From one hand it seems to slow for rogue. From the other hand rogue could use some board clear in ie. Token Druid matchups. Eaither way seems like interesting card that could see some play.
Of course, there may and almost certainly will be more of these in FitB if Blizz wants to push this archetype.
One interesting note is that among these are an Elemental, a Murloc, a Beast and a Mech (and one which summons a Demon). So Death Speaker Blackthorn could potentially set you up for a high-value N'Zoth, God of the Deep on a subsequent turn.
I doubt this will see any play. The one-time random 5 damage is really not valuable enough to spend 5 mana doing nothing and hoping the opponent doesn't just kill it in one shot.
Sure, Warrior could damage it itself for some potential burst, but even then there are better minions for a pain/Frenzy deck, even without seeing the rest of FitB.
Also think it's poor. Without "Inspire" mechanic 0 manna hero power won't proc any combos and I can't see any scenario when I would wish to draw this card and be happy to gamble for any other hero power.
I was terrified for a second before I realised Khartut Defender won't be in standard anymore. We don't need Druid pulling the same shenanigans as Priest lol.
Seriously though, this seems pretty good to me, just based on the fact that most of the time the opponent needs to go through a Taunt in order to get to this minion. Meaning there are many more occasions when it might be safe to drop this even if you can't immediately kill off a Taunt.
More 5-cost DRs would be nice, but they don't have to be 5-cost to be useful. Fishy Flyer and Renowned Performer are both good options for immediate board state effect. See my comment above for all the other options.
Of course, there may and almost certainly will be more of these in FitB if Blizz wants to push this archetype.
One interesting note is that among these are an Elemental, a Murloc, a Beast and a Mech (and one which summons a Demon). So Death Speaker Blackthorn could potentially set you up for a high-value N'Zoth, God of the Deep on a subsequent turn.
For frenzy to proc it needs to survive so the card is basicaly remove 5 or less attack minion and summon a 6/7 taunt. Kinda OP in my book. Insta pick for arena.
Kinda meh. Without good combo potential I can't see any real use for this card. Yes you can play it later and cheat few minions but at 5 or 10 mana those 2/3 minions won't do you much good.
Being a bit more supportive of the sentiment that was being echoed by the community when Riot decided to not release a balance patch this week.
Maybe we can talk about how to nerf it instead, maybe it's Tf but maybe it's burblefish.
I hope they don't absolutely gut TF because he's really good in a wide variety of lists.
This is exactly why I want to see him gutted. Lots of people claim it's not his fault ... and yet, somehow, tier 1 decks featuring TF just keep getting nerfed for some reason. What a coincidence that this champ who isn't a problem keeps being involved in nerfs! Over, and over, and over ....
At some point you have to realize that he actually IS the problem. Let's be serious here - TF has NEVER been less than Tier 1 since he was released. Every time his deck gets nerfed, he finds a new tier 1 home. Every. Single. Time.
Enough is enough. It's time to give him the Katarina treatment, and give some other champs a chance in the spotlight.
Meet the Mercenaries - All of Hearthstone's 10 Fresh Characters For Year of the Gryphon
Don't think they meant Cariel's "race" to separate from human, lol
New Priest Spell - Desperate Prayer
Some free holy/healing spell combo trigger. Will see play for sure
Meet the Mercenaries - All of Hearthstone's 10 Fresh Characters For Year of the Gryphon
Considering the article is called "Meet the mercenaries"
That's a good guess.
New Neutral Minion - Blademaster Samuro
From one hand it seems to slow for rogue. From the other hand rogue could use some board clear in ie. Token Druid matchups. Eaither way seems like interesting card that could see some play.
New Mage Minion - Varden Dawngrasp
Frost nova out... this one in...
New Demon Hunter Minion - Kurtrus Ashfallen
Remove two minions and stay on the board. Sign me up.
New Mage Minion - Varden Dawngrasp
No real opinion on the card, but I’m definitely interested in learning more about the character.
New Warrior Minion - Mor'shan Elite
Weapon warrior insta pick
New Demon Hunter Minion - Death Speaker Blackthorn
Ok this is nice. Now show us some DH Deathrattle cards...
New Druid Minion - Plaguemaw the Rotting
Play it hidden after some taunts and opponent could have some problems without direct spell removal. Good card IMHO
New Demon Hunter Minion - Death Speaker Blackthorn
Here are all the Neutral/Demon Hunter 5-cost and lower Deathrattle minions we know will be in Standard after rotation:
Al'ar, Taelan Fordring, Disguised Wanderer, Fishy Flyer, Renowned Performer, Educated Elekk, Razorfen Beastmaster, Teron Gorefiend, Bloodmage Thalnos, Explosive Sheep, Loot Hoarder, Nerubian Egg, Rustsworn Initiate, Showstopper, Sneaky Delinquent
Of course, there may and almost certainly will be more of these in FitB if Blizz wants to push this archetype.
One interesting note is that among these are an Elemental, a Murloc, a Beast and a Mech (and one which summons a Demon). So Death Speaker Blackthorn could potentially set you up for a high-value N'Zoth, God of the Deep on a subsequent turn.
Other important synergy includes: Baron Rivendare, Vectus, Vengeful Spirit
New Neutral Minion - Razormane Raider
I doubt this will see any play. The one-time random 5 damage is really not valuable enough to spend 5 mana doing nothing and hoping the opponent doesn't just kill it in one shot.
Sure, Warrior could damage it itself for some potential burst, but even then there are better minions for a pain/Frenzy deck, even without seeing the rest of FitB.
New Rogue Spell - Yoink!
Also think it's poor. Without "Inspire" mechanic 0 manna hero power won't proc any combos and I can't see any scenario when I would wish to draw this card and be happy to gamble for any other hero power.
New Druid Minion - Plaguemaw the Rotting
I was terrified for a second before I realised Khartut Defender won't be in standard anymore. We don't need Druid pulling the same shenanigans as Priest lol.
Seriously though, this seems pretty good to me, just based on the fact that most of the time the opponent needs to go through a Taunt in order to get to this minion. Meaning there are many more occasions when it might be safe to drop this even if you can't immediately kill off a Taunt.
New Neutral Minion - Mankrik
Not bad stats for 3 mana with some additional summon of 3/10 potential. Could see some play.
Death Speaker Blackthorn
More 5-cost DRs would be nice, but they don't have to be 5-cost to be useful. Fishy Flyer and Renowned Performer are both good options for immediate board state effect. See my comment above for all the other options.
New Shaman Spell - Chain Lightning (Rank 1)
Good spell whenever you pick it.
Death Speaker Blackthorn
Here are all the Neutral/Demon Hunter 5-cost and lower Deathrattle minions we know will be in Standard after rotation:
Al'ar, Taelan Fordring, Disguised Wanderer, Fishy Flyer, Renowned Performer, Educated Elekk, Razorfen Beastmaster, Teron Gorefiend, Bloodmage Thalnos, Explosive Sheep, Loot Hoarder, Nerubian Egg, Rustsworn Initiate, Showstopper, Sneaky Delinquent
Of course, there may and almost certainly will be more of these in FitB if Blizz wants to push this archetype.
One interesting note is that among these are an Elemental, a Murloc, a Beast and a Mech (and one which summons a Demon). So Death Speaker Blackthorn could potentially set you up for a high-value N'Zoth, God of the Deep on a subsequent turn.
Other important synergy includes: Baron Rivendare, Vectus, Vengeful Spirit
New Druid Minion - Druid of the Plains
For frenzy to proc it needs to survive so the card is basicaly remove 5 or less attack minion and summon a 6/7 taunt. Kinda OP in my book. Insta pick for arena.
NERF TF/FIZZ!
Yeah possible, but again is it the level up requirement or the play effect you probably don't nerf both
Should Blizzard Adjust Draw Rates of Over-performing Cards?
hard to overstate how bad this idea is.
New Neutral Minion - Razormane Raider
Could be useful for some trades. Hovewer since it has to survive damage to proc probably won't see much play.
New Neutral Minion - Spirit Healer
Not bad stats and combo with holy spells. I can see some uses in Pally and Priest decks.
New Warlock Spell - Imp Swarm (Rank 1)
Kinda meh. Without good combo potential I can't see any real use for this card. Yes you can play it later and cheat few minions but at 5 or 10 mana those 2/3 minions won't do you much good.
NERF TF/FIZZ!
This is exactly why I want to see him gutted. Lots of people claim it's not his fault ... and yet, somehow, tier 1 decks featuring TF just keep getting nerfed for some reason. What a coincidence that this champ who isn't a problem keeps being involved in nerfs! Over, and over, and over ....
At some point you have to realize that he actually IS the problem. Let's be serious here - TF has NEVER been less than Tier 1 since he was released. Every time his deck gets nerfed, he finds a new tier 1 home. Every. Single. Time.
Enough is enough. It's time to give him the Katarina treatment, and give some other champs a chance in the spotlight.