Wild Changes

Sorcerer's Apprentice + 2 Mana

Rapid Fire + 1 Mana | +1 damage

Standard Changes

Incanter's Flow + 1 Mana

Cloak of Shadows + 1 Mana

Raid the Docks unknown changes to later parts of the questline

Rokara, the Valorous + 5 Armor

Shadowcrafter Scabbs + 1 Mana

Wildpaw Gnoll now a 6 Mana 3/5

Mercs Content and changes:

Portraits now have their own frame when opening them

Training Grounds:

• passively levels your mercs
• level 1: 1 Mercenary at the same time | 100 gold
• level 2: 2 Mercenaries at the same time | 200 gold

New Mercenaries:

• Sinestra (Dragon) | rare | fighter
• Lokholar (Elemental) | rare | protector
• Wrathion (Human) | epic | fighter
• Galvangar (probably Orc) | epic | unknown
• Belinda (human) | legendary | fighter

New PvE Zone:

• Altarac

Just logged into HS and got a pop-up saying I received 8800 dust. Anyone know why?

Hey guys!

First of all, I would like to apologize for my grammar. This is my first post and English is not my first language, but well, let's get to the point: The Bard.

I've been working on this class for almost two years since the release of Demon Hunter, and now I want to introduce it to you.
I'd love your honest opinion about the class, but I still don't know how to create a full post on this site, so you can check out the basic ant initiate bard set at this link: http://www.hearthcards.net/setsandclasses/#7819-Bard

Competition Theme: Legendary Loot

Man, the loot tables for these encounters are crazy, I can't keep up. Could you guys help me out and show me the Legendary drops?

• You must create a Legendary weapon which doesn't depict a traditional weapon
  • Think Sphere of Sapience or Prismatic Jewel Kit - no swords or spears for this competition!

BasilAnguis has been dungeon crawling this week, and wants us all to see the loot they got. Why don't you share your loot too?

As always, I can be reached through Discord or here on the site via PM if you have any issues to report.

Competition Phases

Here are the phases of this card design competition

• Submission Phase: Starts on Mon, Jan 17 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sat, Jan 22 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Voting Phase: Starts on Sat, Jan 22 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sun, Jan 23 16:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Finalist Phase: Starts on Sun, Jan 23 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Mon, Jan 24 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Winner Selected: After finalist voting concludes and we validate votes.

Discussion Thread Rules

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Hey fam, I'm creating this thread as a spot for tips, tricks, and comps for tackling a specific PvE bounty. 

If there's a better space for this kind of thing, let me know. 

An example, Lord Banehollow's crew have Holy weakness, so bring your holy damage to finish them off. 

Second example: I'm stuck on Rend Blackhand. What did you do against a boss that can deal 200 damage in one shot? 

Does anyone knows if there is a way of de some extra cards that are in classic set?

When I try to de there is warning that doing this will also de its classic version.

I do not want to use mass disenchant button though. 

It is bugged for sure. No sure if it only displays wrong number of cards. I don't want to hurt my classic collection and get some dust ;)

Edit:

Well.. Looks that I have found solution. Ofc its Blizzard way. Changed collection collection filter to CLASSIC cards and then there is no warning and it seems it won't remove the classic cards (tried by disenchanting Faerie Dragon..). However one have to be careful because you can disenchant all copies and there is no warning about having less than 2 left. Undo works but after confirming there is no coming back.

Competition Theme: Keep On Ticking

It's time for a different kind of counting this week, but don't worry - your cards will be keeping track for you this time!

• You must create a card which uses a counter similar to those of the Objective spells or the Sigils
  • That's the little marker above your hero that counts down how long an Objective lasts for, or how long until a Sigil activates. So long as your card is counting something, you're good to go!

AeroJulwin is counting on us to do some counting this week - so make sure your cards are keeping track of it!

As always, I can be reached through Discord or here on the site via PM if you have any issues to report.

Competition Phases

Here are the phases of this card design competition

• Submission Phase: Starts on Mon, Jan 10 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sat, Jan 15 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Voting Phase: Starts on Sat, Jan 15 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sun, Jan 16 16:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Finalist Phase: Starts on Sun, Jan 16 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Mon, Jan 17 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Winner Selected: After finalist voting concludes and we validate votes.

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When I play Ignite Mage, in several cases I cannot go lethal because the rope time out.

While I have seen several opponents that in the same situation continue to Ignite even after the ropes end .... what is the technicality to play more ignites? tks

Competition Theme: Counting On You

Get your calculators out, because we're asking you to do some really intensive counting this week!

• You must create a card which cares about the number of minions on the board
  • Whether an effect that scales based on the number of minions, or a threshold that needs to be hit, your card needs to be counting those minions!

It's time for BloodMefist's competition, and this one is all about keeping track of the board. Make sure you count carefully!

As always, I can be reached through Discord or here on the site via PM if you have any issues to report.

Competition Phases

Here are the phases of this card design competition

• Submission Phase: Starts on Mon, Jan 3 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sat, Jan 8 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Voting Phase: Starts on Sat, Jan 8 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sun, Jan 9 16:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Finalist Phase: Starts on Sun, Jan 9 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Mon, Jan 10 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Winner Selected: After finalist voting concludes and we validate votes.

Discussion Thread Rules

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Hi all,

This is my first attempt at Mercenaries content. I feel like Mercenaries is the perfect mode to represent the heroes of Overwatch and their abilities.

Roles

Tanks = Protectors, Damage = Fighters, Support = Casters

The Mercenaries include: Level 30 stats (without +1/+5 max bonus), All Level 5 abilities and all Level 4 equipment.

Every now and again, I will update this thread with brand new Mercenaries. To tide us over until then, here are the first five: Roadhog, Reaper, Widowmaker, Genji and Brigitte.

Roadhog

Reaper

Widowmaker

Genji

Brigitte

Anyway, I hope you enjoy these Mercenaries, feedback is much appreciated. Thank you!

I recently discovered there's a Mercenary tab in Hearthcards, and, since I've been playing Mercs recently, I wanted to create a custom character. It's mainly based on the Crypt Lord from Warcraft 3.

Skins

Stats at levels 1, 15 and 30.

The first skin is the default one.

Abilities

Equipment

Happy New Year everybody! Let's get it started! My first three games played this year were against :

  (1) Questline Warlock  (2) Questline Warrior  (3) Questline Mage

Hahahaha - here's to new beginnings! Cheers! 

Murlocs are out of control again and now it's a totally different reason. Now everyone gets poison and enough life that div shields aren't even necessary.

We need a unit, fairly formidable, called Herpetologist. While this unit is alive your units cannot be poisoned.

Right now only rly beefy mech comps can take them out and it's a little ridiculous. If murlocs are in lobby just forget about playing elems, demons and quillboar. 

Tech card needed. Maybe make it like the snake where you can give your unit a dose of anti venom like it gives reborn.....

Which one variant is better? 45 regular packs or 10 golden packs?

I play decks that take actual thinking like Thief Rogue, Handlock, and Menagerie DR DH. You play decks that take simple computing like Pirate Warrior, Elemental Shaman, and Face Hunter.

I am a human. You are a robot.

What piques my interest when a new set comes out are cards that look enjoyable and can lead to different paths each game. What you care about is which are over-tuned and will lead to 100''s of repetitive games.

I am a human. You are a robot.

When I net-deck something that looks good I'm happy to throw in a few cards I find fun, and I still win. You among millions shudder at the thought of deviating from the list.

I am a human. You are a robot.

When I win with my deck I know that I had a lot to do with it. When you win with yours, trust me it was more the deck.

I am a human. You are a robot.

I play Arena because it's fresh every time and takes some skill to get far in. You play Duels with the same 15 cards every time in every class; playing against other robots and whoever gets the more busted treasures and passives wins.

I am a human. You are a robot.

I put enjoying myself playing a video game above winning while you are a sad android that can't stand to lose.

I am a human. You are a robot.

This has been driving me nuts, and I'd be willing to wager that there are a ton of other people that feel the same.  I normally love to go in and bust out these achievements for the new expansion as it gets you more XP and higher on the rewards track to earn more gold with each level.  This time around though, does anyone else feel that Blizzard has taken their sweet time in addressing these bugs?

I had posted/reported a number of bugs with these achievements since day one and I am still finding myself at a loss for words.  I've not heard of any announcement of when/if they are planning on addressing these bugs.  I have been checking the forums of several sites and Blizzard numerous times and I haven't seen anything.

I work in software, so I know that this time of year... virtually nothing gets done.  Most people are taking time off for the holidays and such.  So I can anticipate there being a delay.  But even in most software environments it feels that there is some kind of information available.  But for this expansion it sounds like crickets. 

What are everyone else's experiences with this so far?

Scion Set

Hunting Theme:

These 3 are considered "Prey" and function similarly to Treants or Animal companions. The pool can expand with new expansions.

Fire Magic:

Positioning and Agility:

Diverse cards:

This is a work in progress. I'll edit and update this during the following days. Any feedback is welcomed and gladly appreciated!

Competition Theme: Nightmare On Emerald Street

It's time to turn our dreams into reality! But our sleep has been far too restless lately... oh dear...

• You must create a Druid card themed around the Emerald Nightmare
  • It's not been touched upon too much in Hearthstone, so there's lots of free space to work with!

Our very own linkblade91 is looking for a different kind of Druid this week. Dream up some nightmarish cards for him!

As always, I can be reached through Discord or here on the site via PM if you have any issues to report.

Competition Phases

Here are the phases of this card design competition

• Submission Phase: Starts on Mon, Dec 27 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sat, Jan 1 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Voting Phase: Starts on Sat, Jan 1 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Sun, Jan 2 16:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Finalist Phase: Starts on Sun, Jan 2 17:00 EST (GMT -0500). Runs until Mon, Jan 3 17:00 EST (GMT -0500)
• Winner Selected: After finalist voting concludes and we validate votes.

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First off, I have some complaints, but I do not believe this belongs in the salt thread. Overall, I really enjoy playing Mercenaries, and I want to air my frustrations here, and see if others feel similarly (and maybe have suggestions).

Mercenaries is VERY fun. I love the questing aspect of it, the colorful characters, and the progression of upgrading their abilities and equipment. I recently completed all the bounties on Normal, and am working on Heroic.

The economy is BAD. It is very hard to gain coins for any specific Merc. Plus, I just maxed out my first Merc (Cariel) and am still earning coins for her. A recent bounty gave me THREE coin drops for Cariel, totally useless. Would it be so hard for the game to check for maxed out Mercs before awarding coins?

The task board is fraught with frustration. I had an empty spot, but it still said "the campfire is full" when I encountered the coveted "Mysterious Stranger." I have also caught the game not tracking my accomplishments (needed to Deathblow 75 times as Grommash, but it did not count every time I did it, I checked repeatedly). Finally, whenever I get the "Use Boon: Caster" task, it takes forever to find a board with that Boon on it. I start a bounty, check the map, no Boon: Caster, so I retire and start over. I reroll the board 8-10 times, finding BOTH other Boons alternating, before I finally get the one I need. This has happened to me several times.

And last of all, I have quit entirely on the Fighting Pit. It used to be the best way to earn coins and level up Mercs quickly (bring a mismatched squad with one low level Merc and five level 30's, get matched with an AI and profit). It has been over a week since I faced an AI. Instead, I get matched with overpowered players and get creamed, and that's AFTER waiting 4-6 minutes for a game. It's clear that very few players are playing Mercenaries, or the matchmaking wouldn't take so long.

If you sat through my whole rant, thanks for your patience. I would love to know that other players enjoy Mercenaries as much as I do, and are equally frustrated with its faults. And if so, what can we do about it?

I'm more of a collector and thus never got into deck building in Hearthstone although I'm playing HS since the very beginning. Since the meta is getting more and more boring for me, I want to take a look at deck building. I feel, it is a good point in time, since next year a lot of sets will rotate and the card pool will be rather small.

However I can't find any real detailed guide about how to approach deck building at all. The best one I found is the Beginners Guide over at Icy-Veins, which is quite superficial.

Can you recommend any good guides (YT or Twitch Videos would be okay too), that go beyond the basic tips?