For whatever reason, this card actually took me a few seconds to understand it's simple effects. Must be because I just woke up. At any rate, I think this could likely be useful, and the concept of the flavor is kind of cute, but I have a feeling this is something I'll easily pass by until someone reveals the amazing combos to me.
Its an amusing card, featuring a mechanic that we haven't yet seen before.
Unfortunately, I think its functionally too weak. A simple 1 damage AoE will instantly kill one of them and Jandice Barov as well, leaving you with a random 5 drop. Even something as simple as a ping with a reasonably amount of guesswork does it over. The lack of rush on any of the minions means you're in reality just playing Former Champ with a small upside most of the time so this is something that is only truly strong in an empty board. A tricky ask.
For rogue, Faceless Corruptor is a more consistent if not an outright better card, and for mage, well, maybe this can find a place in highlander, but little else.
these are exactly the type of cards that make the game unplayable after a while. Sure, it's ton of fun for 2 weeks.. but why? any more random on top of random? the ways you can cheat with this card are insane
Not necessarily. If you don't expect the opponent to have the ability to damage both, then picking the larger one might end up keeping both of them alive a turn, because your opponent targets the obvious choice.
It might not happen often, but there is a genuine upside to it being secret.
Kel'thuzad visited Northred before he was a lich and make a bargain with the Lick King (Ner'zhul, before Arthas) and then he started the Cult of the Damned in Scholomance. Now, the card already have some necromantic powers, so he had travelled and returned from Northrend when this expansion is shown.
Stalladris will give you cards that do the same thing as if you chose that option. Since when you choose the overload route you summon the minions, the Stalladris card for this should too.
The wording on the choose one card is as succinct as it can be while being clear, but the two options truly are distinct things and one does not modify the other in actual game terms.
This seems pretty acceptable as a 1-card board dump. The 'illusion' effect is tricky to evaluate, but it will probably be fairly easy to guess as the opponent.
Not sure if this becomes a common pick for odd rogue, but it definitely can be used there as a finisher.
Not sure about this in mage. It's not great in secret mage and no slower mage decks want a card like this.
I guess it it pending official translation but as I interpret the current wording, it suggests that the latter option is just enabling rush- not actually summoning tokens? I could be wrong and ignore me if I am
Guys, this list will look better and be more useful if dual-class cards will go to each class of the duo.
For example, if I'm looking for priest cards, now there are 3 places in that list that I need to look. If all priest dual-class cards will be in priest (with Gift of Luminance present in both priest and paladin, same for warlock duos), all of information I seek will be in one place.
Yes, some cards will be listed twice, but I'm sure everyone will understand the reasons.
I personally think the effect is very flavourful. In WoW she is known for summoning illusions and this captures that very well.
We'll also see how easy it is to deal 1 damage for most classes. Before now only warrior has really tried to lightly damage minions, while everyone else tends to make sure they die completely before trying.
it's all fun and games until she summons herself twice.
Yeah this looks almomst absurdly strong. Granted, one of your spawns will die to pings, but since it's a secret you can more often than not rely on your opponent just guessing wrong.
Not even sure if this can be considered fair at all. I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being nerfed at some point.
Lab Partner is a New Mage Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Tempo mage, I choose you!
Though quite frankly, I on't see any mage not running this (except maybe spell mage, but that was never a viable deck)
New Druid & Hunter Spell - Adorable Infestation
For whatever reason, this card actually took me a few seconds to understand it's simple effects. Must be because I just woke up. At any rate, I think this could likely be useful, and the concept of the flavor is kind of cute, but I have a feeling this is something I'll easily pass by until someone reveals the amazing combos to me.
New Mage & Rogue Minion - Jandice Barov
This can be a game winning or at the very least board winning card.
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Its an amusing card, featuring a mechanic that we haven't yet seen before.
Unfortunately, I think its functionally too weak. A simple 1 damage AoE will instantly kill one of them and Jandice Barov as well, leaving you with a random 5 drop. Even something as simple as a ping with a reasonably amount of guesswork does it over. The lack of rush on any of the minions means you're in reality just playing Former Champ with a small upside most of the time so this is something that is only truly strong in an empty board. A tricky ask.
For rogue, Faceless Corruptor is a more consistent if not an outright better card, and for mage, well, maybe this can find a place in highlander, but little else.
There are some really nice 5 drops you can get. Earth Elemental, Headmaster Kel'Thuzad, Sandhoof Waterbearer, Convincing Infiltrator, almost any taunt minion will do. But again, its still just a chance, just as easy to get as Mortuary Machine or Abomination or hey, herself, potentially game ending rng summons. Especially since both classes can't really heal, I'd still think faceless corruptor's a better card.
Runic Carvings
I love the concept of Treant Totems. So simple, yet I didn't think of that before.
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
She could summon herself x2 too which would be really bad. I am seeing meme potential.
Best roll would be Earth Elemental + a good deathrattle minion
Lab Partner
The easiest 5 stars card in this expansion so far. 1 mana 1/3 with an upside, bonkers card.
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
these are exactly the type of cards that make the game unplayable after a while. Sure, it's ton of fun for 2 weeks.. but why? any more random on top of random? the ways you can cheat with this card are insane
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Not necessarily. If you don't expect the opponent to have the ability to damage both, then picking the larger one might end up keeping both of them alive a turn, because your opponent targets the obvious choice.
It might not happen often, but there is a genuine upside to it being secret.
Adorable Infestation is a New Hunter & Druid Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Thanks!
It certainly didn't disappoint!
New Paladin & Priest Spell - Gift of Luminance
I'm thinking of Winged Guardian, Archspore Msshi'fn, or Ancient of War.
New Mage Minion - Lab Partner
very good card ... it will be included in any (minion) mage deck
Lab Partner is a New Mage Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
very good card ... it will be included in any (minion) mage deck
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
"secretly pick one that dies when it takes damage".
Spoiler alert... It's the one with the least stats, or the one with the best deathrattle.
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
That might make it obvious thought that you picked that one to die but it depends on matchups sometimes it wouldn't matter if they know.
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
So it can actually summon another one like her which is absolutely terrible stats
Headmaster Kel'Thuzad
Kel'thuzad visited Northred before he was a lich and make a bargain with the Lick King (Ner'zhul, before Arthas) and then he started the Cult of the Damned in Scholomance. Now, the card already have some necromantic powers, so he had travelled and returned from Northrend when this expansion is shown.
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT-apJ73l8k
Runic Carvings is a New Druid & Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Stalladris will give you cards that do the same thing as if you chose that option. Since when you choose the overload route you summon the minions, the Stalladris card for this should too.
The wording on the choose one card is as succinct as it can be while being clear, but the two options truly are distinct things and one does not modify the other in actual game terms.
New Mage & Rogue Minion - Jandice Barov
This seems pretty acceptable as a 1-card board dump. The 'illusion' effect is tricky to evaluate, but it will probably be fairly easy to guess as the opponent.
Not sure if this becomes a common pick for odd rogue, but it definitely can be used there as a finisher.
Not sure about this in mage. It's not great in secret mage and no slower mage decks want a card like this.
Runic Carvings is a New Druid & Shaman Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
I guess it it pending official translation but as I interpret the current wording, it suggests that the latter option is just enabling rush- not actually summoning tokens? I could be wrong and ignore me if I am
Kargath Bladefist and the Savage Fel Orcs - Traversing Azeroth
I am from a small town in the south of Argentina. We are having a snowy winter in this mountains.
Scholomance Academy
Guys, this list will look better and be more useful if dual-class cards will go to each class of the duo.
For example, if I'm looking for priest cards, now there are 3 places in that list that I need to look. If all priest dual-class cards will be in priest (with Gift of Luminance present in both priest and paladin, same for warlock duos), all of information I seek will be in one place.
Yes, some cards will be listed twice, but I'm sure everyone will understand the reasons.
Adorable Infestation is a New Hunter & Druid Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
Maybe is my colourblindess but I can't see if this is Druid/Hunter or not.
Jandice Barov is a New Mage & Rogue Legendary Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Scholomance Academy Expansion
I personally think the effect is very flavourful. In WoW she is known for summoning illusions and this captures that very well.
We'll also see how easy it is to deal 1 damage for most classes. Before now only warrior has really tried to lightly damage minions, while everyone else tends to make sure they die completely before trying.
New Mage & Rogue Minion - Jandice Barov
it's all fun and games until she summons herself twice.
Yeah this looks almomst absurdly strong. Granted, one of your spawns will die to pings, but since it's a secret you can more often than not rely on your opponent just guessing wrong.
Not even sure if this can be considered fair at all. I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being nerfed at some point.