Rank 1 EU Legend Shaman
- Last updated Dec 29, 2014 (GvG Launch)
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Wild
- 18 Minions
- 12 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Unknown
- Crafting Cost: 6280
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 12/29/2014 (GvG Launch)
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Battle Tag:
Profaz#2607
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Total Deck Rating
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So I reached rank 1 legend on the Europe server yesterday (http://imgur.com/kdPdcFG) and wanted to share this decklist, cause a lot of people think that shaman isn't strong in the current meta, which I think is incorrect.
It's pretty standart shaman list, so I'll note the most important cards and why I've included them.
Big Game Hunter is very important in the current meta, because every deck runs Dr. Boom, also if you have it in hand you can use Hex freely for early board control.
Dr. Boom is an op card, that works very well in shaman, because of Flametongue Totem and Rockbiter Weapon.
Neptulon is a big threat that also refills your hand and provides huge card advantage. It is very important card in control match-ups, because most decks don't have enough AoE to deal with all your minions and murlocs, that you got from Neptulon.
Al'Akir the Windlord can be used as finisher or as a removal. It can be substituted with Doomhammer, but a lot of decks are running Harrison Jones, so I had to cut it from my deck.
Antique Healbot really helps in a hunter match-up, also gives more time against other aggresive decks, like zoo or mech mage.
Best match-ups for this deck are: control warrior, handlock, zoo, druid.
Worst match-ups: freeze/control mage, hunter
Thanks for the reply. I have been holding my hex when I have it for doomguards since they play doomguard turn 5 practically every time I play vs zoo lol. But I suppose when they don't I am saving a hex which could have helped earlier. I'll try it out. I feel like zoo curves perfectly so much its a pain! ^_^
This deck looks really close to that other #1 legend EU shaman deck, I guess the base for the decks needs to stay the same to remain viable but what is the difference between both yours and the other?
This deck is amazing! but i don't understand why you run x2 Haunted creepers? Is it for the early control? duno feel like there are better cards
thanks
Can you go into anymore detail, here? I've not had any problems Vs priest - had a few go into fatigue but Neptulon owns it - I can control a priest just fine.
On another note - I think we need an Acidic Swamp Ooze or may need to consider Harrison Jones because it'll push back a control/face warrior and mess up a handlock that managed to get off Jaraxxus. Have encountered these problems whilst trying to ladder this season.
Been a while since I saw "Rank1 Legend" next to Shaman. Nice job.
In regards to BGH, I know Dr. Boom is everywhere, but looking at the decks you listed as good match-ups I feel this deck would beat all those decks with or without the BGH. Yet BGH doesn't seem like it'd be useful in any of those bad match-ups. Freeze mage, hunter, priest don't really run any BGH targets.
I guess my point is, it feels like a card that helps you in match-ups you're already favoured in, yet harms you in the ones you aren't.
I gotta say it does pretty well , doing some win streaks at rank 10 this new season feels amazing :) Great way to start the new year , +1 .
-1 harvest golem +1 enhance-o-mechano. When you have flame tongue totems betweeen your other totems, things becomes insane.
Feral Spirit and Lightning Storm are essential, staple Shaman cards. They're only rare - you should be able to craft them after opening a couple of Classic packs - which can be earned easily by doing the dailies or Arena.
As for legendary replacements, you'll see that Profazz already suggested Doomhammer for Al'Akir the Windlord, and Neptulon is quite irreplaceable. Similar flavours of this deck run Loatheb which might serve you well, and Dr. Boom is essential against aggro/control decks.
By taking out the larger cards from this deck, I don't think you're going to have much luck - maybe look for a cheaper deck?
Thanks for this. Saw you play Zetalot and wondered what the list was. Pretty standard. Only question i would have is is there enough draw without one Mana tide? I'll just test instead of asking for the answer. Will probably ladder with this deck when the new season starts.
Hey was wondering how you mulligan vs Zoo? I dropped my healbot which I think was dumb, although I was starting first and didnt have much of a curve. I just destroyed by eggs and hellfire. As I used my earthshock earlier on a golem. Any advice? Btw I've gone from rank 19 to 8 in like 2 days so I am really grateful for your deck guide!
Hello, I have a problem playing vs handlock, its more psychological, because i just hate this class and i make more mistakes and lose when i shouldnt, can you write small guide on general strategy vs them and what do/not to do? I'm at 5 rank EU atm.
And you really feel, that feral spirit is still important card?
Thanks for answer.