Brann's Hero Power
- Last updated May 25, 2022 (Drek'Thar Nerf)
- Edit
- |
Wild
- 15 Minions
- 14 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Hero Power Mage
- Crafting Cost: 9900
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 5/6/2022 (Kazakusan Change)
- Gamerman
- Registered User
-
- 9
- 22
- 45
-
Battle Tag:
elvishak#2427
-
Region:
EU
-
Total Deck Rating
1476
Hi people. This looks like a pretty fun and strong Mage deck in current meta. You defeat your opponent by using your enganced* hero power and Brann helps a lot with some cool combos;
New video: Defeating a meta warrior with 32 face damage (OTK);
Card Choices:
Mage Cards (23); Editing...
Shivering Sorceress: Very nice 1 mana card, strong versus aggro decks. If you get her with a wildfire, it's the most solid start. Don't replace or you'll be weaker vs aggro.
Wildfire: Nothing much to say. This is the key card. If you get one on turn 1 it's the best opening. ''Unreplaceable''.
Amplified Snowflurry: Another nice and strong class card for mage, and extra good for hero power decks. Just don't forget that you don't have to use the free hero power the same turn you play him. You can play this on turn 2 and use your free hero power on turn 5. It can be a little confusing so be careful. Don't replace this neither.
Arcane Intellect: Nothing much to say, Drawing 2 cards for 3 mana was always good, is still good. If you are having trouble getting a Wildfire at start, this one can be very helpful. But don't use this against aggro decks if you have your 1-2-3 mana minions in your hand.
Ice Barrier: Classic defensive secret. Very usefull in current meta. That 8 armor can be life saver both early and end game. Nice synergy with Snowblind Harpy as well.
Pyromaniac: This is a must card for hero power decks. Very nice combo with Reckless Apprentice, especially if you have enchanted* fireblast. You can draw many cards in a single turn.
Neutral Cards (7); Editing...
Mulligans:
Most of the decks in current meta are aggro ones and there are some controls. So i won't write a detailed guide for each class for now cos mulligan is pretty much the same for all.
Aggro: Try to get a Wildfire for sure. Then a Shivering Sorceress and Amplified Snowflurry. Never keep anything with 3 and 3+ mana. Get your 1-2 mana cards at start.
Control: If you think your oppenent has a control deck you can try to get 2x Wildfires and Shivering Sorceress again.
Best Brann Combos:
lf you can use and trade Drakefire Amulet wisely; Brann Bronzebeard + Deepwater Evoker = 20 armor + draw a card (very usefull against aggro decks)
If you start with the coin and can keep it for end game; Brann Bronzebeard + The Coin + Mordresh Fire Eye = 20 face and board damage;
Replacements:
There are some core cards you just shouldn't replace like Wildfire, Pyromaniac, Reckless Apprentice, Magister Dawngrasp, Mordresh Fire Eye and Brann Bronzebeard. If you replace those it will be completely a different deck and you'll lose most of the key plays and the whole fun part itself.
But If you don't have enough dust to create some cards like Kalecgos, Rune of the Archmage and School Teacher you can replace them with some tech or taunt cards to counter aggro decks or some other battlecry minions for some extra brann plays. Here is some fitting cards;
Legendaries;
Commander Sivara: Would be great to get 2 more Wildfires using her before turn 5-6 but it's just too rare to happen. So i don't recommend her in this deck. You can still try if you want.
Balinda Stonehearth: I tried her. Cool if you draw Drakefire Amulet and summon 2 big dragons on turn 7. But i usually trade amulets to get my wildfires and get 10 armor with Deepwater Evoker against aggro. You also play amulet free with Kalecgos and it's a strong end game play.
Zola the Gorgon: Could be usefull in such situations. Like getting Deepwater Evoker for getting some extra armor against aggro or Reckless Apprentice for clearing the board with enhanced* hero power.
Queen Azshara: I tried her but since this is not a spell heavy deck she stayed dead in my hand most of the times. If you are a fan you can add her with some more spells.
Mutanus the Devourer: Tbh i don't have this card but eating two best minions from opponents deck with a Brann combo could be a game winning play. The chance is still too low tho.
Epics; Editing...
Videos:
I'll share some full gameplay videos on my Youtube channel soon. So you can learn how to play this deck more effectively against any type of opponent.
Update 15.05: I made some cool changes in the list. Now the deck is more defensive against whole those aggro decks around (like spell hunters, dhunters, mech mages). If you manage to eat Tavish, Master Marksman with Mutanus the Devourer, it's a %99 win against spell hunter. I also added one Mailbox Dancer to get a free The Coin. So we can make Brann + Mordresh 20 face damage combo even we go first and don't get the coin at start.
Some wins with new deck list;
https://hsreplay.net/replay/HiKKSZ5CpDMotnHTJK3cCM
https://hsreplay.net/replay/LbKWebaZc4DYv5aDrFuDzA
https://hsreplay.net/replay/dyNhGkpvT4BRyrh7DEKaFh
https://hsreplay.net/replay/EsjRSvTdsJVvJVc4Yn4KWk
https://hsreplay.net/replay/2dTpSEpV2MVdpRjQHRomuX
https://hsreplay.net/replay/W6CXAP55pSbwTNsrVm2sBF
https://hsreplay.net/replay/LAYDUAUG4WqJaHS39QZ4gK
https://hsreplay.net/replay/LZtCYh3bJnTiQ7RENr9t6D
https://hsreplay.net/replay/rnwUNCjwRAXt3xrk6iX9VA
Going with 90% win rate atm;
I added 2 smothering starfish (replace mailbox dancer and mutanus because I didn't have it). It's doing wonders in diamond.
is this win ratio from a bronze?
Yes it is, I can see on the video.
i haven't played any ranked season for about 2 years mate. So I was bronze 20 and made to gold ranks just playing this deck. Going for platinium atm. I got 2 ratios with %90 wins in 10-15 games, one from bronze to silver, another from silver to gold. Try current list it's great against aggro decks. You'll beat most of demonhunters, spell hunters and mech mages.
Can't win vs any spell hunters, and 1 for 5 dh maybe I win. And those two deck archetypes which are plenty currently in ladder - like 80% playing spell hunters and dh
Great deck!!! Will there be a video? I would like to see a game with different classes
Ty pal. Yes i'm just doing last touches on this deck. I want this to counter those aggro decks around better, so there will be a last change in the deck list. Then i'll complete guide and share some videos too. I want to have fun with this deck for rest of the month. Then i may create another funny one.
Hero Power Mage is my most played deck this expension phase and I must say I really like your deck. I did not think of adding Brann so I am already thankfull for that suggestion alone.
There is also a card I'd like to suggest. It's Snowblind Harpy. It might surprise you as it requires a frost spell in your hand while there are only 2 of them in your deck. Well, with there beeing enough 3-cost cards in the deck it does not hurt to mulligan it away. The 5 armor with good stats for the cost have turned out to be really good in my games.
Nice to hear you are also having fun with hp mage. I always liked to build some battlecry decks with Brann. Snowblind Harpy would fit too for sure. There are many aggro decks around. People with having issues against aggro decks and early game may remove 2x School Teacher and 2x Rune of the Archmage and add 2x Ice Barrier with 2x Snowblind Harpy. Deck would be way more defensive that way. I'll keep current list since i'm still enjoying it. But i always try to make different decks,maybe i can make a defensive mage next season. It would be cool.
your suggestion is on point, I am thinking to replace the 2x Pyromaniac for it hence the deck has enough draws + Tradable cards.
I feel like Rune is slow and rarely used. Isnt better to replace it for example with Egwin Guardian. idk the proper english name.
This deck is wrecked by demon hunters in turn 5 and hunters.
Warriors wrecking me as well.
Hi. Nope Rune is life saver sometimes, i even use 2x atm and removed rustrot viper cos classes using weapons usually have like 3-4 weapons lol. Spell hunter is so hard to counter yes but you should beat Demonhunters. Just make to turn 5-6 with decent plays then you'll start to control the game. Keep Amplified Snowflurry and freeze hero on turn2.
Fun Deck and competitive , but what do you do against spell hunters ?
Hi, ty pal. Ye Spell hunter is just pain and overpowered tbh. Unless you finish'em off before their last tricks you'll probably lose the game. But if you can manage to do get like between 15-20 armor with Brann Bronzebeard + Deepwater Evoker combo, then maybe another 9-10 with Evoker himself you'll still have a chance to win. I won against some of them but win scale against Spell Hunters is like 3 out of 10 games. But you can win with some higher percentage against any other aggro or control decks.
Hey bro, when is the update coming today? Deck looks fun but I don't want to waste any dust and craft now you know
Hi mate. I just updated the deck list. You can check it. More detailed guide about mulligan, replacements, some tips and tricks soon tonight. Good luck and have fun.
What cards would you put into this deck if you have enough dust for it?
May be some parts from Big spell mage deck like Clumsy Courier or Grey Sage Parrot. What do you think?
What do you think about extra Brann synergy? Like Queen Azshara, Commander Sivara or School Teacher ?
And may be some tech choices like Rustrot Viper and Fire Sale ?
There are some of my personal impressions after one evening of piloting:
Hi pal. I'm also trying some variations to make this deck as good as possible. There are many Paladins with thier op defensive weapon so i already got a Rustrot Viper in.
I tried Queen Azshara and yes she fits well as well.
Tried Commander Sivara too but didn't like her at all. I wanted to keep her for some more Wildfire plays but you'll get rekt by aggro decks before getting mid turns. Doesn't matter if your hero power deals 5* damage while a Demonhunter controls the whole board. You'll desperately wait for a Reckless Apprentice or a Blizzard.
I agree about Balinda Stonehearth and i will probably add a tech or discover card instead. I already replaced Alexstrasza the Life-Binder with Queen Azshara too. School Teacher and Fire Sale might also work, i'll try them both tonight. Thanks for advices. I don't like to edit my decks and replace cards too frequently. So i'll make one final strong list in a few days.
Very fun deck. Unfortunately Hunter and DH don't allow fun at the moment
Ty. What cards do you keep at start? I'm beating most of aggro hunter and demonhunters. Don't keep both Wildfires if you think you are facing an aggro deck. Keep an Amplified Snowflurry against demonhunters and freeze the hero with it. Their hero power is strong during first rounds cos they can buff some minnions while doing face damage. But if you survive to turn 4-5 with some good hand you'll probably win against any aggro deck. I'll write a more detailed guide but against aggro try to start with Wildfire (only one) - Shivering Sorceress - Amplified Snowflurry.
why not run Commander Sivara it's great to get more wildfires.