World of Warcraft: Shadowlands was the 8th WOW expansion pack. To hype its release, Secretlab produced a pair of Warcraft chairs. The Crimson Horde edition burns hot with a fiery passion. In contrast, the regal blue Alliance chair expresses a cool and thoughtful dynamic. Which faction should your workstation align with? Find the answer in these Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 World of Warcraft gaming chair reviews.
World of Warcraft is the world’s most popular MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game). First released in 2004, it’s had seven expansions and peaked at over 12 million subscribers. To date, the game has generated over $9 billion in revenue.
Set in the fantasy world of Azeroth, WoW sends players on a series of epic quests. In the Shadowlands expansion, players travel to the afterlife. There, they must face an ancient force of death that threatens to unravel reality.
Horde and Alliance Style Reviews
Two superpower factions battle for supremacy in the fantasy world of Azeroth. The Alliance faction includes humans, dwarves, gnomes, night elves, and dranei. On the Horde side there are orcs, undead, trolls, and blood elves. Their looks, cultures and war emblems are diametrically opposed.
The main color in Alliance war regalia is blue. On the visible color spectrum, blue is a cool color. It lowers blood pressure, heightens relaxation, and stimulates creative thinking(1).
Horde banners are black with crimson accents. Red sits at the extreme other end of the color spectrum. Its high-energy effect raises blood pressure, rouses the appetite, and fosters logical thinking.
If doing creative work (writing, design, etc), a blue centerpiece chair will gel with your vibe. If your job involves detail-oriented tasks like proofreading or data entry, Horde red can keep you jazzed while you grind.
Alliance Chair Design
The Warcraft Alliance gaming chair comes draped in majestic royal blue. Golden wings line the seat and backrest, with gilded embroidery in between.
The rear side features a golden royal motif with the Alliance emblem. Set against the blue base, it gives the chair a shimmering, majestic look.
Up-close, the front side shows impressive detailing. The 3-tone embroidered Alliance logo even has subtle shadow accents. Shimmering chainmail flanks the wings, leading the eyes to the opulent, golden side-wings.
At a desk, this design does a good job reflecting the Alliance vibe. Blue is a calming color popular in office design. Studies show that it lowers blood pressure and promotes intellectual thinking(2).
Meanwhile, designers use gold to reinforce concepts of wealth and stability(3). If you identify with the Alliance ethos, this style should connect with your tastes. Its regal, intellectual vibe nicely reflects the opulence of Stormwind City.
Horde Chair Design
The Horde Warcraft chair conveys high energy and testosterone-fuelled aggression. Red sits at the far end of the color spectrum with a long wavelength between 625–740 nanometres. It’s a powerful, stimulating color that raises blood pressure, metabolism, and heart rate. (4).
In the animal kingdom, bright red coloration indicates high testosterone levels, indicating alpha dominance(5). This aggro showmanship also makes red a popular color for sports teams.
The WOW Horde edition comes draped in rich red leatherette upholstery. Black suede side wings and embroidery add contrast that helps to dampen the brightness of the red. In comparison, the yellow accents on the Flash gaming chair give the red more brightness and visual pop.
On the back end of the chair is the Horde banner. The red center has a felt-like covering. Embroidered along each side are barbed spikes. These depict the grim rooftops of Orgrimmar (the Horde capital).
At a desk, the red color pops with brilliance. The black accents blend nicely with background hardware. At the same time, they temper the brightness of the red.
Bottom line: brighten up your workspace while keeping color schemes in balance. If you’ve never tried a bright-colored gaming chair before, this is a nice starter model.
Available from Secretlab in North America, the EU and UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Warcraft Gaming Chair Specifications
Secretlab Titan Evo 2022 Horde and Alliance chairs come in small, medium, and large sizes. All share the same features, with each faction chair having its own striking design.
Warcraft Chair Sizing: S, M, XL
Warcraft Titan Evo 2022 Series chairs come in small, medium, and XL sizes. Each has a flat, wide seat that fits both slim and thick figures.
I stand 5’9″ and have tested all sizes. In my experience, Secretlab’s size ratings are spot-on. For best results, choose the size rating that matches your standing height. In 90% of cases, that will deliver a perfect match with your leg and spine proportions.
| Specification | Titan 2022 Small | Medium | XL |
| Seat | 17.7″ (W) x 18.9″ (D) | 18.5″ (W) x 19.3″ (D) | 19.3″ (W) x 19.7″ (D) |
| Backrest | 20″ (W) x 32.3″ (H) | 21″ (W) x 33.5″ (H) | 22″ (W) x 35″ (H) |
| Seat height | 17.7″ to 20.5″ | 17.7″ to 20.5″ | 18.1″ to 21.9″ |
| Size rating | 4’11” to 5’6″; 285 pounds | 5’7″ to 6’2″; 285 pounds | 5’11” to 6’9″; 395 pounds |
In some cases, short but thick users might prefer to upsize to get an even wider seat. It’s possible. For instance, my slim 5’9″ frame fits well in a Titan XL.
Even though the XL is rated 2″ larger than my size, the Titan has superior adjustability. By lowering the lumbar support and the headrest, I was able to achieve a near-perfect fit. Other fitting tips:
- Short users: most adult-sized desks are 28″ or higher. To keep feet planted while fitting with the desk, you’ll need to add a footrest.
- Extra-wide sizes: a small person in a larger Titan chair may find the seat too deep for their short legs. To fix that, add a Secretlab lumbar pillow.
For more Secretlab Titan sizing advice, see this feature:
Titan Evo 2022 Ergonomic Functionality
The Titan’s 2022 Series offers better ergonomic adjustability than any other gaming chair. Two advanced new features help to deliver the best gaming chair back support available. The first is a 4-way adjustable (height and depth) integrated lumbar support system.
If you choose a chair that matches your size, you’ll likely only need to adjust the depth. Should you choose to super-size your chair, the height-adjustment functionality becomes useful. To learn more about lumbar support fitting specs, see this Lumbar Support Biomechanics Tutorial.
Complementing the lumbar is a magnetic memory foam pillow. Without straps, this delivers a wider headrest adjustment range than any other gaming chair.
Combined, these features make it easy for all sizes to enjoy a perfectly customized fit. Summary of specs:
- Functionality: 4D armrests; multifunction tilt-lock; recline from 85-165°.
- New 2022 Series Features: integrated 4-way adjustable lumbar support; magnetic headrest pillow; pebble seat base with waterfall edge.
- Sizing: small 4’11” to 5’6″; medium 5’7″ to 6’2″; XL 5’11” to 6’9″.
- Warranty: five years.
For a technical review of all features, see this:
Other Branded Video Game Chairs
By our most recent count, there are twenty gaming chairs representing popular video games. Secretlab makes sixteen of them! Here are three recent releases:
Witcher Gaming Chair
Secretlab released this style right before The Witcher Season 2 premiered on Netflix. Draped in rich brown leatherette, the upholstery resembles Geralt of Rivia’s armor.
Copper-colored diamond patterns decorate the side wings. The Witcher Wolf emblem decorates the front using intricate embroidery. On the back, Gerald’s two swords set against a crimson swirl.
Available from Secretlab in North America, the EU and UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Titan Witcher (small) $529 | Titan Witcher XL $579.
Minecraft Gaming Chair
In 2021, Minecraft broke its own record by reaching 141 million players per month. Last year’s 1.18 update was a massive expansion with new biomes and terrain generation systems. To help hype the warm reception to 1.18, Secretlab released the Minecraft fabric gaming chair.
This is the world’s most aesthetically-advanced fabric gaming chair. It blends two shades of fabric into one stunning design.
Despite the impressive detail, this chair looks surprisingly mild at a desk. The lime-green hue gives the chair a refreshing feel. At the same time, the speckled black fabric beguiles, drawing you in closer to make sense of the chaos.
Learn more: Hands-On Minecraft Gaming Chair Review
Jinx Gaming Chair
Secretlab also makes eight League of Legends gaming chairs. The most recent (as of this writing) is a striking Jinx gaming chair. This design launched around the same time as the Netflix Arcane anime.
The Jinx edition boasts candy-colored side wings, elaborate embroidery, and teal-colored accents. Elaborate detailing on the back of the chair adds more excitement.
The other seven chairs pay tribute to Ahri, Akali, Miss Fortune, Viego, etc). Like the Jinx chair, each has striking color palettes and intricate embroidery that pays homage to LoL lore.
Review: Secretlab Titan League of Legends Gaming Chair Collection
Titan Jinx Edition (medium) $529
Jinx Edition (small) $529 | Jinx Edition XL $579
Conclusion
The Secretlab Titan World of Warcraft gaming chairs are designed for fans of the video game. If you’re aligned with the Horde or Alliance, choosing a design is simple.
For non-Warcraft players, these chairs are still relevant because of their striking designs. The majestic Alliance design delivers a soothing dynamic with luxurious golden accents.
In contrast, the crimson Horde chair looks sinister at a glance. But as you look closer, the rich red with black accents yields a lively, energetic dynamic. It lets you brighten up your workspace without overwhelming it.
From a color psychology perspective, the Alliance edition will soothe and relax. That makes it a good match with creative work like writing or design(1).
In contrast, the bright red Horde chair will jazz up your senses like a stiff shot of espresso. When doing task-oriented work like proofreading or data entry, red works a treat.
| Size | Titan Horde | Titan Alliance |
| Small | Horde (S) $574 | Alliance (S) $574 |
| Medium | Horde (M) $574 | Alliance (M) $574 |
| XL | Horde (XL) $624 | Alliance (XL) $624 |
Available from Secretlab in North America, the EU and UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Footnotes
- Science News. ‘Effect Of Colors: Blue Boosts Creativity, While Red Enhances Attention To Detail’, University of British Columbia. February 6, 2009. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090205142143.htm, (accessed 18 Jan. 2022).
- Kurt S, Osueke KK. ‘The Effects of Color on the Moods of College Students’, SAGE Open. January 2014, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244014525423, (accessed 23 Jan. 2022).
- Lars Lofgren, ‘The Psychology of Color’, April 17, 2019 https://www.quicksprout.com/psychology-of-color/, (accessed 18 Jan. 2022).
- Aseel AL-Ayash, et al. ‘The influence of color on student emotion, heart rate, and performance in learning environments’. Wiley Periodicals, 26 February 2015. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/col.21949, (accessed 24 Jan. 2022).
- Daniel Farrelly et al. ‘Competitors Who Choose to Be Red Have Higher Testosterone Levels’, Psychological Science. 2013;24(10):2122-2124. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0956797613482945, (accessed 24 Jan. 2022).
