The mini-set has released almost 2 weeks ago – last Sunday I didn’t make this compilation, since I was adding all the new mini-set decks to a single post anyway. But we’re back now!
Ultimately, just like I and many players have expected, mini-set didn’t make a massive impact on the game. The biggest change was definitely a buff to Pirate Warrior – it’s one of the strongest decks both in Standard and in Wild right now. Luckily Mr. Smite didn’t turn out to be as overpowered as many players have thought, and that’s good – times have changed a lot since the Leeroy Jenkins was Hall of Famed. Mini-set also buffed Aggro Druid, but to be honest, the deck was already close to the top, so it didn’t open any new strategies. And that’s basically the story of this mini-set – it added a new card or two to some of the already existing, solid decks (Face Hunter, Libram Paladin, Questline Warlock), but it didn’t innovate much.
That said, it’s not over for the mini-set. Blizzard has announced a balance update coming out early next week – most likely Tuesday. There are four changes scheduled – three nerfs (Razormane Battleguard, Arcanist Dawngrasp and Garrote) and one buff (Renew). Not sure how much they will affect the meta, but the good news is that they don’t need to make a big impact. That’s because Tuesday is also (most likely) the day when the new expansion gets announced – and that’s great, I can’t wait to see some new cards (because again, the mini-set was a bit underwhelming). If I’m correct, we shouldn’t have to wait THAT long for the expansion’s release – my guess is December 7, which will be exactly 3 weeks since the announcement.
But for now, we’re still in the post-mini-set, pre-balance-update, pre-expansion world. So I’ll showcase some of the more successful decks from the last week – and then come back to you next Sunday after the balance changes.
Below, you will find a full list of the Legend decks from last week, sorted by the highest placement.
If you want to see all of the current top meta decks, go to our Hearthstone Meta Tier List post!
If you’re looking for the best Wild Format decks, check out our Wild Meta Tier List!
Hearthstone Standard Legend Decks of the Week
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- 0Provoke2
- 1Athletic Studies2
- 1Shield Slam2
- 1Sword and Board2
- 2Bladestorm2
- 2Minefield2
- 3Bulwark of Azzinoth1
- 3Heavy Plate2
- 4Outrider’s Axe2
- 4Rancor2
- 5Brawl2
- 6Cowardly Grunt2
- 8Troublemaker2
- 9Rattlegore1
Hearthstone Wild Legend Decks of the Week
- 1Invocation of Frost1
- 2Bolner Hammerbeak1
- 2Chain Lightning (Rank 1)1
- 2Diligent Notetaker1
- 2Ice Fishing1
- 2Maelstrom Portal1
- 2Spirit Echo1
- 3Brilliant Macaw1
- 3Healing Rain1
- 3Instructor Fireheart1
- 3Lightning Storm1
- 3Primal Dungeoneer1
- 3Serpentshrine Portal1
- 3Tidal Surge1
- 4Firemancer Flurgl1
- 5Corrupt Elementalist1
- 5Hagatha’s Scheme1
- 7Galakrond, the Tempest1
- 9Shudderwock1
- 1Holy Smite1
- 1Potion of Madness1
- 1Power Word: Shield1
- 2Insight1
- 2Penance1
- 2Shadow Visions1
- 2Shadow Word: Death1
- 2Shadow Word: Pain1
- 2Spirit Lash1
- 2Thrive in the Shadows1
- 3Breath of the Infinite1
- 3Palm Reading1
- 4Shadow Word: Ruin1
- 5Mass Hysteria1
- 5Raza the Chained1
- 5Spawn of Shadows1
- 7Psychic Scream1
- 8Shadowreaper Anduin1
