Obvious Handlock synergy, but I really don't get what Blizz is doing with Warlock right now since they've got like 2 cards each for 4 different synergies (Handlock, Dragonlock, Demonlock, and Quest/Shufflelock). Not to mention Lackey Zoolock is still "around" I guess?
Someone needs to pick a lane and stick in it or it's going to be another 4 months at the #9 spot for winrate and played decks (which hsreplay has it at right now) for Warlock.
The nice part about Warlock is that it is one of the only decks that can run disparate pieces and still have consistent synergy because of how many cards it sees during the game.
It's pretty likely that the deck that plays this also plays a dragon package because of twilight and the new breath card.
Until we see more, this deck probably still plays some manner of plot twist endgame...because that's all it really has right now.
Good guide. I can tell you know what you're talking about. Most people act like it's sacrilege to forgo the tech up on turn 2. But there are a few heroes where you don't.
FWIW, he replied to me a few times on reddit. Mukla was not the second best hero, but he was in the T4. My guess is that they want to tweak his hero power, seeing as they already did it once already.
Brann feels like he's probably an S or A tier hero. Elise is probably in the group right behind him. Strong, but can get bullied early. I've only played Sindragosa once. I think she's probably pretty strong, but I need more practice. Finley seems like he is an easy dumpster tier hero.
Amalgam dodging the nerfs like its the freaking matrix... why does it feel like Blizzard always brings in good stuff but somehow always misses the crucial elements of it/something backfires horrifically?
Anyway, enough salt. The changes we did get were fantastic and will definitely shake up the meta! Murlocs can now become unstoppable fish monster thingies even faster, and Junkbot got... junked. Cobalt Guardian dodged another bullet, but whatever... looks like mechs are taking a huge hit regardless.
Eh, demons still die to a poisonous Amalgam, so its all good. I really have no idea how the Voidlord change will affect anything, it never really was a centerpiece in demon decks (you probably want to sell off Soul Juggler later on, so the tokens are really not that useful, apart from tanking a few poisonous hits). If you ask me, it just dilutes the pool even further and makes Junkbot harder to find, as well as the Battlemasters (the real Demon carries).
I’m also suprised to see Lightfang Enforcer not even touched upon. This unit is absolutely nuts, and I will enjoy collecting the free wins until this thing gets nerfed. Nerfing Amalgam will probably also slightly affect this unit’s viability, but we will have to see.
Moving on to heroes, I’m glad to see that the team is working on the gamemode so much, to the point where they are willing to rotate out heroes. Keeps the game fairly fresh. Also, rip to Lich Baz’hial. Epitome of a high risk high reward hero.
AFK not addressed at all? Polarizingly powerful in mid game where people always walk away losing ~9 hp due to rng is never healthy game design. Always feel so bullshit to fight AFK after she gets her power boost and you drop from 1st to like 6th place just bcs you had to fight AFK.
Donais recently said Amalgam is going to be nerfed to a 2/2. But that's likely in the bigger december update.
Did anyone here watch the first weekend of the Hearthstone Global Games? I feel like the marketing, prize money, production value, attention given and tournament duration are all way under par for a tournament which could be the largest event in Hearthstone. I would have loved to root for my country all tournament, but now they're already knocked out after 3(!) games. The viewership was very low as well, probably because most people didn't even know it was going on or who were playing in it. What are your opinions on this tournament?
I knew they were on and I watched them. Mexico's matches were amazing. Some really good hearthstone if you want to catch the VODs. Also, USA being reverse swept while on Evolve Shaman was pretty crazy too.
That's simple. Just go to the "Extra" tab on http://hearthcards.net/ and convert an existing card's cost into a tavern tier!
Remember that only a minority of regular HS cards would make sense in this mode (no spells/weapons, no card draw/deck interaction, etc...).
Here a some examples which I think are...interesting. Mostly because the same effect leads to a very different outcome!
Do note that in Zola's case, the golden minion will be the upgraded one!
I think heal would break the game. Ultrasaur feels like a TT5 minion. Cenarius is probably too good for HSBG.
I like the rest of them. I was a little worried about Thrasher, but the more I thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. especially in the late early game where it may attack twice. It actually makes garbage like Righteous Protector more appealing.
First, props for doing well with an innovative build.
Second, Spirit of the Frog tutors specific cards in a chain. It's probably "less consistent" than something like Mana Tide Totem. But the average result is likely better. Not to mention that Frog gives you an uninteractable 3 drop that curves into your hare+evolve turns.
Nightmare Amalgam is definitely a problem. It is way too good as a jack of all trades. In the endgame, unless it hits another poisonous minion (so Demons will always auto lose), it is a giant wall of stats with taunt, divine shield and poisonous that straight up destroys everything. I have no idea what they were thinking by putting this minion in the game.
Amalgam is exactly the type of thing the game needs. It's just in the wrong tier right now.
Also, poison is exactly what it needs to be. It is super common to get minions with 50+ health. Indeed, that's the whole point. You need checks in the form of Poison.
Toki is definitely worse in the early game, but still pretty solid in the end game to guarantee roll 6-drops at rank 5. Mukla is at least A-tier now. Arguably S-tier. He's like a better Milly.
Mamma Bear change is nice. Kangor's change almost makes it better in some ways, since you want it to die. But it's still an overall nerf. Jaraxxus is definitely better, but I'm still not sure how much. Demons are still the weakest tribe overall.
It's not a "lie." It's poorly written. And it was noted that it was poorly worded almost immediately. You people can't wait to put your tinfoil hats on.
The nice part about Warlock is that it is one of the only decks that can run disparate pieces and still have consistent synergy because of how many cards it sees during the game.
It's pretty likely that the deck that plays this also plays a dragon package because of twilight and the new breath card.
Until we see more, this deck probably still plays some manner of plot twist endgame...because that's all it really has right now.
Yup.
Interesting with the Quest,
Good guide. I can tell you know what you're talking about. Most people act like it's sacrilege to forgo the tech up on turn 2. But there are a few heroes where you don't.
That's the score-level that you see after a match.
Got two more games in with Sindragosa. Won them both (@ 5400 MMR) She seems VERY powerful. Harder to play than Brann, maybe. But potentially better.
FWIW, he replied to me a few times on reddit. Mukla was not the second best hero, but he was in the T4. My guess is that they want to tweak his hero power, seeing as they already did it once already.
Brann feels like he's probably an S or A tier hero.
Elise is probably in the group right behind him. Strong, but can get bullied early.
I've only played Sindragosa once. I think she's probably pretty strong, but I need more practice.
Finley seems like he is an easy dumpster tier hero.
Murlocs got a huge buff. It finally feels like they are a legitimate aggro tribe now. TT2 Coldlight Seer changes the maths a lot in their favor.
They do, his name is Nightmare Amalgam.
It's out now for me.
Donais recently said Amalgam is going to be nerfed to a 2/2. But that's likely in the bigger december update.
I knew they were on and I watched them. Mexico's matches were amazing. Some really good hearthstone if you want to catch the VODs.
Also, USA being reverse swept while on Evolve Shaman was pretty crazy too.
I think heal would break the game.
Ultrasaur feels like a TT5 minion.
Cenarius is probably too good for HSBG.
I like the rest of them. I was a little worried about Thrasher, but the more I thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed. especially in the late early game where it may attack twice. It actually makes garbage like Righteous Protector more appealing.
First, props for doing well with an innovative build.
Second, Spirit of the Frog tutors specific cards in a chain. It's probably "less consistent" than something like Mana Tide Totem. But the average result is likely better. Not to mention that Frog gives you an uninteractable 3 drop that curves into your hare+evolve turns.
Amalgam is exactly the type of thing the game needs. It's just in the wrong tier right now.
Also, poison is exactly what it needs to be. It is super common to get minions with 50+ health. Indeed, that's the whole point. You need checks in the form of Poison.
A poor explanation is not the same thing as a lie.
Toki is definitely worse in the early game, but still pretty solid in the end game to guarantee roll 6-drops at rank 5.
Mukla is at least A-tier now. Arguably S-tier. He's like a better Milly.
Mamma Bear change is nice.
Kangor's change almost makes it better in some ways, since you want it to die. But it's still an overall nerf.
Jaraxxus is definitely better, but I'm still not sure how much. Demons are still the weakest tribe overall.
It's not a "lie." It's poorly written. And it was noted that it was poorly worded almost immediately. You people can't wait to put your tinfoil hats on.
FWIW they said they’ll be adding more heroes in Dec. prob not the original 9, but cool that we’ll get them soo