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This thread is largely a work in progress and will continually be getting better. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or feedback. Please post it down below! Not only will it help you out but it will most likely fix any issues with the thread! Thus keeping it updated as much as possible!
This thread is here to serve the community as a resource.
Below is the table of contents. You can click on the "Synergies" portion to be taken directly to the Synergy section of the thread, or you can click on any of the "Class Tier List Tabs" below the table of contents to be taken directly to the class tier list you desire to see.
Its all been appropriately "linked" to better help navigate the long thread and go to where you wish with as little inconvenience as possible.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Into the Arena!
Step right in, for only the brave & fearless dare to venture within! Welcome to the HearthPwn Arena Tier List. This thread and its initial posts will serve as a resource for all you who choose to pay that 150 Gold or $1.99 US and face the perils that await! Working closely with the community and all its players we will keep these lists up to date and make it the go-to place to find all your Arena needs.
Thank you all for your contributions. Not just from me, but from the rest of the community as well.
Information
Arena Basics
Here is a thread for all of you beginners and inexperienced Arena combatants wishing to take a bit out of your opponents. Make sure to check it out and learn the ways of Glorious Combat from neonangel the other half of the Arena Moderator team. He will be your guide in all Arena matters, helping you achieve that elusive 12 Wins Key!
Arena Simulator
Not everyone is a veteran, and even if you are it doesn't hurt to get some extra practice in. Be sure to head over to the Arena Simulator and test your current knowledge of card values and see how well you fare, with a little time and effort you too will be drafting those 12 Wins Key Decks!
Important!
Unlike Constructed, in the Arena cards and their overall mechanics have different values then they would in their Constructed format. While some cards might be bad in Constructed, in Arena they might be even more value than Legendaries. The decks you will see will indeed be very unorthodox and have a wider variety of cards than in Constructed, thus their true power might surprise you.
Card Potential
Value
This is the term used to describe an individual card's potential in the game. This potential can range anywhere from its flexibility or lack thereof, or general ability to trade up with most costly cards, either in power or mana, possibly both. Thus the higher the card is rank that better it is in a wide variety of situations. Some cards will be more valuable if certain conditions are met, which will be detailed in the Synergy portion of this thread.
Also, keep in mind some cards are "ranked" 1 tier above the norm due to favorable possibilities/potential for increased value. While this is not a 100% certainty of happening, there is a strong likelihood they will get some potential additional value which would fall somewhere between their currently ranked tier and their norm which is usually 1 tier less. This pertains to those cards that are detailed in the Synergy portion of the thread.
Considerations
Please keep in mind this is individual card value. It doesn't cover any conditions such as; strategies, possible combos, or current/final Draft Mana Curves.
Tier System
Rank Analysis
I've divided cards into 6 individual ranks. Each rank consists of 1 letter to quickly help determine its "individual value". In most cases each of these cards rank will be instrumental in determining which is the best choice of the 3 cards you're given to choose from, whoever this does not mean its the best choice for you or your current deck/draft status. That is for you to decide.
The letters are S - F(S, A, B, C, D, F). S = Best, F= Worst.
As stated in the "value" portion of the thread, some cards are ranked usually 1 above their usual tier, do to potential values. Thus when looking at the guide please consider that each of the cards have a +1/-1 tier range on average from the current tier they are placed in, thus giving you the idea of how the cards are ranked and a general idea of their average/true potential value.
Thread Rules
Courteous Behavior
I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but please refrain from bashing or flaming others. Remember everyone is entitled to their own personal opinions and thoughts. Not everyone will agree with what others may believe or think when it comes to where and what ranks certain cards should be, allow people to voice their thoughts freely and you will have the same respect extended to you as well.
Off Topic Posts
This thread is for the ongoing discussion of cards and their place on specific ranks for the Arena Tier List. Only post feedback, questions, comments, or concerns pertaining to the value of the cards or synergies with specific classes/decks drafted. Lets help keep this thread clean from unwanted and unnecessary posts/spam.
Acknowledgment
Recognitions
If you find this thread and each of the Tier Lists that have been made useful, informational, or such. Please let myself or neonangel know by Liking/Upvoting this thread and its subsequent posts. It lets us know we are doing a good job, as we continually work to keep this updated and current.
Thank Yous
On behalf of not only the Arena Moderator Team, but also whole HearthPwn Staff we thank you for choosing us to be your guide in all things Hearthstone.
We the Arena Moderator Team also thank you for your feedback to help make these the best Arena Tier Lists around.
Updates
Info
All feedback will be "compiled" as it is received, and if there's overwhelming numbers for specific changes they will be put through within a few days. All other feedback that doesn't make it into an update will be saved for later "considerations" and most likely make it on future updates.
Below is a list of all updates. They will be a detailed chronological list. Separated into individual list to better manage and find updates pertaining to different aspects of the game. I.E. Weekly & Monthly Updates pertain to general updates. Each will contain; Date of Update, Tier List Updated, Cards Updated within Tier List.
Updates will happen on a weekly basis(when possible) in order to allow time to compile feedback and suggestions appropriately and when new cards are added they're given ample testing to ensure proper ranking.
Thread will be ongoing extensive updates as the game progresses and adds more content, to ensure up its up to date as much as possible!
Update Records
Weekly & Monthly Updates
1. Massive update soon. Time frame still T.B.D.
2. Hunter Hero Class Synergy Added.
3. Rush Synergy Added.
1. All Tier Lists now include GvG Expansion Cards!
1. All Tier Lists have had various GvG Neutral Cards updated.
2. Certain GvG Class Cards have been updated.
3. Hunter & Warlock Lists have had some Basic/Classic Cards updated.
1. Warlock Tier List had Bane of Doom ranked up!
1. Dragon Synergy was added to the Synergy List with the release of BRM Adventure.
1. Numerous BRM Cards have been re-ranked to more appropriately reflect their value in Arena.
1. All BRM Cards have been re-ranked and should now better reflect their value in Arena.
1. Once the upcoming Arena changes are implemented, Arena Tier Lists will go through some major changes.
Classic Cards Updates
1. Hunter List - Updated; Starving Buzzard was knocked down to Rank D from Rank C.
1. Warlock List - Updated; Pit Lord raised to D Rank from F, Soulfire knocked down to A from S Rank.
1. Warlock List - Updated; Bane of Doom raised from C Rank from D.
1. Paladin List - Shieldbearer was missing and has now been added, ranked F.
1. Paladin List - Raging Worgen was missing and has now been added, Ranked B.
2. Rogue List - Defender of Argus was missing and has now been added, ranked B.
1. A numerous amount of classic Neutral Minions have been updated and re-ranked, an example of this is Emperor Cobra which was raised in Rank by 1 or 2 spots.
Naxxramas Updates
Goblins Vs Gnomes Updates
1. To be added soon to all individual Class Tier Lists with the incoming massive update. T.B.D
2. GvG Specific Tier List added until they are added to individual lists. Click Here to check them out!
1. GvG Specific Tier List removed.
2. GvG Cards added to all Tier Lists!
1. Neutral Cards - Sneed's Old Shredder, Toshley, Mogor the Ogre, Blingtron 3000, Mimiron's Head, Piloted Sky Golem, Bomb Lobber, Madder Bomber, Kezan Mystic, Annoy-o-Tron, Antique Healbot
2. Druid Cards - Recycle, Anodized Robo Cub
3. Hunter Cards - Call Pet
4. Mage Cards - Flame Leviathan, Snowchugger
5. Paladin Cards - Quartermaster
6. Priest Cards - Shadowbomber, Upgraded Repair Bot, Velen's Chosen
7. Rogue Cards - Sabotage, Tinker's Sharpsword Oil
8. Shaman Cards - Neptulon
9. Warrior Cards - Siege Engine, Warbot
Blackrock Mountain Updates
1. Preliminary Placements Only! To be updated once they gone through thorough testing.
2. Hunter - Quick Shot ranked B.
3. Mage - Dragon's Breath ranked D.
4. Priest - Resurrect ranked C.
5. Rogue - Gang Up ranked D.
6. Neutrals - Grim Patron ranked B, Emperor Thaurissan ranked S.
1. Druid - Druid of the Flame ranked C.
2. Shaman - Lava Shock ranked B.
3. Warlock - Imp Gang Boss ranked B.
4. Warrior - Axe Flinger ranked D.
5. Neutrals - Blackwing Technician ranked D, Majordomo Executus ranked D.
1. Druid - Volcanic Lumberer ranked S.
2. Hunter - Core Rager ranked C.
3. Paladin - Dragon Consort ranked B.
4. Priest - Twilight Whelp ranked D.
5. Neutrals - Dragon Egg ranked F, Rend Blackhand ranked F.
1. Mage - Flamewaker ranked C.
2. Shaman - Fireguard Destroyer ranked S.
3. Rogue - Dark Iron Skulker ranked A.
4. Warlock - Demonwrath ranked D.
5. Warrior - Revenge ranked D.
6. Neutrals - Hungry Dragonranked C, Chromaggus ranked C.
1. Paladin - Solemn Vigil ranked D.
2. Neutrals - Blackwing Corruptor ranked C, Drakonid Crusher ranked C, Dragonkin Sorcerer ranked B, Volcanic Drake ranked D, Nefarian ranked B.
The Grand Tournament Updates
1. Preliminary Placements Only! Inspire & Joust Synergies to be added at a later time.
1. All Tier Lists have now been updated to reflect the strength of all cards more clearly.
2. Some cards that were missing from specific Tier Lists namely Rogue have now been added/ranked.
3. Joust Mechanic & Inspire Mechanic will be explained and added in "Synergy Tab" in the next update.
1. All Tier Lists have been updated with new wave of data obtained last month.
2. Added Inspire & Joust Mechanics to the Synergy Tab.
The League of Explorers Updates
1. Entire adventure cards been added to their respective tier lists along with their ranks.
2. Added "Discover" to the Synergy Tab.
1. Forgotten Torch, Unearthed Raptor, Wobbling Runts are now in their correct places.
2. Golden Monkey and a few other "token cards" were removed from the list since you can't draft them.
Old Gods Updates
1. Preliminary placement of expansion cards.
2. Keep in mind that C'thun related cards will never show up in Arena drafts.
Karazhan Updates
1. Adventure Cards added to all tier lists
2. Preliminary additions, will be updated when new Arena Update follows through.
Mean Streets of Gadgetzan Updates
1. Preliminary expansion cards added to all Tier Lists.
2. Keep in mind the family trio cards only show up for their respective classes.
3. Family Trio possible synergies to be added to "Synergy Tab" at later date.
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Hero Class Synergy
Druid: The ability to Shapeshift using their health as a resource for additional value.(See: Damage Synergy)
Hunter: The ability to Steady Shot increasing death timer, used in conjunction with rush minions.(See: Rush Synergy)
Mage: The ability to Fireblast, easily pinging certain minions to increase their value.(See: Enrage Synergy)
Paladin: The ability to Reinforce creating a minion to strengthen board presence or other minions.(See: Board Synergy)
Priest: The ability to Lesser Heal minions to extend and increase their normal value greatly.(See: Healing Synergy)
Rogue: The ability to Dagger Mastery, giving certain minions additional value.(See: Weapon Synergy)
Shaman: The ability to Totemic Call to create 4 individual totem minions for additional value.(See: Board Synergy)
Warlock: The ability to Life Tap for additional value.(See: Card Synergy & Damage Synergy)
Warrior: The Ability to Armor Up! giving a certain card additional value.(See: Shield Synergy)
Beast Synergy
This pertains to the Hunter class who has an overabundance of cards that gain increased value with the more beasts you draft. I.E. Houndmaster, Kill Command, Scavenging Hyena, Starving Buzzard, Tundra Rhino
Board Synergy
This pertains to those classes who are more keen to flooding the board than others, thus increasing the value of certain cards greatly. I.E. Illidan Stormrage, Frostwolf Warlord, Sea Giant, & Void Terror
Card Synergy
This pertains to those classes who are more keen gaining card advantage over opponents than others, thus increasing the value of some cards. I.E. Mountain Giant & Twilight Drake
Damage Synergy
This pertains to those classes who are more keen to taking damage on purpose and using their health as a resource, thus making Molten Giant increasingly valuable to draft. I.E. Druids, Hunters, Paladins, Rogues, Shamans, Warlocks, & Warriors.
Deathrattle Synergy
This pertains to Undertaker & Baron Rivendare which in conjunction with other minions with the "Deathrattle Ability" such as Harvest Golem, Loot Hoarder, Toshley, and many more can give you massive amounts of potential value in various situations/circumstances.
Discover Synergy
This pertains to cards like Jeweled Scarab & Tomb Spider which allow you to pick from 1 of 3 choices similar mechanic in Arena. There is a +25% or higher chance to find "Class Cards/LoE Cards" when you choose to play these cards and since they have specific search parameters such as "3 Cost, Beast, Deathrattle, Minion, Spell" you can use that to add more versatility and flexibility tailored to your current situation.
Dragon Synergy
This pertains to the minion sub category dragon that although has been added with the Blackrock Mountain Expansion. Certain cards gain additional value if you happen to draft more dragons to "proc" their effects for increased value or tempo. I.E Blackwing Corruptor, Blackwing Technician, Twilight Whelp, Dragon Consort, Rend Blackhand
Enrage Synergy
This pertains to the Mage class initially as they have the greatest ease in being able to safely and cheaply enrage certain cards to increase their value exponentially. I.E. Amani Berserker, Gurubashi Berserker, Raging Worgen, & Tauren Warrior
Healing Synergy
This pertains to the Priest class specifically as they have the hero ability to constantly heal their minions for increased value. I.E. Imp Master, Injured Blademaster, Lightspawn, & Northshire Cleric
Inspire Synergy
This pertain to cards with the "Inspire" effect that when used properly can be used to gain strong tempo and advantages with certain card and classes. I.E. Confessor Paletress, Nexus-Champion Saraad, Recruiter, Kvaldir Raider, Mukla's Champion, Murloc Knight
Joust Synergy
This pertains to card with the Joust effect (a.k.a Reveal a minion from each deck) in which if you "curve up" with many high cost minions you can use the Joust to gain some increase advantages. I.E. The Skeleton Knight, Master Jouster, Gadgetzan Jouster
Mech Synergy
This pertains to the new archetype added by GvG and some of the possible combos allowing for additional value. Some cards have increased value or strength if you happen to have drafted more mechs than usual during your draft. E.I. Cogmaster, Mechwarper, Tinkertown Technician
Rush Synergy
This pertains to the all classes, but even more so with the Hunter class. Allows to up the timetable towards defeat much quicker when using Hero Power in conjunction with many rush minions. I.E. Argent Commander, Bluegill Warrior, King Krush.
Secret Synergy
This pertains to those classes who use an abundance of secrets in their core gameplay, thus extending/increasing the value of certain cards if used in conjunction with their many secrets. I.E. Eaglehorn Bow, Ethereal Arcanist, Kirin Tor Mage, & Secretkeeper
Shield Synergy
This pertains to the Warrior class since their ability gives them +2 Armor, thus making Shield Slam very valuable especially when used with Shield Block as well.
Spell Synergy
This pertains to those classes with an overabundance of cheap spells, thus making a few cards exponentially more valuable in accordance to the amount of low-cost spells drafted. I.E. Gadgetzan Auctioneer, Violet Teacher, & Wild Pyromancer
Spell Damage Synergy
This pertains to your individual ability to make use of certain monsters with +X Spell Damage ability in conjunction with your spells for increased value. I.E. Archmage, Azure Drake, Bloodmage Thalnos, Dalaran Mage, Kobold Geomancer, Malygos, & Ogre Magi
Weapon Synergy
This pertains to those classes who wield weapons/drafted a decent amount of them, thus increasing the value of certain cards well beyond their original ranked tiers. I.E. Captain Greenskin, Bloodsail Raider, Dread Corsair, Southsea Deckhand, & Spiteful Smith
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great post. Thanks for putting in the work, particularly the color coordination. I think the lists could be made better by ranking the cards within each subcategory. Similar to what trump does with his lists.
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Adurin, this thread turned out to be a resounding success. I know the Hearthpwn community will appreciate the effort you put into making these lists. Job well done.
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1. The reason for separating Commons from Basics is to have a visual divide between rarities, while it does create more scrolling as you say. Its a good way to see the ranks of both rarities individually to see strenght and weaknesses of each rarity in terms of card.
2. The reason hunter isn't on the "Synergy" section is because they have no "direct" interaction with other cards, thus they don't increase in value like the rest of the classes. The Druid amongst the other classes that take damage on purpose don't have a "direct" interaction, but a "semi-direct" interaction with a specific card thus the reason they are mentioned. All other classes have "direct" interactions with other cards to increase value in many ways, while the Hunter's 2 Damage to Hero power doesn't do anything at all to make your cards better in general.
3. I have taken your card ranking suggestions under consideration, if more feedback is submitted and other's feel the same way I will update the list in accordance to it.
Thank you for your feedback, very much appreciated!
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I can't do a list like Trump's because thats basically Plagiarism. Each of the cards are ranked according to: Class, Rarity. For better clarification and visual illustration. Also its more direct, since the tier lists are specific to their class. While some cards are just set to specific rankings, others have changed around according to which class they are in, and the potential they have to be better.
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Thank you very much, great work.
Thank you so much. Be sure to thumbs up xD
Also Im one half of the Arena Team. Neonangel also contributed xD
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