity in *Battle for Azeroth*. It is entirely possible that, rather than the quest being non-canon, Gorfax simply survived the attempt on his life.
* Since he was described as a chief in *Cataclysm*, there may have been a splinter in the Dragonmaw at some point as he was alive at the same time as Mor'ghor, who had claimed dominion over the Dragonmaw during his initial appearance. It is worth a note that Mor'ghor's title was Warchief, meaning that Gorfax could still be a subordinate. The title "Sub-Chief" has also been used among orcs, such as the Thunderlord Clan Sub-Chief, which may have been what Gorfax's role was.

## Patch changes

* Legion **Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19):** Added when a Horde player reaches Prestige Rank 2.
* Cataclysm **Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23):** Added.

## References

 1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Blessing of the Clan, Gorfax's dialogue.
2. ↑ The Angerfang Menace
3. ↑ The Blessing of the Clan, Gorfax's dialogue
4. ↑ A Royal Audience (Horde)
5. ↑ The Long Knives
6. ↑ Cornering Gor'krosh
7. ↑ Aka'magosh
8. ↑ Wowhead

## External links

* Wowhead
* WoWDB