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Aggro Cleave Hunter - Legend

  • Last updated Mar 8, 2024 (Pre-Rotation Buffs Patch)
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  • 25 Minions
  • 4 Spells
  • 1 Weapon
  • Deck Type: Ranked Deck
  • Deck Archetype: Beast Hunter
  • Crafting Cost: 10740
  • Dust Needed: Loading Collection
  • Created: 2/25/2024 (Pre-Rotation Buffs Patch)
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Legend Deck two months in a row. 

Also see post with game stats in comments below - others have gone to legend using this deck.

Everyone knows the win condition - buff the hand and cleave to victory. However, staying alive to that point, dealing with aggro and applying enough pressure to control decks can be difficult if your cleave deck is too greedy.

After months of changes I've finally settled on a core idea that balances late game win conditions with early game pressure, and capitalises on the infuse mechanic. 

Mulligan: you NEED one of messenger buzzard and selective breeder in the opening hand. I don't care if you have a good 1-drop in the opening hand, send it back.

Take buzzard in aggro match ups to buff your hand and draw cleave/heal minions that can retake the board.  Take breeder in slower match up to get more buffs. 

These two cards carry the deck. The great thing about this deck having so many 1 & 2 drops is that you can safely do a full mulligan and still draw a 1-drop anyway. And to be honest, that consistency is probably what carries the deck.

Tip: Don't be afraid to use 1x cleave or rush combo pieces to stay alive. 

I've tried greedy variants. Tried the deathrattle package etc. It all felt too clunky and slow. This deck absolutely slaps.

Strategy is to get messenger buzzard or selective breeder. Buff you 1-drops with Dredger Staff (makes awakening tremors VERY sticky) and put pressure pressure pressure without overextending.

You'll often find yourself with a full hand, this deck has incredible sustain, draw and generate. 

Any questions, happy to answer. Thanks.

AndyG