EksSkellybur's Comments
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So here’s my opinion for each 0 costed Hero Power:
Demon Hunter 11th
Druid 6th
Hunter 4th/5th
Mage 4th/5th
Paladin 8th
Priest 3rd
Rouge 7th
Shaman 10th
Warlock 1st
Warrior 2nd
I also feel like that you would just take Warlock, Warrior, Hunter, Mage and Priest, and like the rest is like filler or the Bad Hero Powers.
I also think that this is more suited for a more slower-oriented Deck. Maybe someone for Midrange Combo or even Control Rouge. Since, having a 0 Mana Deal 2 Damage to the hero is what Midrange wants for example, or if they want to deal 1 damage to a minion, but usually, the moment you see warlock’s Hero Power, Most of the time, Rouges will instantly just take it, without hesitation, almost in a braindead way. I know I would just instantly grab Warlock’s Hero power at least, especially since it’s 0 Hero Power.
I’m actually going to give it 4 Stars since Combos exist.
Condemn (Rank 1)
Eeh. I don’t think priests will really use this unless he has a good reason for him using Condem, especially since C’Thun, Holy Nova and Soul Mirror still exist. Perhaps Priest might be going for some sort of spell damage idea with all of these AoE Effects, but at least as of right now, I doubt that would happen, but..! Who knows.
2 Stars.
Lightshower Elemental
It’s a pretty good card. It’s basically an Upgraded Amber Watch, but for Priest. Just wondering if priest will actually use Lightshower.
Potion Vendor never stood a chance. 4 Stars.
Horde Operative
Guys, I think I know what Secret Paladin is going to also use!
Instant 5 Stars, especially since Hearthstone knows how ridiculous Secret Rouge is going to be.
Sigil of Flame
Yeah, so like, Sigil and Sigil to make your own version of Doomsayer. Hence why I saw 4 Mana, but discard one.
Sigil of Flame
It’s fine, but it’s no Doomsayer either.
Now, Granted that maybe you don’t want to kill all minions, but judging from what you were aiming for with Doomsayer; You were forcing your opponent to either no do anything, and just hero power, prepare for the next turn, or it would act as a soft taunt.
With Sigil, it’s not the same. Sure it may look scary with 3 damage to all minions, but you really got the better value for what it’s aiming for when:
1.) already behind
2.) in the early game
or
3.) you have 2 of these to make your own “Doomsayer” that costs 4 mana, but might as well also discard a card since your using 2 cards to make 1 thing.
So the only way I can see this being useful is if you have spell damage, in which, you can surprisingly just use Mini-Mage for that, but it will feel really awkward for a lot of demon hunters, or, in which you are preparing for your exodia or combo strategy.
It’s not a bad card, don’t get me wrong, but it’s just… awkward, to use.
I’m going to give it 3 Stars. I can clearly see myself being scared by Sigil of Flame, but, you would think that you just wouldn’t care anymore once you’ve reached turn 7 or 8 since all your minions would be above.
It’s such an Anti-Aggro/Tempo Card though, so, who knows maybe it’s for Midrange or Control Demon Hunter if that ever becomes a thing.
Barak Kodobane
It’s an overall Tutor Card, that really utilizes for Spell Draw.
I’m hoping that I can finally use Professor Slate as an Actual Competitive Card along with Barak, or otherwise, I’m just going to stick with Tonks for the next 4 extra months, but, we’ll see how good the Spells are going to be that Barak can draw out for us.
4 Stars I think is very balanced for something like Barak. It’s never a bad card, and even Aggro can use it for whenever they run out of Gas.
Cannonmaster Smythe
Huh…
Interesting that you see Inconpicious Rider as unattractive. Again, the deck itself is pretty clunky, I’m not gonna lie, but with what potential you could get out of it, maybe they’ll be another Challenger or Bellringer Sentry. I hope, at least.
Cannonmaster Smythe
To be fair, Hearthstone just started revealing these cards, and they’re preparing for the next expansion. So, we’ll just have to see if there would be secret strategies for Paladin.
Also, Inconspicuous Rider is going to be pretty core for a secret paladin as well.
Razorfen Beastmaster
Yeah, It’s super wierd. I guess Team5 of Hearthstone saw how fun Egg Hunter Was, so they’re slowly bringing it to Demon Hunter to start playing Deathrattle as well.
Who knows what new Deck Ideas they have for Demon Hunter.
Mor'shan Elite
Yeah… This is just good across the board.
Much like how Mage had Conjurer, Warrior has Morshan.
This is just going to see play with any Warrior that’s going to use a warrior if it’s that being just a Sword Eater. which means Morshan elite and Sword Eater are automatically best friends! Horray! 😀
Oh, and uhm. 4 Stars.
Now, why did I give it 4 stars and now 5? well it’s becuase Mage was trying to get flexibility with Conjurer, with or without the secret, and Warrior is just 5 Mana, but they also get Taunt. And I can’t believe I’m saying this, but seems to be just a tad bit expensive for what your getting, even if you shut off your brain and just say “It’s basically a 5 mana 8/8, what’s the big deal?”
I’m curious to see if Warrior is going to copy Secret Mage’s Homework, where they try to make Morshan even more ridiculous in stats, and making it a 5 mana 12/12 in stats for example, with Customed Entertainer. Maybe Warrior might try out Moonfang as well. Or Maybe they’ll go Full-on N’Zoth and Whatley becuase they had inspiration from Secret Mage.
The Ideas are up in the air, all for one card. so, who knows what will happen, but overall I’m pretty optimistic about this card. But I just imagine that other players would say something like: “5 mana is felt a bit awkward, but whatever, I’ll use it” when they are in sticky situations.
Kazakus, Golem Shaper
I thought it was going to be the Old Karzakus effects with the Golem, not the new ones, to be honest. So I just assumed that Kazakus had the same effect that he had from 4 years ago.
Apologizes for the misinformation then, otherwise.
But regardless, I still think that Kazakus is a very powerful card.
Kurtrus Ashfallen
Kurtrus Ashfallen is a nice Card to have, but assuming that Il’goth OTK Demon Hunter is still able to be used, I think that OTK won’t be using it, I think more for a niche idea.
As for Tempo, however, I think it’s a lot more effective over there. But we will find out what Demon Hunter will actually do with this, becuase it is Useful, but it depends on the positions.
3 Stars minimum, but could be bumped into 4 in the long run.
Razorfen Beastmaster
Overall, Razorfen is fine for Demon Hunter, but you can only realistically use either Fishy Flyer or Renowned Performer.
3 Stars, has potential, very simple. More Aggro Oriented Demon Hunters will try out the Beastmaster.
Reckless Apprentice
I’m going to combine Both Mordresh Fire Eye and Reckless Apprentice as a Guaranteed Combo Core Deck in my opinion, and just say that This feels familiar to triggering Jan’Alai’s Battlecry, from Rastakan’s Rumble. However, instead of an 8/8, you are Pyroblasting ALL Enemies. It’s not so much that Mages can’t really pull this off, becuase they still just Modresh alone and think that it’s automatically a bad card, but with a combo card like Reckless, your Progress to getting your Ultimate Control Card from Modresh just SKyrocket.
I think Exodia Mage has Returned since Mages have experimented enough with C’thun as well, that they will probably use both C’THun and Modresh Fire Eye.
5 Stars I think this will be used and Abused for OTK Mage Decks that just want to trigger the Battlecry as quickly as possible, or Control Decks. And Depending on how truly stupid Modresh Fire eye can be, don’t be surprised if Mages start using Miracle Decks. or try to go for a lot of Card draw in general.
Mordresh Fire Eye
I’m going to combine Both Mordresh Fire Eye and Reckless Apprentice as a Guaranteed Combo Core Deck in my opinion, and just say that This feels familiar to Jan’Alai, from Rastakan’s Rumble. However, instead of an 8/8, you are Pyroblasting ALL Enemies. It’s not so much that Mages can’t really pull this off, becuase they still just Modresh alone and think that it’s automatically a bad card, but with a combo card like Reckless, your Progress to getting your Ultimate Control Card from Modresh just SKyrocket.
I think Exodia Mage has Returned since Mages have experimented enough with C’thun as well, that they will probably use both C’THun and Modresh Fire Eye.
5 Stars I think this will be used and Abused for OTK Mage Decks that just want to trigger the Battlecry as quickly as possible, or Control Decks. And Depending on how truly stupid Modresh Fire eye can be, don’t be surprised if Mages start using Miracle Decks. or try to go for a lot of Card draw in general.
Cannonmaster Smythe
For once, I actually think that Cannonmaster Smythe can be Used for Secret Paladin, it just needs some good practice.
All the Trash spells will be rotating out for the Core set, Your wandmaker might as well be a Secretmaker for Secret Paladin. You basically have 6 Secret plus another 1/2 extra from wandmaker for Cannonmaster. However, this comes with some clunkiness, as you might want to touse some of the spells for WHEN Cannonmaster Smythe is in your deck. But I still think that Averagely is going to be a 7 mana “10/10”, becuase you’re going to be making 2 3/3s.
Now, the only Argument about Cannonmaster Smythe, comparing with Warrior’s Troublemaker, since it feels the same, is that Troublemaker is more for protecting yourself or for Midrange Pressure, whereas Cannonmaster Smythe is all about mind games since your opponent doesn’t know what Northwatch Soldier to kill since Each Soldier has its own secret that you had. So this makes it good for more of a Control oriented Deck for Paladin.
I think Cannonmaster Smythe will actually see play. I just have never believed in Paladin’s power with secrets up until just now. I’m willing to give it chance.
Again, this does take Practice with what you think how many secrets you truly want to play with Cannonmaster. If You can’t make a Secret deck for paladin, probably someone like Kibler can give you a really good idea for what you want your Assuming Control Secret Paladin to be.
Note that Lady Ladrian is also there, yes, but I actually have no idea if it technically counts, even though we have Avenge, now. First Glance 3 Stars, but when done right, it’s going to be annoying and will Pub Stumb, but MIGHT struggle against high rank play, which I will overall bumb it to 4 Stars. this Surpirsed even me.
For once I’m Optimistic with Secret Paladin.
Primordial Protector
I’ve done some of My Homework, and Overall, Druids Priests, Big Spell Mages, and Surprisingly Tonk Guardian Animals Hunter (if that will ever be a deck) can actually use Primordial Protector.
Warlock can Kiiinda do this since Twisting Nether is technically out there, but overall the average Cost Spell you’re going to draw about 4-6 mana as a spell, as of right now.
But just imagine that Control is going to use Primordial Protector, but if they can get away with it.
It’s powerful, but only when does right. Now, having an 8 mana “10/10” is pretty nice as your average card does sound powerful, I feel like we’ve reached a point in hearthstone where we have gained more and more power overall that it feels like a Primordial was a 7 mana 4/4 with a good battlecry if it were a card years ago.
I think it’s going to be 3 Mana, as a Tech card. Again, It’s powerful, but due to its slowness, and what specific card you need to draw, Players will just feel discouraged to use Primordial Protector. But, Who knows, maybe Control Decks will be able to use the Protector and still feel good.
Kazakus, Golem Shaper
At last. Kazakus has returned.
Now since that Kazakus was originally added about 4 years ago or so, let me show you his Side Effects. Basically, think of Kazakus as a Neutral version for Shaman’s Hagatha, expect that you have to choose your own 2 randomized Custom spells, but depending on the Golem, that Golem will either Cost 1, 5 or 10 with does Two Battlecries.
Here are the Spells, as you choose the spell of 3 cards, twice:
Felbloom
Deal 2/4/6 Damage to ALL minions
Goldthron
Give your minions +2/4/6 Health
Heart of Fire
Deal 3/5/8 Damage
Icecap
Freeze 1/2/3 Enemy minions
Ichor of Undeath
Summon 1/2/3 minions that died this game
Kingsblood 1/2/3 Cards
Mythic Wool
Transform a random minion (5 mana) or ALL MINIONS into 1/1 Sheep (10 mana) (And no, there is no 1 mana Mythic Wool)
Netherbloom
Summon a 2/2, 5/5 or an 8/8 Demon
Shadow Oil
Add 1/2/3 Random Demons to your Hand
Stonescale Oil
Gain 4/7/10 Armor
So, Overall, Kazakus is going to be a very powerful minion.
Now, judging that you have to get rid of your 4-cost cards, or very little, Kazakus is going to be a very powerful minion, especially for Late Game. However, you can also use this for Midrange or using it for 9 Mana. I think people will trash Kazakus for a bit before they realize that Priests, ROuges and Mages at the very least will use and abuse the absolute out of Kazakus, and people raging “Kazakus OP, Hearthstone Pls Nerf.”
I’m going to give this 4 Stars at first glance, however, just becuase I know that it’s going to be heavily used, and it will have experimented on every single deck, but there would be a certain point, with certain niches and specific decks for why Kazakus is in X Card.
Remember the Lesson of Murloc Paladin, however, where Paladin even put in Sir Finley for how powerful it was for him, so Who knows, maybe you can have quite a bit of 4-cost cards, and then using Kazakus as your last 4-cost card for example.
We’ll see how truly stupid Kazakus is going to be. But I think It’s going to be very powerful.
So, Assuming that we’ll also get 1-2 new Murlocs in Shaman, I think that Nofin can stop us is Viable, however, your more tempo orianated with the midrange deck. You can Technically make a Murloc Deck, but I don’t think it would realistically work, although! It is a good Budget Deck for New Players, learning the ways to play Token.
So, learning to play Hearthstone-wise, 5 Stars. Actual Competiviteness however, drops all the way down to 2, for me. Murloc Shaman is known to have Attack then Health, especially since it’s meant as a swarming, Tempo, Token-y style deck.
We just need more aggressive Murlocs, for Nofin to be good.