At first look, seems underwhelming, but when you think about it, it's much better arcane explosion that can go face. Spell damage makes this an interesting cheap aoe for standard warlock.
So I expect it to buff the imps which will be good fits in zoo aggro warlock might be something that runs the meta for a bit but I don't expect it to be as abusive as previous warlock archetypes
This is definitely a needed change for the health of wild. That Warlock deck wasn't unstoppable, but it was such a pain to play against. The worst was when you'd survive both echo waves but then lose to Mecha'thun. Good riddance!
This is the most elegant solution I can think of. It's too bad that there's no way to make it obvious in the game client that things behave this way, but it solves the problem with the fewest negative side effects. A Good Nerf.
If it gets the attack after the invoke it will be 3/1 which is not bad but if it's played on board that already has some stats it will be higher this is gonna go in zoo for sure
The battlecry is great for tempo/removal and the invoke effect is very powerful. Corrupt Elementalist and Invocation of Frost are great, Shield of Galakrond and Devoted Maniac aren't that bad with the 2/1 rush elemental and Dragon's Pack is a nice bonus. This Galakrond seems quite flexible since you can be an aggro/midrange deck with lots of tokens or a control deck with lots of rush removal.
Can work wonders if you have a large hand but later it will only do 1 or 2 damage combos nicely with elekk plot twist to increase your deck so you have more cards for this
That 1 atk is pretty sad for a Warrior's weapon, if you ask me lol But if you want to take your Galakrond to full power you will have to run this in 2x, so... ;)
New Neutral Minion - Dragonmaw Poacher
This is gonna be BIIIG in a lot of games! Very cool!
New Warlock Spell - Rain of Fire
At first look, seems underwhelming, but when you think about it, it's much better arcane explosion that can go face. Spell damage makes this an interesting cheap aoe for standard warlock.
Hearthstone Update - December 5th Patch Notes (Battlegrounds Updates, New Cards in January, the Return of Tyrande and More!)
I feel the same way about the Shirvallah change, a countered spell is not supposed to count as casted.
New Neutral Minion - Utgarde Grapplesniper
Mechanic is very cool! Still could be trouble if played in a dragon mirror match.
Echo Mechanics Update - SN1P-SN4P, Sound the Bells! and Glinda Crowskin Refunds!
Good.
But not enough.
With these two things, Wild would a decent place for a very long while...
And possibly become a source for additional money, with Wild packs (right now buying them is basically a hoax).
New Warlock Spell - Fiendish Rites
So I expect it to buff the imps which will be good fits in zoo aggro warlock might be something that runs the meta for a bit but I don't expect it to be as abusive as previous warlock archetypes
New Warrior Minion - Skybarge
I always loved Ship's Cannon and now it's back! This is a must in all pirate warrior decks.
Echo Mechanics Update - SN1P-SN4P, Sound the Bells! and Glinda Crowskin Refunds!
This is definitely a needed change for the health of wild. That Warlock deck wasn't unstoppable, but it was such a pain to play against. The worst was when you'd survive both echo waves but then lose to Mecha'thun. Good riddance!
Echo Mechanics Update - SN1P-SN4P, Sound the Bells! and Glinda Crowskin Refunds!
This is the most elegant solution I can think of. It's too bad that there's no way to make it obvious in the game client that things behave this way, but it solves the problem with the fewest negative side effects. A Good Nerf.
New Neutral Minion - Grizzled Wizard
Interesting, I like this disturbance effect! Very original, still I don't think will see the play it deserves.
Hearthstone Update - December 5th Patch Notes (Battlegrounds Updates, New Cards in January, the Return of Tyrande and More!)
I'm pretty intrigued on what heroes is going to be in the new rotation! :)
Also man, that Sylvanas' card back looks pretty dope!
(And I'm going to add that this update adds the most features from player feedback too which is very nice!)
New Warrior Spell - Ramming Speed
This won't see any play as long as Supercollider is in standard.
Skyfin
how and why did a huge dragon breed with a small murloc?
cool concept, but how, why?
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I guess I like Shudderwok more than I thought lol
New Warlock Minion - Dragonblight Cultist
If it gets the attack after the invoke it will be 3/1 which is not bad but if it's played on board that already has some stats it will be higher this is gonna go in zoo for sure
New Neutral Minion - Blowtorch Saboteur
Not bad, a solid body and an average effect.
December Battlegrounds Update - New Heroes, Hero Rotation, New Minions, Balance Changes, Stats V1
Anyone else unable to log in since this update? I get the "playfull sprites" message
New Shaman Hero - Galakrond, the Tempest
The battlecry is great for tempo/removal and the invoke effect is very powerful. Corrupt Elementalist and Invocation of Frost are great, Shield of Galakrond and Devoted Maniac aren't that bad with the 2/1 rush elemental and Dragon's Pack is a nice bonus. This Galakrond seems quite flexible since you can be an aggro/midrange deck with lots of tokens or a control deck with lots of rush removal.
New Neutral Minion - Skyfin
Dragon murloc deck? Why not? I can't wait to see if this is going to work!
New Warrior Minion - Sky Raider
I already know I'm going to hate this guy... I'm not prepared for the return of pirate warrior T_T
New Warrior Spell - Awaken!
Pretty underwhelming... Ok for the Invoke effect, but... 3 mana Whirlwind?
New Warlock Spell - Dark Skies
Can work wonders if you have a large hand but later it will only do 1 or 2 damage combos nicely with elekk plot twist to increase your deck so you have more cards for this
New Neutral Minion - Dragon Breeder
Step 1: Frizz Kindleroost
Step 2: Emeriss + Dragon Breeder
That's the value dream right there.
New Warrior Weapon - Ritual Chopper
That 1 atk is pretty sad for a Warrior's weapon, if you ask me lol But if you want to take your Galakrond to full power you will have to run this in 2x, so... ;)
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