Lifecoach Pirate Warrior [Rank 25 to 5 in 4.5hrs]
- Last updated Feb 6, 2017 (Gadgetzan)
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Wild
- 22 Minions
- 4 Spells
- 4 Weapons
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Pirate Warrior
- Crafting Cost: 5200
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 1/28/2017 (Gadgetzan)
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The pirate deck Lifecoach1981 used on Jan 28th to go from rank 25 to 5 in 4.5hrs on his twitch stream on the Asian servers. Check out his twitch for the archive of videos & tips.
I've played a few different pirate deck variants and have to say this version performs better without Hobart Grapplehammer, Grommash Hellscream, Leeroy Jenkins or even Mortal Strike. I guess since it encourages a few extra turns holding minions on the board it's a bit better against control decks or hybrid aggro.
MULLIGAN & TACTICS VS. MOST CLASSES
You generally want to go face straight away, so your ideal first turn would comprise of a [card]N'Zoth's First Mate[/card] to give you [card]Patches the Pirate[/card] on the board along with a weapon ready for your weapon synergy cards like [card]Small-Time Buccaneer[/card]. With the coin you just combo that with [card]Small-Time Buccaneer[/card] or Southsea Deckhand.
Don't underestimate the need for a weapon early on with this deck, so don't be greedy with a hand full of minions when it's important to get [card]N'Zoth's First Mate[/card], Fiery War Axe or failing that at least an [card]Upgrade![/card] in your hand.
You'll generally start to win by overwhelming the opposition with a strong board. Don't be afraid to take out a few enemy minions early on to keep control and don't be afraid to use your [card]Upgrade![/card] or Bloodsail Cultist on a 1/3 Rusty Hook, as you can end up with a strong, controlling low mana weapon that way.
Incase you're not familiar dont forget Dread Corsair is only 1 MANA with a Fiery War Axe or 0 MANA with an Arcanite Reaper
[card]Sir Finley Mrrgglton[/card] is a great value 1 drop, and his hero power switch to Warlock (Draw a card & take 2 damage) or Hunter (Deal 2 damage to the enemy hero) can be really effective.
This deck is NOT super effective late game so you ideally want to win the game by turn 6-8.
MULLIGAN & TACTICS VS. SHAMAN
The Mulligan is really important against aggro shaman, you'll need to aim for a Fiery War Axe to take out their early Tunnel Trogg's and also a [card]Heroic Strike [/card] to take out their [card]Totem Golem[/card]. Avoid spamming minions too early until those threats are clear or you'll get overwhelmed if anything like a Flamewreathed Faceless drops.
Don't be afraid to resist playing a minion if you don't need to, as Shaman's can easily clear board with a Lightning Storm so it's useful to have a backup minion or two.
MULLIGAN & TACTICS VS. MAGE
Be conscious of the Mage's hero power taking out your [card]Southsea Deckhand[/card], so mulligan in favour of [card]Small-Time Buccaneer[/card].
Watch out for Flamestrike at turn 7.
Reno mage is generally a really unfavourable matchup if they get their Reno Jackson but with a strong weapon & board it can be won.
REPLACEMENTS
There arn't specific replacements but try any of [card]Mortal Strike[/card], [card]Abusive Sergeant[/card] or [card]Argent Horserider[/card] or even [card]Dire Wolf Alpha [/card] or [card]Loot Hoarder[/card]
VIDEOS
Here's some highlights from LifeCoach's Youtube:
Well, i think that God will punish you REAL hard ;) xD
I hate/love that I'm doing well with this deck
I've played a few different pirate deck variants and have to say this version performs better without Hobart Grapplehammer, Grommash Hellscream, Leeroy Jenkins or evene Mortal Strike - I guess since it encourages a few extra turns holding minions on the board
Mmmm, life coach got dat bubble gum lip gloss xoxo
Hey, we have the same avatar :P
If you don't have Sir Finley, is it worth it to include an azure drake for card draw?
Would probably prefer a [card]Loot Hoarder[/card] or to go down the altnerate pirate route a Mortal Strike
What's baffling to me, is how he managed to play at least 37 games in just 4,5h, considering his playstyle isn't really the most time-efficient.
I think you forgot what deck he is playing. Average match duration time: 1/∞
I think you dont know who Lifecoach is.So maybe ∞/1 ?
Don't want to join 98% of the ladder. No thank you.
I dont think its a shaman deck so ur ok
this deck is */*-/*-*
vs. shaman very hard
I've become what I hate
is this a budget deck because he was playing on asia or did he really cut leeroy ?
It wasn't mentioned but having played both with and without around rank 6 i'm holding the board a lot better with Naga Corsair and my winrate/climb has improved
I don't know dude... you already miss 8-12 dmg burst due to lack of mortal strikes.
I think it is bad to also cut another 6 dmg burst with not including Leeroy.
I mean the deck obviously works from rank 25 to 5 but this means nothing.
Yeah, I can't say for sure, I thought the same thing; especially with regards to the lack of Mortal Strike - but my winrates seem to favour this setup on ladder
Replacement for sir finley?