[KotFT] OTK ShadowReaper Anduin
- Last updated Oct 17, 2017 (Evergreen Nerfs)
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Wild
- 18 Minions
- 11 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Highlander Priest
- Crafting Cost: 12920
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 8/5/2017 (Quest Rogue Nerf)
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Contents.
- Game plan
- Possible combos
- Card explanation
- Tech cards that can also be considered
- Latest updates
- Matchups and stats
- Replays
- P. S.
Game plan.
Against aggro decks our goal is to survive the early game and stabilize in mid to late game. At that moment aggro decks tend to be low on resources and it is not hard to win usually.
Against midrange and control decks we need to find Raza the Chained and Shadowreaper Anduin asap so we could start spamming the opponent's face and board with Voidform. It provides so much value that basically wins you the game.
But there are some decks that you usually can't beat that way. For example, Jade Druid. This deck has a lot of armor gain in it. Malfurion the Pestilent alone gives 3 armor a turn. And there are Ultimate Infestation, Feral Rage, Earthen Scales. The last one isn't being played now but anyway. Or Elemental Mage. He plays Frost Lich Jaina and he has life gain for days, and he has an Ice Block.
This type of decks you can win only by executing a OTK combo. So, here the plan is the same but you should focus more on board control to not let them kill you. At the same time you can't let them have more hp than you can deal with by playing combo (it is 32 I guess, you can see it in possible combos). It doesn't work against Elemental Mage though. He'll always be at 30 hp. So, here you have to survive until the fatigue comes and then execute the combo to make him die to fatigue.
Possible combos.
All combos require Shadowreaper Anduin and Raza the Chained being already played. However, Prophet Velen into Mind Blast into Holy Smite is 14 dmg already and maybe there are some combos that don't require Raza the Chained.
Combos below are the most often used. But there are many others.
- Voidform -> Prophet Velen -> Voidform -> Mind Blast -> Voidform = 2 + 4 + 10 + 4 = 20 dmg (2 cards, 9 mana).
- Voidform -> Prophet Velen -> Voidform -> Radiant Elemental -> Voidform -> Mind Blast -> Voidform = 2 + 4 + 4 + 10 + 4 = 24 dmg (3 cards, 10 mana).
- Voidform -> Prophet Velen -> Voidform -> Holy Smite -> Voidform -> Mind Blast -> Voidform = 2 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 10 + 4 = 28 dmg (3 cards, 10 mana).
- Voidform -> Prophet Velen -> Voidform -> Radiant Elemental -> Voidform -> Holy Smite -> Voidform -> Mind Blast -> Voidform = 2 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 10 + 4 = 32 dmg (4 cards, 10 mana).
- Voidform -> Lyra the Sunshard -> Voidform -> Radiant Elemental -> Voidform -> Holy Smite -> Voidform -> Mind Blast -> Voidform -> ... -> Voidform = 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 2 + ... = 17+ dmg (4+ cards, 8+ mana)
Card explanation.
1 mana cards.
- Holy Smite is a part of our OTK combo. Also it can act as a removal against aggro and as a cheap spell that you play with Lyra the Sunshard if you are really desperate.
- Northshire Cleric is a decent 1-drop with potential of drawing cards and this deck needs it a lot.
- Potion of Madness is a good cheap removal which usually provides 2 for 1 value. Also good with Lyra the Sunshard.
- Power Word: Shield is a cheap card draw. Also good with Lyra the Sunshard.
2 mana cards.
- Mind Blast is a significant part of our OTK combo or just some damage to face, nothing more.
- Radiant Elemental is a solid 2-drop to play on curve against aggro plus it is magnificent with Lyra the Sunshard as we all know. Also can be used as a part of the OTK combo.
- Shadow Visions is one of the best priest cards cause it is very versatile: you can discover a necessary removal or an additional part of the combo from it.
- Shadow Word: Pain needs no explanation.
- Spirit Lash reminds Maelstrom Portal which is a very strong card, especially if it is combined with Bloodmage Thalnos. Spirit Lash doesn't summon a minion on the board but it heals our face and helps us survive and this is our goal. Plus it can help us draw a card from Acolyte of Pain.
- Acidic Swamp Ooze is a weapon removal and a decent 2-drop that fits the curve. If we compare it with Gluttonous Ooze i feel like it is better. If the meta is more control oriented then it can be cut for Harrison Jones for an additional card draw potential.
- Bloodmage Thalnos is a card draw and it is very powerful with Spirit Lash - board clear and decent amount of healing.
- Doomsayer is an excellent tempo breaking card against both aggro and control. Therefore it helps us to stall the game.
- Loot Hoarder is a card draw and it fits the curve really good.
3 mana cards.
- Curious Glimmerroot helps us to find some value if we need it and not to run out of cards. And it is not a bad 3-drop. It can be cut for an additional weapon removal in the form of Gluttonous Ooze if you really need it or for more defensive cards like Tar Creeper.
- Shadow Word: Death needs no explanation.
- Acolyte of Pain is a card draw.
- Stonehill Defender is a versatile card that helps us not to run out of cards plus it is very good against aggro. This card is amazing in priest deck now cause you can discover Tortollan Shellraiser, Primordial Drake, The Curator to draw your own Primordial Drake, Obsidian Statue and The Lich King himself.
4 mana cards.
- Priest of the Feast is a not easy to remove body that can also heal you which is great, plus it fits the curve perfectly.
- Tortollan Shellraiser is a good tool against aggro and a solid 4-drop.
- Kazakus needs no explanation. However, it is worth mentioning that you can use Kazakus Potion as a part of the OTK combo or in combination with Lyra the Sunshard.
5 mana cards.
- Holy Nova is an aoe and some healing as a bonus.
- Lyra the Sunshard is kind of a taunt for your opponent that has an ability to win the game single handedly as it provides so much value, especially if it is played alongside with Radiant Elemental. Basically, it is another way to win if you didn't draw the parts of the combo. Also it can give you additional combo parts.
- Raza the Chained is one of the key cards that enable the OTK combo and it is has good stats as a bonus.
- Burgly Bully sponsors us with The Coin which can be turned into useful spells by Lyra the Sunshard or into the damage to the opponent's face if you play them in the OTK combo or you can play them to get tempo advantage by playing Obsidian Statue on turn 7 for example. Also it is a decent 5-drop that fits the curve very well. However, if the meta is aggro Burgly Bully should definetely be cut for Darkshire Alchemist.
6 mana cards.
Dragonfire Potion is a must-have card, very strong aoe, needs no explanation.
7 mana cards.
Prophet Velen is the essential part of the OTK combo.
8 mana cards.
- Free From Amber is really good to play on curve. Plus it can provide much value if you discover something like Ysera, The Lich King or even Malygos, etc.
- Shadowreaper Anduin is one of the key cards that enable the OTK combo and it is an aoe version of Shadow Word: Death and some armor gain that is absolutely amazing.
- Primordial Drake helps a lot in stabilizing and it is an aoe removal.
9 mana cards.
Obsidian Statue serves the same purpose as Primordial Drake - stabilizing. Plus it is 2 or 3 for 1 card that is very valuable.
10 mana cards.
Tech cards that can also be considered.
Against control.
- Crystalline Oracle to get a value card from your opponent's deck.
- Youthful Brewmaster to use valuable cards like Kazakus twice.
- Kabal Courier to discover something. Discovering is always valuable.
- Thoughtsteal
- Devour Mind
- Elise the Trailblazer for extra 5 cards.
- Embrace Darkness
- The Lich King is not too good cause almost half of DK cards will be dead cards in this deck but it is a big taunt and can give very useful cards too.
- Medivh, the Guardian
- Ysera
- Alexstrasza
- Mind Control
Against aggro.
- Wild Pyromancer
- Tar Creeper
- Second-Rate Bruiser
- Saronite Chain Gang
- Greater Healing Potion. It is worth mentioning that if it is combined with Prophet Velen it heals for 12 * 2 = 24 hp.
- Darkshire Alchemist
Another cards.
- Mirage Caller to get 2 Prophet Velen on the board. But then you have to have at least 1 The Coin and in most cases Holy Smite to do enough damage to kill your opponent: Voidform -> Prophet Velen -> Voidform -> Mirage Caller -> Voidform -> The Coin -> Voidform -> Holy Smite -> Voidform = 2 + 4 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 = 38 dmg (11 mana, 4 cards).
- Acolyte of Agony
- Gluttonous Ooze
- Harrison Jones
- Kabal Songstealer has useful silence effect and good stats.
- Cabal Shadow Priest
Latest updates.
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11.08.2017: Burgly Bully -> Darkshire Alchemist. I've played about 50 games today and noticed that the deck needs more heal to stabilize and Burgly Bully tends to be a dead card in the hand almost every game. So I decided to cut him for another card that solves this problem and fits the curve - Darkshire Alchemist. And it does very well.
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12.08.2017: Acidic Swamp Ooze -> Tar Creeper due to a plenty of aggro in ladder. Also updated game plan, replays, statistics and page navigation.
- 14.08.2017: Trying Darkshire Alchemist -> Skulking Geist to counter jades. But since I have included it in the list all jade druids gone! This shows how powerful this card is, I guess, xD. I met only 1 jade druid in 10 games. In other matchups it is just 6 mana 4/6. I'll keep testing. Also added replay of the match with Elemental Mage. It is very demonstrative and I recommend you to watch it.
- 15.08.2017: Jade druids disappeared! Met only 1 of them in last 15 games. Now I'm going to try Skulking Geist -> Elise the Trailblazer, cause now I understand that you need those extra cards from Un'Goro Pack. Also updated statistics.
Matchups and stats.
Replays.
- Intense game against Jade Druid (I could've won earlier but missed 1 Voidform): https://hsreplay.net/replay/MbYWpfvyQ7dYBQ7GGyHQ8P
- Very hard game against Elemental Mage. This matchup is always very difficult. https://hsreplay.net/replay/tAmzpM9dJ2dznaxARfSYo8
P. S.
Got a golden hero today (11.08.2017).
How to beat Miracle Rogue in a nutshell ^^.
Feel free to ask questions. Waiting for your feedback!
i only have enough dust for velen or kazakus (i have the othere legendarys) wich one would you recommand?
They are both essential for the deck so...try to save the dust
Hi! I don't think a Mirage Caller is playable (cause of your 1. and 2.) and even needs to be played, cause usually you simply don't need a 30+ dmg combo to win. However, Youthful Brewmaster is a consideration, you should really try it and see what happens. Thanks for your feedback and good luck!
hi FuturePrist use herald volazj that combo works
Oh God it is soo expensive deck for me i am a free to play gamer ;-;
What card pack, expansion, or adventure would you recommend I buy if I'm trying to get the most amount of cards in this deck.
Un'Goro packs, then Classic packs.
Al' right thx for the quick response man you have some nice content!
Nice! I have the same feelings. All that you said is like I said it myself. Good job!
By the way, from what I've heard at rank 3 - 1 there are only druids and murloc paladins. So, things didn't become easier when you have reached rank 5, xD. I'm at rank 4 now and won't be able to play for a couple of days, so it is on you to hit legend. Good luck! By the way, could you post your stats here?
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Great job! I'll do my best, thank you!
Hey Liibax, how are you? Im a beta player who played for a long time than stoped about 2 years ago.
I'm back for about two months and i can say for sure this deck is the best combination between a very fun deck and a really strong one.
Even if i compare it with those in my days.
Amazing guide, nice concept, great deck. Keep going with the good work and count with me if you need a second opinion to try/discuss some changes to this deck. Im a priest, rogue mage player only.
I'll be trying it for the week.
I'm facing a LOT of jade druid in rank 8. How do you feel about switching Darkshire Alchemist for Skulking Geist? Im not getting used with Darkshire Alchemist, and Skulking Geist could give me some wins against those druids. I'm running Kabal Songstealer instead of Darkshire Alchemist atm.
Waiting for your answer.
See ya.
Thank you man, I really appreciate your support! Thanks for the kind words!
Yeah, Jade druids are a big problem for this deck, and aggro druids too. I'm currently at rank 5 and meeting druids 30% of the time according to deck tracker. These matchups are almost unwinnable in my experience. I have only 20 - 25% winrate against them and that ruins overall deck winrate (54% now). Against Jade druid I won only that games where I had Raza the Chained and Shadowreaper Anduin before turn 8. And against aggro you must have all your aoe board clears and some good early minions, which is really tough.
I thought about including Skulking Geist in the list (instead of Darkshire Alchemist by the way) and I guess we should give it a try and see if it helps. I personally doubt that it solves the problem, cause even if you play it you're not guaranteed a win, and also there is a downside: you're burning your own 1 mana cards, which are very important (Power Word: Shield and Northshire Cleric are an essential card draw, cause every card draw matters and Holy Smite is a part of the combo). But in the mean time you will be closer to other combo pieces and it can be considered as a draw, hmmm. We should give it a try.
Now I'm going to take some sleep. I'm excited to see your statistics with Skulking Geist in the list. And thank you again!
So, from 20 matches i've played, 13 were druid and 11 jade druid. And I lost 9 from those 13 matches. I have no problem at all with other opponents, since this deck is pretty solid. But Jade Druid is definitely the only and biggest problem to this deck.
Then i replaced Darkshire Alchemist for Skulking Geist, and played more 4 matches against jade druid. I won all of those.
For now, the replacemente its being pretty solid. I haven't felt any trouble with the Holy Smite or Power Word: Shield being destroyed against jade druids, because it does not make any difference since the Druid has no longer power at all without the cost 1 speels. I still need to keep testing it, to see if it's good against other decks, such as Control Mages, Divine Shield Paladins or Control Warlocks.
I will keep playing it and edit here to keep you updated! But it deserves a try for sure!
Have a good night, please make more awesome guides like this! And for all the others who are reading this, reply with your other cards replacementes expirience to help our hearthstone guide master updated.
Have a good night, good luck with the climb.
Edit1: Its crazy how can you get value from your Skulking Geist against miracle rogue, evolve shaman and murloc paladin with secrets! Im not sure if its still the best option, but it works for sure. Depends on your match ups in ladder.
Thanks for the info. I'm going to try it myself today.
Nice! I did the same from rank 17 to 9. But i'm stuck at rank 8 now, cause 80% of matchups are druids...And every druid archetype seems to be almost automatic defeat.
Maybe, but I am pretty sure that you are doing something wrong, cause usually this deck outvalues others. Maybe wrong mulligans and distribution of resources. I will public replays, you can watch them and learn and maybe find the points where you tend to make mistakes. However, bad luck may also be here. Keep trying man!
Auchenai Soulpriest + Circle of Healing is a good option too, yeah. And Elise the Trailblazer also if you keep getting control decks in ladder. But I'm meeting a lot of aggro now and it is too slow in these matches :(
It looks great! Thank you for a decklist. Unfortunately I don't have dust for all legendaries. What do you think, which card is more important: Raza the Chained or Lyra the Sunshard? What about Eternal Servitude, is it a good option to consider?
Raza the Chained is much much more important, cause it provides you with opportunity of spamming Voidform for free every turn and that is how you win the game most of the time. You can cut Lyra the Sunshard for any useful 5-drop. Kabal Songstealer is a good choice.
Eternal Servitude doesn't look good in this deck, cause there are many low cost minions. Therefore the chance of ressurecting something valuable are pretty low. This card is more for the Barnes Priest deck in my opinion.