The Top 10 Best Wild Legendaries – Hearthstone Top 10s

Legendary cards are some of the strongest in Hearthstone, but which are the best? This list will go over the top ten best Legendary cards exclusive to the Wild format. These cards were chosen based on their individual power, synergy with other popular cards, versatility, and relevance in the current metagame.

10. Brann Bronzebeard

Battlecry minions are strong enough on their own, but doubling their value can be game-changing. Brann Bronzebeard can be played in any deck that has a lot of them, such as Dragon Priest, but is mostly run in Highlander decks to create a second Kazakus potion. He also helps you filter faster in your Raza Priest deck when played alongside cards like Novice Engineer. While not top tier, Brann Bronzebeard is also played in Druid combo decks that aim to trigger C'Thun twice after playing Aviana and Kun the Forgotten King.

Brann Bronzebeard Wild Decks

• Seviang’s Wild Highlander Priest
• Sipiwi’s Wild Highlander Demon Renolock
• Bananaramic’s Wild Reno Mage

9. Old Murk-Eye

Charge is a very powerful keyword, and Old Murk-Eye is one of the better minions carrying it. He does very well in Murloc based aggro decks, and makes the Anyfin Can Happen combo a lot more threatening than it’s Year of the Kraken Standard version.

Old Murk-Eye Wild Decks

• Bananaramic’s Wild Anyfin Murloc Paladin

8. Ragnaros the Firelord

While mostly a staple in Big Priest these days, Ragnaros the Firelord‘s raw strength makes him a versatile option for most decks missing a card or two. Ragnaros the Firelord is so strong, Blizzard had to move him to the Hall of Fame just to make players consider other high cost cards in their Standard decks (he was originally part of the Classic set). In Wild, he really shines when summoned from Barnes, Shadow Essence, or Eternal Servitude, giving Big Priest the burst damage it doesn’t really have in Standard. He’s also an interesting inclusion in Mage lists that run Frost Lich Jaina, as the damage he deals will also heal your hero.

Ragnaros the Firelord Wild Decks

• Slizzle466’s Wild Big Priest
• awedragon’s Wild Reno Mage
• awedragon’s Wild Highlander Reno Priest

7. Sylvanas Windrunner

Much like Ragnaros the Firelord, Sylvanas Windrunner had to be moved to the Hall of Fame to encourage players to play other 6-cost minions in their Standard decks, and also so they could print cards like Spiritsinger Umbra. Playing down a Sylvanas Windrunner really makes your opponent rethink their battle plan, often forcing them to leave it up or wipe their entire board to avoid giving you something significant. Sylvanas Windrunner can be run as the top end of most aggressive decks, but is primarily played in slower decks built around N'Zoth, The Corruptor.

Sylvanas Windrunner Wild Decks

• Breezy’s Wild Control Warrior

6. Dr. Boom

Good ol’ Dr. 7, this card was an automatic inclusion in most decks before Year of the Kraken, but since then, aggro decks have lowered their curve significantly, and slow control decks now have a lot more competition for the 7 mana slot.  However, this card remains a solid option for midrange decks, such as Zoo Warlock or Recruit Paladin. Having 9/9 stats for 7 mana is well above curve, and the bomb triggers can be devastating. Dr. Boom is a great way to play into Frost Nova/Doomsayer, if that combo had otherwise prevented lethal damage.

Dr. Boom Wild Decks

• Bananaramic’s Wild Reno Mage
• awedragon’s Wild Demon Warlock Zoo
• Ko10rino082’s Wild Secret Tempo Mage

5. Mal'Ganis

One of the few cards to sport the most powerful line of text in the game (your Hero is Immune). With Mal'Ganis out, you can Life Tap without sacrificing life, and frequently escape Spells and Hero Powers that deal direct damage from finishing you off. That effect alone is probably enough to justify playing the card, but the value doesn’t stop there. Mal’Ganis also buffs your demons, turning average boards into powerful ones. This stat bonus makes your Bloodreaver Gul'dan and Krul the Unshackled turns a lot more swingy. Nine mana can be a prohibitive cost, but thanks to Voidcaller you won’t often be hard-casting it. Due to Raza Priest, Renolock isn’t played much right now, but Mal’Ganis finds a home in most Zoo decks.

Mal’Ganis Wild Decks

• Sipiwi’s Wild Highlander Demon Renolock
• Slizzle466’s Wild Demon Warlock Zoo

4. Emperor Thaurissan

Reducing the cost of cards in your hand is very strong, and Emperor Thaurissan does it better than anything else. It would be good enough if its effect only triggered once, but Emperor Thaurissan has to be answered immediately to stop it from triggering again. It can be played in most slower decks just to make your plays easier, but it’s most often included to enable combos. This can be as simple as enabling you to play more cards in one turn for the Raza the Chained/Shadowreaper Anduin combo, but most notably it allows Exodia Mage to play infinite Fireballs without the quest.

Emperor Thaurissan Wild Decks

• Capilano’s Wild Reno Kazakus Highlander Priest
• Breezy’s Wild Freeze Mage
• Bananaramic’s Wild Reno Mage

3. Loatheb

Is your opponent going to wipe your board or SMOrc your face with spells next turn? No problem, Loatheb is here to ruin their plans and buy you the turn you need to swing the game back in your favor. Loatheb may be a little too slow for most aggro decks, but midrange decks like Zoo Warlock and Recruit Paladin put him to good use. Loatheb can also find a home in Renolock lists (especially to help combat the burst damage of Raza Priest) where Brann Bronzebeard can often be found. Played together, these cards lock out your opponent’s spells almost completely.

Loatheb Wild Decks

• Bananaramic’s Wild Combo Priest
• Bananaramic’s Wild Pirate Tempo Rogue
• Slizzle466’s Wild Aggro Shaman
• Seviang’s Wild Midrange Token Paladin

2. Reno Jackson

Pioneer of the the Highlander archetype in Hearthstone, Reno Jackson is the namesake of several control archetypes in Wild. The cost of removing all your duplicates from your deck is high, but restoring your Hero to full health is extremely significant. Playing this card on curve against aggro often causes your opponent to concede on the spot. Reno Jackson got a lot better with the release of Mean Streets of Gadgetzan, gaining additional cards that reward you for sacrificing your duplicates, such as Kazakus. Before Knights of the Frozen Throne, Reno Jackson started to lose some popularity, due to the overwhelming speed of aggro decks at the time. However, thanks to the introduction of the Raza the Chained/Shadowreaper Anduin combo, and the nerfs to Innervate and Fiery War Axe, Reno Jackson is back on top with a more powerful support arsenal than ever.

Reno Jackson Wild Decks

• Sipiwi’s Wild Highlander Demon Renolock
• awedragon’s Wild Reno Mage
• Breezy’s Wild Highlander Priest

1. Sir Finley Mrrgglton

You may be surprised to see such a small, unassuming minion at the top of this list, but Sir Finley Mrrgglton is much more powerful than he seems. If you think back on early Hearthstone, Zoo Warlock and Face Hunter almost exclusively represented the aggro portion of the metagame, and for good reason: their Hero Powers. Steady Shot pressures your opponent’s life total, and Life Tap helps prevent you from running out of steam. While these remain the best Hero Powers for aggro decks, other classes have received enough powerful early plays to steal the archetype away. Enter Sir Finley Mrrgglton, providing Token Druid, Aggro Shaman and Pirate Warrior with Hero Powers more synergistic with their strategies. The stats on the card are nothing to scoff at either. A 1/3 body trades well with early pirates and Silver Hand Recruits. Fun fact, before Shadowreaper Anduin came out, players starting including Sir Finley Mrrgglton in their Reno Priest decks alongside other Hero Power refreshing cards to take advantage of Spawn of Shadows synergy with Raza the Chained.

Sir Finley Mrrgglton Wild Decks

• Roffle’s Wild Aggro Shaman
• awedragon’s Wild Aggro Token Druid

That’s it! Do you agree? Think a card should have been rated higher? Let us know in the comments!