18.4.2 Patch Notes - Big Battlegrounds Balance Update - October 15

Battlegrounds players, rejoice! A new, big balance update was just announced. 2 weeks ago, a whole new minion type (Elementals) with 16 new minions and 4 new Heroes was added. As you can imagine, it had a massive impact on that game mode. Players have quickly found out that some of the Heroes and strategies are too strong, but lots of the issues should be fixed now.

The patch is dropping this Thursday (October 15). Check out all of the changes in the official patch notes below:

On October 15, we’ll be releasing the 18.4.2 patch that includes numerous Battlegrounds balance updates! You can check out the full details of the patch below.

Battlegrounds Hero Updates

Bartendotron has been removed from the Battlegrounds Hero Pool.

Ragnaros the Firelord

DIE, INSECTS!

Old: After you kill 20 enemy minions, get Sulfuras. → New: After you kill 25 enemy minions, get Sulfuras.

Sulfuras

Old: At the end of your turn, give your left and right-most minions +4/+4. → New: At the end of your turn, give your left and right-most minions +3/+3.

Maiev Shadowsong

Imprison

Old: Make a minion in Bob’s Tavern Dormant. After 2 turns, get it with +1/+1. → New: Make a minion in Bob’s Tavern Dormant. After 2 turns, get it with +1 Attack.

Chenvaala

Avalanche

Old: After you play 3 Elementals, reduce the cost of upgrading Bob’s Tavern by (2). → New: After you play 3 Elementals, reduce the cost of upgrading Bob’s Tavern by (3).

Patchwerk

All Patched Up

Old: Start with 50 Health instead of 40. → New: Start with 55 Health instead of 40.

Sindragosa

Stay Frosty

Old: At the end of your turn, Frozen minions get +1/+1. → New: At the end of your turn, Frozen minions get +2/+1.

King Mukla

Bananarama

Now has a chance to give King Mukla a Big Banana that gives a minion +2/+2.

Battlegrounds Minion Updates

Whirlwind Tempest has been removed from the Battlegrounds minion pool.

Pogo-Hopper has been removed from the Battlegrounds minion pool.

Selfless Hero

Old: [Tier 1] → New: [Tier 2]

Deadly Spore

Old: [Tier 4] → New: [Tier 5]

Salty Looter

Old: 3 Attack, 3 Health. → New: 4 Attack, 4 Health.

Bloodsail Cannoneer

Old: 4 Attack, 2 Health. → New: 4 Attack, 3 Health.

Party Elemental

Old: 2 Attack, 2 Health. → New: 3 Attack, 2 Health.

Arcane Assistant

Old: 3 Attack, 2 Health. → New: 3 Attack, 3 Health.

Majordomo Executus

Old: At the end of your turn, give your left-most minion +1 / +1 for each Elemental you played this turn. → New: At the end of your turn, give your left-most minion +1/+1. Repeat for each Elemental you played this turn.

Lil’ Rag

Old: [Tier 5] 4 Attack, 4 Health. → New: [Tier 6] 6 Attack, 6 Health.

Gentle Djinni

Old: [Tier 6] 6 Attack, 8 Health. → New: [Tier 5] 4 Attack, 5 Health.

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