[Updated on August 15]
By now we've had more than a week to explore the mysterious grounds of Castle Nathria. While not nearly enough time for anyone playing more or less casually to familiarize themselves with everything there is - let alone get their hands on all necessary packs or dust for viable new cards - at the higher competitive ranks the metagame has been developing at a steady, faster rate. Which is pretty much in keeping with the usual tendencies.
However, the above holds true only for certain classes - not every single one has been privileged enough to stay in the running; even this early into the new expansion as we find ourselves. As we've already noted elsewhere, this situation is unlikely to change drastically until the first set of balance changes is upon us.
Update: Some of the upcoming balance changes have been accidentally leaked, and later confirmed by Blizzard! The patch is set to drop on Tuesday, August 16.
But that's a story for another day. For the time being, we shall focus on what's up there and still holding strong, rather than what could or should be. Don't forget to check back at a later date for even more decks making their way into the following list!
Murder at Castle Nathria Week 2 - Strong Standard Decks & Classes
If you've missed our previous deck compilations and meta reports or just don't tend to memorize every little fact about all of the ongoing trends, the simple reminders are there:
- Awesome Murder at Castle Nathria Launch Decks From Hearthstone’s Top Players and Streamers
- Updated Best Early Legend Hearthstone Decks To Climb the Castle Nathria Ladder
What ends up being 'hot' during Week 2 is very much based on what came before, so don't expect many a great revelation. Players are still clamoring for buffs just as loud (if not louder) as they look forward to some necessary (?) nerfs. But it's worth noting the Hearthstone team hasn't been particularly willing to improve cards more than once per expansion, and historically these kind of patches don't really tend to happen at the start of a new set. Is it really possible we might see some sort of an exception or a different new direction unfolding here?
Meanwhile, people tend to form their opinions based on personal ladder experiences, the accounts of others, and the data publicly available to everyone. HSReplay has recently posted their 'regional power rankings' to sum up the first week of the expansion:

(Source)
You will undoubtedly notice several suspects missing from this picture. The things might've only taken a turn for the worse since our latest report, with Demon Hunter and Warrior falling below 40% as far as winrates are concerned. Rogue and Paladin continued the downward trend as well. Even Druid and Priest as a whole are currently not breaking that 50% barrier. The exact numbers are generally not worth quoting, as they end up shifting every other hour. Regardless of such issues, there are still a lot of players heaping praises upon the current gameplay options.
As always, you can find some inspiration for your own ladder climbing across various successful decks listed below. Crafting many of the cards you don't own is still not particularly recommended, what with the balance changes due soon. Unless it's going to be Theotar, the Mad Duke, the ultimate new disruption card of the current meta and a Neutral, somewhat less triggering take on the infamous Mindrender Illucia.
Bonus Picks - Masters Tour Murder at Castle Nathria
There was also another Masters Tour unfolding over the weekend, so it's very much possible that various top players have kept some things close to their chest during the past week of ladder climbing. More spicy takes to come? These events always tend to inform the larger metagame one way or another - but it's also something we tend to talk about separately.
Update: As this tournament offered very little hope for the underperforming classes - 0 Warriors, only 2 Demon Hunters, and 6 Paladins were brought (which might be a negative record of some sort) - and didn't exactly justify a closer coverage with such sizable balance changes around the corner, we've instead added a number of varied decks from the 'good' classes as chosen by the pro players. You can find some of the alternative decklists below; chances are they might end up becoming even more popular in the coming days!
Demon Hunter
Next, please.
Your best bet here are the decks we've already showcased in previous compilations, otherwise things haven't been looking good for the class during this week. Even its greatest supporters might be forced to play something else for the time being.
The only exception was Habugabu, bravely trying out this Red Herring version (name may or may not be accidental) of Big DH at Rank 1 Legend. With an impressive score of 5-10, and merely dropping a few ranks as a result. But hey, the competition is not going to be as stellar for the most of us. Memes is all we have for now, so if you are feeling the urge to play something casually... at least you've been warned.
Fel/Big
Standard · Big Demon Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Sigil of Alacrity x 2
- 1 Wings of Hate (Rank 1) x 2
- 2 Chaos Strike x 2
- 2 Fel Barrage x 2
- 2 Sigil of Summoning x 2
- 3 Chaos Leech x 1
- 3 Eye Beam x 2
- 4 Flanking Maneuver x 2
- 4 Topple the Idol x 2
- 4 Vanndar Stormpike x 1
- 6 Kurtrus, Demon-Render x 1
- 6 Masked Reveler x 2
- 6 Proving Grounds x 2
- 7 Red Herring x 2
- 7 Xhilag of the Abyss x 1
- 10 Neptulon the Tidehunter x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
- 10 Stoneborn General x 2
Druid
Various takes on ramping continue - be it Sire Denathrius, Kazakusan, or even the return of Naga Giant. Celestial Alignment has become less popular, but still fairly visible.
Feno won the recent Solary Party LAN event, as well as climbed high on ladder, so we can safely listen to his recommendations (also for Mage and Shaman, as you can find out in their respective class sections).
Ramp/Big/Nature
Standard · Ramp Druid · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Aquatic Form x 2
- 0 Innervate x 2
- 1 Living Roots x 2
- 1 Planted Evidence x 2
- 2 Capture Coldtooth Mine x 1
- 2 Composting x 2
- 2 Earthen Scales x 2
- 2 Moonlit Guidance x 2
- 2 Natural Causes x 2
- 2 Thorngrowth Sentries x 2
- 2 Wild Growth x 1
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Widowbloom Seedsman x 2
- 5 Flipper Friends x 2
- 5 Nourish x 2
- 5 Wildheart Guff x 1
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Miracle Growth x 2
- 7 Scale of Onyxia x 2
- 7 Topior the Shrubbagazzor x 1
- 9 Insatiable Devourer x 2
- 10 Raid Boss Onyxia x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Standard · Ramp Druid · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Aquatic Form x 2
- 0 Innervate x 2
- 1 Dozing Kelpkeeper x 2
- 1 Druid of the Reef x 2
- 1 Planted Evidence x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Earthen Scales x 2
- 2 Jerry Rig Carpenter x 2
- 2 Moonlit Guidance x 2
- 2 Wild Growth x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Widowbloom Seedsman x 2
- 5 Nourish x 2
- 5 Wildheart Guff x 1
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Miracle Growth x 2
- 7 Scale of Onyxia x 2
- 7 Topior the Shrubbagazzor x 1
- 8 Kael'thas Sinstrider x 1
- 8 Kazakusan x 1
- 9 Alexstrasza the Life-Binder x 1
- 9 Malygos the Spellweaver x 1
- 10 Raid Boss Onyxia x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Standard · Ramp Druid · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Aquatic Form x 2
- 0 Innervate x 2
- 1 Druid of the Reef x 1
- 1 Ivus, the Forest Lord x 1
- 1 Planted Evidence x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Earthen Scales x 2
- 2 Jerry Rig Carpenter x 1
- 2 Moonlit Guidance x 2
- 2 Wild Growth x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Oracle of Elune x 1
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 2
- 4 Widowbloom Seedsman x 2
- 5 Nourish x 2
- 5 Queen Azshara x 1
- 5 Spammy Arcanist x 1
- 5 Wildheart Guff x 1
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Miracle Growth x 2
- 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
- 7 Scale of Onyxia x 2
- 7 Topior the Shrubbagazzor x 1
- 10 Raid Boss Onyxia x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
- 20 Naga Giant x 2
Standard · Ramp Druid · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Innervate x 2
- 1 Druid of the Reef x 2
- 2 Jerry Rig Carpenter x 2
- 2 Mailbox Dancer x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 2
- 4 Park Panther x 2
- 4 Widowbloom Seedsman x 2
- 5 Boomkin x 2
- 5 Nourish x 2
- 5 Wildheart Guff x 1
- 6 Barbaric Sorceress x 2
- 6 Green-Thumb Gardener x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Miracle Growth x 2
- 7 Scale of Onyxia x 2
- 8 Kael'thas Sinstrider x 1
- 8 Nightshade Bud x 1
- 9 Alexstrasza the Life-Binder x 1
- 9 Insatiable Devourer x 2
- 10 Convoke the Spirits x 2
- 10 Neptulon the Tidehunter x 1
- 10 Raid Boss Onyxia x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Celestial Alignment
Standard · Celestial Alignment Druid · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Aquatic Form x 2
- 0 Innervate x 2
- 1 Druid of the Reef x 1
- 1 Planted Evidence x 2
- 2 Earthen Scales x 2
- 2 Jerry Rig Carpenter x 2
- 2 Moonlit Guidance x 2
- 2 Wild Growth x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Widowbloom Seedsman x 2
- 5 Nourish x 2
- 5 Spammy Arcanist x 1
- 5 Wildheart Guff x 1
- 6 Lady Anacondra x 1
- 7 Miracle Growth x 2
- 7 Scale of Onyxia x 2
- 7 Topior the Shrubbagazzor x 1
- 8 Celestial Alignment x 2
- 8 Kazakusan x 1
- 9 Alexstrasza the Life-Binder x 1
- 9 Malygos the Spellweaver x 1
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
- 10 Lokholar the Ice Lord x 1
- 10 Raid Boss Onyxia x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Hunter
Still having a good time as a whole, but (Big) Beast Hunter seem to have started falling behind the other two. Face Hunters tend to be more popular than Questline variants, but with the coming fix to the bugged Twinbow Terrorcoil/Collateral Damage interaction, the indirect nerf will be in effect. We'll have to see whether the deck is going to take a performance hit and have to modify the list as a result.
There is already at least one slightly different aggro list floating around (bringing back Naga's Pride), as can be seen from the deck shared by Ruby.
Face
Standard · Face Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Barbed Nets x 2
- 1 Click-Clocker x 2
- 1 Irondeep Trogg x 2
- 1 Vicious Slitherspear x 2
- 2 Doggie Biscuit x 2
- 2 K9-0tron x 2
- 2 Quick Shot x 2
- 2 Raj Naz'jan x 1
- 2 Spirit Poacher x 2
- 3 Aimed Shot x 2
- 3 Ramming Mount x 2
- 3 Stag Charge x 2
- 3 Wild Spirits x 2
- 4 Twinbow Terrorcoil x 2
- 5 Ara'lon x 1
- 5 Barak Kodobane x 1
- 8 Collateral Damage x 1
Standard · Face Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Barbed Nets x 2
- 1 Click-Clocker x 2
- 1 Peasant x 2
- 1 Vicious Slitherspear x 2
- 2 Doggie Biscuit x 2
- 2 K9-0tron x 2
- 2 Quick Shot x 2
- 2 Spirit Poacher x 2
- 3 Aimed Shot x 2
- 3 Ramming Mount x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 3 Stag Charge x 2
- 3 Wild Spirits x 2
- 4 Twinbow Terrorcoil x 2
- 5 Ara'lon x 1
- 5 Barak Kodobane x 1
- 8 Collateral Damage x 1
Standard · Face Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Barbed Nets x 2
- 1 Click-Clocker x 2
- 1 Vicious Slitherspear x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Doggie Biscuit x 2
- 2 Raj Naz'jan x 1
- 2 Spirit Poacher x 2
- 3 Aimed Shot x 2
- 3 Naga's Pride x 2
- 3 Ramming Mount x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 3 Stag Charge x 2
- 3 Wild Spirits x 2
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Twinbow Terrorcoil x 2
- 5 Ara'lon x 1
- 5 Barak Kodobane x 1
- 8 Collateral Damage x 1
Quest
Standard · Quest Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Arcane Shot x 2
- 1 Barbed Nets x 2
- 1 Defend the Dwarven District x 1
- 1 Tracking x 2
- 1 Urchin Spines x 1
- 1 Wound Prey x 2
- 2 Explosive Trap x 2
- 2 Furious Howl x 2
- 2 Quick Shot x 2
- 2 Raj Naz'jan x 1
- 2 Spirit Poacher x 2
- 3 Aimed Shot x 2
- 3 Ancient Krakenbane x 2
- 3 Conch's Call x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Shellshot x 2
- 3 Stag Charge x 2
- 3 Wild Spirits x 2
- 4 Marked Shot x 2
- 4 Piercing Shot x 2
- 4 Twinbow Terrorcoil x 1
- 5 Ara'lon x 1
- 5 Barak Kodobane x 1
- 6 Beaststalker Tavish x 1
Standard · Quest Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Arcane Shot x 2
- 1 Barbed Nets x 2
- 1 Defend the Dwarven District x 1
- 1 Tracking x 2
- 1 Wound Prey x 2
- 2 Dun Baldar Bunker x 2
- 2 Explosive Trap x 2
- 2 Freezing Trap x 2
- 2 Furious Howl x 2
- 2 Ice Trap x 2
- 2 Quick Shot x 2
- 2 Spirit Poacher x 2
- 3 Aimed Shot x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Shellshot x 2
- 3 Stag Charge x 2
- 3 Wild Spirits x 2
- 4 Multicaster x 2
- 4 Piercing Shot x 2
- 4 Spring the Trap x 2
- 5 Barak Kodobane x 1
- 6 Beaststalker Tavish x 1
Standard · Quest Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Arcane Shot x 2
- 1 Barbed Nets x 2
- 1 Defend the Dwarven District x 1
- 1 Tracking x 2
- 1 Wound Prey x 2
- 2 Furious Howl x 2
- 2 Quick Shot x 2
- 2 Raj Naz'jan x 1
- 2 Spirit Poacher x 2
- 3 Aimed Shot x 2
- 3 Shellshot x 2
- 3 Stag Charge x 2
- 3 Wild Spirits x 2
- 4 Marked Shot x 2
- 4 Piercing Shot x 2
- 5 Barak Kodobane x 1
- 6 Beaststalker Tavish x 1
Big Beast
Standard · Beast Hunter · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Batty Guest x 2
- 1 Click-Clocker x 2
- 1 Tracking x 2
- 2 Castle Kennels x 2
- 2 Doggie Biscuit x 2
- 2 K9-0tron x 2
- 2 Selective Breeder x 2
- 2 Spirit Poacher x 2
- 3 Bunker Sergeant x 2
- 3 Harpoon Gun x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Stag Charge x 2
- 3 Wild Spirits x 2
- 4 Azsharan Saber x 1
- 4 Blademaster Samuro x 1
- 4 Stormpike Battle Ram x 2
- 5 Ara'lon x 1
- 5 Barak Kodobane x 1
- 5 Pet Collector x 2
- 5 The Rat King x 1
- 6 Beaststalker Tavish x 1
- 7 Huntsman Altimor x 1
- 7 Hydralodon x 1
- 7 Mountain Bear x 2
- 9 King Krush x 1
Mage
Players continue to enjoy their 'Spooky'/Skeleton Mages - even when the winrate isn't especially stellar, it remains in the green. Which is more than good enough when you're having fun. The larger Prince Renathal version largely remains inspired by what we saw from Habugabu and others during Week 1.
What's more interesting here are the signs of the 'old school' Big Spell Mage resurfacing once more and trying to adapt to the new status quo, as well as Solid Alibistarting to make its way into certain decks.
Ping/Skeleton
Standard · Skeleton Mage · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Flurry (Rank 1) x 2
- 1 Shivering Sorceress x 2
- 1 Sir Finley, Sea Guide x 1
- 1 Wildfire x 2
- 2 Amplified Snowflurry x 2
- 2 Frozen Touch x 2
- 3 Arcane Intellect x 2
- 3 Frostweave Dungeoneer x 2
- 3 Nightcloak Sanctum x 2
- 4 Cold Case x 2
- 4 Commander Sivara x 1
- 4 Reckless Apprentice x 2
- 4 Varden Dawngrasp x 1
- 5 Famished Fool x 1
- 6 Deathborne x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Magister Dawngrasp x 1
- 8 Kel'Thuzad, the Inevitable x 1
- 8 Mordresh Fire Eye x 1
Standard · Skeleton Mage · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Flurry (Rank 1) x 2
- 1 Shivering Sorceress x 2
- 1 Sir Finley, Sea Guide x 1
- 1 Wildfire x 2
- 2 Amplified Snowflurry x 2
- 3 Arcane Intellect x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Frostweave Dungeoneer x 2
- 3 Murloc Holmes x 1
- 3 Nightcloak Sanctum x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 4 Cold Case x 2
- 4 Commander Sivara x 1
- 4 Deepwater Evoker x 2
- 4 Reckless Apprentice x 2
- 4 Varden Dawngrasp x 1
- 6 Blizzard x 2
- 6 Deathborne x 2
- 6 Grey Sage Parrot x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Magister Dawngrasp x 1
- 8 Kael'thas Sinstrider x 1
- 8 Kel'Thuzad, the Inevitable x 1
- 8 Mordresh Fire Eye x 1
- 9 Rune of the Archmage x 2
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Standard · Hero Power Mage · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Flurry (Rank 1) x 2
- 1 First Flame x 2
- 1 Sir Finley, Sea Guide x 1
- 1 Wildfire x 2
- 2 Amplified Snowflurry x 2
- 2 Runed Orb x 2
- 3 Arcane Intellect x 2
- 3 Nightcloak Sanctum x 2
- 3 Solid Alibi x 2
- 4 Cold Case x 2
- 4 Commander Sivara x 1
- 4 Fire Sale x 2
- 4 Multicaster x 2
- 4 Reckless Apprentice x 2
- 4 Varden Dawngrasp x 1
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Magister Dawngrasp x 1
- 8 Mordresh Fire Eye x 1
Standard · Skeleton Mage · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Flurry (Rank 1) x 2
- 1 First Flame x 2
- 1 Sir Finley, Sea Guide x 1
- 1 Wildfire x 2
- 2 Amplified Snowflurry x 2
- 2 Frozen Touch x 2
- 2 Runed Orb x 2
- 3 Arcane Intellect x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Frostweave Dungeoneer x 2
- 3 Nightcloak Sanctum x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Solid Alibi x 2
- 3 Zola the Gorgon x 1
- 4 Cold Case x 2
- 4 Commander Sivara x 1
- 4 Fire Sale x 2
- 4 Multicaster x 2
- 4 Reckless Apprentice x 2
- 4 Varden Dawngrasp x 1
- 6 Deathborne x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Magister Dawngrasp x 1
- 8 Kel'Thuzad, the Inevitable x 1
- 8 Mordresh Fire Eye x 1
Big Spell
Standard · Big Spell Mage · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Pelican Diver x 2
- 2 Amplified Snowflurry x 2
- 2 Far Watch Post x 2
- 2 Mailbox Dancer x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Nightcloak Sanctum x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Deepwater Evoker x 2
- 4 Reckless Apprentice x 2
- 4 Varden Dawngrasp x 1
- 6 Balinda Stonehearth x 1
- 6 Barbaric Sorceress x 2
- 6 Grey Sage Parrot x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Magister Dawngrasp x 1
- 8 Mordresh Fire Eye x 1
- 9 Rune of the Archmage x 2
- 10 Drakefire Amulet x 2
Standard · Big Spell Mage · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Sir Finley, Sea Guide x 1
- 1 Suspicious Alchemist x 2
- 2 Amplified Snowflurry x 2
- 2 Mailbox Dancer x 2
- 2 Ram Commander x 2
- 2 Sketchy Stranger x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Nightcloak Sanctum x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 2
- 3 Treasure Guard x 1
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Deepwater Evoker x 2
- 4 Reckless Apprentice x 2
- 4 Varden Dawngrasp x 1
- 5 Spammy Arcanist x 2
- 6 Balinda Stonehearth x 1
- 6 Barbaric Sorceress x 2
- 6 Grey Sage Parrot x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Magister Dawngrasp x 1
- 8 Mordresh Fire Eye x 1
- 9 Rune of the Archmage x 2
- 10 Drakefire Amulet x 2
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
Paladin
Unfortunately, the class has been largely abandoned as of late. We haven't heard of any noteworthy success stories, and there was nothing new to report. If you wish to try your luck with Paladin regardless, you will just have to rely on the previously shared decklists.
[Insert Good Decklist Here]
Priest
Naga Priest is very solid, but not being played by many people. The fanbase just isn't there. Boar Priest has probably even fewer acolytes to spare (breaking news, a new card in the form of The Light! It Burns! has entered the list).
Questline Priest, on the other hand, tends to enjoy greater favor.
Naga/Wig
Standard · Tempo Priest · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Priestess Valishj x 1
- 1 Serpent Wig x 2
- 1 Shadow Word: Devour x 2
- 1 Shard of the Naaru x 1
- 1 Vicious Slitherspear x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Bless x 2
- 2 Murkwater Scribe x 2
- 2 Radiant Elemental x 2
- 2 Thrive in the Shadows x 2
- 3 Cathedral of Atonement x 2
- 3 Handmaiden x 2
- 3 Pelagos x 1
- 3 Treasure Guard x 2
- 4 Blademaster Samuro x 1
- 4 Boon of the Ascended x 2
- 4 Najak Hexxen x 1
- 4 School Teacher x 1
Standard · Tempo Priest · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Priestess Valishj x 1
- 1 Serpent Wig x 2
- 1 Shadow Word: Devour x 2
- 1 Vicious Slitherspear x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Bless x 2
- 2 Murkwater Scribe x 2
- 2 Radiant Elemental x 2
- 2 Thrive in the Shadows x 2
- 3 Cathedral of Atonement x 2
- 3 Crushclaw Enforcer x 1
- 3 Handmaiden x 2
- 3 Pelagos x 1
- 3 Treasure Guard x 2
- 4 Blademaster Samuro x 1
- 4 Boon of the Ascended x 2
- 4 Partner in Crime x 2
Thief/Quest
Standard · Quest Priest · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Desperate Prayer x 2
- 1 Gift of the Naaru x 2
- 1 Seek Guidance x 1
- 1 Shard of the Naaru x 2
- 1 Sir Finley, Sea Guide x 1
- 1 The Light! It Burns! x 2
- 2 Condemn (Rank 1) x 2
- 2 Sketchy Stranger x 1
- 2 Thrive in the Shadows x 2
- 3 Amulet of Undying x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Cathedral of Atonement x 1
- 3 Handmaiden x 1
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Lightmaw Netherdrake x 2
- 4 Shadow Word: Ruin x 1
- 4 Xyrella x 1
- 5 Clean the Scene x 2
- 5 Spirit Guide x 2
- 6 Lightbomb x 2
- 6 Lightshower Elemental x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Blackwater Behemoth x 1
- 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
- 8 Whirlpool x 2
- 8 Xyrella, the Devout x 1
Standard · Quest Priest · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Desperate Prayer x 1
- 1 Gift of the Naaru x 2
- 1 Seek Guidance x 1
- 1 Shard of the Naaru x 2
- 1 Sir Finley, Sea Guide x 1
- 1 The Light! It Burns! x 2
- 2 Condemn (Rank 1) x 2
- 2 Sketchy Stranger x 2
- 2 Thrive in the Shadows x 2
- 3 Amulet of Undying x 1
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Cathedral of Atonement x 2
- 3 Identity Theft x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Lightmaw Netherdrake x 1
- 4 Xyrella x 1
- 5 Clean the Scene x 2
- 5 Shadow Hunter Vol'jin x 1
- 6 Lightbomb x 2
- 6 Lightshower Elemental x 1
- 6 Mi'da, Pure Light x 1
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 6 Undying Disciple x 1
- 7 Blackwater Behemoth x 1
- 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
- 8 Murozond the Infinite x 1
- 8 Whirlpool x 2
- 8 Xyrella, the Devout x 1
Boar
Standard · Combo Priest · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Desperate Prayer x 2
- 0 Illuminate x 2
- 1 Elwynn Boar x 2
- 1 Flash Heal x 2
- 1 Gift of the Naaru x 2
- 1 Northshire Cleric x 2
- 1 Priestess Valishj x 1
- 1 Shadow Word: Devour x 2
- 1 Shard of the Naaru x 2
- 1 The Light! It Burns! x 1
- 2 Thrive in the Shadows x 2
- 2 Wild Pyromancer x 2
- 3 Amulet of Undying x 2
- 3 Handmaiden x 2
- 4 Xyrella x 1
- 5 Switcheroo x 2
- 8 Xyrella, the Devout x 1
Rogue
The winrates for the class aren't particularly inspiring as a whole, but that doesn't stop certain individuals from reporting impressive results. Meanwhile, the jury is still out on whether the complex Miracle lists are just bait, or actually a demanding example of high skill ceiling.
Some players even started going back to the basics, by giving up on the whole Loan Shark angle altogether. LambySeries has kept his #1 Legend list a secret until the start of the Masters Tour, for the sake of his friends who might've wished to use it in the tournament.
Miracle/Tempo
Standard · Tempo Rogue · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Preparation x 2
- 0 Shadowstep x 2
- 1 Blackwater Cutlass x 2
- 1 Door of Shadows x 2
- 1 Filletfighter x 1
- 1 Gone Fishin' x 2
- 1 SI:7 Extortion x 2
- 2 Maestra of the Masquerade x 1
- 2 Serrated Bone Spike x 2
- 2 Tooth of Nefarian x 2
- 2 Wicked Stab (Rank 1) x 2
- 3 Shroud of Concealment x 2
- 3 Sinstone Graveyard x 2
- 4 Edwin, Defias Kingpin x 1
- 5 Necrolord Draka x 1
- 6 Crabatoa x 1
- 6 Wildpaw Gnoll x 2
- 8 Shadowcrafter Scabbs x 1
Standard · Miracle Rogue · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Backstab x 2
- 0 Preparation x 2
- 1 Blackwater Cutlass x 1
- 1 Gone Fishin' x 2
- 1 Shattershambler x 2
- 2 Forsaken Lieutenant x 2
- 2 Serrated Bone Spike x 2
- 2 Tooth of Nefarian x 2
- 3 Loan Shark x 2
- 3 Shroud of Concealment x 2
- 3 Sinstone Graveyard x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Sketchy Information x 2
- 5 Necrolord Draka x 1
- 5 Snowfall Graveyard x 2
- 7 Gadgetzan Auctioneer x 2
- 8 Shadowcrafter Scabbs x 1
Standard · Miracle Rogue · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Backstab x 2
- 0 Preparation x 2
- 1 Blackwater Cutlass x 2
- 1 Gone Fishin' x 2
- 1 Shattershambler x 2
- 2 Forsaken Lieutenant x 2
- 2 Serrated Bone Spike x 2
- 2 Wicked Stab (Rank 1) x 2
- 3 Loan Shark x 2
- 3 Shroud of Concealment x 2
- 3 Sinstone Graveyard x 2
- 4 Sketchy Information x 2
- 5 Necrolord Draka x 1
- 5 Snowfall Graveyard x 2
- 7 Gadgetzan Auctioneer x 2
- 8 Shadowcrafter Scabbs x 1
Standard · Tempo Rogue · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Preparation x 2
- 0 Shadowstep x 2
- 1 Blackwater Cutlass x 2
- 1 Gone Fishin' x 2
- 1 SI:7 Extortion x 2
- 2 Maestra of the Masquerade x 1
- 2 Reconnaissance x 2
- 2 Serrated Bone Spike x 2
- 2 Tooth of Nefarian x 2
- 3 Shroud of Concealment x 2
- 3 Sinstone Graveyard x 2
- 4 Edwin, Defias Kingpin x 1
- 5 Azsharan Vessel x 2
- 5 Necrolord Draka x 1
- 6 Crabatoa x 1
- 6 Wildpaw Gnoll x 2
- 7 Mr. Smite x 1
- 8 Shadowcrafter Scabbs x 1
Deathrattle
Standard · Deathrattle Rogue · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 0 Backstab x 2
- 0 Preparation x 2
- 1 Blackwater Cutlass x 2
- 1 Door of Shadows x 2
- 1 Gone Fishin' x 2
- 1 Shattershambler x 2
- 2 Forsaken Lieutenant x 2
- 2 Naval Mine x 2
- 4 Counterfeit Blade x 2
- 4 Swiftscale Trickster x 2
- 5 Burning Blade Acolyte x 2
- 5 Snowfall Graveyard x 2
- 6 Masked Reveler x 2
- 8 Smokescreen x 2
- 10 Stoneborn General x 2
Shaman
Among the most popular and strongest classes for a reason. To the point that multiple voices wishing for (another) nerf to Snowfall Guardian and/or some sort of truck hitting Brilliant Macaw have become very loud at this point.
The greedy Control list popularized by Habugabu has since become the baseline for various other players. On the regular Evolve front, Rami & pals celebrated in fashion once he temporarily rose to that coveted #1 Legend spot.
Curiously, there was also Dmoney finding a bit of luck with a proper take on Totem Shaman.
Control
Standard · Control Shaman · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Muck Pools x 2
- 1 Schooling x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Bolner Hammerbeak x 1
- 2 Sleetbreaker x 2
- 3 Brilliant Macaw x 2
- 3 Clownfish x 2
- 3 Cookie the Cook x 1
- 3 Primal Dungeoneer x 2
- 3 Primordial Wave x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Firemancer Flurgl x 1
- 4 Wildpaw Cavern x 2
- 5 Command of Neptulon x 2
- 5 Famished Fool x 1
- 5 Gorloc Ravager x 2
- 6 Snowfall Guardian x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Glugg the Gulper x 1
- 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
- 8 Bru'kan of the Elements x 1
- 9 Insatiable Devourer x 2
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Standard · Control Shaman · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Muck Pools x 2
- 1 Schooling x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Bolner Hammerbeak x 1
- 2 Sleetbreaker x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Brilliant Macaw x 2
- 3 Clownfish x 2
- 3 Cookie the Cook x 1
- 3 Murloc Holmes x 1
- 3 Primal Dungeoneer x 2
- 3 Primordial Wave x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 4 Firemancer Flurgl x 1
- 5 Command of Neptulon x 2
- 5 Famished Fool x 2
- 5 Gorloc Ravager x 2
- 6 Snowfall Guardian x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Glugg the Gulper x 1
- 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
- 8 Bru'kan of the Elements x 1
- 8 Kael'thas Sinstrider x 1
- 9 Insatiable Devourer x 2
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Standard · Control Shaman · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Muck Pools x 2
- 1 Schooling x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Bolner Hammerbeak x 1
- 2 Sleetbreaker x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Brilliant Macaw x 2
- 3 Clownfish x 2
- 3 Cookie the Cook x 1
- 3 Primal Dungeoneer x 2
- 3 Primordial Wave x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Firemancer Flurgl x 1
- 5 Command of Neptulon x 2
- 5 Famished Fool x 2
- 5 Gorloc Ravager x 2
- 6 Snowfall Guardian x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 7 Glugg the Gulper x 1
- 7 Mutanus the Devourer x 1
- 8 Bru'kan of the Elements x 1
- 8 Kael'thas Sinstrider x 1
- 9 Insatiable Devourer x 2
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Evolve
Standard · Evolve Shaman · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Convincing Disguise x 2
- 1 Muck Pools x 2
- 1 Schooling x 2
- 1 Windchill x 2
- 2 Frostbite x 2
- 2 Maelstrom Portal x 2
- 3 Far Sight x 2
- 3 Primordial Wave x 1
- 4 Baroness Vashj x 1
- 4 Wildpaw Cavern x 2
- 5 Bloodlust x 1
- 5 Command of Neptulon x 2
- 6 Masked Reveler x 2
- 6 Tiny Toys x 2
- 7 Glugg the Gulper x 1
- 8 Bru'kan of the Elements x 1
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
- 10 Neptulon the Tidehunter x 1
Totem
Standard · Totem Shaman · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Irondeep Trogg x 2
- 1 Sinstone Totem x 2
- 1 Spawnpool Forager x 2
- 2 Amalgam of the Deep x 2
- 2 Anchored Totem x 2
- 2 Carving Chisel x 2
- 2 Flametongue Totem x 2
- 3 Clownfish x 2
- 3 Party Favor Totem x 2
- 4 Firemancer Flurgl x 1
- 4 Murlocula x 2
- 4 The Stonewright x 1
- 4 Wildpaw Cavern x 2
- 5 Bloodlust x 2
- 5 Gorloc Ravager x 2
- 10 Gigantotem x 2
Warlock
Zoolocks still reign supreme, even while having to contend with some counters. And they aren't all one and the same. The Curse package also does well for itself, through various takes that usually involve a handful of Imps.
The most spicy story of the week involves Furyhunter taking Pascoa's list and finding a positive winrate with it at top legend ranks. What's so special about it? Why, it's your familiar The Demon Seed structure, with some imps and an unexpected Reno Jackson as a guest star.
Imp/Zoo
Standard · Zoolock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Flame Imp x 2
- 1 Flustered Librarian x 2
- 1 Voidwalker x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Bloodbound Imp x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 2 Vile Library x 2
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 2
- 3 Imp Gang Boss x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Mischievous Imp x 2
- 4 Murlocula x 2
- 5 Shady Bartender x 2
- 6 Dreadlich Tamsin x 1
- 6 Imp King Rafaam x 1
- 8 Gigafin x 1
- 8 Kael'thas Sinstrider x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Standard · Zoolock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Flame Imp x 2
- 1 Flustered Librarian x 2
- 1 Grimoire of Sacrifice x 2
- 1 Voidwalker x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 2 Imp Swarm (Rank 1) x 2
- 2 Vile Library x 2
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 2
- 3 Imp Gang Boss x 2
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Blademaster Samuro x 1
- 4 Mischievous Imp x 2
- 4 Murlocula x 2
- 5 Shady Bartender x 1
- 6 Dreadlich Tamsin x 1
- 6 Imp King Rafaam x 1
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Standard · Zoolock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Flame Imp x 2
- 1 Flustered Librarian x 2
- 1 Voidwalker x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Bloodbound Imp x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 2 Imp Swarm (Rank 1) x 2
- 2 Vile Library x 2
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 2
- 3 Imp Gang Boss x 2
- 3 Piggyback Imp x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Blademaster Okani x 1
- 4 Demonic Assault x 1
- 4 Mischievous Imp x 2
- 5 Shady Bartender x 2
- 6 Imp King Rafaam x 1
Standard · Zoolock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Flame Imp x 2
- 1 Flustered Librarian x 2
- 1 Grimoire of Sacrifice x 2
- 1 Voidwalker x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Bloodbound Imp x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 2 Vile Library x 2
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 2
- 3 Imp Gang Boss x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 4 Mischievous Imp x 2
- 5 Shady Bartender x 2
- 6 Dreadlich Tamsin x 1
- 6 Imp King Rafaam x 1
- 8 Gigafin x 1
- 10 Sea Giant x 2
Standard · Zoolock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Flame Imp x 2
- 1 Flustered Librarian x 2
- 1 Grimoire of Sacrifice x 2
- 1 Voidwalker x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Bloodbound Imp x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 2 Imp Swarm (Rank 1) x 2
- 2 Vile Library x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 2
- 3 Imp Gang Boss x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 2
- 4 Mischievous Imp x 2
- 4 Murlocula x 2
- 5 Shady Bartender x 2
- 6 Dreadlich Tamsin x 1
- 6 Imp King Rafaam x 1
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 8 Gigafin x 1
- 8 Kael'thas Sinstrider x 1
- 9 Insatiable Devourer x 2
- 10 Sire Denathrius x 1
Imp/Curse
Standard · Curse Warlock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Grimoire of Sacrifice x 1
- 1 Mistress of Mixtures x 2
- 1 Mortal Coil x 2
- 1 Touch of the Nathrezim x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Drain Soul x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 3 Brann Bronzebeard x 1
- 3 Dragged Below x 2
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 2
- 3 Prince Renathal x 1
- 3 Sira'kess Cultist x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 2
- 3 Tamsin Roame x 1
- 4 School Teacher x 2
- 4 Siphon Soul x 1
- 4 Spice Bread Baker x 1
- 5 Lady Darkvein x 1
- 5 Runed Mithril Rod x 1
- 5 Za'qul x 1
- 6 Abyssal Wave x 2
- 6 Dreadlich Tamsin x 1
- 6 Entitled Customer x 2
- 6 Theotar, the Mad Duke x 1
- 8 Gigafin x 1
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
Phylactery/Mine
Standard · Control Warlock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Grimoire of Sacrifice x 2
- 1 Mortal Coil x 2
- 1 Touch of the Nathrezim x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Bloodmage Thalnos x 1
- 2 Drain Soul x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 2 Naval Mine x 2
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 1
- 3 Hellfire x 2
- 3 Smothering Starfish x 1
- 3 Tamsin Roame x 1
- 4 Spice Bread Baker x 2
- 4 Tamsin's Phylactery x 1
- 5 Runed Mithril Rod x 2
- 6 Dreadlich Tamsin x 1
- 6 Entitled Customer x 2
- 10 Goldshire Gnoll x 2
Questline/Reno
Standard · Demon Seed Warlock · by Aesan · 3 years, 7 months ago
- 1 Mortal Coil x 2
- 1 The Demon Seed x 1
- 1 Touch of the Nathrezim x 2
- 1 Wicked Shipment x 2
- 2 Drain Soul x 2
- 2 Impending Catastrophe x 2
- 2 Unstable Shadow Blast x 2
- 3 Blood Shard Bristleback x 2
- 3 Fiendish Circle x 2
- 3 Hellfire x 2
- 3 Tamsin Roame x 1
- 4 Soul Rend x 2
- 4 Spice Bread Baker x 2
- 5 Runed Mithril Rod x 2
- 6 Dreadlich Tamsin x 1
- 6 Entitled Customer x 2
- 6 Reno Jackson x 1
Warrior
Nope.
Possibly the most dead (not to be confused with deadly) class of the expansion. You'd have to go back all the way to Day 1 decks in order to find something to play here.
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What has or hasn't been working for you during Week 2 of Castle Nathria so far? Is there anything in particular that you hope to see become weaker or stronger?
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