A species of anthropomorphic rodents from the Warcraft franchise. They serve as basic enemies, are often found in caves, and have an obsession with candles. They borrow their name from the German word “kobold,” which were mischievous goblin-like spirits in Germanic folklore known for haunting caves and inhabiting household items like candles.

Not to be confused with

• kobold - the species most commonly associated with the name “kobold,” these are short reptilian anthros that first appeared in Dungeons and Dragons.
• Japanese_kobold - another unrelated species that borrowed its name from German folklore, these are anthropomorphic canines popularized by some Japanese media.