I seriously have no idea what you guys are talking about. I've seem this combo ONCE so far at top 100 and it was SUPER slow, its hard to set up Kalista and the guy i faced still lost even playing the combo.
And even if the combo were a real problem, the card to complain about is Rekindler, not Kalista.
This is definitely a 5-star card. The effect is similar to Reno the Relicologist, but you can run two copieds of this card and it doesn't have the 'no duplicates' restriction.
Early game: just avoid to block katarina, she will go back to the hand which means 3-4 mana tempo loss at cost of 3-4 health which is clearly not worth it.
Late game: She can be a powerhouse in the right circumstances but overall there are much better and more consistent finishers then her.
Awww, an other one-step-forward-yet-a-step-back-patchy patch? What's up with that. I'm still waiting for them to fix the chat issues when random replies would crash the app I know, I know, Soon™
This is basically Assassin's Blade, but with an additional effect. Looks rather weak, but might be put in aggro decks just because it's a weapon. This card has a nice synnergy with the DH hero power, though.
I seriously have no idea what you guys are talking about. I've seem this combo ONCE so far at top 100 and it was SUPER slow, its hard to set up Kalista and the guy i faced still lost even playing the combo.
And even if the combo were a real problem, the card to complain about is Rekindler, not Kalista.
I was willing to defend Rekindler before I knew about the Kalista rework, but now it makes no sense to have a card like that if they are going to have Champions that can revive units.
I seriously have no idea what you guys are talking about. I've seem this combo ONCE so far at top 100 and it was SUPER slow, its hard to set up Kalista and the guy i faced still lost even playing the combo.
I'm a fan of the changes, and reducing the number of epics and commons means less chances for trash cards that have no purpose being crafted or opened from packs is cool too. Even if Blizzard still makes trash epics, it could mean less epics required for certain decks.
But all that aside, can we talk about how sick the Maiev art is on the cover of this thread?
This card has a similar effect as Dragonhatcher, which only saw little play in control druid, but DH doesn't have enough cards to build a control deck right now. 9 mana is also way to expensive for aggro decks, which usually want to close out games around turn 6-8.
Exactly. Looking at the distributions, you're guaranteed to have two copies of every rare and common by around 70 packs at most, whereas there have been times in the past where I've bought both pre-order bundles (130 packs) and still had around 20 rares missing by the end of it.
What you say is correct, but I was thinking of using Death Mark outside of combat as a sort of removal in combo with an Ephemeral unit. Not the most efficient solution but still another option for Ionia, if paired with SI.
I have, but going with the cards we have seen so far, I don't see the snowball.
You've got 2 1 drops, but lets be honest only Scarlet Subjugator's gonna see play but its not a minion you'd play on turn 1. The new 2 drop would be the priest crocalisk (and a damn good one) Kul Tiran Chaplain, but without a 1 drop this is just a crocalisk. Not really hard to remove.
Assuming that the cards really that good. You will still have to draw that amazing curve. Now that priest cant draw for shit, this is another problem.
Oh, and just to illustrate further. Extra Arms is broken as a 2 drop. No so much as a 3. And this card allows you to initiate the attack after buff. Dragonmaw Overseer, does not
Still too early, of course. But my bets on this not making it.
I don't remember the exact count, but I think over the entire course of Un'Goro in standard I opened around 12 copies each of Shadow Visions and Charged Devilsaur and next to nothing else in the way of epics, so I greatly appreciate this change
thing is, Blizzard actually improve over time, Riot has been around for 10 years and they haven't llearned a thing and only gotten worse at it.
Did Blizzard not immediately deal with Galakrond Shaman when it became too strong? Did they not do multiple balance patches in the last year that ultimately ended up with a meta that's actually quite balanced (if you ignore SHaman being dumpster tier)
The thing about Hearthstone balance changes is that they actually do their job. If a card is OP a balance change will fix it..and if it's still a problem later they'll just do it again.
Say what you want about Baku & Genn, but they were addressed when it was needed and nobody can tell me that playing against Holy Wrath Paladin with a 2-mana Equality would have been fun.
Did Blizzard not immediately deal with Galakrond Shaman when it became too strong? Did they not do multiple balance patches in the last year that ultimately ended up with a meta that's actually quite balanced (if you ignore SHaman being dumpster tier)
The thing about Hearthstone balance changes is that they actually do their job. If a card is OP a balance change will fix it..and if it's still a problem later they'll just do it again.
Say what you want about Baku & Genn, but they were addressed when it was needed and nobody can tell me that playing against Holy Wrath Paladin with a 2-mana Equality would have been fun.
You don't even have anything to say about Kalista; you're just here to trash talk Riot. Never mind that this is their first card game, and never mind that it's still in beta, ffs.
I invite you to pull out a calendar. Mark every balance patch that fixed a terrible card, and then mark off every day going backwards to when that card was introduced. This includes dumb shit like bringing back the Wild nonsense that made the game utterly unplayable for over 2 months.
Once you've marked off all the days when the meta was full of terrible decisions, you'll see that it makes up the majority of the year.
It sure didn't take long for Kalista to get OP
indeed
Spectral Sight
So much in this expansion I ... wasn't prepared ... for:
"Pick a card, any card! Preferably the left- or right-most card."
New Rogue Minion - Blackjack Stunner
This alone should guarantee that Rogues will put Secrets into their Decks.
And maybe they'll even be decent this Time.
New Demon Hunter Minion - Imprisoned Antaen
This is definitely a 5-star card. The effect is similar to Reno the Relicologist, but you can run two copieds of this card and it doesn't have the 'no duplicates' restriction.
How to deal with Katarina
Early game: just avoid to block katarina, she will go back to the hand which means 3-4 mana tempo loss at cost of 3-4 health which is clearly not worth it.
Late game: She can be a powerhouse in the right circumstances but overall there are much better and more consistent finishers then her.
You're Not Alone! Animation Skips in Hearthstone's Battlegrounds is an Issue and Will be Resolved in the Coming Weeks
Awww, an other one-step-forward-yet-a-step-back-patchy patch? What's up with that.
I'm still waiting for them to fix the chat issues when random replies would crash the app
I know, I know, Soon™
New Rogue Spell - Ambush
Why did it take them so long to print more Secrets for Rogue?
I mean, it's not like this Class is known for, you know,... STRIKING FROM THE SHADOWS OR USING DIRTY TRICKS.
The Darkness
"One by one"
New Demon Hunter Weapon - Warglaives of Azzinoth
This is basically Assassin's Blade, but with an additional effect. Looks rather weak, but might be put in aggro decks just because it's a weapon. This card has a nice synnergy with the DH hero power, though.
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Teaser - Hints of Things to Come in the New Set
I absolutely love this kind of teaser - it's still incredibly vague, but each piece of information is just specific enough to excite somebody.
Dinosaur Turtle, for example, is clearly just for me :D
It sure didn't take long for Kalista to get OP
And even if the combo were a real problem, the card to complain about is Rekindler, not Kalista.
I was willing to defend Rekindler before I knew about the Kalista rework, but now it makes no sense to have a card like that if they are going to have Champions that can revive units.
New Priest Minion - Dragonmaw Overseer
HAHA! Yet another Card for the infamous Tempo-Priest!
... Which will be DoA, because Northshire Cleric rotates.
It sure didn't take long for Kalista to get OP
I seriously have no idea what you guys are talking about.
I've seem this combo ONCE so far at top 100 and it was SUPER slow, its hard to set up Kalista and the guy i faced still lost even playing the combo.
New Mage Minion - Imprisoned Observer
So, this is essentialy a delayed Volcanic Potion?
Chadd Nervig Confirms the Hearthstone Ashes of Outland Expansion Card Rarity Spread - Demon Hunters Stole Neutral Cards!
I'm a fan of the changes, and reducing the number of epics and commons means less chances for trash cards that have no purpose being crafted or opened from packs is cool too. Even if Blizzard still makes trash epics, it could mean less epics required for certain decks.
But all that aside, can we talk about how sick the Maiev art is on the cover of this thread?
Dragonmaw Overseer is a new Priest Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Ashes of Outland Expansion
Just a few more years and we'll be able to play a viable tempo priest in wild!
New Demon Hunter Minion - Pit Commander
This card has a similar effect as Dragonhatcher, which only saw little play in control druid, but DH doesn't have enough cards to build a control deck right now. 9 mana is also way to expensive for aggro decks, which usually want to close out games around turn 6-8.
Chadd Nervig Confirms the Hearthstone Ashes of Outland Expansion Card Rarity Spread - Demon Hunters Stole Neutral Cards!
Exactly. Looking at the distributions, you're guaranteed to have two copies of every rare and common by around 70 packs at most, whereas there have been times in the past where I've bought both pre-order bundles (130 packs) and still had around 20 rares missing by the end of it.
How to deal with Katarina
What you say is correct, but I was thinking of using Death Mark outside of combat as a sort of removal in combo with an Ephemeral unit. Not the most efficient solution but still another option for Ionia, if paired with SI.
New Hunter Spell - Scavenger's Ingenuity
Stonetusk Boar OTK incoming? Ramkahen Wildtamer + double Hunting Party is 32 Damage.
Dragonmaw Overseer is a new Priest Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Ashes of Outland Expansion
I have, but going with the cards we have seen so far, I don't see the snowball.
You've got 2 1 drops, but lets be honest only Scarlet Subjugator's gonna see play but its not a minion you'd play on turn 1. The new 2 drop would be the priest crocalisk (and a damn good one) Kul Tiran Chaplain, but without a 1 drop this is just a crocalisk. Not really hard to remove.
Assuming that the cards really that good. You will still have to draw that amazing curve. Now that priest cant draw for shit, this is another problem.
Oh, and just to illustrate further. Extra Arms is broken as a 2 drop. No so much as a 3. And this card allows you to initiate the attack after buff. Dragonmaw Overseer, does not
Still too early, of course. But my bets on this not making it.
Chadd Nervig Confirms the Hearthstone Ashes of Outland Expansion Card Rarity Spread - Demon Hunters Stole Neutral Cards!
You think so? I've been feeling the opposite to be true with how much free stuff they've been giving out as of late.
Dragonmaw Overseer is a new Priest Card Revealed for Hearthstone's Ashes of Outland Expansion
Seems pretty bad; sure is a 4\4 in stats in one turn for 3 mana, but it has a requirement;
plus, differently from other buffs, the +2 +2 doesn't have "charge", because it only happens at the end of the turn.
The card would be worth it if it procs twice maybe, but i can't see how a 2/2 can survive a turn, especially with the crazy amount of rush minions.
We have to see the rest of the cards too judge this one, for now i don't see this card getting played
Chadd Nervig Confirms the Hearthstone Ashes of Outland Expansion Card Rarity Spread - Demon Hunters Stole Neutral Cards!
I don't remember the exact count, but I think over the entire course of Un'Goro in standard I opened around 12 copies each of Shadow Visions and Charged Devilsaur and next to nothing else in the way of epics, so I greatly appreciate this change
It sure didn't take long for Kalista to get OP
You don't even have anything to say about Kalista; you're just here to trash talk Riot. Never mind that this is their first card game, and never mind that it's still in beta, ffs.
I invite you to pull out a calendar. Mark every balance patch that fixed a terrible card, and then mark off every day going backwards to when that card was introduced. This includes dumb shit like bringing back the Wild nonsense that made the game utterly unplayable for over 2 months.
Once you've marked off all the days when the meta was full of terrible decisions, you'll see that it makes up the majority of the year.
Blizzard is demonstrably not getting better.