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[S19][TGT] Dragon Handlock

  • Last updated Sep 30, 2015 (TGT Launch)
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  • 23 Minions
  • 7 Spells
  • Deck Type: Ranked Deck
  • Deck Archetype: Unknown
  • Crafting Cost: 10160
  • Dust Needed: Loading Collection
  • Created: 9/18/2015 (TGT Launch)
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GUIDE: DRAGON HANDLOCK

Hey Guys!
Welcome to Dragon Handlock, a new deck with the comibation of the power of the dragon synergy and the playstyle of the handlock!

This is the guide, I will try to write down the most important things but if you will not find an answer for your question feel free to ask it in the comment section below!
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MULLIGAN STRATEGIES:

IN A CONTROL MATCH:
-Mulligan for Twilight Drake, Mountain Giant and removals like Hellfire, Shadowflame and Darkbomb. Keep the board clean as much as you can until Turn 4 – then you will possibly be able to put down a Twilight Drake or a Mountain Giant. Twilight Guardian is also a good choice, but only if you DO NOT HAVE a Twilight Drake or a Mountain Giant in your hand!

IN AN AGGRO MATCH:
-Mulligan for early removals like Mortal Coil and Darkbomb. Your other keys to the win in this matchup is AOE spells like Hellfire or Shadowflame, and Ancient Watcher with the Ironbeak Owl or Sunfury Protector activators!

IN A MIDRANGE MATCH:
-In this matchup you should try to combine the aggro and control mulligans in a way like the following: Darkbomb, Mortal Coil, Twilight Drake and Mountain Giant is a good choice every time!
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PLAYSTYLE:

The playstyle of this deck is very similar (if not the same) to the playstyle of the normal handlocks.
You will always want to use your hero power if you have enough mana after you have played creatures or spells. (If you are running TOO LOW on health [less than 12 HP] then you should consider NOT USING your hero power).
If you have a heal or you sure that your opponent can not burst you down then you can use your hero power on lower health too but it can be a little bit too risky after a certain point! Keep that in mind!

This is a very controlly deck, so keep in mind that this deck has lots of anwers to nearly any situations!
Do not rush because that can cause you to lose the game!

NOTICE: THIS DECK IS NOT EASY TO LEARN AND PLAY. IT REQUIRES LOTS OF GAMES TO PERFECT THE PLAYSTYLE OF A HANDLOCK AND TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF IT!
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REPLACEMENTS:

-Emperor Thaurissan: It is not a dragon. Can help you a lot though, so if you can then put him in the deck! If you do not have him: You can always try Loatheb and Sludge Belcher or if you do not want to ruin the curve then a Drakonid Crusher is a good choice (because of the dragon synergy and the same mana cost).

-Sylvanas Windrunner: She is not a dragon either. Way more useful than Emperor Thaurissan, if you have to make a choice then get her first! If you do not have her: Loatheb, Sludge Belcher or Drakonid Crusher (same as in case of Emperor Thaurissan).

-Chillmaw: She is a dragon though! And a KEYCARD of this deck. Destroys aggro decks. There is not really a replacement for her. If you like the idea of the deck you need to get her AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! If you do not have her: Shadowflame, Sludge Belcher or even Baron Geddon! Although keep in mind that your dragon synergy will get weaker as well as your deck if you have to replace Chillmaw.

-Dr. Boom: Really? You still do not have him? Alright, alright, do not panic! He is not a dragon so it will be easier to find a replacement for him! (Although craft him if you can, he is one of the most widely used and most overpowered legendaries in the game. Why wouldn’t you want him?). If you do not have him: Sludge Belcher and Drakonid Crusher is fine. Sorry, there is not really a good 7 mana cost replacement for Dr. Boom… There is a reason why he is one of the most OP cards.

-Alexstrasza: She is a dragon! KEYCARD of the deck. Helps the dragon synergy, and can be a very good defensive card to make you survive or even a good aggresive card if you play it on your opponent’s face for a possible ONE TURN KILL combo (if you already have a good board with giants for example.). If you do not have her: One of the easiest replacements, just put in Lord Jaraxxus. Nearly the same (although he is more of a defensive card). He makes the dragon synergy weaker but what can you do?
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F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions):

Q: Shouldn't there be a second Antique Healbot in the deck?
A: The deck contains lots of taunts and taunt activators, AOE effects that these should be more than enough to keep yourself alive. Instead of a second Antique Healbot a second Blackwing Corruptor can be way more useful because of the bigger body and the 'free kill' opportunity with its 3-damage battlecry.

Q: Is there a replacement for Twilight Guardian?
A: In this dragon handlock? Not really. But you can always go with Sludge Belcher instead of the Twilight Guardian. But I would not recommend to do it with this deck then.

Q: How often do your hand lacks of dragons?
A: Not much. The warlock's hero power allows to draw many cards - and therefore the required dragons too - so you will not experience the lack of dragons (except if you are very unlucky).

Q: Highest rank with the deck?
A: For myself it is Rank 1. But I got messages from some people claiming that they succeeded with the deck and reached Legend with it. Congratulations!

Q: Cutting X card for the Y card?
A: The decklist you see is always updated and shows the currently known best version of the deck. You can change some cards in it but do not expect the deck to become better or anything like that.

(THE F.A.Q. WILL GET UPDATED AS MORE QUESTIONS ARE BEING ASKED!)
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MEDIA:

Some players have decided to try out the deck and to record it while they are playing with it.
I put here some of these videos, so you guys can see the deck 'in work'. :)




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