I have no idea what cards deathrattle DH will want to run, but this looks like a decent tutor for them. Perhaps this expansion is not time for that archetype to shine.
I think in the new environment, getting a body along with the weapon buff will be important.
On a flavor note, I was wondering when we'd see mention of Ratchet. My personal theory was that we had not seen it because they were saving Ratchet for the mini-set. I guess it could still be that, but seeing this now makes me think maybe not. But come on, we're due for a new Gazlowe card, don't you think?
Against small minions, the effect is close ot inconsequential. Against big minions, I'd rather play Invalid Deck ID if I'm control, so the only way Serena Bloodfeather can see play, in my opinion, is in the fabled tempo Priest that never really takes off. Shame, the effect is simple yet unique in the Hearthstone landscape.
So the issue that I had wit this deck was hand management: my hand was packed with cards. If I have nine cards in hand, I don't want to play a card that adds more to my hand, right?
Assuming it's played alongside a deathrattle, it's already a 2-mana 2/4, so it's pretty good. Probably not terribly impactful, but at least it can take a hit in the early game.
Well, they couldn't exactly print a better Grim Patron, now could they?
Of all possible, reasonable patron iterations, this is probably as good as it gets. If you weren't around for the original, trust me, you do NOT want this card to be playable.
Iirc, the only top tier deck in Rogue that didn't play Eviscerate was Keleseth Rogue, for obvious reasons. We know Eviscerate is insane and so will Wicked Stab (Rank 1).
At least Eviscerate had the weakness of being a mediocre topdeck when your hand is empty. Wicked Stab (Rank 1)'s weakness (weak before rank 5) won't play into the match unless you somehow draw both and the other cards aren't good enough.
Blizzard Reveals the Two New Core Card Replacements - Emerald Skytalon & Redgill Razorjaw
I like the meta flavor text on Redgill Razorjaw:
New Warrior Minion - Stonemaul Anchorman
Good card
WOWhobbs Greybough Cube
Am I the only one noticing that there are two Archspore Msshi'fns? :)
New Neutral Minion - Death's Head Cultist
Pretty darned good for a neutral deathrattle. May even see play outside deathrattle-focused decks.
New Demon Hunter Weapon - Tuskpiercer
I have no idea what cards deathrattle DH will want to run, but this looks like a decent tutor for them. Perhaps this expansion is not time for that archetype to shine.
New Neutral Minion - Darkspear Berserker
Fantastic card in Arena. Won't see play in constructed.
Win by summoning dudes but as a control deck
Feedback:
I wouldn't use Armor Vendor in a deck where you're trying to push damage it defeats the point and you'll end up being short 1-8 damage a lot more.
I would take out 1 Swamp Ooze. No one runs 2 of them in any deck.
I would also take out Mor'shan Watch Post it just seems too slow since it can't attack.
I would add in a Taelan Fordring
Most Importantly :
You have no cards that summon silver hand recruits? Yet you have silver hand recruit synergy cards? Are you new to hearthstone?
New Neutral Minion - Ratchet Privateer
I think in the new environment, getting a body along with the weapon buff will be important.
On a flavor note, I was wondering when we'd see mention of Ratchet. My personal theory was that we had not seen it because they were saving Ratchet for the mini-set. I guess it could still be that, but seeing this now makes me think maybe not. But come on, we're due for a new Gazlowe card, don't you think?
New Neutral Minion - Gold Road Grunt
A reverse Razormane Raider, but equally bad. Or does Frenzy Warrior wants to use this?
New Mage Spell - Runed Orb
Well, at least it can't infinitely Discover itself.
(Right?)
New Neutral Minion - Hog Rancher
Super average card. I hate to say cards are filler, but this feels like filler.
New Mage Spell - Oasis Ally
Awesome. Allows Mage to another spell without sacrificing board presence.
New Neutral Minion - Sunwell Initiate
I wouldn't call the card amazing, but I love this use of Frenzy.
New Mage Spell - Refreshing Spring Water
Love the flavor! Should get full value out of this most of the time.
New Priest Minion - Serena Bloodfeather
Against small minions, the effect is close ot inconsequential. Against big minions, I'd rather play Invalid Deck ID if I'm control, so the only way Serena Bloodfeather can see play, in my opinion, is in the fabled tempo Priest that never really takes off. Shame, the effect is simple yet unique in the Hearthstone landscape.
Wild Highlander Minion Mage
So the issue that I had wit this deck was hand management: my hand was packed with cards. If I have nine cards in hand, I don't want to play a card that adds more to my hand, right?
New Neutral Minion - Barrens Trapper
Assuming it's played alongside a deathrattle, it's already a 2-mana 2/4, so it's pretty good. Probably not terribly impactful, but at least it can take a hit in the early game.
New Mage Minion - Rimetongue
Eh, at least it's 3/4, but I don't think it's terribly useful.
New Mage Spell - Wildfire
Very nice!
New Mage Minion - Arcane Luminary
Ahhh, I dislike the ease of playing way more than 30 cards in a game. But, for that playstyle, this is great.
New Neutral Minion - Gruntled Patron
Well, they couldn't exactly print a better Grim Patron, now could they?
Of all possible, reasonable patron iterations, this is probably as good as it gets. If you weren't around for the original, trust me, you do NOT want this card to be playable.
New Rogue Spell - Wicked Stab (Rank 1)
Iirc, the only top tier deck in Rogue that didn't play Eviscerate was Keleseth Rogue, for obvious reasons. We know Eviscerate is insane and so will Wicked Stab (Rank 1).
At least Eviscerate had the weakness of being a mediocre topdeck when your hand is empty. Wicked Stab (Rank 1)'s weakness (weak before rank 5) won't play into the match unless you somehow draw both and the other cards aren't good enough.
New Neutral Minion - Hecklefang Hyena
Not all classes value their own health as much, but 1 health over a River Croc isn't amazing either. Maybe Beast Hunter wants to use this.
New Warrior Weapon - Outrider's Axe
Great draw machine
New Neutral Minion - Darkspear Berserker
Come on, guys, there's not even enough Silence in the game to make Silence Priest work, let alone Silence targets.