Hey guys, just sharing a list of mine that I have been using to some great sucess in the ladder lately, went from rank 5 1 star to 3 in less than 20 games, as well as went 6-0 before losing to a Zoo deck on today's (05/15/2014) NESL tournament (beating strong players such as Chakki 2-0 in the process)
I do not play Druid often so I am wondering if you ever use the Spellbreaker to silence the Ancient Watcher or are they more important as shields when you give them taunt?
I do not play Druid often so I am wondering if you ever use the Spellbreaker to silence the Ancient Watcher or are they more important as shields when you give them taunt?
this is an agressive deck, you are almost always using the spellbreaker to silence the watchers, sir!
Quicker, ramp is too slow and auto-loss against miracle The meta changed, more midrange-ish decks showing up, removal for Ramps big threats costs 3 to 4 mana, while Ramps threats themselves costs 6+. Bad trades, so this is stronger as well as fast, it also competes with miracle.
When you first posted in the ramp druid thread I was hoping that, against all odds, you had a ramp build that doesn't auto-lose to miracle. Watcher druid is definitely better in the current meta.
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I'm so glad there is prejudice against playing hunter/zoo/[insert FotM deck here]. People like that make the life so much easier for those of us who play to win.
I feel like 2 Argus + 2 Solfurie are a bit too much, and on the other side I missed Power of the Wild (more early game, or a little boost at the end). I have made following changes and it feels good: -2x Argent Commander, -1x Argus, +2x Power of the Wild, +1x Leeroy. I think it's even faster this way, maybe I'd put back a commander for a PotW.
What do you think of such changes?
P.S: Not tested on ranked yet, but this things is a rogue-killer on unranked. But I didn't have much trouble with it anyway with my ramp.
No man, Leeroy is a over-agressive card, it doesnt do anything BUT attack once and this deck involves no combos with it (no power overwhelming, no windfury, no shadowstep or conceal, nothing) which means its just bad here. Argus is a must, your sugestion is like the same sugestion as removing argus from zoo which just WONT happen. Argent commander, on this meta, is not only a fast minion but also allow you to make awesome trades, I would not take it out. As said before I think this build is really decent the way it is, you should play it some times first the way it is before trying to make any substitution BUT dont make argus one of those subs, its not smart!
I've been tinkering with watcher druids since I started about a month ago and just haven't quite got it right. I saved up enough to get Cairne today and have been doing quite well with this deck. I only have one Ancient of Lore though, replaced with faceless and black knight replaced with ancient of war.
Been thinking of chucking a hogger in there somewhere, just cos I have one. Thoughts?
Very similar to a deck I was using, but I think I like this deck better, it has a stronger mid game (but I love the addition of the spellbreaker, I was using an owl for the exact same reason). WILL DEFINATELY TRY IT TOMORROW. Thanks!
I've lost with this against shaman, handlock, tempo rogue so far. If you don't get early watchers, it's gg since the late game of this deck is bad.
its mild, not bad. A turn 7~8 Ysera/cenarius/ragnaros would not have won you the game in either cases most likely. Shaman is a medium dificulty game, tempo rogue is an easy game from what I saw. But handlock is a hard game indeed(in this case you NEED a good start to win).
Hey guys, just sharing a list of mine that I have been using to some great sucess in the ladder lately, went from rank 5 1 star to 3 in less than 20 games, as well as went 6-0 before losing to a Zoo deck on today's (05/15/2014) NESL tournament (beating strong players such as Chakki 2-0 in the process)
This list is strong against almost all the decks on the meta and is not only a good ladder pick, but also a good tournament pick!
Hope you guys enjoy, a guide about it is soon to be released on Hearthable!
PS: legendary budget replacements, in case you need: Boulderfist Ogre, for either of those.
5/15/2014 2:46:26 AM
Oh, just another thing: dont feel afraid to test this list out, I think it is the strongest take on druid at least for now!
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I do not play Druid often so I am wondering if you ever use the Spellbreaker to silence the Ancient Watcher or are they more important as shields when you give them taunt?
this is an agressive deck, you are almost always using the spellbreaker to silence the watchers, sir!
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Thanks
Have been stuck at rank 3 with different variations of Big Ramp for almost 10 days now. Will playtest this decklist tonight.
Thanks a lot for your help and effort :)
Quicker, ramp is too slow and auto-loss against miracle
The meta changed, more midrange-ish decks showing up, removal for Ramps big threats costs 3 to 4 mana, while Ramps threats themselves costs 6+.
Bad trades, so this is stronger as well as fast, it also competes with miracle.
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yeah, def!
Cairne is just there because of raw power, anything good enough can replace it.
Its not essential.
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Hey guys, dont forget to upvote the deck if you liked it! :D
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When you first posted in the ramp druid thread I was hoping that, against all odds, you had a ramp build that doesn't auto-lose to miracle. Watcher druid is definitely better in the current meta.
I'm so glad there is prejudice against playing hunter/zoo/[insert FotM deck here]. People like that make the life so much easier for those of us who play to win.
fast-paced build lol
Looks fine and funny on papper..
are you playing this on your stream these days?
Great deck only lost to a zoo deck so far
k beckett
don't you miss Bloodmage Thalnos?
not really, not in this build at least.
I missed him on ramp. here? nah
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No man, Leeroy is a over-agressive card, it doesnt do anything BUT attack once and this deck involves no combos with it (no power overwhelming, no windfury, no shadowstep or conceal, nothing) which means its just bad here.
Argus is a must, your sugestion is like the same sugestion as removing argus from zoo which just WONT happen.
Argent commander, on this meta, is not only a fast minion but also allow you to make awesome trades, I would not take it out.
As said before I think this build is really decent the way it is, you should play it some times first the way it is before trying to make any substitution
BUT dont make argus one of those subs, its not smart!
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Currently rank 5 with a similar deck. I don't feel like the Ooze does that much atm, especially since the deck that i face the most is Handlock.
I've been tinkering with watcher druids since I started about a month ago and just haven't quite got it right. I saved up enough to get Cairne today and have been doing quite well with this deck. I only have one Ancient of Lore though, replaced with faceless and black knight replaced with ancient of war.
Been thinking of chucking a hogger in there somewhere, just cos I have one. Thoughts?
I've lost with this against shaman, handlock, tempo rogue so far. If you don't get early watchers, it's gg since the late game of this deck is bad.
Very similar to a deck I was using, but I think I like this deck better, it has a stronger mid game (but I love the addition of the spellbreaker, I was using an owl for the exact same reason). WILL DEFINATELY TRY IT TOMORROW. Thanks!
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Mostly playing Druid/Priest in ranked, and arena when I have the gold.
its mild, not bad. A turn 7~8 Ysera/cenarius/ragnaros would not have won you the game in either cases most likely.
Shaman is a medium dificulty game, tempo rogue is an easy game from what I saw.
But handlock is a hard game indeed(in this case you NEED a good start to win).
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