Hardest card to give an opinion. Its a 3 drop with only 3 health but infinite attack, in theory its better than a 4/3. And it gives you a spell you can choose, so its valuable. At first sight its a good card.
Big question: since Mad Hatter if you had just one minion on board gave 3 x +1/+1 to same minion, does this card do the same ? Ie. if you have 1 servitor does it give him +9 on rank 3 and +6 on rank 2 ?
Xyrella, being a Draenei, lacks her head tendrils. All Draenei have them, and serve a function being that they do have nerves in them. Seems like a nitpick, but I kinda want to know if they can add them? Or the reason they're missing?
I think people are sleeping on this card summoning Al'ar, Taelan Fordring and a 4 drop, it's a very sticky board that can easily survive a turn, not easily dealt with a simple board clear, and allow you to do some shenaningans with Teron Gorefiend for example. It also thins 3 cards from your deck and thinning multiple cards while having an effect on board is known to be one of the most powerful mechanics in Hearthstone, going all the way back to the introduction of Mysterious Challenger.
And it's guaranteed that a least one 5 mana deathrattle will be revealed, and more synergy will probably come in the mini set.
I like the flavor of "GET BACK UP AND FIGHT," but I've gotta see all the Frenzy cards before I can say it's good. At a first glance, it does seem strong.
Tough to say whether Swinetusk Shank is better than Self-Sharpening Sword. The sword is 10 damage over four swings (1+2+3+4), and if you play three poisons, the shank is 10 damage over five swings (2+2+2+2+2). This means that the shank is consistently higher damage at 3+ poisons because you get more buffed swings and equal base damage, and it also means that at 2+ poisons the shank is pretty close to the sword in terms of raw damage output (8 base damage over four swings, so you get the same amount of buffed damage as sword and only 2 less base damage).
But, between luck of the draw and weapon removal, you're probably not going to land 3+ poisons on the same weapon. Also, the Self-Sharpening Sword is modestly better synergy for Cutting Class and Steeldancer because it can increase its own attack. That probably means it narrowly wins out over the Swinetusk Shank in terms of overall quality, but if we're being honest, they're so close to each other in terms of power that if you want to run weapons, you're probably happy to run both and have the redundancy.
(This maybe changes a little if they reveal one more poison...more poisons might make the odds of a triple weapon buff more likely, and then shank ends up being better over time.)
Thank Yogg Whirlkick Master and Edwin VanCleef are rotating, otherwise we would have been in a lot of trouble. Also THANK YOGG it's EVEN cost, imagine this thing in ODD Rogue..... I'm getting shivers just thinking about it.... Let's hope that IF it were to get nerfed, it's not a mana change. But who knows, maybe it won't be as broken as it seems?
If you manage to survive with 4 minions that doesn't do nothing, on turn 7 you can summon 25/25 on 5 bodies, so it's very risky. I think is more oriented to control decks
I hope this isn't taken the wrong way but it is very disappointing Varden Dawngrasp's bio is just their gender identity. Everyone else gets some little snippet of lore or reason for being in the Barrens, but except Varden.
I get that them being non-binary is a highlight, but i really hope it won't be their only personality trait or reason for existance. That would undermine what Blizz is trying to do by making Varden a token diversity character.
I won't lie, these achievements have really added an extra layer to the game that is actually fun. Like you don't have to stress about losing a game, coz in essence, you're still winning! (Via achievement XP ofc)
New Neutral Minion - Venomous Scorpid
Hardest card to give an opinion. Its a 3 drop with only 3 health but infinite attack, in theory its better than a 4/3. And it gives you a spell you can choose, so its valuable. At first sight its a good card.
Blizzard Reveals a New Forged in the Barrens Rogue Card - Swinetusk Shank
Lol the one weapon buff that is actually poisonous isn't a poison.
New Rogue Weapon - Swinetusk Shank
Ooze has been present the all year and will continue to be for one more.
Meet the Mercenaries - All of Hearthstone's 10 Fresh Characters For Year of the Gryphon
Scabbs Cutterbutter. That's his name, and I'm sure as hell wearing it out.
Scabbs Cutterbutter.
Also Rokara is super sweet. One named, like Cher, but with an axe. Think about that with 100% of your mind, if you dare.
New Rogue Minion - Scabbs Cutterbutter
Big discounts are always good!
PCGamer Reveals a New Forged in the Barrens Paladin Card - Conviction (Rank 1)
Big question: since Mad Hatter if you had just one minion on board gave 3 x +1/+1 to same minion, does this card do the same ? Ie. if you have 1 servitor does it give him +9 on rank 3 and +6 on rank 2 ?
Meet the Mercenaries - All of Hearthstone's 10 Fresh Characters For Year of the Gryphon
Xyrella, being a Draenei, lacks her head tendrils. All Draenei have them, and serve a function being that they do have nerves in them. Seems like a nitpick, but I kinda want to know if they can add them? Or the reason they're missing?
New Rogue Minion - Scabbs Cutterbutter
Edwin died for this card. But feels kind of worth
New Demon Hunter Minion - Death Speaker Blackthorn
I think people are sleeping on this card summoning Al'ar, Taelan Fordring and a 4 drop, it's a very sticky board that can easily survive a turn, not easily dealt with a simple board clear, and allow you to do some shenaningans with Teron Gorefiend for example. It also thins 3 cards from your deck and thinning multiple cards while having an effect on board is known to be one of the most powerful mechanics in Hearthstone, going all the way back to the introduction of Mysterious Challenger.
And it's guaranteed that a least one 5 mana deathrattle will be revealed, and more synergy will probably come in the mini set.
New Rogue Weapon - Swinetusk Shank
Good. Not for every deck but for the ones that run it. Good
New Rogue Minion - Scabbs Cutterbutter
Oh no! We'll be seeing a lot of this gnome.
New Rogue Weapon - Swinetusk Shank
Yeah, slightly worse than Self-Sharpening Sword but I still think it's playable.
New Paladin Spell - Invigorating Sermon
Good for Charge Res Paladin
New Rogue Weapon - Swinetusk Shank
The art is very cool. Great name as well. I'm all about the flavor of this, but it's not replacing my beloved Seld Sharpening Sword.
New Warrior Minion - Overlord Saurfang
I like the flavor of "GET BACK UP AND FIGHT," but I've gotta see all the Frenzy cards before I can say it's good. At a first glance, it does seem strong.
New Hunter Minion - Tavish Stormpike
I guess if I Boar then it won't summon another Boar.
New Rogue Minion - Scabbs Cutterbutter
Best name ever. I'll craft him just for that. Super excited to play him too.
New Rogue Minion - Scabbs Cutterbutter
Its in the rogue philosophy, doing one big turn that can take you the advantage forever. Its not insane but clearly an auto add in all combo decks
New Rogue Weapon - Swinetusk Shank
Tough to say whether Swinetusk Shank is better than Self-Sharpening Sword. The sword is 10 damage over four swings (1+2+3+4), and if you play three poisons, the shank is 10 damage over five swings (2+2+2+2+2). This means that the shank is consistently higher damage at 3+ poisons because you get more buffed swings and equal base damage, and it also means that at 2+ poisons the shank is pretty close to the sword in terms of raw damage output (8 base damage over four swings, so you get the same amount of buffed damage as sword and only 2 less base damage).
But, between luck of the draw and weapon removal, you're probably not going to land 3+ poisons on the same weapon. Also, the Self-Sharpening Sword is modestly better synergy for Cutting Class and Steeldancer because it can increase its own attack. That probably means it narrowly wins out over the Swinetusk Shank in terms of overall quality, but if we're being honest, they're so close to each other in terms of power that if you want to run weapons, you're probably happy to run both and have the redundancy.
(This maybe changes a little if they reveal one more poison...more poisons might make the odds of a triple weapon buff more likely, and then shank ends up being better over time.)
New Rogue Minion - Scabbs Cutterbutter
OP AF. This card is completely NUTS. Coin it out, and you can easely cheat out SI:7 Agent, Self-Sharpening Sword, Sparkjoy Cheat, and many other cards. It's also a 10/10 target for Shadowstep and Tenwu of the Red Smoke. Scabbs Cutterbutter is going to see a LOT of play in pretty much every rogue deck, and i think this might get nerfed. (Hopefully to it's effect, not mana.)
Thank Yogg Whirlkick Master and Edwin VanCleef are rotating, otherwise we would have been in a lot of trouble. Also THANK YOGG it's EVEN cost, imagine this thing in ODD Rogue..... I'm getting shivers just thinking about it.... Let's hope that IF it were to get nerfed, it's not a mana change. But who knows, maybe it won't be as broken as it seems?
Also i love Scabbs Cutterbutters name, it's kinda funny lol.
New Neutral Minion - Kargal Battlescar
If you manage to survive with 4 minions that doesn't do nothing, on turn 7 you can summon 25/25 on 5 bodies, so it's very risky. I think is more oriented to control decks
Meet the Mercenaries - All of Hearthstone's 10 Fresh Characters For Year of the Gryphon
I hope this isn't taken the wrong way but it is very disappointing Varden Dawngrasp's bio is just their gender identity. Everyone else gets some little snippet of lore or reason for being in the Barrens, but except Varden.
I get that them being non-binary is a highlight, but i really hope it won't be their only personality trait or reason for existance. That would undermine what Blizz is trying to do by making Varden a token diversity character.
Get That XP! Finish Your Druid, Hunter, and Mage Darkmoon Faire Achievements With These Decks
I won't lie, these achievements have really added an extra layer to the game that is actually fun. Like you don't have to stress about losing a game, coz in essence, you're still winning! (Via achievement XP ofc)
Meet the Mercenaries - All of Hearthstone's 10 Fresh Characters For Year of the Gryphon
Screenshotting this for when Guff curbstomps the meta.
INnervate and LIghtning Bloom are both Nature spells.
Be afraid.
New Neutral Minion - Crossroads Watch Post
Very reactive to be good, but can have some play