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[Top 200 Legend] Token Murloc Shaman

  • Last updated Jun 7, 2019 (Rise of the Mech)
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  • 14 Minions
  • 14 Spells
  • 2 Weapons
  • Deck Type: Ranked Deck
  • Deck Archetype: Murloc Shaman
  • Crafting Cost: 4320
  • Dust Needed: Loading Collection
  • Created: 6/4/2019 (Rise of the Mech)
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Proof of legend :

 

 Took the list from Vicious Syndicate, replace Stormbringer with Electra, and here we go for fast legend !

Mulligan : 

Without coin : Sludge Slurper, Underbelly Angler, Zap!, Murloc Tidecaller, Likkim

With coin : Sludge Slurper, Underbelly Angler, Zap!, Spirit of the Frog, Thunderhead

The mulligan part is actually one of the most difficult thing for this deck, since it varies between having the coin or not and facing different archetypes. Some cards like Sludge Slurper, Zap or Underbelly Angler are definitely a keep since they provide value and tempo swing, but Spirit of the Frog and Thunderhead with coin is undeniably good for combo potential.

Now on how to play this deck : This isn't like your typical murloc deck, when you just put a murloc every turn and overwhelm your opponent fast. You have to think 1-2 turns ahead with overload about what you can play or not.

It is sometime wiser to not play during the first turns in order to make a tempo swing with Spirit of the Frog + Thunderhead. The main goal of this deck is having a wide board with Soul of the Murloc and Bloodlust in hand. Likkim is mainly used to keep control on the board early so you can develop yours.

Don't play Underbelly Angler turn 2 without murloc in hand if your opponent can clear it next turn. I've seen many players do it and it's a mistake since it's your main recovery option. I can't count how many games I've won with just Underbelly and another murloc that get me to empty board to full board and hand.

Also, don't be afraid of using Earthen Might on a non-elemental minion if it allow you a good trade. Sometimes it's better to have minions on board than random elemental in hand. If you can, keep the coin after you play Spirit of the Frog since it draw you a 1 mana spell.

The most difficult matchup is against warrior since Warpath is the main threat of the deck. Do not overextend and try to force him to use his ressource while keeping Soul of the Murloc in hand. If they got 2 Warpath and 2 Brawl in hand, you probably would have lose anyway.

Final note : According to HSreplay this deck have a 54% winrate overrall, I personnaly have 59% and still playing around top 200 legend. The meta vary day to day and nobody can tell what deck will be tier 1 next weeks. I strongly believe that this archetype will still be viable until the next expansion since the buff on Thunderhead make overload based deck competitive.

Some replays to showcase what this deck can do : 

https://hsreplay.net/replay/wa9vA9JJic4dQadCTsicM4 vs Mech Hunter

https://hsreplay.net/replay/2TfmsSGcem4ef3WrVDXUcT vs Warrior

https://hsreplay.net/replay/3vmR4AjSnXRKTLLikJWxsD vs Shaman