Hearthpwn

Second version released:
For better early removals, better control.
* Upgraded deck:  https://bit.ly/2GYQbN5 *


Hello HS Community!

I think this is as close as perfection as you can get for Big Priests in the current Witchwood expansion. The new spell Divine Hymn not only does a GREAT job replacing the old Greater Healing Potion, but it can also now heal your own minions!  For 2 mana, if you have a Velen out, he can immediately heal your board for 12 hp, and if you have another velen, that's 24 hp (All for only 2 mana).

This deck is insane. I have been enjoying it thoroughly.
There's no need for Barnes anymore, or for Ysera. Malygos and Velen is all you need, guaranteed.

This deck utilizes Mass Dispel, silence, and the Soulpriest + Circle of Healing to carry you into mid and late game. You'll have all the early game removals that you need. All the other spells are heavy damage dealers, and just in case, you'll have the Divine Hymn for heal.

If versus upgraded aggro hunter, or paladin, always try to keep your Combo Removals, Shadow Vision, spirit lash, holy smite, or SW: Pain; but use it when the timing is right.

Here is a quick video sample, please use proper reference when attempting to mod this deck as your own.




Other sample videos:

https://youtu.be/sYazofjJBCk

https://youtu.be/1YXtg53Gjtg

https://youtu.be/5Om5SIyUEvQ

https://youtu.be/CVWbSeeAuuM


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Some notes:

- Don't kill yourself with Soulpriest, any healing becomes damage.
- Because Obsidian and Soulpriest is contradictory, you will need to remove/silence Soulpriest asap.
- No more mill rogues now, so big priest has one less counter.
- Look out for fast rush decks, those can cause you early game problems if you don't dispel, remove, or heal up.
- This deck won't work well against hexing or devolve decks. Mind control decks are no problem, because most times you'll have a revived velen/malygos by turn 8.
- Don't be too hasty with your removals, but wait for the right timing.
- Silence your Soulpriest before using heals.

- Chances are, Big Priests will not become a tier 1 deck with the current expansion.

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(NEW)  Win Conditions:
1x Velen + 1x Malygos & Holy Smite + Mind Blast (34 dmg)
2x Velen + 2x Mind Blasts (40 dmg)
2x Malygos + 2x Mind Blasts (30 dmg)
etc.

...or just hit face damage + your spells.

(NEW)  One turn lethals:
If you have Malygos up at 10 mana, Drop Velen and use a HS + MB.
If you have a single Velen or Malygos up, use Vivid Nightmare + 2x MB (Costs 7 mana).
Tip: You can gather MB's when versus slower decks by using Shadow Visions.

(NEW)  Alternative deck ideas (untested):
Using 2x Shadowform instead of 2x Soupriest, and replace circle of healing with 2x Holy Fire or Elixer of shadows.    If you have this tested, please let us know in the comments!


GG.
Have fun   =)