Gamer's Dragon Priest
- Last updated Mar 14, 2017 (Aggro Downfall)
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Wild
- 20 Minions
- 10 Spells
- Deck Type: Ranked Deck
- Deck Archetype: Dragon Priest
- Crafting Cost: 3740
- Dust Needed: Loading Collection
- Created: 2/12/2017 (Gadgetzan)
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Battle Tag:
Gamer
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Region:
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Total Deck Rating
303
INTRODUCTION
Hello fellow Hearthstone players! My name is Jonny and i go by the name "Gamer" in game, I'm from England and I've been playing for a few years casually.
The deck has made front page overnight! A massive response from the community, Thank you all!
Since the nerf on Small-Time Buccaneer and Spirit Claws this deck's winrate has increased greatly!!
The deck made the "Top decks list" :) - http://www.hearthpwn.com/news/2294-the-best-standard-decks-to-play-after-the
Winrate + Matchup's
Welcome to my Priest deck list that i've been having some success with on the standard ladder, When i created it i had the current violent meta in mind, and have built the list to withstand the early aggression you get from the likes of shaman's and warriors. But without sacrificing late game potential.
GENERAL STRATEGY
You're generally looking to get control of the board using your high stat minions such as Drakonid Operative to build up enough of a force until you can manage to find way to lethal, either through a surprise Inner Firecombo or just purely through minions out-valuing your opponent
GENERAL MULLIGAN
Keep the cards stated first. the condition cards after the -----> are to be kept if you already have the card stated first.
Northshire Cleric----->Kabal TalonpriestPower Word: Shield
Twilight Whelp----->Twilight GuardianDrakonid OperativeAzure Drake
Wyrmrest Agent----->Twilight GuardianDrakonid OperativeAzure Drake
CLASS SPECIFIC MATCH UP
DRUID (EXPECTING JADE)
You should expect to win this match quite easily just through pure pressure, Druid's struggle to deal with the threats like Drakonid Operative since they need to use a lot of resources to deal with it. Just keep the pressure on, Use cards like Blackwing Corruptor to kill minions and get board control.
Be careful of the opponent getting too much value from Fandral Staghelm and Brann Bronzebeard. Try to keep removal for them
HUNTER
No longer exists in hearthstone :D
Mass dispel on cards like Savannah Highmane and Rat Pack
MAGE (EXPECTING RENO)
The key to winning this match up is decided on value. Using cards like Drakonid Operative and Netherspite Historian in conjunction with Brann Bronzebeard can generate you some great end-game tools. Finding Alexstrasza and using it after the opponent uses Reno Jackson can really help too
You might just surprise your opponent if you can find a Ysera or a Malygos and make it stick one turn. Followed up by Inner Fire
NOTE: Since the patch. There has been an increase in Tempo mage on the ladder.
PALADIN
I've not seen many on the ladder. I'll update when i have more data
PRIEST
Value match, Try to determine weather it's a Reno priest or a Dragon priest and play accordingly. Look for massive value with Brann Bronzebeard Netherspite Historian and Drakonid Operative to find threats
ROGUE
If Miracle Rogue, it's the worst match up. You need to play everything on curve and get a little lucky with the discover from Drakonid Operative I've won a couple of games by getting double discover. and finding Cold Blood+Conceal
The water rogue is a little different. Try to mulligan for Dragonfire Potion and take out Finja, the Flying Star as soon as he drops it.
Deal with aggro Rogue the same as Pirate warrior. Just constantly fight for board. You are favored as long as you can survive.
SHAMAN
I've found that this match up usually comes down to a race for early board control. If you can manage to win the early game using cards like Twilight WhelpWyrmrest AgentPotion of Madness then you're usually in a good position to win the game.
NOTE: Since the nerf of Spirit claws aggro shaman has all but died out. Expect Jade. Be the aggressor.
WARLOCK
Against Reno. Mulligan for Shadow Word: Death to deal with the turn 4 Mountain Giant Get as much value from Brann BronzebeardDrakonid Operative and Netherspite Historian as possible. When using Drakonid Operative You're looking for Lord Jaraxxus which can be a great way to destroy a warlock at his own game :D
Against Zoo. Fight for board control. You are slightly favored so long as you can hold off the onslaught of cheap minions. try to clear the enemy board every turn to avoid Power Overwhelming out valuing your big taunts.
WARRIOR (EXPECT PIRATE)
Everything relies on early game. You need to keep pirate's off the board to stop any sort of Pirate synergy's happening.
Pirate warrior uses no removal. so getting your big taunt's on the board is Imperative!
Mulligan hard for Twilight WhelpPotion of MadnessWyrmrest AgentNorthshire Cleric Also consider keeping Twlight guardian as an activator
NOTE: Since the patch. Potion of Madness now destroy's pirate's early game. Woo!
CHANGE NOTES
With the violent meta finally calming down i've made a few changes.
+2 Dragonfire potion to deal with Finja + murlocs
- Potion of madness - Inner fire. These cards no longer hold enough value after the nerf.
+ Ragnaros + Argus + Book wyrm
Thank you to kiwiinbacon for another awesome showcase! :)
Thanks for the analysis on Dirty rat and Sunfury, in an early thread #176 🎃👂
Don't have new thoughts yet, just showing off some golden cards 👀
[card=gold]Potion of Madness[/card] x2 and Pint-Size Potion
Second-Rate Bruiser and Mistress of Mixtures
with Darkshire Alchemist
If ur rank 2 with this you ARE the better player.. im stuck on fucking rank 14 with this, can't advance.
Quick question: What tool is the listview displayed in the winrate + matchup's part of the guide from? I can't find it in HDT.
Thanks :)
Great Deck. Cost efficient and has the right solutions at the right times.
I refuse to play Priest without [card]Auchenai Soulpriest[Card/]
Then you're just bad :P
Losing to the same decks over and over with this, jade druid, jade midshaman (the one with evolve/devolve), reno lock. How does anyone get past 10 with this deck when that is what the ladder is full of?
I'm not running this exact deck, but my homebrew meta-tuned Dragon Priest got to 5. I do not believe I'm personally good enough, or have the time, to get higher than that. But this deck can surely do the same. If you play DP right, I find its massively favored against Jade Shaman, which is what I fed on to hit 5. It also handles Reno Mage and Jade Druid well.
The worst matchup is Renolock, where my winrate is probably 20% and entirely comes down to "do they have it?" If you draw well and have early minions against Pirate Warrior, thats easy, too. But its the dumbest matchup in the game for this deck, since the entire game is literally reduced to an opening-hand coinflip.
I agree, my stats suggest that this deck is good against most any Shaman that doesn't draw perfectly and kill you by turn 5.
This site has become such bs troll fest.
Good deck. Got to rank 5. I like running Defender of Argus as a possible sub. It can be really good against pirate warrior in particular.
Good thinking on Argus 😜
Dirty Rat is also a surprise weapon too, I think 😻
Or maybe Sunfury Protector, you can use it earlier 😜
I hateeeeeeeeeeeee seeing Sunfury Protector in handlock.
Potion of Madness is definitely the best answer. Seems kind of awkward to play two, though.
Mistress of Mixtures Does well to clear early board, but is a SUPER dead card if you draw it after turn one or two.
I have all of these cards except i want to know am i able to use deathwing which ive used since the beginning when i first started the game, and also am i able to stick with only dragonfire potion ? and if so who would i need to switch out ? and also im using museum curator since i dont have netherspite historian yet , is this fine ?
Very nice variation of dragon priest deck, thanks dude. so far 9-2 with this deck, still streaks now (even in rank 5 there is no win streaks reward)
mass dispel very nice when vs rogue or shaman :)
This is my 3 win streaks, vs 3 kind of enemies in the rank 5, subs me for more videos :)
1st: Questing Rogue
2nd: Shaman
3rd: Pirate Warrior
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXrNHileHq0
Since this deck is so popular, I'm thinking of :
[card=gold]Divine Spirit[/card] +1 to counter it 😋😎😜
Cool deck!
Why replacing mass dispel ?