Control Hunter is now reality!
- Last updated Apr 8, 2021 (Forged in the Barrens)
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Wild
- 15 Minions
- 15 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Spell Hunter
- Crafting Cost: 10560
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 4/8/2021 (Forged in the Barrens)
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Still working on it but I am winning against popular decks in meta like Mage and Paladin. I am struggling against Shaman beacause of that windfury weapon but Shaman is so rare that adding the ooze is not worth it.
This deck started as a spell hunter like deck, so I put Yogg.
Other key cards are:
Primordial Protector: Nagrand Slam is his bread and butter, moreover Primordial Protector is an activator for Strongman. If you already have both Nagrand Slam , C'thun spells give you a decent minion so I added it
C'thun: I always won before having him , but his spells are usefull and they sinergize with Yogg and Primordial Protector.
Yogg Saron: we have a lot of spells so....
Professor Slate: Bola shot.
Tracking: Tracking received a huge buff so it's a must have in this deck. Little tip: never take Venomous scorpid. We have Scavenger's Ingenuity for this.
Venomous Scorpid: this card is a beast. Literally. In this minion oriented meta (except for that annoying mage of course) having a venomous minion is very good, having a venomous minion that also give you a spell is excellent.
Nagrand Slam: nice finisher, nice board cleaner, nice Primordial Protector activator.
Carnival Clown: the only big AOE left in standard is Twisting Nether and Flamestrike so seven 4-4 Taunts could be a big trouble. Moreover I felt like I needed more Taunts and since I added this to the deck I have a positive win rate.
Still testing cards.
Circus Medic: I used to have the new Kazakus card but his golem is not so good in this deck. Sometimes you need to survive, sometimes you need more damage so... I gave it a try
Resizing Pouch: I think it is an interesting card, but a second Wandmaker maybe it's better... even because she could give you a Resizing Pouch.
Myster winner: if you're facing a Paladin, having a Freezing Trap is nice but the can play around it so... dunno... maybe I'll put a couple of Arcane shot but card generation is usually better, so let's see how it works
Conclusions:
The deck seems very solid, finally we have a decent Control Hunter. Against Mage face is the place (they can't heal, Hero Power mage is easier that a No minion mage but if they don't find the Deck of Lunacy on turn two you can easly kill them before). Against every other deck just keep the board clear. Don't be afraid to use your Deadly shot against small minions. You can't afford damage so kill'em all and slowly drain their health with your hero power until you reach 10 mana. Primordial Protector+ 2 Strongman, Yogg Saron followed by Carnival Clown... nobody can survive 3 turns like that.
GLHF
Let me now your thoughts!
I've played control hunter alot over the years. I force it pretty much every expansion. You're right there are alot of strong additions this time around.
Theres a couple areas its usually weak in. Card generation/draw and healing. Also sometimes it feels like other classes have better finishing options.
Agro decks aren't that popular right now but that can change in a heart beat. I'd probably be running Death's Head Cultist and maybe Armor Vendor. Circus Medic is interesting a little inconsistent but interesting because it turns into a finisher.
For finishers there is the OTK package which is about 8 cards. I've been messing with that lately but it feels pretty inconsistent. Too dependent on drawing a Selective Breeder early. Corrupt package is interesting I just fear other classes do corrupt better. Hunter doesnt't really have great corrupt support. I actually think just an attrition build would fair ok. Just whittle them down with hero power and random stuff because theres not alot of healing in the meta. Except Warlock, they can heal so much from soul shards. That brings me to control hunters biggest problem imo, control/corrupt Warlock is just so strong right now (and its gonna get better after the nerfs). Going to be pretty hard to run control hunter into it.
I want to get around to trying the Primordial Protector package. I've seen a version on twitter with Guardian Animals that looked strong.
As for other suggestions, I've been liking a Trueaim Crescent package. It synergizes with Trampling Rhino Venomous Scorpid Explosive Sheep basically any minion really and it can just clear 1 health stuff on its own. Also those are good cards tho I'm on the fence about sheep. Maybe give it a try. Regarding Resizing Pouch, I just don't think its a good card. You lose a mana, its inconsistent, and doesn't generate extra value. Maybe there is mana cost thats better to target consistently that would make it better but it just felt bad in my limited testing.
Anyways goodluck always like to see some Control Hunter.
Thanks for sharing your list
I totally aggree what you said.
Death's Head Cultist and Armor Vendor was a couple a card I consider. I don't feel like I am carent in card drawing thanks to Primordial Protector, Tracking and Scavenger's Ingenuity.
Trueaim Crescent forces me to put more minions and this is a spell based deck. I cut off Resizing Pouch, it was a dead card. Still testing, I was waiting for Deck of Lunacy nerf.
Let's see! Thank you for your feedback
ps I have an highlander control hunter in Wild, with only few minions like Reno, Zefris and the old Yogg Saron. Dunno if it's still working with the new expansion