(LEGEND) Vigormortis' Willow Demon Warlock
- Last updated May 3, 2021 (Forged in the Barrens)
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Wild
- 11 Minions
- 18 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Demonlock
- Crafting Cost: 9000
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 4/25/2021 (Forged in the Barrens)
- Vigormortis
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Battle Tag:
Vigormortis#2439
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Region:
EU
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Total Deck Rating
200
Edit:
The deck is having quite a lot of success, here and in the competitiveHS subreddit!
Some people are also experiencing very bad loss streaks, so instead of telling them to git gud, I decided to record some random matchups. I'd like to do some more (maybe against pala, mage and lock) with live commentary, check video info for further informations.
Why you should play the deck:
Take a moment to also appreciate the nice curve coin Fel Lord into double corrupted Tickatus.
About me:
I'm Italian, I play since beta and got to legend pretty every month with offmeta decks (reno priest with double shadowform, very hybrid hunter, miracle shaman etc) and won some local tournaments (I actually won a bo3 final with a Moorabi keleseth spell shaman).
If you know Chump or do you like to brainstorm troll decks feel free to add me in game. (IGN: Vigormortis#2439)
The Deck:
Shootout to my multiple-legend friend Froppino which helped me build the deck, his ability to find niche spots for fun decks like this when the meta is so stale still amazes me after years <3
TL:DR; Look for mana scam, duplicate your shit, GG
This deck is 10/10 fun. The most retarded factor in this deck is the mana cheat with The Dark Portal and Free Admission, IE you are able to play Ring Matron on turn 3 consistently, or multiple fat demons by turn 5 (personal record: played 3 corrupted 9-9 Tickatus by turn 5) with Felosophy.
The deck performs well against aggro, Man'ari Mosher is an awesome healing tool. You can combo it with Enslaved Fel Lord's cleave for juicy 21 hp heal or with cheaper minions on the board in faster matchups (the underrated Imp Swarm and Ring Matron bois will help do the job).
Yes, you winally found a deck where Archwitch Willow (as your only non-demon minion) is beyond amazing.
Matchups from Dsomething to Legend:
Legend proof is recorded on video, will upload the gameplay after +10 upvotes
I've see improvement in paladin/warlock matchups with -1 Twisting Nether -1 Hellfire/School Spirits for +1 Unstable Felbolt +1 Cascading Disaster, those with Mortal Coil are very flexible spots.
Mulligan:
Now it's even being tracked by HSreplay.net.
Idk why is people keeping Felbolt. 2% is actually keeping 7+ demons, even more Rustwix o.O
Baseline it's hard toss for Dem Studies and Free Adm.
Dark Portal is 90% keep, ofc always on coin. Felosophy is keepable with portal, very strong with coin. You can think about tossing portal against hyper aggro if you already have a Free Admission and any 1-2 mana spell.
Keepable (it's kinda always worth to look just for mana scam, I usually keep only if I already have at least one of the above):
Mosher or Drain Soul against aggro if on coin;
Hysteria vs paladin;
MC if deck has t1 1-1 plays;
Imps vs druid;
Imp Swarm if already have studies and Free Adm is usually nuts; In slow matchups lways keep a t2 play with coin and Admission, as you can't tap on t2 without overdrawing.
Keeping Tickatus/Willow/Jaraxxus against warlock and priest I don't think is a mistake but you are cutting your chances for a funnier game for sure.
Deck difficulty: 7/10.
Most turns seem pretty straightforward but 2 to 3 turn of planning ahead truly makes the difference.
It's also the reason why people are having bad results with this deck on lower ranks, and no less than 50% in high legend.
Let me know how this works out for you in the comments below.
Yeah but Control warlock isn't fun.
If you're just wanting to win no matter what, load up hsreplay and copy the secret paladin deck.
I'm actually a little over 50% against cwarlock. I'm still learning the matchup (20 games) and it feels very luck based (polarized on drawing these 5 cards first).
I agree
1-6 lost to all mages, paladins .. its a joke but fun deck
hmm 5 -2 now. this deck is super interessting but i really wish we could find something to counter mages! They just clear every hand you do with spell
Nice to hear mate, you didn't give up!
Vs mages I came to the conclusion that it's just a scammers game. I'm actually 4-1 in lower legend. Few things you can do to maximize your overscamming the scammer chances:
- Willow > 2x Mask of c'thun
- Try to bait devolving (early 2x is still very hard to beat tho)
- Common playstyle for mages vs cwarlock is to rush face. If you manage to play alike and unexpectly board swing, they'll often commit to that plan and be rekt by Mosher (often mvp, usually a keep)
No! im gona give it to you, genious building. but i find myself sometimes i really need to get mosh out to heal but i cant manage to stick any demons on the board. Would broomstick be valid?
keep up the work!
this deck is fun when it works but its 100% lose to paladins which are most of the meta, its a problem...
I'm in a 4-0 streak vs pala in low legend. You are allowed to keep hysteria or windfury murloc removal on mulligan.
Paladin btw was the reason I abandoned the normal control lock list to climb, so I suppose it's a common issue...
Still trying to understand how it works. 4 games, 2 wins 2 losses. I had 3 times in a row bad luck with Free Admission => Random Demon + Archwitch Willow. Yeah, thanks a lot. I'm cursed, I know...
lol mate, that's def unlikely!
im now 5-1, 1 loss against paladin carbrider and buff attack shit card
iam 5-0 with this deck right now, its working very good for me, i will update if i have time to play more games, it makes heavy fun
Thanks for the feedback, nice streak mate!
It sucks that I don't have Willow or I would totally try this deck out. I love the Demonlock archetype.
I think it's not mandatory, it really shines in this deck, but you could substitute it if you don't care a lot about minimaxing :)
Thanks for the feedback! I was thinking of subbing in Shadow Hunter Vol'jin or Kanrethad Ebonlocke. Though I guess there's always that possibility of resurrecting the 3/2 imps with Kanrethad Prime. I guess we will see what I come up with. Thanks for the great list!
Looks great. I'll give this list a try.
I've been trying to make a deck like this work for a while, but it always seems to get stepped on. The Dark Portal drawing Tickatus and then copying it at 1 mana is such a glorious feeling. I've only ever managed to do it once, but playing 3 of them on the same turn is just so satisfying.
Seems like your list is different from mine with the inclusion of imp swarm and Ring Matron. I suppose the extra board presence really helps?
Thanks for sharing! :)
Thanks for feedback, I really appreciate that! :)
Yes, imp package felt like the missing piece of the puzzle of the archetype. It helps a lot on board control and swings, and often gives the needed body for your big heals.
3-0 currently thankz 4 this, i like it and makes fun.