Here is my first stab (heh) at a build from my trek down the Backstreets of Gadgetzan.
Equal parts Jade Totems and N'zoth/Deathrattle, Your goal is to apply pressure on curve or trade, falling back on N'zoth to reclaim late game scenarios by bringing back your board and amplifying any resulting Jade totems (Courtesy of Aya Blackpaw and Jade Swarmer),
The list is brand new, and as per usual the meta is always shifting, so I will continue to update as adjustments are made, especially incorporating or responding to any feedback.
The sir finley looks completely out of place here. Also, it looks like you want to have a thief component which is taking away from your deathrattle/jade theme. I would suggest dropping some of those (ethereal peddler and swashbucklers) for journey from belows and xaril. Not only does journey have a chance to offer more jade golem effects (aya and jade swarmer) but it falls in line with the N'zoth theme. Other than that it looks solid!
I think the shadow steps are a little clunky. I get the point, but I like to use Shadowcaster to bounce the panda, who people tend not to try and kill. and I know it's not sexy but the Mistress of Mixtures is great against aggro because of the body, PLUS it can heal u twice with nzoth.
And i'm sure its just luck but i've gotten sooo many pandas with Journey Below its stupid.
But i love this deck tho, its probably my favorite soo far
I'm pretty terrible at this game, but I'm pretty sure that every Rogue deck ever wants to play Eviscerate. Also, Ethereal Peddler probably won't get that much value in this deck, even if you're living the Unearthed Raptor dream. You probably want to raptor the swarmer anyway.
Oshigawa hit the nail on the head with Sir Finley Mrrgglton. He isa tight little utility card, especially in the mid-late game when your hero power becomes a bit of a liability -- You pop one last dagger then change it up. He can save your bacon many games just by hitting a midgame Heal or Armor power. He was originally in as part of a package with The Curator, and made the cut when other pieces got dropped for deck space.
Shadowstep is one of those strange cards that is so useless on its own, but does amazing things when you can use it to full effect. At worst, it is a bad activator for the combo on Jade Shuriken. I stand by Shadowstep 100% simply because it works with multiple synergies, not just the 1 or 2 that most people bank on -- especially abusing effects that you don't want to overload on, but absolutely need some games (like healing).
I appreciate the thought behind reducing the burgle subtheme, as it could move the deck into a little better mid-late game consistency. However, being able to put bodies down on a curve is important vs aggro decks, and most times I'd rather get a Swashburglar and a random card, than a chance at a deathrattle and no body in play. Ethereal Peddler is on the flip side of that. He is more about getting an efficient body rather than the effect -- but his effect can still be useful, especially if you consider opting something like Lotus Agents into the deck.
Regarding Eviscerate, it has been my experience that Rattle-Rogue is a board focused strategy that tends to suffer when you try to cram too much removal into it. It is my opinion that Eviscerate been in a strange place between Backstab and Shadow Strike for some time (as a removal spell) and that less combo/control oriented builds could opt out somewhere depending on needs. Jade Shuriken strikes me as redundant with Eviscerate, so that is where I made the cut in favor of building up totems rather than getting extra damage.
As for the Overwatch reference, I honestly didn't pick it up at first blush when I cam up with the name. I was really just making a play on words with the Lotus Clan and Deathrattle (Lotus -> Blossom). But it makes me even happier to strike an Over-tone with another fun game (Triple entendre anyone?).
Here is my first stab (heh) at a build from my trek down the Backstreets of Gadgetzan.
Equal parts Jade Totems and N'zoth/Deathrattle, Your goal is to apply pressure on curve or trade, falling back on N'zoth to reclaim late game scenarios by bringing back your board and amplifying any resulting Jade totems (Courtesy of Aya Blackpaw and Jade Swarmer),
The list is brand new, and as per usual the meta is always shifting, so I will continue to update as adjustments are made, especially incorporating or responding to any feedback.
Ooh, that looks fun!
Do you require my assistance?
The sir finley looks completely out of place here. Also, it looks like you want to have a thief component which is taking away from your deathrattle/jade theme. I would suggest dropping some of those (ethereal peddler and swashbucklers) for journey from belows and xaril. Not only does journey have a chance to offer more jade golem effects (aya and jade swarmer) but it falls in line with the N'zoth theme. Other than that it looks solid!
Who else came here hoping for an overwatch reference?
I think the shadow steps are a little clunky. I get the point, but I like to use Shadowcaster to bounce the panda, who people tend not to try and kill. and I know it's not sexy but the Mistress of Mixtures is great against aggro because of the body, PLUS it can heal u twice with nzoth.
And i'm sure its just luck but i've gotten sooo many pandas with Journey Below its stupid.
But i love this deck tho, its probably my favorite soo far
THIS WILD DECK IS AWESOME!!!!
Actually, finley always comes in handy for healing/armor, and this deck is well equipped, i don't see no reason to drop him out for anything else.
I'm pretty terrible at this game, but I'm pretty sure that every Rogue deck ever wants to play Eviscerate. Also, Ethereal Peddler probably won't get that much value in this deck, even if you're living the Unearthed Raptor dream. You probably want to raptor the swarmer anyway.
Achieved Gold Priest- April 2017
Oshigawa hit the nail on the head with Sir Finley Mrrgglton. He isa tight little utility card, especially in the mid-late game when your hero power becomes a bit of a liability -- You pop one last dagger then change it up. He can save your bacon many games just by hitting a midgame Heal or Armor power. He was originally in as part of a package with The Curator, and made the cut when other pieces got dropped for deck space.
Shadowstep is one of those strange cards that is so useless on its own, but does amazing things when you can use it to full effect. At worst, it is a bad activator for the combo on Jade Shuriken. I stand by Shadowstep 100% simply because it works with multiple synergies, not just the 1 or 2 that most people bank on -- especially abusing effects that you don't want to overload on, but absolutely need some games (like healing).
I appreciate the thought behind reducing the burgle subtheme, as it could move the deck into a little better mid-late game consistency. However, being able to put bodies down on a curve is important vs aggro decks, and most times I'd rather get a Swashburglar and a random card, than a chance at a deathrattle and no body in play. Ethereal Peddler is on the flip side of that. He is more about getting an efficient body rather than the effect -- but his effect can still be useful, especially if you consider opting something like Lotus Agents into the deck.
Regarding Eviscerate, it has been my experience that Rattle-Rogue is a board focused strategy that tends to suffer when you try to cram too much removal into it. It is my opinion that Eviscerate been in a strange place between Backstab and Shadow Strike for some time (as a removal spell) and that less combo/control oriented builds could opt out somewhere depending on needs. Jade Shuriken strikes me as redundant with Eviscerate, so that is where I made the cut in favor of building up totems rather than getting extra damage.
As for the Overwatch reference, I honestly didn't pick it up at first blush when I cam up with the name. I was really just making a play on words with the Lotus Clan and Deathrattle (Lotus -> Blossom). But it makes me even happier to strike an Over-tone with another fun game (Triple entendre anyone?).