Usually they've given a couple of cards for multiple archetypes within an expansion, it seems that some classes have a more uniform theme they try to support harder this time around.
As a reminder: Cards you have obtained and disenchanted still count as "obtained" for the purposes of duplicate protection. So if you are planning to buy the Tavern Pass but do not expect to obtain a full set of Barrens cards right away, it is in your best interest to find a normal/golden Samuro now and get him into the "obtained" pool. Otherwise, you run the risk of finding him after the full-refund window has closed, and you'll only get the standard 400 for him. Get him into the pool now, and you won't see him again until you've collected all the other legendaries in the set.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this also means that if you have the dust available, you can craft and immediately dust the normal and golden versions of Samuro (as well as golden Mankrik) during the first week if you don't want them showing up in packs after the full-refund window has closed.
EDIT: Turns out most of this was wrong/unnecessary! Only the bold part is worth knowing.
I can see how this can become really strong (assuming it stays alive with 4 health at turn 4/5) but goddamn, is it a boring legendary effect
I mean, I already found Malygos kind boring, but he was a thicc dragon boi and all, and an early card. This one is just Malygos 2.0 after Malygos is no longer Malygos
Initially, I didn't think Elemental Shaman would make it, but looking at this list I'm actually quite hopeful. Lilypad Lurker will no doubt be in a refined version.
Probably a filler minion, there's nothing special about this card, and you can probably do better plays on turn 2. Hunter might include this card in some type of deck.
New Paladin Minion - Northwatch Commander
They really wanted Secret Paladin to happen.
Usually they've given a couple of cards for multiple archetypes within an expansion, it seems that some classes have a more uniform theme they try to support harder this time around.
New Paladin Minion - Cariel Roame
4/3 rush divine shield is already quite solid. With an effect that can reduce the cost about 1/2 the cards in some decks... should be very playable
New Demon Hunter Spell - Vile Call
Won't see play. Just not good enough for 3 mana.
New Druid Spell - Pride's Fury
great for token or taunt strategies
Blademaster Samuro and Golden Mankrik to be Disenchantable for Full Value For 1 Week After Pre-Release
As a reminder: Cards you have obtained and disenchanted still count as "obtained" for the purposes of duplicate protection. So if you are planning to buy the Tavern Pass but do not expect to obtain a full set of Barrens cards right away, it is in your best interest to find a normal/golden Samuro now and get him into the "obtained" pool. Otherwise, you run the risk of finding him after the full-refund window has closed, and you'll only get the standard 400 for him. Get him into the pool now, and you won't see him again until you've collected all the other legendaries in the set.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this also means that if you have the dust available, you can craft and immediately dust the normal and golden versions of Samuro (as well as golden Mankrik) during the first week if you don't want them showing up in packs after the full-refund window has closed.
EDIT: Turns out most of this was wrong/unnecessary! Only the bold part is worth knowing.
New Shaman Minion - Earth Revenant
nice wall and aoe
New Druid Spell - Living Seed (Rank 1)
quite weak - doubt beast druid is going to be viable
New Neutral Minion - Sunwell Initiate
With a ping, this becomes Silvermoon Guardian. Great flavor!
New Neutral Minion - Gold Road Grunt
nice effect, can be good in arena
Bru'kan
I can see how this can become really strong (assuming it stays alive with 4 health at turn 4/5) but goddamn, is it a boring legendary effect
I mean, I already found Malygos kind boring, but he was a thicc dragon boi and all, and an early card. This one is just Malygos 2.0 after Malygos is no longer Malygos
New Hunter Minion - Kolkar Pack Runner
with 1 spell it more than pays for its cost - can snowball out of control
New Paladin Spell - Galloping Savior
very good card against rogues
New Neutral Minion - Burning Blade Acolyte
Twilight Summoner 2.0
New Warrior Minion - Mor'shan Elite
nice defensive tool with easy trigger, also 5 mana 8/8 in stats
New Neutral Minion - Taurajo Brave
That's a nice big body with a great frenzy effect. Pity it's too slow, so this won't see much play. Might be better in arena
New Shaman Minion - Lilypad Lurker
Initially, I didn't think Elemental Shaman would make it, but looking at this list I'm actually quite hopeful. Lilypad Lurker will no doubt be in a refined version.
Wild · Elemental Shaman · by Tumbleweedovski · 5 years, 6 months ago
New Neutral Minion - Talented Arcanist
I think this will not see play
New Priest Minion - Priest of An'she
5 mana 8/8 taunt with a relatively easy trigger seems decent for priest
New Hunter Spell - Wound Prey
Good tool to combat early aggro, but I'm still a bit skeptical if it will end up seeing play. Might depend on the viability of "Small Spell Hunter".
New Druid Minion - Guff Runetotem
quite good - a token deck with buff spells will probably find this quite insane
New Neutral Minion - Gruntled Patron
can be good in certain decks
New Warlock Minion - Blood Shard Bristleback
not terribly sure about burn your own deck warlock - but this effect is really strong if triggered
New Neutral Minion - Talented Arcanist
Celestial Emissary 2.0. Kinda meh
New Neutral Minion - Hecklefang Hyena
Probably a filler minion, there's nothing special about this card, and you can probably do better plays on turn 2. Hunter might include this card in some type of deck.
New Warrior Minion - Stonemaul Anchorman
can be awesome for pirate warrior in wild if drawn on curve