Well, this expansion is going to be interesting... I love that we are exploring Outland (even though they could still fit more Draenei art I think) and that Priest has been reworked. About the Demon Hunter, well, I am afraid that the standard meta is going to be all Demon Hunter against some kind of Control deck, most probably Taunt Warrior (we've got an unbelievable amount of taunts), just like the situation that led to the Rise of Shadows rogue nerfs. Demon Hunter has all the tempo rogue has and it has very good card draw, plus lifesteal so it won't die to other aggro (as Rogue could). But I'm probably wrong, as people always are with their predictions, so let's just have some fun with the new cards!
It's like a slightly more expensive Arcanite Reaper that can't be destroyed and goes through taunts. I see this being played just to give that extra bit of reach for agressive DH decks.
The set looks a lot more control-oriented, which i really like! I hope this will mean we won't get another super aggro SMOrc year of hearthstone. I'm really hyped for a few things. The first being the mage prime. It seems like a fun, and powerful card. The second thing are Librams. Librams seem pretty good. Yeah it's ANOTHER new archetype for paladin, but it seems pretty good. Maybe the The Last Kaleidosaur will finally be 'decent' enough to see play in wild because of the librams! (But really, why is murloc paladin pretty much the only archetype in standard that gets some support?)
The last thing i'm hyped for is SECRET ROGUE. Secret rogue has always been... too bad to even consider a meme deck. But now it looks really strong. I'm definitely going to try some kind of Bazaar Burglary Secret Rogue. (It's unfortunate that Tess Greymane rotates...) Also on a side-note, i'm glad they finally gave rogue some stealth synergy. This expansion is going to be really interesting and fun!
Very decent card. 2 mana draw a card is fine, 2 mana draw 2 cards is very good. Its playability will depend on how easy the Outcast effect will be procced.
Nice combo with porcupine. You can hit face with this card as well so that's even better. On the side note, the art work of this card feels like it should be doing 5 dmag considering a big ogre slingshotting you..
A nice bit of value, but bad tempo for a class that REALLY loves tempo. Will see play in slower Demon Hunter decks, but I don't see those becoming as popular as fast tempo decks.
Fool's Bane is a bad card, I don't see how this is much different. You are able to attack the enemy Hero, but I don't think that is enough for this card to see play.
I see this less as an early-game minion and more as a 2-mana "deal 4 damage to a minion" spell later on. Even if you have to Hero Power to activate him, 3-mana deal-5 is a Lava Burst without the Overload. Not the most amazing card of the set by any stretch, but still decent.
Like Zilliax, it's a strong midgame card that will both slow down your opponent's aggression and restore your health total. Will see play in any midrange or control DH deck.
Pretty weak unless buffed..on the plus side it can possible hit face for the kill. Time to see someone ram this onto a taunt to get that 1 dmag on face for the win.
An imposing body that's too big for your opponent to ignore, but I don't see Demon Hunter running a slow big demons deck when it will probably be the best tempo class in the game. Just too slow compared to all other DH cards.
The Lurker Below
Weak effect, I don't think it deserves to be a legendary.
Ashes of Outland Giveaway - Card Packs & Site Cosmetics
Well, this expansion is going to be interesting... I love that we are exploring Outland (even though they could still fit more Draenei art I think) and that Priest has been reworked. About the Demon Hunter, well, I am afraid that the standard meta is going to be all Demon Hunter against some kind of Control deck, most probably Taunt Warrior (we've got an unbelievable amount of taunts), just like the situation that led to the Rise of Shadows rogue nerfs. Demon Hunter has all the tempo rogue has and it has very good card draw, plus lifesteal so it won't die to other aggro (as Rogue could). But I'm probably wrong, as people always are with their predictions, so let's just have some fun with the new cards!
New Hunter Spell - Pack Tactics
Not bad for secret hunt deck but i don't see much effect in this besides making a minion sticky on the board..
New Demon Hunter Spell - Metamorphosis
It's like a slightly more expensive Arcanite Reaper that can't be destroyed and goes through taunts. I see this being played just to give that extra bit of reach for agressive DH decks.
Ashes of Outland Giveaway - Card Packs & Site Cosmetics
The set looks a lot more control-oriented, which i really like! I hope this will mean we won't get another super aggro SMOrc year of hearthstone. I'm really hyped for a few things. The first being the mage prime. It seems like a fun, and powerful card. The second thing are Librams. Librams seem pretty good. Yeah it's ANOTHER new archetype for paladin, but it seems pretty good. Maybe the The Last Kaleidosaur will finally be 'decent' enough to see play in wild because of the librams! (But really, why is murloc paladin pretty much the only archetype in standard that gets some support?)
The last thing i'm hyped for is SECRET ROGUE. Secret rogue has always been... too bad to even consider a meme deck. But now it looks really strong. I'm definitely going to try some kind of Bazaar Burglary Secret Rogue. (It's unfortunate that Tess Greymane rotates...) Also on a side-note, i'm glad they finally gave rogue some stealth synergy. This expansion is going to be really interesting and fun!
New Demon Hunter Minion - Crimson Sigil Runner
Absolutely nuts. 1 mana draw a card is always good, and I don't see this being stuck in hand too much. Will be played in every single DH deck.
New Hunter Minion - Mok'Nathal Lion
Nice combo with porcupine again. Even if Scrap Shot buffed this or Porcupine it's a plus. So this is where Simba's wife went..
New Demon Hunter Minion - Raging Felscreamer
Mana cheating is always fun I would say.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Spectral Sight
Very decent card. 2 mana draw a card is fine, 2 mana draw 2 cards is very good. Its playability will depend on how easy the Outcast effect will be procced.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Pit Commander
One card to make a deck work.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Immolation Aura
Good control card, will slow down any token deck in the earlygame.
New Hunter Spell - Scrap Shot
Nice combo with porcupine. You can hit face with this card as well so that's even better. On the side note, the art work of this card feels like it should be doing 5 dmag considering a big ogre slingshotting you..
New Demon Hunter Minion - Netherwalker
A nice bit of value, but bad tempo for a class that REALLY loves tempo. Will see play in slower Demon Hunter decks, but I don't see those becoming as popular as fast tempo decks.
New Demon Hunter Weapon - Warglaives of Azzinoth
Fool's Bane is a bad card, I don't see how this is much different. You are able to attack the enemy Hero, but I don't think that is enough for this card to see play.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Furious Felfin
I see this less as an early-game minion and more as a 2-mana "deal 4 damage to a minion" spell later on. Even if you have to Hero Power to activate him, 3-mana deal-5 is a Lava Burst without the Overload. Not the most amazing card of the set by any stretch, but still decent.
Libram of Justice
As with the other librams, good card, even better with discounts.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Ashtongue Battlelord
Like Zilliax, it's a strong midgame card that will both slow down your opponent's aggression and restore your health total. Will see play in any midrange or control DH deck.
New Hunter Minion - Imprisoned Felmaw
If he's like Rag and always goes face...
New Hunter Minion - Augmented Porcupine
Pretty weak unless buffed..on the plus side it can possible hit face for the kill. Time to see someone ram this onto a taunt to get that 1 dmag on face for the win.
New Demon Hunter Spell - Blade Dance
Love the card art very much! It's going to be insane with ability of demon Hunter to attack up their attack
New Demon Hunter Minion - Fel Summoner
An imposing body that's too big for your opponent to ignore, but I don't see Demon Hunter running a slow big demons deck when it will probably be the best tempo class in the game. Just too slow compared to all other DH cards.
New Hunter Spell - Scavenger's Ingenuity
Yes please!!!!!
Keli'dan the Breaker
As a Warlock main I really appreciate Warlock returning to its control roots. Even though the card may not be great, I like it a lot.
New Paladin Spell - Libram of Hope
The perfect comeback.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Furious Felfin
You can tempo it out on turn 2 as a bloodfen raptor, or use it as cheap removal later in the game. Flexible card, will see play.