I think this might be a sleeper hit of the set? Like a lot of people seem to think it's good, but I think this is going to be insane. It feels like Fire Fly but often better.
I'm really not convinced on this one. I can see how it's meant to work, but I just don't know that it'll be worth anything outside of a straight combo deck, in which something more reliable like Malygos feels better to me.
I want it to be good, but the randomness probably kills it unless there's a Druid deck that really needs some early game without having any minions there - which there might be, with Guardian Animals. At least it would guarantee you some plays in Arena, which is always a bonus.
Just friendly minions is a huge downgrade from something like Corridor Creeper. I don't think any Demon Hunter deck really cares about a card like this.
Huge props to Shadows for scheduling all this madness. Also huge thanks to our awesome team for not only reviewing all the cards in a timely manner between the last stream and when our reviews began, but also keeping things organized. Things were a lot crazier with the dual-class cards this time around as it left us with little room to space stuff out better.
Totem Shaman is apparently like, not bad right now, so this is actually legitimately an interesting card. I don't know enough about the deck to say if this will be good or not, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on it.
This is so simple and yet so perfect. Outcast cards are the perfect cards to tutor, because then you immediately enable the Outcast on that turn. The trick will be knowing when to play this - so know your deck inside out!
Presumably your opponent is running good cards, so this card is never bad. It's just a bit weird, and I'm not sure where I'd want to fit it in. I'll probably play it in a jank mill deck though.
This will be a staple in control decks, in spite of how clunky it is. Seriously, get used to seeing this guy, because if a Control Warrior or Paladin is in the meta, they're playing this card.
The randomness hurts it a little in some classes, but for others you can be pretty fine with any 1-Cost spell. Great in Arena, probably not really anything in constructed.
The wider your board the better the card. I can absolutely see a world where this card gets nerfed, but only time will tell if that meta will materialise. If it were nerfed, it'd probably only affect minions - that Warglaives of Azzinoth interaction looks nasty.
The best Soul Fragment generator? It's a great Zoo card, great for SF decks, it's a Demon so it can synergise with Felosophy and other cards like that. I think this card is going to be seen a lot.
I assume the minions stop attacking if the target dies, which means positioning will be very important - or you can just make sure your Ace Hunter Kreen is all the way to the right and you're good =P
All the Soul Fragment cards are good, and this is no exception. Penance but you delay the healing sounds perfectly fine to me for two classes that would love that card.
New Paladin Spell - First Day of School
I think this might be a sleeper hit of the set? Like a lot of people seem to think it's good, but I think this is going to be insane. It feels like Fire Fly but often better.
New Druid & Hunter Spell - Adorable Infestation
This'll be an auto-include in Token Druid and Aggro Hunter. It just does everything they want.
New Hunter/Druid Minion - Shan'do Wildclaw
Love Beast Druid, love Beast Hunter. Don't know how much I love this in Standard, but I can see where the idea is going.
New Mage Minion - Mozaki, Master Duelist
I'm really not convinced on this one. I can see how it's meant to work, but I just don't know that it'll be worth anything outside of a straight combo deck, in which something more reliable like Malygos feels better to me.
New Druid Spell - Partner Assignment
I want it to be good, but the randomness probably kills it unless there's a Druid deck that really needs some early game without having any minions there - which there might be, with Guardian Animals. At least it would guarantee you some plays in Arena, which is always a bonus.
New Druid & Shaman Minion - Groundskeeper
This is just really, really solid. Great if the meta gets too aggressive.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Fel Guardians
Just friendly minions is a huge downgrade from something like Corridor Creeper. I don't think any Demon Hunter deck really cares about a card like this.
Our Thoughts on Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Neutral Cards (Part 1)
Huge props to Shadows for scheduling all this madness. Also huge thanks to our awesome team for not only reviewing all the cards in a timely manner between the last stream and when our reviews began, but also keeping things organized. Things were a lot crazier with the dual-class cards this time around as it left us with little room to space stuff out better.
New Neutral Minion - Onyx Magescribe
Two spells for the price of one. Goes straight into my Dragon Mage, I don't care if it's actually good or not.
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New Paladin & Warrior Weapon - Ceremonial Maul
This has potential, but by the time you're getting out a really big Taunt do you even care about that? Does your opponent? I'm not convinced.
New Shaman Minion - Totem Goliath
Totem Shaman is apparently like, not bad right now, so this is actually legitimately an interesting card. I don't know enough about the deck to say if this will be good or not, but I'm definitely keeping an eye on it.
New Neutral Minion - Pen Flinger
Better than Elven Archer, but still not going to see any actual play. Neat little card though, I like the idea.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Double Jump
This is so simple and yet so perfect. Outcast cards are the perfect cards to tutor, because then you immediately enable the Outcast on that turn. The trick will be knowing when to play this - so know your deck inside out!
New Neutral Minion - Keymaster Alabaster
Presumably your opponent is running good cards, so this card is never bad. It's just a bit weird, and I'm not sure where I'd want to fit it in. I'll probably play it in a jank mill deck though.
I'm Ready for Scholomance Academy! Blizzard and Kel'Thuzad Have Accepted Me Into the Prestigious School
Sick :D
New Demon Hunter Spell - Cycle of Hatred
Big board clear for Demon Hunter, but probably not enough to push a Control Demon Hunter over just straight aggressive and midrange versions.
New Paladin & Warrior Minion - Lord Barov
This will be a staple in control decks, in spite of how clunky it is. Seriously, get used to seeing this guy, because if a Control Warrior or Paladin is in the meta, they're playing this card.
New Neutral Minion - Wandmaker
The randomness hurts it a little in some classes, but for others you can be pretty fine with any 1-Cost spell. Great in Arena, probably not really anything in constructed.
New Demon Hunter Weapon - Marrowslicer
Truesilver Champion for Demon Hunter. Not much else to say about it, it's a strong weapon and I expect it to see a decent amount of play.
New Demon Hunter & Hunter Minion - Ace Hunter Kreen
The wider your board the better the card. I can absolutely see a world where this card gets nerfed, but only time will tell if that meta will materialise. If it were nerfed, it'd probably only affect minions - that Warglaives of Azzinoth interaction looks nasty.
New Demon Hunter & Warlock Minion - Spirit Jailer
The best Soul Fragment generator? It's a great Zoo card, great for SF decks, it's a Demon so it can synergise with Felosophy and other cards like that. I think this card is going to be seen a lot.
New Druid & Hunter Minion - Teacher's Pet
Just another solid Beast for Guardian Animals, I think. The Deathrattle synergy is also nice for Hunter - this will definitely see play.
New Demon Hunter & Hunter Weapon - Trueaim Crescent
I assume the minions stop attacking if the target dies, which means positioning will be very important - or you can just make sure your Ace Hunter Kreen is all the way to the right and you're good =P
New Demon Hunter & Warlock Spell - Soul Shear
All the Soul Fragment cards are good, and this is no exception. Penance but you delay the healing sounds perfectly fine to me for two classes that would love that card.