Awesome graphic, and could work some serious synergy with all the enrage/damage minions (Armorsmith, Acolyte of Pain), even some AOE for warrior is good so it can be combo'd with Whirlwind.
I think that Darkbladecr is right that this could give Enrage warriors a shot in the arm, which I suppose is a good thing because it's never as strong of a deck as I would like.
Of course, there's also a significant downside... if your opponent plays an Ooze, they can clear out your weakened minions before you can use them as enraged minions.
Truesilver is better for a Paladin. This has the same stats, same cost, and has an effect that can really help Warriors by enraging minions and damaging the opponents minions. I think this weapon could be just as useful as Truesilver is to Paladins.
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It seems a bit slow to help much against Aggro, and a bit weak to be great against Control. It does synergize well with Enrage/'bonus on damage' minions though. I could see it used in Warrior Control and some Enrage decks, but doesn't really stand out in any way compared to other weapons already in the Warrior's arsenal. Not bad, not great.
For those Warrior builds that are weapon heavy, I can see Death's Bite taking the place of Arcanite Reaper. But in builds that only use Fiery War Axe, I don't see Death's Bite ever becoming a replacement or addition in those decks.
Rather than being a card you try to squeeze into certain Warrior decks, I simply see this card replacing Arcanite Reaper in those decks that use it.
For those Warrior's builds that are weapon heavy, I can see Death's Bite taking the place of Arcanite Reaper. But in builds that only use Fiery War Axe, I don't see Death's Bite ever becoming a replacement in those decks.
Rather than being an addition to Warrior decks, I simply see this card replacing Arcanite Reaper in those decks that use it.
I was thinking along the same lines. I just couldn't think of anything else I would replace to fit this in.
Edit: Maybe replace Gorehowl in some Control builds.
I would have to say as a warrior player myself, I also find this card to be meh! I mean it has its benefits and maybe the others card will make this card more powerful, but at the moment I would not use it. The reason why you may not see the same reaction that the other class cards have when they were previewed is because you can imagine their use in the game right now; with this card that is not the case.
This card I think would fit awkwardly in an enrage deck because you have to set up for the weapon to be destroyed to get its effect, but in an enrage deck by the time you need this effect to go off you may not be able to use the weapon because the minion is too big to hit. Or it maybe the weapon comes to late because I can not see having 2 of these in a deck.
This weapon as we stand in and looking at the game now would be better if "every time this weapon loses durability deal one damage to all minions". To me this is a better effect and would fit the warrior better.
This card is amazing. Truesilver + whirlwind is crazy warrior synergy. People will play arcanite reaper even less often now. This will go in all my warrior decks, aggro midrange and control. I run whirlwind in all my decks already and now you put that effect on paladin's best card? How is anyone lukewarm about this weapon?
It's one Ok card. It can be good in rush decks that use weapons (Only using weapons and going for face you have: 6 damage from Fiery 'win' Axe, 8 from Death's Bite, 10 from Arcanite and 14 from gorehowl = 38 damage).
But warriors don't need much from Naxx. I mean, they're already strong in almost every point. Powerfull removal, strong minions, strong buffs and awesome weapons. But I can't imagine what Naxx will do to this game, haha
This is the FIRST card in Naxx spoiler list I actually think is good. No thoughts, no second consideration, this is just straight up (and obviously) good.
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Awesome graphic, and could work some serious synergy with all the enrage/damage minions (Armorsmith, Acolyte of Pain), even some AOE for warrior is good so it can be combo'd with Whirlwind.
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I think that Darkbladecr is right that this could give Enrage warriors a shot in the arm, which I suppose is a good thing because it's never as strong of a deck as I would like.
Of course, there's also a significant downside... if your opponent plays an Ooze, they can clear out your weakened minions before you can use them as enraged minions.
Truesilver is better for a Paladin. This has the same stats, same cost, and has an effect that can really help Warriors by enraging minions and damaging the opponents minions. I think this weapon could be just as useful as Truesilver is to Paladins.
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It seems a bit slow to help much against Aggro, and a bit weak to be great against Control. It does synergize well with Enrage/'bonus on damage' minions though. I could see it used in Warrior Control and some Enrage decks, but doesn't really stand out in any way compared to other weapons already in the Warrior's arsenal. Not bad, not great.
This seems solid. Warriors have heaps of ways to benefit from Whirlwind effects. I see this going in Control Warrior more than Charge Warrior.
Why the art is the Frost Giant Cleaver and the name is from the 2h axe from Naxx?
Game-wise is irrelevant but lore-wise it's just plain stupid, why not put Death's Bite art... O.o
My comments refer mostly to the wild format.
Rush warrior just got a buff
This card makes me really happy, here is the card I made a few weeks ago:
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I'm loving the enrage possibilities, and the potential for cheap board clear with pyro + whirlwind or cleave
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For those Warrior builds that are weapon heavy, I can see Death's Bite taking the place of Arcanite Reaper. But in builds that only use Fiery War Axe, I don't see Death's Bite ever becoming a replacement or addition in those decks.
Rather than being a card you try to squeeze into certain Warrior decks, I simply see this card replacing Arcanite Reaper in those decks that use it.
Poetic.
I was thinking along the same lines. I just couldn't think of anything else I would replace to fit this in.
Edit: Maybe replace Gorehowl in some Control builds.
I would have to say as a warrior player myself, I also find this card to be meh! I mean it has its benefits and maybe the others card will make this card more powerful, but at the moment I would not use it. The reason why you may not see the same reaction that the other class cards have when they were previewed is because you can imagine their use in the game right now; with this card that is not the case.
This card I think would fit awkwardly in an enrage deck because you have to set up for the weapon to be destroyed to get its effect, but in an enrage deck by the time you need this effect to go off you may not be able to use the weapon because the minion is too big to hit. Or it maybe the weapon comes to late because I can not see having 2 of these in a deck.
This weapon as we stand in and looking at the game now would be better if "every time this weapon loses durability deal one damage to all minions". To me this is a better effect and would fit the warrior better.
If Hunter Rush remains a thing by the time Naxx rolls around, this would be a good card against that.
Poetic.
This card is amazing. Truesilver + whirlwind is crazy warrior synergy. People will play arcanite reaper even less often now. This will go in all my warrior decks, aggro midrange and control. I run whirlwind in all my decks already and now you put that effect on paladin's best card? How is anyone lukewarm about this weapon?
It's one Ok card. It can be good in rush decks that use weapons (Only using weapons and going for face you have: 6 damage from Fiery 'win' Axe, 8 from Death's Bite, 10 from Arcanite and 14 from gorehowl = 38 damage).
But warriors don't need much from Naxx. I mean, they're already strong in almost every point. Powerfull removal, strong minions, strong buffs and awesome weapons. But I can't imagine what Naxx will do to this game, haha
This is the FIRST card in Naxx spoiler list I actually think is good.
No thoughts, no second consideration, this is just straight up (and obviously) good.
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At least its on curve with le Captain Greenskin and another option in 4 crystal along with Kor'kron Elite and Arathi Weaponsmith
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I like this weapon, i would be awesome if it was for Rogue