NPC Opponents

Shadowrealm populates its jails, its PvP pool, and its Arena ladder with 74 named NPCs spread across all eight ranks, each with their own flavor, art, and roster combat stats. Their raw attack and defense values are tuned down at seed time (attack x0.6, defense x0.7) to sit within reach of a well-geared player at the matching rank, but for all but two of them (see the Story NPCs section) those numbers are roster flavor and rank-tier placement, not what actually steps into the fight: see "How NPC combat actually works" below for what really determines the odds. A handful of NPCs also carry a jail assignment, so they can be found (and broken out of) a specific city.

How NPC combat actually works

PvP does not fight the catalog stats shown below for any NPC except the two story bosses. Every other NPC's combat stats are built fresh per fight as a jittered mirror of the ATTACKER's own stats, scaled by a tier multiplier, so the same NPC name fights a stronger opponent harder and a weaker opponent easier rather than with any fixed numbers of its own.

The Arena never reads this catalog at all: its opponents are generated from a separate set of Arena-only tiers. And a jail Most Wanted or regular bust attempt is not a stat fight either: bust odds come from the sentence length, the city's difficulty tier, and any rescuer bonuses in play, never from an NPC's attack or defense.

Rank 1: Peasant

Kael the Cutthroat: Cutthroat from the eastern docks. 180 HP, 27 Attack, 30 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, PvP opponent, Arena opponent. Held in Ashenvale.
Mira One-Eye: Drunkard with a chipped dagger. 170 HP, 30 Attack, 29 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Braddock the Beaten: Perpetual prisoner of Ashenvale. 195 HP, 25 Attack, 35 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Ashenvale.
Sera the Pickpocket: Trades whispers for coin. 175 HP, 26 Attack, 33 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, PvP opponent, Arena opponent. Held in Ashenvale.
Cobb the Footpad: Skulks the alleys near the market gate. 178 HP, 28 Attack, 31 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Netta the Grimy: Sells stolen bread and broken knives. 185 HP, 26 Attack, 32 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Beske Rat-Tooth: Sold his own crew for a warm meal. 178 HP, 28 Attack, 31 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Ashenvale.

Rank 2: Cutpurse

Hask the Cutpurse: Veteran of three failed heists. 205 HP, 31 Attack, 35 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, PvP opponent, Arena opponent. Held in Ashenvale.
Vesna of the Pines: Bandit captain from Duskwood. 195 HP, 34 Attack, 34 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Torrik Blacktongue: Silver-tongued highwayman. 220 HP, 29 Attack, 40 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, PvP opponent, Arena opponent. Held in Ashenvale.
Elin the Snare-Setter: Caught more guards than she has. 200 HP, 30 Attack, 38 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Ashenvale.
Dunric Half-Ear: Lost the ear in a brawl he claims he won. 210 HP, 32 Attack, 36 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Savel the Hollow: Hollow-eyed brigand with a grudge against merchants. 203 HP, 31 Attack, 39 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.

Rank 3: Bandit

Morrik the Deserter: Fled the Reaver legions. 235 HP, 36 Attack, 41 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Oska Bone-Splitter: Brigand chieftain of the moors. 225 HP, 39 Attack, 39 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, PvP opponent, Arena opponent. Held in Shadowmere.
Jaedrin the Forsworn: Knight stripped of his oath. 250 HP, 34 Attack, 46 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, Arena opponent. Held in Shadowmere.
Vell of the Black Mire: Marsh-witch turned thief. 230 HP, 35 Attack, 43 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent.
Aldric the Oathless: Soldier who burned his own colors. 238 HP, 37 Attack, 41 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Prynn the Scarred: Her face maps every fight she has survived. 232 HP, 35 Attack, 43 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Hollis Marsh-Wake: Guides smugglers through the mere for a cut. 236 HP, 37 Attack, 42 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Shadowmere.

Rank 4: Reaver

Ulric Iron-Hand: Captain of the Black Sail crew. 270 HP, 42 Attack, 46 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Savine the Hunter: Hunts witches for noble gold. 260 HP, 45 Attack, 45 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Branok the Cursed: Branded by a witch he failed to kill. 285 HP, 40 Attack, 51 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, PvP opponent, Arena opponent. Held in Shadowmere.
Ydra of the Salt Coast: Sea-reaver awaiting trial. 265 HP, 41 Attack, 49 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Shadowmere.
Dorthan the Scarred: Raider who lost his crew to a bad bargain. 268 HP, 43 Attack, 47 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Lysse the Torch: Witch-hunter who grew to love the flame too much. 273 HP, 41 Attack, 48 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Talia Saltbind: Sank two revenue cutters before the third took her. 272 HP, 43 Attack, 48 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Shadowmere.
Orlin Gravewater: Robs the drowned before the tide gives them back. 266 HP, 44 Attack, 46 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Shadowmere.

Rank 5: Cutthroat

Sir Marrek the Fallen: Once a paladin; now a wraith. 310 HP, 49 Attack, 53 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Sygrid the Captain: Pirate-queen of the Hollow Sea. 300 HP, 52 Attack, 52 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Orrin the Broken: Awaits execution in Shadowmere. 325 HP, 47 Attack, 58 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, Arena opponent. Held in Duskholm.
Kessa Red-Veil: Assassin-captain of the Veil. 305 HP, 48 Attack, 56 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, PvP opponent. Held in Duskholm.
Halvar the Oathbreaker: Traded his knightly vow for a war chest. 312 HP, 50 Attack, 54 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Rhenna the Red Blade: Captain of the Crimson Wake mercenary company. 303 HP, 51 Attack, 53 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Maren Ninefingers: Left the tenth finger in a lord's strongbox. 312 HP, 48 Attack, 57 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Duskholm.
Barsul the Recreant: Broke ranks at the Duskholm gate and never stopped running. 328 HP, 47 Attack, 59 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Duskholm.

Rank 6: Warlock

Thaen the Whisperer: Acolyte of the Hollow Choir. 355 HP, 57 Attack, 60 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Volos Dread-Hand: Priest of the Sundered God. 345 HP, 60 Attack, 59 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Nyx of the Black Veil: Cultist captured during the rite. 370 HP, 55 Attack, 65 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, Arena opponent. Held in Duskholm.
Eluan the Profane: Heretic awaiting the pyre. 350 HP, 56 Attack, 63 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Duskholm.
Draven the Hollow: Warlock who traded his own shadow for power. 358 HP, 58 Attack, 61 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Sylvara of the Void: Dread-priestess who calls ruin from the dark between stars. 353 HP, 56 Attack, 62 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Morthis the Unlit: Acolyte who extinguished every light in his own sanctum. 347 HP, 58 Attack, 59 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Ilesse of the Guttered Candle: Her rites need deep dark, and Duskholm has plenty. 352 HP, 56 Attack, 62 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Duskholm.
Haldreth Grave-Tongue: Preached to corpses until they answered. 348 HP, 58 Attack, 60 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in Duskholm.

Rank 7: Shadowblade

Revan the Shadowblade: Adept of the Veiled Order. 400 HP, 66 Attack, 69 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Skarn, Lich-Thrall: Bound servant of a lich-lord. 390 HP, 69 Attack, 67 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Ysoka Twin-Veil: Shadowblade caught in the act. 415 HP, 64 Attack, 74 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, Arena opponent. Held in The Dark Citadel.
Orul, Tomb-Bound: Risen from the deep crypt. 395 HP, 65 Attack, 71 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: Arena opponent.
Karath the Night Edge: Shadowblade who hunts by scent alone in the dark. 402 HP, 67 Attack, 69 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Sereth, the Pale Chorus: Three spirits bound into one body by a forgotten ritual. 408 HP, 65 Attack, 71 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Vorryn the Unmourned: Killed his own order and walks among their shades. 397 HP, 68 Attack, 68 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Corven Half-Shadow: Caught because his shadow lagged a step behind him. 405 HP, 65 Attack, 70 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in The Dark Citadel.
Ostrahn the Bound: Chained in the Citadel vaults, still whispering. 398 HP, 67 Attack, 69 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in The Dark Citadel.
Maelis of the Hollows: Lich-bound arcanist who no longer sleeps. 410 HP, 67 Attack, 70 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.

Rank 8: Wraithking

Morgath the Wraithking: Champion of the Sunless Court. 450 HP, 77 Attack, 79 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Irelle the Pale Queen: Undead sovereign of Dark Citadel. 440 HP, 80 Attack, 78 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: Arena opponent.
Vohrn the Black Tide: Last reaver of the Drowned Host. 465 HP, 75 Attack, 84 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target, Arena opponent. Held in The Dark Citadel.
Kaevoss the Undying: Has died four times and come back angrier each time. 453 HP, 77 Attack, 80 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Solvane the Ashen Lord: Wraithking general whose army is now only bones. 445 HP, 79 Attack, 78 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Duskren the Hollow Crown: Wears the crown of a kingdom that no longer exists. 458 HP, 76 Attack, 81 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Vaelith the Forsaken: Cast out of the Sunless Court, she fights to reclaim it. 448 HP, 78 Attack, 79 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Nazrel the Bone Tide: His passage rattles every skeleton within a mile. 462 HP, 76 Attack, 83 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Erindal, the Sunless: Archivist of the Sunless Court, deadlier than he looks. 455 HP, 77 Attack, 81 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: PvP opponent, Arena opponent.
Neyrith the Cold Herald: Announced a king's death a week before it happened. 452 HP, 78 Attack, 81 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in The Dark Citadel.
Valdrek Ash-Crown: Burned his own citadel to deny it to the living. 460 HP, 76 Attack, 83 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in The Dark Citadel.

Most Wanted

The toughest jailbreak targets in the game, one held in each of the realm's 4 cities, reserved for the boldest rescues.

Vhalrik the Kingslayer: He carved a throne open and wore the crown for a single night. 460 HP, 78 Attack, 81 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: Most Wanted. Held in Ashenvale.
Mother Croven: Poisoner of three magistrates. She smiles at the gallows. 405 HP, 67 Attack, 70 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: Most Wanted. Held in Shadowmere.
Sorrow of the Nine Mounds: Buried nine rivals in the barrows and dug up every one to gloat. 425 HP, 71 Attack, 76 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: Most Wanted. Held in Duskholm.
The Pale Warden: A jailer who sold every key he ever swore to keep. 455 HP, 76 Attack, 83 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: Most Wanted. Held in The Dark Citadel.

Story NPCs

Bosses and prisoners tied to specific mission chapters rather than the general jail, PvP, or Arena pools. Of these, only Vael Thornn, the Iron Magister and The Widow of the Dark Citadel are scripted fights that use the exact stats listed for them; Brannoc the Oathbroken and Iskra Voss, the Last War-Mage are jailbreak-only prisoners, not story combat encounters.

Brannoc the Oathbroken: The war-captain who turned on the tyrant. The most heavily guarded prisoner in the realm. 420 HP, 72 Attack, 77 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target.
Vael Thornn, the Iron Magister: The warden-sorcerer of the Dark Citadel. The strongest foe in the Shadowrealm. 340 HP, 53 Attack, 56 Defense (roster design values). This is a scripted fight: it battles with these exact stats. Appears as: PvP opponent.
Iskra Voss, the Last War-Mage: The old rebellion's war-mage, held by the Widow as a warning to the rest. 425 HP, 71 Attack, 76 Defense (roster design values). In PvP it does not fight with these stats: it mirrors the attacker's own combat stats instead (see "How NPC combat actually works"). Appears as: jailbreak target. Held in The Dark Citadel.
The Widow of the Dark Citadel: What filled the Iron Magister's throne when it emptied. Worse magic, and no mercy at all. 380 HP, 62 Attack, 64 Defense (roster design values). This is a scripted fight: it battles with these exact stats. Appears as: PvP opponent.