Hearthstone patch 36.2 launches tomorrow, and with it comes a lot of new features and changes.
We already know about the new Battlegrounds season, and all that comes with it, but there's also some new in-game events and even some brand new cards being added to the game tomorrow. All in all, we're getting:
The new Battlegrounds season.
Vicious Voidscale has had its buff from two weeks ago reverted.
New in-game event: Zuramat's Rampage, runs from August 4 to August 25. Win three new cards and a Millhouse hero skin for Mage.
Heroic Tavern Brawl returns.
A free Escape from Violet Hold card pack available on the Battle.Net website every Tuesday from August 4 to August 25.
A new Darkmoon Faire Treasures pool from August 11 to September 8. You can win a Mythic Turalyon Warlock skin and a Diamond Alleria Hunter skin.
Yes, you read that right. A TURALYON Skin... for WARLOCK!
As of this patch, the minimum system requirements for running the game has increased due to being moved to a new version of Unity. Despite what the article suggests, the Hearthstone System Requirements page has not been updated to reflect the new requirements, as of the time of writing this article.
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Quote From Blizzard Entertainment Patch 36.2 is launching a new Battlegrounds season, a small Hearthstone balance update, new event cards, the return of Heroic Tavern Brawl, and more!
Hearthstone Updates
Dev Comment: Well met! We've been closely following the impact of the latest balance update, and it's become clear that the Demon Hunter buffs overshot the mark. Our goal was to help the class reach a healthier power level ahead of the new support arriving in this patch, but it has since become one of the strongest performers and is having an outsized impact on the meta. As a result, we're making a small unscheduled adjustment.
In particular, Vicious Voidscale has proven to be a clear outlier. We're reverting the buff to bring both the card and the class more in line with the rest of the meta.
With Soul Immolation becoming available through the "Zuramat's Rampage!" event, we look forward to seeing how you use its unique effect in Void Soul Demon Hunter.
We'll continue monitoring the meta and evaluating whether further changes are needed during our next regularly scheduled balance window. We'll see you in the Tavern!
Vicious Voidscale
Old: Battlecry and Deathrattle: Get a Void Soul.
New: Deathrattle: Get a Void Soul
The above card will be eligible for a full dust refund for two weeks following Patch 36.2.
Battlegrounds Updates
Something strange has been smuggled out of Dalaran, and it's about to reshape every lobby. Battlegrounds Season 14: Dark Gifts of Dalaran introduces powerful Dark Gifts, the new Activate keyword, an expanded Trinket pool, new Heroes, and the debut of the Lockbox and Fishbait mechanics. Discover what's inside when the new season begins on August 4 at 10:00 a.m. PDT.
What's Coming in Season 14
New Gameplay System: Dark Gifts
Spend Gold to Discover minions paired with powerful Dark Gifts.
Starting on Turn 3, spend 3 Gold to Discover 1 of 3 minions, each paired with a unique Dark Gift.
Use the Dark Gift button once per turn, up to 3 times per game.
Offerings improve each turn, so waiting can lead to stronger options.
43 unique Dark Gifts
New Keyword: Activate
Spend Gold during the Recruit Phase to trigger special minion abilities.
Click an Activate minion in your warband to use its ability.
Each Activate ability can be used once per turn.
New Pirate Synergy: Lockbox
Pirates can uncover Lockboxes containing Golden minions that unlock on later turns, unless you break them out early.
New Beast Synergy: Fishbait
Beasts can now attack during the Recruit Phase, with a big reward for the minion that takes the bait.
Seasonal Minion Refresh
Minions
96 minions removed
62 new minions
31 returning minions
Tavern Spells
5 Tavern spells removed
5 new Tavern spells
4 returning Tavern spells
Refreshed Trinket Pool
Trinkets are sticking around for another season and will be available alongside Dark Gifts!
23 new Lesser Trinkets
24 new Greater Trinkets
Two New Heroes
Nightmare Lord Xavius – Feel Devastation
Tras'tath, Soul Parasite – Void Power
For in-depth details on all this and more, check out our Battlegrounds Season 14 reveal blog. See our official forum posts for lists of all upcoming Tavern spells, Trinkets, and minions.
General Battlegrounds Updates
Venomous Change
With Fishbait allowing minions to attack during the Recruit Phase, Venomous has been updated to destroy the first minion it damages each combat, ensuring the keyword remains effective once combat begins.
Venomous
Old: Destroy the first minion this deals damage to.
New: Destroy the first minion this deals damage to each combat.
Chromadrake Change
Chromadrakes have been removed from the Tavern pool but can still be generated by certain minions and Trinkets. Their keyword has been updated to reflect that they are now only available through these effects.
Chromadrake
Old: One of five Tier 3 Dragons with various Battlecries.
New: One of five Dragons with various Battlecries.
Easy-to-Read Stats
We all love seeing our minions reach absurdly high stats. To help keep your warband readable, numbers with more than four digits will now be condensed for a cleaner, easier-to-read display.
New Battlegrounds Rewards Track
On August 4, Battlegrounds Season 13 will end, and Season 14 will begin! With that, Battlegrounds Ratings will reset, and the Battlegrounds Track will update. Any rewards that were already earned from the Season 13 Rewards Track, but not yet claimed, will be automatically claimed for you.
The Season 14 Battlegrounds Track includes brand new cosmetics featuring Maiev, Vanessa VanCleef, and more. Pick up the Season Pass to instantly unlock +2 Hero options at the start of each game. Then, progress through the Season Pass track to earn the new Violet Hold Legendary Strike, 13 additional Hero Skins, a new Bartender, and more! Or upgrade to the Season Pass + to get all the rewards from the Season Pass plus one included Hero re-roll per game.
Level
XP
Cumulative XP
Free Track
Season Pass
1
0
0
2x Hero Slots
2
20
20
3
20
40
2x BG Tokens
4
20
60
5x BG Tokens
5
30
90
Rec Time A.F.Kay Rare Hero Skin
6
30
120
Dalaran Escape - Aya Blackpaw Epic Emote
7
30
150
2x BG Tokens
8
30
180
Off Duty Maiev Legendary Hero Skin
9
40
220
Prison Sous-Chef Cookie Rare Hero Skin
10
40
260
5x BG Tokens
11
40
300
Death's Head Blackthorn Rare Hero Skin
12
50
350
Arch-Warden Rafaam Epic Hero Skin
13
50
400
Dalaran Escape - Advocate Cariel Rare Emote
14
50
450
Street Racer Sneed Rare Hero Skin
15
50
500
2x BG Tokens
16
60
560
Escape from Dalaran Rare Strike
17
60
620
Vanessa VanCleef Epic Bartender
18
60
680
5x BG Tokens
19
60
740
Dalaran Escape - Prosecutor Tamsin Rare Emote
20
60
800
Prison Warden Omu Rare Hero Skin
21
60
860
Smuggler Hooktusk Rare Hero Skin*
22
60
920
Dalaran Escape - Aronist Rakanishu Epic Emote*
23
60
980
Carny Silas Rare Hero Skin*
24
60
1040
Getaway Galewing Epic Hero Skin*
25
60
1100
Crime Master Voone Rare Hero Skin*
26
60
1160
5x BG Tokens
27
60
1220
Dalaran Escape - Judge Jailer Epic Emote*
28
60
1280
Escape from Dalaran Epic Strike*
29
60
1340
Dalaran Escape - Lovestruck Illidan Rare Emote*
30
60
1400
Sewerwock Rare Hero Skin*
31
60
1460
2x BG Tokens
32
60
1520
Advocate Cariel Epic Hero Skin*
33
60
1580
Dalaran Escape - Carny Silas Rare Emote*
34
60
1640
5x BG Tokens
35
60
1700
Prosecutor Tamsin Epic Hero Skin*
36
60
1760
Inspector Holmes Legendary Hero Skin*
37
60
1820
Arsonist Rakanishu Rare Hero Skin*
38
60
1880
Dalaran Escape - A.F.Kay Epic Emote*
39
60
1940
Jade Lotus Goya Legendary Hero Skin*
40
60
2000
Escape from Dalaran Legendary Strike*
*These rewards will become available after the 36.6 patch update.
Complete In-Game Event Quests, Earn Free Rewards
Zuramat's Rampage!
From August 4 - 25, help contain the escaped void entity known as Zuramat the Obliterator! His containment crystal has been compromised, and he's creating a black hole within the Hold. Fortunately, Watfin is already on the case. Nobody sniffs out suspicious activity quite like Watfin, especially when a card doesn't look quite right! Join Watfin, stop Zuramat's rampage, and earn the following rewards:
1x Watfin*, normal and Golden version
2x Desperate Bribe*, normal and Golden version
2x Soul Immolation*, normal and Golden version
4x Violet Hold Packs
2x Golden Violet Hold Pack
Escape Artist Millhouse Hero Skin for Mage
* After the event ends, these cards can be obtained by owning an Escape from Violet Hold pack starting with Patch 36.4.
Heroic Tavern Brawl Returns
Heroic Tavern Brawl returns from August 12 - 19! Put your skills to the test in high‑stakes matches using a Standard deck built from your collection. Enter for 1000 Gold and battle until 12 wins or 3 losses, with rewards determined by your performance.
Claim Free Rewards and Check Out New Special Offers in the Battle.net Shop!
From August 4 - 25, visit the Battle.net Shop each week to claim a free Escape from Violet Hold gift! Check back every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. PDT to see what new reward is waiting for you.
Starting August 4, the Battle.net Shop has a special deal for the Legendary Night Warrior Tyrande Bundle and is offering early access to the Legendary Landmarks Signature Bundle.
Qixi Turalyon and Qixi Alleria Unite in Darkmoon Faire Treasures
From August 11 – September 8, the Darkmoon Faire returns to celebrate Qixi, a traditional festival celebrating love and devotion, with two heroes whose bond has endured even the vastness of the Void. Reunite Turalyon and Alleria with a pair of stunning cosmetics inspired by Azeroth's most iconic love story. Featuring custom appearances, animated entrances, expressive emotes, and unique gameplay animations, these skins bring the legendary couple to life in Hearthstone.
Like a guiding star shining across the night sky, the Qixi Turalyon Mythic Hero Skin lets you bridge any distance with the power of devotion and Light. This Mythic skin features a fully reimagined Qixi-themed appearance, along with a complete suite of custom animations including unique entrance, Hero Power, attack, spellcasting, victory, and defeat sequences
Though separated by the Void, Alleria's resolve has never faded. The Qixi Alleria Diamond Hero Skin shines with radiant elegance, showcasing a beautiful Qixi-inspired look and custom animated sequences throughout your matches, from her entrance and emotes to Hero Power, attack, victory, and defeat moments.
Darkmoon Faire Treasures is our random pull system that rewards Pets, Mythic Skins, Signature cards, Hero Skins, and more. The first pull is free, and subsequent pulls require Runestones to purchase. Every pull guarantees a prize. As the prize collections in the Treasures booth rotate, prices adjust to match the value of the current items. Read more about the current value of Darkmoon Faire Treasures, as well as pull rates and odds.
Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
Unity
Hearthstone has been upgraded to a newer version of Unity. The game's minimum system requirements have changed as a result. For the latest requirements, visit the Hearthstone System Requirements support page and select your operating system for more information.
Hearthstone
Fixed a visual bug where Krul the Unshackled's Battlecry caused the game board to remain dimmed for the rest of the match.
Fixed a bug where Shadow of Demise could be played after a non-spell card was played, despite having no valid effect.
Fixed a bug where the Essence generated by Dragon Soul, Shattered could be cast twice by Sinestra.
Fixed a bug where only one Mana Burn effect applied when two Mana Burns were played in the same turn.
Fixed a bug where Prepare incorrectly triggered Agamaggan's effect.
Fixed a bug that could prevent a game from starting when a Priest deck contained both Azalina Soulsever and Medivh the Hallowed.
Fixed a bug where a second Conjuration Specialist could target itself while Mayor Noggenfogger was on the board.
Fixed a visual bug where Stormfury displayed 2 damage instead of the correct amount when the player had Spell Damage.
Fixed a bug where Ascendance allowed a damaged Time-Twisted Seer to grant permanent Spell Damage for the rest of the game.
Fixed a bug that prevented Tombs of Terror from being started.
Fixed a bug where Secrets cast by The Origin Stone could be seen by opponents through the history bar.
Fixed a bug where Jailbird could no longer have its Cost reduced after interacting with Wizened Truthseeker.
Fixed a bug where Memoriam Manifest summoned Onyxia's Wing before Arisen Onyxia appeared.
Fixed a bug where Violet Punisher failed to steal Taunt from certain minions.
Fixed a bug where The Hero's Welcome did not trigger Rangari Scout's effect.
Fixed a bug where Siphoning Growth granted 16 Armor instead of 8 while Niri of the Crater was in play.
Fixed a bug where Mountain Map only offered two minion choices instead of three.
Fixed a bug where Jailhouse Manastorm could summon minions that cost more than 10 Mana.
Fixed a bug that prevented Prince Renathal and Timethief Rafaam from being included in the same deck.
Fixed a bug where Dire Fate effects that grant Windfury, Taunt, or Charge did not apply to summoned minions.
Fixed a bug where Conflux Crasher could still deal damage to an enemy minion after it had already died.
Fixed a bug where Zilliax Deluxe 3000 was guaranteed to be drawn after being shuffled into the deck by its own Deathrattle.
Fixed a bug where Helpless Hatchling's Deathrattle could reduce the Cost of Beasts that already cost 0.
Fixed a bug where Headmaster Kel'Thuzad did not add Mr. Bigglesworth to hand under certain board conditions.
Fixed a visual bug where Rampaging Hound displayed the Beast type instead of Elemental Beast.
Fixed a visual bug where Winterspring Whelp's Frost effect could trigger twice while The Origin Stone was in play.
Arena
Fixed a visual bug where dragging cards during Arena Redraft on Loss could leave behind a duplicate image.
Fixed a bug where Golden Hero Powers appeared as their non-Golden versions during Arena deck drafting.
Fixed a crash that could occur on iPad when conceding an Arena match.
Battlegrounds
Fixed a bug where Catacomb Crasher could gain Down in the Catacombs while still in the Tavern.
Fixed a group of bugs where Hand Protection was missing or did not function correctly for:
Feline Fortune
Timewarped Secrecy interacting with Secret Sinstone
Yogg-Tastic Pastry's Hand of Fate outcome
Fixed a bug where Moroes, Steward of Death granted an incorrect amount of stats when created by Build-An-Undead.
Fixed a bug where Timewarped Wargear lost its base stats after being Magnetized onto another minion.
Fixed a bug where The Eye of Dalaran was not granted after its conditions were met.
Fixed a bug where Timewarped Interpreter granted +3/+2 instead of +3/+3.
Fixed a bug where the Maxwell Sticker Greater Trinket granted the wrong Buddy while the Greater Pouches Anomaly was active.
Fixed a bug where Tripled Sand Swirler and Glowing Cinder displayed incorrect card text when combined with Elemental of Surprise.
Collection
Fixed a visual bug where the Violet Hold Card Back displayed the name "Kirin Tor" in the Collection.
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