Anubisath Defender and Umbral Owl are good because they can make an immediate impact with Taunt or Rush. This doesn't have any keywords, nor can it fully negate its own cost. It doesn't seem worth a slot in your deck... but then, I've always underestimated this sort of card!
one question ... if i already have some legendary cards from classic set and they are now in core set (we get all cards for free) can i disenchant these legendarys now for extra dust and then i recieve them back as a core set versions ?
At first, I was very scared. And then I remembered Headcrack, which, true, costs one more mana than this and doesn't have Lifesteal. However, it's easier to trigger and easier to hit face with... and has never, ever been in a competitive deck. Headcrack is too slow.
A difference, though - you can play this multiple times per turn! But how many? Even in the best case scenario, only three times. Six damage and six healing (provided there are no taunts) for the price of three Outcast cards and your turn. Demon Hunter has far better ways to damage and heal than that.
I do think this will have a place to shine, though. It's more flexible than Headcrack, being a minion, so instead of aggression, imagine the opposite - your opponent has a board full of 1-1s and 1-2s that you need to clear. You can use Kor'vas Bloodthorn as a mini board clear and heal to sweep them up and exhaust their advantage. I think this will work best in a Control DH, god forbid, or simply to help aggressive DH builds better beat down other aggressive decks.
The number of Silver Hand Recruit cards pally got concerns me a bit to be honest, especially as it likely does signal further support for the archetype (probably in expansion 2 if that's Alliance focused). Lothraxion is going to be so obnoxious if played on curve...
Yeah! I didn't notice it at first, but Warhorse Trainer is getting a slight buff to 3 attack too! Yikes! And with Equality at 3 mana now? Odd Paladin in Wild now has a HUGE tool to help remove big taunt boys and swing the rest of their damage face! It's going to be very interesting to see how things shape up in both formats.
So far I've only really took a deep dive on Druid, and it's very clear by the lack of damage spells and removal (bye bye Swipe, Starfall, [Hearthstone Card (Wraith) Not Found], and even Moonfire!) that Standard for Druids is going to be a lot of board-centric strategies. So it'll be interesting to see what they get in the new sets. Perhaps they will get some new powerful damage spells in packs since they were completely removed from their Core. I'd expect at least a few, maybe in the first expansion so they are set for a while, and then maybe board building/buffing strategies to follow.
Don't quote me, but their logic might be they wanted to limit the new cards available to DH (Because going into new year they have the most cards out of any class, but don't quote me?)
Oh shit! I quoted you. Oops! :)
I wouldn't be surprised though if they made an announcement that some of the cards released in last year's expansions for DH would be going to Wild early. In that case, THOSE cards would likely warrant a dust refund, unlike rotating Basic and Classic. At least that is my opinion! But it'll be interesting to see what happens.
I actually really like this. Onyxia becomes a mustkill and can technically serve as a lategame threat in a slower token deck (even if the lack of Bloodlust and Savage Roar makes the existence of those dependant on new cards)
It's basically Shu'ma except it doesn't suck complete dick
I really like this new take on Alex. I suppose she's intended to be the modernized version of the old Alex into combo finisher for control decks...except now she's just the finisher..and sometimes she saves your life.
Probably not gonna be in a lot of decks, but maybe something like Warrior or Warlock like it for the flexibility.
Really, I#m just glad the old Alex is gone so maybe we can get some actual finishers that can be played around.
This is a really roundabout way to just say "Deal 8 Damage to an enemy or restore 8 to a friendly character"
I think it's their attempt to bring back clarity by differentiating from choose one effects and just being unambiguuous in general (your way could also imply a random effect).
As per usual their attempt to make the game easier to understand make things harder overall, but I still appreciate the effort
10/10, best card ever made, meta-defining and part of every deck from now until the game shuts down. Will craft in golden out of principle and name my firstborn after it.
So....this is like Inner Demon, except better. It's 1 more mana, but you get an 8/8 for it, it's not blocked by taunt, and is flexible if you need the self healing. Remind me again what the core set was supposed to achieve?
This is some really decent Big Demon support for Warlock that I've been missing for a while. Works well with Broomstick, Kanrethad or just as a fat taunt.
Reminds me a lot of Reliquary Seeker. The main issue I see is that Zoolock rarely even fills up the board these days. Then again, maybe this just encourages it. At the very least it gives a payoff for swarming now that Sea Giant is bye bye.
New Druid Minion - Nordrassil Druid
Anubisath Defender and Umbral Owl are good because they can make an immediate impact with Taunt or Rush. This doesn't have any keywords, nor can it fully negate its own cost. It doesn't seem worth a slot in your deck... but then, I've always underestimated this sort of card!
Core 2021
That ice rager buff is gonna be op!
New Demon Hunter Minion - Illidari Inquisitor
Uh oh.
All the New Core Set Cards Coming to Hearthstone in Year of the Gryphon + Full 235 Cards Reveal
one question ... if i already have some legendary cards from classic set and they are now in core set (we get all cards for free) can i disenchant these legendarys now for extra dust and then i recieve them back as a core set versions ?
New Demon Hunter Minion - Kor'vas Bloodthorn
At first, I was very scared. And then I remembered Headcrack, which, true, costs one more mana than this and doesn't have Lifesteal. However, it's easier to trigger and easier to hit face with... and has never, ever been in a competitive deck. Headcrack is too slow.
A difference, though - you can play this multiple times per turn! But how many? Even in the best case scenario, only three times. Six damage and six healing (provided there are no taunts) for the price of three Outcast cards and your turn. Demon Hunter has far better ways to damage and heal than that.
I do think this will have a place to shine, though. It's more flexible than Headcrack, being a minion, so instead of aggression, imagine the opposite - your opponent has a board full of 1-1s and 1-2s that you need to clear. You can use Kor'vas Bloodthorn as a mini board clear and heal to sweep them up and exhaust their advantage. I think this will work best in a Control DH, god forbid, or simply to help aggressive DH builds better beat down other aggressive decks.
All the New Core Set Cards Coming to Hearthstone in Year of the Gryphon + Full 235 Cards Reveal
Yeah! I didn't notice it at first, but Warhorse Trainer is getting a slight buff to 3 attack too! Yikes! And with Equality at 3 mana now? Odd Paladin in Wild now has a HUGE tool to help remove big taunt boys and swing the rest of their damage face! It's going to be very interesting to see how things shape up in both formats.
So far I've only really took a deep dive on Druid, and it's very clear by the lack of damage spells and removal (bye bye Swipe, Starfall, [Hearthstone Card (Wraith) Not Found], and even Moonfire!) that Standard for Druids is going to be a lot of board-centric strategies. So it'll be interesting to see what they get in the new sets. Perhaps they will get some new powerful damage spells in packs since they were completely removed from their Core. I'd expect at least a few, maybe in the first expansion so they are set for a while, and then maybe board building/buffing strategies to follow.
All the New Core Set Cards Coming to Hearthstone in Year of the Gryphon + Full 235 Cards Reveal
Oh shit! I quoted you. Oops! :)
I wouldn't be surprised though if they made an announcement that some of the cards released in last year's expansions for DH would be going to Wild early. In that case, THOSE cards would likely warrant a dust refund, unlike rotating Basic and Classic. At least that is my opinion! But it'll be interesting to see what happens.
New Neutral Minion - Onyxia the Broodmother
So just a straight upgrade? Smol Kel'thuzad?
I actually really like this. Onyxia becomes a mustkill and can technically serve as a lategame threat in a slower token deck (even if the lack of Bloodlust and Savage Roar makes the existence of those dependant on new cards)
It's basically Shu'ma except it doesn't suck complete dick
New Neutral Minion - Nozdormu the Eternal
This seems like the sort of card custom card creators would be yelled at for making
New Neutral Minion - Alexstrasza the Life-Binder
I really like this new take on Alex. I suppose she's intended to be the modernized version of the old Alex into combo finisher for control decks...except now she's just the finisher..and sometimes she saves your life.
Probably not gonna be in a lot of decks, but maybe something like Warrior or Warlock like it for the flexibility.
Really, I#m just glad the old Alex is gone so maybe we can get some actual finishers that can be played around.
New Neutral Minion - Alexstrasza the Life-Binder
I think it's their attempt to bring back clarity by differentiating from choose one effects and just being unambiguuous in general (your way could also imply a random effect).
As per usual their attempt to make the game easier to understand make things harder overall, but I still appreciate the effort
New Neutral Minion - Nozdormu the Eternal
10/10, best card ever made, meta-defining and part of every deck from now until the game shuts down. Will craft in golden out of principle and name my firstborn after it.
New Neutral Minion - Taelan Fordring
I don't really get what the point of this is, but I guess it helps in ramp decks that want a specific minion being played as soon as possible.
The only thing I currently see this being used with would be the new Malygos and....Ysiel Windsinger (I still believe in the dream)
Nozdormu the Eternal
I can see this spawning a side format for tournaments. 29 normal cards, one Nozdormu.
New Neutral Minion - Fogsail Freebooter
Pretty good tempo card for weapon classes, even though it might just be a bit too clunky. technically replaces Southsea Deckhand
New Warrior Spell - War Cache
What's the point of this? I guess Shield Block was too op for Warriors, but I really fail to see why any constructed deck would ever run this
New Warrior Minion - Warsong Outrider
Just a good card I guess? It's like Militia Commander but less defensive and more versatile (just playing it for pressure is fine)
All the New Core Set Cards Coming to Hearthstone in Year of the Gryphon + Full 235 Cards Reveal
I could only DREAM of such card!!!
New Warrior Minion - Bloodsail Deckhand
Fiery Waraxe on 2 again, pog.
Looks like a staple in any warrior deck that runs weapons.
New Neutral Minion - Alexstrasza the Life-Binder
So....this is like Inner Demon, except better. It's 1 more mana, but you get an 8/8 for it, it's not blocked by taunt, and is flexible if you need the self healing. Remind me again what the core set was supposed to achieve?
New Warlock Minion - Enslaved Fel Lord
This is some really decent Big Demon support for Warlock that I've been missing for a while. Works well with Broomstick, Kanrethad or just as a fat taunt.
New Warlock Spell - Ritual of Doom
Reminds me a lot of Reliquary Seeker. The main issue I see is that Zoolock rarely even fills up the board these days. Then again, maybe this just encourages it. At the very least it gives a payoff for swarming now that Sea Giant is bye bye.
New Neutral Minion - Nozdormu the Eternal
Incentive: Play a slightly higher than curve minion for (1) mana less.
Disincentive: If you and your opponent are both greedy, get ready for LIGHTNING ROUND Hearthstone! :D I can't wait for the Trolden videos on this.
New Priest Minion - Shadowed Spirit
If the face plays taunt, me go play Priest
All the New Core Set Cards Coming to Hearthstone in Year of the Gryphon + Full 235 Cards Reveal
Well, Mage is taking a big hit, especially all variants of Freeze Mage. Congratulations, we stopped Blizzard greed.