You can craft them normally after the event. But there's still plenty of time left to earn them as well. Don't forget that you can grind some quests against AI too, I've completed some of them in 1-2 matches with some targeted deckbuilding.
It's one of those cards where your mind starts to think about all the crazy combos even though the most efficient use of it will probably be 1-2 damage removal in early game. But it's naturally fun to imagine the quirky things first.
This is a really tough sell when you compare it to Libram of Hope as you are usually able to get the Libram down around turn 6-7. The only way I see Hammer of the Naaru working is with N'Zoth, God of the Deep as the best elemental option, although I'm a bit skeptical of N'Zoth's game-ending potential as I think he's the weakest of the new Old Gods.
I think Menagerie Paladin is definitely something people will try, and would expect the Hammer to be included there. N'Zoth, in my opinion, will be a powerful tempo swing at worst; I don't see him as that weak.
I feel like Token DH could become a thing if Wrathscale Naga wouldn't be one ping away from ruining most of the strategy's early/mid-game. And if Tempo/Soul Demon Hunters wouldn't be so much more efficient in their game plans. At least Blizzard tries.
Honestly, I can't figure out a combo that would make me want to run this. Overgrowth feels slow, much like Guardian Animals (although that would be a big swing, I give you that). Survival of the Fittest feels very win-more to me.
I'm also sure that I'll be proven wrong on week 1 already.
They keep nerfing Kael'thas Sunstrider while also printing Druid spells that could make him broken again :D The question is what can this replace in the current lists, if anything.
what i actually mean is "literally the next year", i know we will get supports in the future. But if it comes like two year later then we can't play it in standard at the least.
This is fantastic to drop right after Day at the Faire. Silver Hand Paladin has always been a fun deck, and access to reasonable divine shields has often been a big part of its success (since those little 1/1s are so vulnerable to AOE). So, I'm excited for Balloon Merchant - seems like it could be the card that makes that archetype viable in Standard.
For those who either couldn't complete the event or couldn't play it for some reason. If there is no way then its not fair for those people because at least one of them has become meta already.
Seems good with Day at the Faire, but it will need more support to become good. But i think we will see more support for Dude/token paladin. Also.. YES IT'S NOT ODD COSTED! WHOOOO!
Standard: Might be usefull in pure paladin, and broom paladin. Balloon Merchant + Day at the Faire & Animated Broomstick is a decent board clear and gives you a decent board. This card has a lot of potential.
Wild: Won't see much play. It's LUCKELY not ODD Costed, so ODD Paladin can't use it. Maybe Dude/token Paladin might use it? (Even though it's not that good of a deck.)
Successful and balanced archetypes are supported year on year as a matter of course. There is no reason to think Pure Paladin won't follow suit.
Mech decks first came about in GvG, and Blizz made a whole other expansion about it, and continues to add a little every time.
Dragon decks were all the rage in Blackrock, so Blizz continues to make bits of Dragon synergy in almost every expansion (and again a whole other expansion about it).
Highlander decks first came from LoE, and so many people loved them that Blizz made sure they are still some of the core Ranked decks today.
Pirate Warrior wasn't a thing until Meanstreets, but people enjoyed it so much that Blizz decided Pirates were a Warrior thing now and started giving them synergy.
There are many, many more. Basically, if an archetype is fun and not super bad or too good, Blizz will keep supporting it. They ditched Inspire because it sucked, they ditched Odd/Even because it was oppressive. Otherwise, they'll keep making cards like this that support their successful ideas.
You can actually do this in standard with ETC + Inner rage + 2 Bloodsworn Mercenarys and Broom 6 minions rush 6x6 = 36 damage for 9 mana you just need to be able to attack with all minions.
It's been a while since we saw some good dude synergy, nice! Someone to try it out in Wild Even Paladin? Hopefully we'll see some more dude cards than this and Day at the Faire.
I think this is a good card and has potential to be a sleeper card. Somehow i got the feeling this will be very strong. Good Statline alone and the effect is good for Warrior.
Nice, a really good addition to Pure decks! Removal, healing and defense in one card, really strong. The problem is that both Lightforged cards rotates in april, will Pure decks be viable after that? Pure decks also have counters like bombs and albatrosses. Useless in Arena ofc.
How do you get the KDA cards after the event?
You can craft them normally after the event. But there's still plenty of time left to earn them as well. Don't forget that you can grind some quests against AI too, I've completed some of them in 1-2 matches with some targeted deckbuilding.
New Rogue Minion - Prize Plunderer
It's one of those cards where your mind starts to think about all the crazy combos even though the most efficient use of it will probably be 1-2 damage removal in early game. But it's naturally fun to imagine the quirky things first.
New Paladin Weapon - Hammer of the Naaru
I think Menagerie Paladin is definitely something people will try, and would expect the Hammer to be included there. N'Zoth, in my opinion, will be a powerful tempo swing at worst; I don't see him as that weak.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Renowned Performer
I feel like Token DH could become a thing if Wrathscale Naga wouldn't be one ping away from ruining most of the strategy's early/mid-game. And if Tempo/Soul Demon Hunters wouldn't be so much more efficient in their game plans. At least Blizzard tries.
New Druid Spell - Solar Eclipse
Honestly, I can't figure out a combo that would make me want to run this. Overgrowth feels slow, much like Guardian Animals (although that would be a big swing, I give you that). Survival of the Fittest feels very win-more to me.
I'm also sure that I'll be proven wrong on week 1 already.
New Druid Spell - Lunar Eclipse
They keep nerfing Kael'thas Sunstrider while also printing Druid spells that could make him broken again :D The question is what can this replace in the current lists, if anything.
New Warrior Minion - E.T.C., God of Metal
Looks like fun! Not super strong, but useful in the right decks.
Is this a famous character from WoW by the way..?
High Exarch Yrel is a New Paladin Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
what i actually mean is "literally the next year", i know we will get supports in the future. But if it comes like two year later then we can't play it in standard at the least.
My example is like that of Lucentbark and maybe Making Mummies.
If we continue to get good class-card for pally, then maybe we still can run pure pally with this legendary as the sole payoff.
Balloon Merchant is a New Paladin Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
Exactly what I thought just now when I woke up and checked the reveals.
New Paladin Minion - Balloon Merchant
This is fantastic to drop right after Day at the Faire. Silver Hand Paladin has always been a fun deck, and access to reasonable divine shields has often been a big part of its success (since those little 1/1s are so vulnerable to AOE). So, I'm excited for Balloon Merchant - seems like it could be the card that makes that archetype viable in Standard.
How do you get the KDA cards after the event?
For those who either couldn't complete the event or couldn't play it for some reason. If there is no way then its not fair for those people because at least one of them has become meta already.
Day 2 of Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Card Reveals - All 10 Cards!
Yes, it also draws Malchezaar minions
New Paladin Minion - Balloon Merchant
Seems good with Day at the Faire, but it will need more support to become good. But i think we will see more support for Dude/token paladin. Also.. YES IT'S NOT ODD COSTED! WHOOOO!
Standard: Might be usefull in pure paladin, and broom paladin. Balloon Merchant + Day at the Faire & Animated Broomstick is a decent board clear and gives you a decent board. This card has a lot of potential.
Wild: Won't see much play. It's LUCKELY not ODD Costed, so ODD Paladin can't use it. Maybe Dude/token Paladin might use it? (Even though it's not that good of a deck.)
Day 2 of Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Card Reveals - All 10 Cards!
But would Stowaway really pull the pieces to C'Thun, the Shattered? Coz C'Thun and Stowaway states, "At the Start of the Game"
Day 2 of Madness at the Darkmoon Faire Card Reveals - All 10 Cards!
Ya, when the meta is slow af and Rogue gets survival tools
High Exarch Yrel is a New Paladin Legendary Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
Successful and balanced archetypes are supported year on year as a matter of course. There is no reason to think Pure Paladin won't follow suit.
There are many, many more. Basically, if an archetype is fun and not super bad or too good, Blizz will keep supporting it. They ditched Inspire because it sucked, they ditched Odd/Even because it was oppressive. Otherwise, they'll keep making cards like this that support their successful ideas.
E.T.C., God of Metal is a New Warrior Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Darkmoon Faire Expansion
You can actually do this in standard with ETC + Inner rage + 2 Bloodsworn Mercenarys and Broom 6 minions rush 6x6 = 36 damage for 9 mana you just need to be able to attack with all minions.
New Paladin Minion - Balloon Merchant
It's been a while since we saw some good dude synergy, nice! Someone to try it out in Wild Even Paladin? Hopefully we'll see some more dude cards than this and Day at the Faire.
New Warlock Spell - Wicked Whispers
Zoo support!! yes i like it - always loved Zoolock.
New Paladin Minion - Carousel Gryphon
Very good card - even if it will not be corrupted.
New Warrior Minion - E.T.C., God of Metal
I think this is a good card and has potential to be a sleeper card. Somehow i got the feeling this will be very strong. Good Statline alone and the effect is good for Warrior.
New Warrior Minion - Ringmaster Whatley
Looks like Menagerie is going to be a thing - seems decent at the first glance - but i think we will have to wait and see more of the Menagerie Stuff.
New Warrior Weapon - Ringmaster's Baton
Could be a good card - if Menagiere Warrior is going to be a thing - i guess this one has potential!
New Paladin Minion - Balloon Merchant
Loved midrange pally (before standard was a thing) with Quartermaster.
Hopefully there are more support cards to make this a thing.
New Paladin Minion - High Exarch Yrel
Nice, a really good addition to Pure decks! Removal, healing and defense in one card, really strong. The problem is that both Lightforged cards rotates in april, will Pure decks be viable after that? Pure decks also have counters like bombs and albatrosses. Useless in Arena ofc.