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23rd January update: Dane's WILD Full Tonk Deathrattle Hunter / My first time playing Oblivitron!

Fun times with Darkmoon Tonk! Thanks to Dane for the deck. Recorded before the release of the Darkmoon Faire mini-set. Can't help but feel I missed lethal on a couple of occasions... hmmm... Also, this was my first time playing Oblivitron :-)

Deck code: AAEBAR8EuQ3RFKCAA/GWAw21A4cEyQSXCPcNnM0C39IC8PUC8pYDtpwD+68D4c4Dg+IDAA==

https://youtu.be/lV5ZseQ9oT8  

30th January update: FC Boogax's Standard Rustwix Control Warlock: Have faith in Solarian Prime...

Envoy Rustwix. Meme card? Or serious card that helps you win games? It is certainly my favourite card that has come out of the Darkmoon Faire Mini-set. Survive long enough, and you simply out-value your opponent with Prime minions.

FC Boogax Control Warlock deck code:

AAECAf0GBOujA9a5A5XeA/bjAw3bBtqWA9qbA7ulA+usA622A72+A6zLA83SA87SA8beA/XjA/jjAwA=

Raven's Control Warlock (with more healing) deck code:

AAECAf0GCtwG66MDu6UD87cD1rkD7r8Dlc0DitIDztID9uMDCsQI2pYD2psDoaEDnakD66wDvb4Dm80D+OMDkuQDAA==

https://youtu.be/5W0K6UI89Mk 

6th February update: IronHideRex's Standard Control Shaman ft. Tentacled Menace: Send in the clowns!

Clowns! Send in the clowns!!
Lots of healing and AOE helps you survive into the late game, where you can play the clowns and Revolve.
A greedy deck? Yes. A deck that exceeded my expectations? Absolutely.

Deck code: AAECAaoIBtqdA9igA+a3A5zOA53YA/zeAwz+BbIGrZEDipQDxZkDkKcDqrEDrtID8NQD/tsDpt4Dp94DAA==

https://youtu.be/_B0wOLAxvCM 

 

7th February update: RagingWalrus' Standard Big Dragon Warlock, ft. Lord Jaraxxus and Clowns!

Lord Jaraxxus! Clowns! Dragons! Deathwing?!?! Greed. Value. It seems to work :-)

Deck code:

AAECAf0GCsUEiQbCBooH8awD87sDm9gD/N4DzuED9uMDCtsG5awD66wD7KwD/tsDxt4D9N8D5uEDkuQDlOQDAA== 

https://youtu.be/FBLdJqTLLDQ  

13th February update: Hijo's Renolock ft. Wax Elemental!

A Renolock deck courtesy of Hijo, that does well against aggro, and can destroy slower decks with the Brann Tickatus combo!

Deck code: AAEBAf0GHtwGxAiODsMWhRfYuwKXwQLexALfxALnywLy0AKX0wLH0wLo5wLD6gKc+AKggAP8owPypQOdqQPrrAPEuQO9vgOVzQObzQPXzgPO4QP44wOS5AOT5AMAAA==

https://youtu.be/3bmeDOUqsFs 

19th February update: Boltzmann's Reno Shudderwock Shaman ft. Grizzled Wizard and Zephrys Pyroblasts!

After facing a constant stream of Reno Priests... I decide to play this deck with Sir Finley and the Grizzled Wizard. Suddenly all of the Reno Priests disappear... No matter. This deck is still awesome against aggro, with some cool Shudderwock moments and Zephrys Pyroblasts!

Thanks to Boltzmann for the deck (https://twitter.com/boltzmann2718). Give him a follow on Twitter - you won't regret it. He comes out with awesome off-meta decks that can win games on the ladder. This deck is proof of that.

Deck code: AAEBAaoIHvUEsgb6DsMWhBf2vQL5vwKXwQLHwQLfxAKr5wLz5wLD6gKe8ALv8QLv9wKLhQO9mQPanQP8owPPpQOEpwOntQPbuAOTwgOVzQOPzgP+2wOJ5AOS5AMAAA== 

https://youtu.be/AhKYhbUqnVs 

21st February update: Duwin's WILD Big Beast Hunter, ft. King Krush and Beastmaster Leoroxx!

King Krush? Charged Devilsaurs that charge face? Yes please! Another great deck from Duwin (https://twitter.com/DuwinHS). If your big beasts get neutralised, then Deathstalker Rexxar can help you to stablise.

Deck code: AAEBAR8I+Ai5DYbTArbqAqCAA5uKA7a7A4/jAwvJBJcI9w3GwgLexALTzQLf0gLy8QLylgOdpQPhzgMA

https://youtu.be/jGcmurflw6s 

 

27th February update: SilentNick's Totem Shaman ft. Grant Totem Eys'or / facing a double Iceblock meta!

What an amazingly fun deck! Initially, challenging to pilot. My first game against the Secrets Mage was a mess. Bad ordering. Bad misplays. It can take some time to get your head around the deck, especially when you have a full hand with lots of options. Playing left-handed hasn't helped me! As I played more games, things got better.

Over a week, I have managed to go from diamond rank 8 to diamond rank 4 with this deck. The remaining games against Warrior, Quest Mage and Pogo-Hopper Rogue were played much better! Annoying that my Mage opponents had a habit of finding two Iceblocks.

Checkout SilentNick's comments / proof of legend: https://twitter.com/SilentNickHS/status/1362930391175335942

Deck code: AAEBAaoIBIEEsgb21gPf4QMNvgaTCbIUyhbGmQOdowPapQP5pQO1rQOWuQObzQOm0QOJ5AMA

https://youtu.be/mKFrG8uIFw4 

28th February update: Poison's Renolock ft. Krul / Considering our past deeds with Confessor Paletress!

"Take this time to consider your past deeds"
What a strange series of opponents we faced:
- Confessor Paletress in Big Priest!?
- Quest Taunt Warrior with bombs?!
- Inspire Demon Hunter?!

Thanks to Poison for this awesome Quest Renolock deck ft. Krul the Unshackled.
Lots of fun, and taking me comfortably to diamond rank 3. LOTS of value in this deck with multiple ways to win:
- Cheating out big demons with Krul or Skull
- Bringing back multiple waves of demons (N'Zoth, Guldan, Merchant)
- Prime cards through Rustwix

Other interesting notes:
- We were able to outlast a traditional Big Priest.
- We were able to outlast an Odd Warrior.

The final question to ask: do you dare craft a golden Krul? ;-)
Remember, this is a fun off-meta deck that won games for me. I did not face any Reno Priests, so do keep that in mind! Think carefully before committing to crafting legendaries. When Krul works, he works well - you get a wave of demons onto the board. However, often I find Krul being pulled by Voidcaller or Skull.

Deck code: AAEBAf0GHtwGjg7CD8MWhRfgrALYuwLZvALexALfxALnywLy0AKX0wKL4QLo5wLb6QLD6gLamwProwP8owP9pAO7pQOdqQPrrAPEuQPWuQPuvwPXzgP24wOT5AMAAA==

https://youtu.be/a57FZ6GkM5Y 

6th March update: Secrets Paladin ft. Mysterious Challenger: "Who am I? None of your Business!"

There was a time when Mysterious Challenger ruled the meta (2015/16). How does Secrets Paladin do in 2021? Can Oh My Yogg make a difference? What about Dr Boom? The former "Dr 7". Not played at all in current decks...

Your aim is to go wide on the board early, and end the game before turn 10. Any longer than that, and deck struggles after running out of fuel. I really enjoyed playing this deck, but is it worth crafting the cards? There are more effective aggressive decks (Secrets Mage), yet, this is still a fun trip down memory lane :)

Deck code: AAEBAZ8FBqcF7A+eEIQXucEC/LgDDMgEsQj3DYwO6g/tD6YVuMcC48sC+NICjbYDg94DAA=

https://youtu.be/RmjCTw5qXAM 

13th March update: FCBoogax's Renolock: Tickatus fiesta vs Jade Clown Druid!

How many times is it fair to play Tickatus against Jade Druid? 1? 2? 3?
A cool Renolock deck from FCBoogax! Also, loving the inclusion of Sludge Belcher! :-)

Deck code: AAEBAf0GHtwGxAj+DYEOjg7DFoUX4KwC2LsCl8EC3sQC38QC58sC8tACl9MC6OcCw+oCnPgCoIADoaED/KMDnakD66wDxLkD1rkDlc0D184DzuED9uMDkuQDAAA=

https://youtu.be/nK6q35Shk2Y 

21st March update: Duwin's Tonk Deathrattle Hunter, ft. Sylvanas

Need a deck to cheer you up? Need something a little different? Duwin's Tonk Hunter is all you need.

Key points to note:

- Darkmoon Tonk can end games.
- Sylvanas can steal big minions.
- If all else fails, Deathstalker Rexxar can back you up!
- This is a cool off-meta deck that nobody is playing, you have the surprise factor! In this video, we face a Demon Hunter, Renolock and Big Priest. 

https://youtu.be/J9dsn9vEMkA 

3rd April update: Boltzmann's WILD Reno Shudderwock Shaman, ft. Firemancer Flurgl / Toxfin combo!

Boltzmann's Reno Shudderwock Shaman, updated for the Forged in the Barrens expansion. The Firemancer Flurgl / Toxfin combo is now my favourite combo in all of Hearthstone!!

For more awesome decks, check out Boltzmann on Twitter (https://twitter.com/boltzmann2718).
Also, what does Boltzmann have in common with the Star of Eärendil (from Lord of the Rings). Find out at the end of the video!

Deck code:
AAEBAaoIHvUE7QWyBvoOwxb2vQL5vwKXwQLHwQKbywKLzgKr5wLz5wLD6gKe8ALv9wLLhQO1mAO9mQP8owPPpQPbuAOTuQOTwgOVzQOo3gOJ5AOS5AOo7gOoigQAAA==

https://youtu.be/D7viFWbcDkE 

5th March update: Boltzmann's WILD Murloc Shaman, updated for Forged In The Barrens​, ft. all golden cards!

Murlocs get played. Murlocs get buffed. Murlocs go face. Of course, it is more complex than that :-) This is a Boltzmann deck - which means it has been play tested extensively, and is great fun.

Deck code: AAEBAaoIAuAFqO4DDtsDpwi/F7dsncICi84CjJQDtZgDyqsDkeQDlOgDs+gD3ewDlfADAA==

https://youtu.be/TrAarJA0jvk 

10th February update: hsWhiteDelight's Reno N'Zoth Shudderwock Shaman ft. White Eyes!

Reno. N'Zoth. Shudderwock. A host of defensive tools. This deck feels so smooth to play. Some interesting inclusions, such as White Eyes! Cards which typically don't see play in most other decks, but work well here. Thanks to hsWhiteDelight for the deck (https://twitter.com/hsWhiteDelight).

Deck code: AAEBAaoIHvUE/g36DsMWhRfgrAKmvAL2vQLHwQLfxAKXxwKLzgKgzgLD6gKn7gKe8AKm8ALv9wLq+gKtkQO1mAOhoQP8owPhpQOQpwOntQOS5AOY6gOo7gOoigQAAA== 

https://youtu.be/-XPCXcv9Qrc 

12th April update: Beardyman's Murloc Paladin, ft. Tip the Scales & Anyfin Can Happen!

Murloc Paladin with Tip the Scales & Anyfin Can Happen! Turns out, Loatheb is the MVP of the deck!

Deck code: AAEBAZ8FCOAF+g7SFtOqAuO+Avy4A4fUA6KgBAvbA6cIncICscIC/PwCtZgDm6kDyqsD+7gDk+gDlOgDAA== 

https://youtu.be/bWFdssnIZto 

16th April update: Roffle's WILD Taunt Druid, ft. Plaguemaw the Rotting and Hadronox

Plaguemaw the Rotting is now one of my favourite cards in all of Hearthstone. Endless Khartut Defenders? Yes please :-)

This deck can also gain insane amounts of armour, thanks to Solar Eclipse. This gives you enough time to survive, until you play more taunts or trigger Hadronox's deathrattle.

Please note - these games were recorded before the latest nerfs.

Deck code: AAEBAZICCOCsAsLOAq/TAqCAA9aZA/O7A7bsA8LsAwvpAZ7SAovhAoTmAo3wAr/yAqGhA+i6A5vOA4rgA9ToAwA= 

https://youtu.be/HJDAEBJ7T9Y 

18th April update: Imik's Reno Rogue, ft. Hakkar the Soulflayer and Wyrmrest Purifier!

Hakkar! Corrupted Bloods! Fun times!

This deck allows you to cheat out Hakkar early.
This deck allows you to use Wyrmrest Purifier to remove the Corrupted Bloods.
This deck is awesome.

Before you craft anything, please note that this deck is more fun than competitive.

Deck code: AAEBAaIHHogHwxaFF5K2ApG8ApaKA4+XA5KXA/yjA4SmA7muA/6uA86vA++wA5GxA8vAA6rLA6TRA9nRA9/dA+fdA/PdA8PhA/zoA6rrA6vrA6iKBJGfBPafBPefBAAA 

https://youtu.be/ScNVVLmzG6I  

24th April update: Beardyman & SaltUrPasta's WILD Big Murloc Paladin: My Journey to Legend!

My journey to legend featuring this wonderful off-meta deck.

The deck has multiple ways to win:

1) Waves of Murlocs thanks to Tip the Scales (cheated out early through Alura, Prismatic Lens or Nozdormu).

2) Pressure from big minions like Scrapyard Colossus, Strongman or Nozdormu.

3) Uther of the Ebon Blade summoning the 4 Horseman!

Thanks to AstralsFlame for the Nerglish (Murloc language) commentary at the start of the video!
The first 10 minutes of the video considers tips on how to play the deck.
Thanks to Beardyman (https://twitter.com/BeardymanUK) and SaltUrPasta for the deck (https://twitter.com/Joesimpo).

Please be aware: this is an off-meta deck. Getting lucky is important - triggering an early Tip the Scales is crucial.

Video highlights:

0:10 Vs Secrets Paladin, ft. guest commentary in Nerglish from Astralsflame! (https://twitter.com/astralsflame)
1:13 Deck introduction
5:17 Beardyman and SaltUrPasta's Tips 1-3
6:48 Beardyman and SaltUrPasta's Tips 4-7 (focus on Nozdormu)
9:18 Beardyman and SaltUrPasta's Tips 8-10
10:51 Beardyman and SaltUrPasta's Tips 11-12
13:11 Vs Big Shaman
21:17 Vs Pirate Warrior
27:13 Vs Secrets Mage
31:20 Vs Reno Hunter
37:50 Vs Secrets Mage
44:07 Vs Big Priest
48:32 Vs Secret Paladin
52:59 Vs Buff Paladin
58:04 Closing thoughts

Deck code: AAEBAZ8FDOAF5q4CjtMC/PwCh60D+7gD/LgDw9EDm9gD/tsDjeEDveEDCacIm6kD87sD/tEDh9QD+d4D5uEDkeQDyaAEAA==

https://youtu.be/8oWYyjZKVcg 

1st May update: NightmareCwb's Jade Druid: Back to my favourite deck!

It has been a while since I have played Jade Druid (probably my favourite deck in all of Hearthstone, with my favourite card - Ysera, Unleashed). Solid against hyper aggro decks and Secrets Mage.

The deck author has had success on the legend ladder with this deck (https://twitter.com/NightmareCwb/status/1385679078628462595).

Something to consider - this deck only plays the original Yogg. Is the original Yogg (Hope's End) preferable over the new Yogg (Master of Fate)?

Deck code: AAEBAZICCOkB6awCmNICmdMC1pkD9q0D9rAD1OgDC1aKDrS7Asu8AqDNAofOAp7SAoTmAr/yApvOA4rgAwA= 

https://youtu.be/kMGr_YLO2Hk