Avatar

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The word avatar was originally the name of an earthly incarnation of Vishnu (Hinduism) (see avatar at wiktionary.org). It has since become more common to refer also to any bodily or other familiar representation of any god.

In the context of a MMORPG, it has come to mean an iconic representation of a user, especially with chat or forum interfaces.

See also

• Player Character

Avatar (ability)

In Warcraft III, Avatar was the name of an ability for the Mountain King hero that temporarily turned him to stone.

Activate Avatar to temporarily give the Mountain King 5 bonus armor, 500 bonus hit points, 20 bonus damage and spell immunity.

In World of Warcraft, Vanndar Stormpike and Magni Bronzebeard have this ability, but it is less powerful.

Increases the Physical damage dealt by the caster by 50% and enhances their armor by 50% for 15 sec.