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16.0.5 Update

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  • Didn't see it posted yet, so I thought I'd mention it here.  

    https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/hearthstone/t/16-0-5-balance-update-december-19/20934

  • Underwhelming nerfs that again don't address some of the major issues. 

  • Disappointing to say the least 

  • Corrupt Elementalist probably should have always cost 6. I still think it's a good card at 6. It was just incredibly overtuned at 5.
    Sludge Slurper nerf was unexpected, but a good call. The difference between a 2/3 taunt and a 1/3 taunt, or a 3/1 rush and a 2/1 rush is very significant in the first 2-3 turns of the game.
    Likewise, the Mogu nerf was very good. Not only is she prevented from coming down as early as turn 3, but there will be fewer targets for her to value trade and mutate when she's played (more likely) on turns 5 and 6. I think the 8-drop/10-drop distinction that I see some people complain about is irrelevant.
    I'm not sure how Faceless Corruptor was ever released as a 5-mana 10/8. It's still an incredible card as a 5-mana 8/8, but we've had versions of this card before. And as someone noted below, the breakpoints matter. See Darius Crowley.
    I think Shaman has to build itself like a real deck now. It can't be a perverted version of a hero power deck looking to drop 3 bombs during the course of the game. It's too slow for that now.
    (1) I wish they'd have preemptively nerfed Apothecary. (2) I think the whelp version of that deck, while good, isn't a problem. (3) the Warbringer version promotes an unfun style of play. (4) with Shaman gone, people can play minions again. (5) It's possible that the Warbringer version is not good in that type of environment.
    So I'm willing to wait and see...but still nervous.
    Removing Amalgam from HSBG was great. I wish they'd have removed Rafaam instead of Bran. I think the other changes were smart and/or won't really have an impact.