The arena meta is obviously very new still, but I think we're getting a good look at what cards are solid performers for their classes (and therefore what cards you guys should be prioritising in the pick process). All this data is taken from HSReplay and is given in the ranking order of the classes (IE: first class listed has the highest winrate as of this post). I only include class cards, and cards that were picked at least 10,000 times.
So there we go. Not a coincidence that the top 3 performing classes are all ones where their best cards are new ones added in the expansion and the ones that have suffered since their Tier 1 days (Rogue, Mage, Paladin) have either 0 Kobolds cards or 1 as is the case with Rogue. Since Kobolds cards are given at an increased rate it makes sense that high impact cards like Flanking Strike could have a demonstrable effect on Hunter's rise.
As a final note, Corridor Creeper as the top-performing neutral card (has a better WR than Bonemare, though it's close) makes me happy, I batted for it pretty hard in the arena predictions thread.
Yeah, pretty much on point with all these cards. Tho warlock has one more "heavy hitter" in a form of Hooked Reaver, 4-mana 7/7 taunt turns games hard.
Has the highest winrate but at the time of posting it hadn't been played enough times to make the list, it's half as common as most of their other top cards, obviously it's popping up less now.
Has the highest winrate but at the time of posting it hadn't been played enough times to make the list, it's half as common as most of their other top cards, obviously it's popping up less now.
Not to mention, Abyssal Enforcer has another specific -50% appearance rate on top of being from an old set, so ... as busted as the card is, it shouldnt be in that many decks overall.
I didn't forget anything, please actually read the thread.
You should add "arena" to the thread title for those that are reading-challenged.
No he shouldnt. Then every single arena thread would have to be marked as [Arena] in title by that logic, which is nonsense. I know u meant that ironically probably, but i still felt like it was worth a comment :p
The most funny thing about all this is, that Tirion wouldnt even be in top5 for constructed right now (as good as he is as a standalone card), so no idea what he mistook this topic for :)
The arena meta is obviously very new still, but I think we're getting a good look at what cards are solid performers for their classes (and therefore what cards you guys should be prioritising in the pick process). All this data is taken from HSReplay and is given in the ranking order of the classes (IE: first class listed has the highest winrate as of this post). I only include class cards, and cards that were picked at least 10,000 times.
Hunter
Call of the Wild, Candleshot, Venomstrike Trap, Flanking Strike, Lesser Emerald Spellstone
Warlock (Since posting, Abyssal Enforcer would now be #1)
Despicable Dreadlord, Voidlord, Siphon Soul, Kobold Librarian, Bane of Doom
Priest
Psychic Scream, Duskbreaker, Kabal Talonpriest, Mind Control, Drakonid Operative
Paladin
Vinecleaver, Righteous Protector, Spikeridged Steed, Lost in the Jungle, Truesilver Champion
Rogue
Sap, Envenom Weapon, SI:7 Agent, Fal'dorei Strider, Backstab
Druid
Ultimate Infestation, Druid of the Swarm, Enchanted Raven, Lesser Jasper Spellstone, Mark of Y'Shaarj
Mage
Meteor, Firelands Portal, Flamestrike, Arcanologist, Coldwraith
Shaman (Due to being underplayed, no 10000 picks requirement)
Master of Evolution, Hammer of Twilight, Volcano, Jade Lightning, Fire Elemental
Warrior (Same as Shaman)
Arathi Weaponsmith, Fool's Bane, Gorehowl, Mountainfire Armor, Gemstudded Golem
Neutrals (non-legendaries)
Corridor Creeper, Bonemare, Primordial Drake, Sea Giant, Gentle Megasaur
So there we go. Not a coincidence that the top 3 performing classes are all ones where their best cards are new ones added in the expansion and the ones that have suffered since their Tier 1 days (Rogue, Mage, Paladin) have either 0 Kobolds cards or 1 as is the case with Rogue. Since Kobolds cards are given at an increased rate it makes sense that high impact cards like Flanking Strike could have a demonstrable effect on Hunter's rise.
As a final note, Corridor Creeper as the top-performing neutral card (has a better WR than Bonemare, though it's close) makes me happy, I batted for it pretty hard in the arena predictions thread.
What do you guys think?
Yeah, pretty much on point with all these cards. Tho warlock has one more "heavy hitter" in a form of Hooked Reaver, 4-mana 7/7 taunt turns games hard.
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Wtf where is Abyssal Enforcer?!
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Umm.. how can you forget Tirion Fordring?
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Unstable evolution is so disgusting. Easily in the top 5 arena cards this expansion.
Screenshot 1 I turned a totem into questing. My opponent was a priest btw. Don't feel bad for him he used psychic scream on my board earlier.
Screenshot 2 I started that turn with 2 minions. My 3 drop turning into the teacher FeelsBadMan for my opponent.
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