Previously we reported on the quest chain that was to arrive with Rise of Shadows using datamined information. Upon launch of the expansion we found out this information was incorrect.
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Apr 9, 2019
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Apr 9, 2019
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Rise of Shadows Launches Today! Here's Everything You Need to Know + Theorycrafted Decks
I've fixed an issue with Twinspell cards generating bad deck strings on the site.
Hearthstone's newest expansion launches today, April 9. Everything you need to know to get through today can be found below.
EXPANSION IS LIVE!
- The new Adventure will be available in May with no date confirmed.
- Another 135 new cards have been added to the game.
- For the next week you can purchase the "Shadow Bundle". It contains 9 cards packs and an Arena Ticket for $10 USD.
- You can view all the new cards in our dedicated visual guide to Rise of Shadows.
- You can come kill time with me and some HearthPwners on Discord.
Freebies
- One Archmage Vargoth on login (if you haven't logged in and received him yet).
- A quest chain with card packs.
- The first wing of the new "Great Dalaran Heist" adventure, delivered in May.
Launch Day Goals
- Login to get your free stuff outlined above.
- Craft any golden Legendaries you really want. This is important due to the no duplicate legendaries rule.
- Open up your packs! You get a guaranteed Legendary within your first 10 packs.
- Share your awesome decks with everyone on HearthPwn via or Deckbuilder. Don't forget to write a guide!
New Mechanics
We have three core mechanics in Rise of Shadows.
- Twinspell adds another copy of the card (without Twinspell) to your hand.
- Lackeys - Special token minions which are randomly generated through other particular cards. They are 1/1 minions with "devious" battlecries.
- Schemes - These cards grow in power each turn they are in your hand!
Year of the Dragon Begins
New year, new you! For those that play Standard, say goodbye to friends from the past. The following Hearthstone sets are now WILD ONLY.
- Journey to Un'Goro
- Knights of the Frozen Throne
- Kobolds and Catacombs
A reminder that this is the only set rotation that is happening this year, as always. The next rotation will take place in April 2020 and you can learn more about how set rotations work in this post from just over a year ago.
In addition to the sets above, the following cards have been sent to Wild as they were moved to the Hall of Fame set.
- Divine Favor
- Doomguard
- Naturalize
- Baku the Mooneater
- Genn Greymane
- Black Cat
- Glitter Moth
- Gloom Stag
- Murkspark Eel
Arena Changes
The Arena is getting a massive change with the start of Rise of Shadows.
- We will now have rotating card sets for the Arena.
- The initial rotation of card sets will include cards from Basic, Classic, Naxxramas, Old Gods, Gadgetzan, Witchwood, and Rise of Shadows.
Reveal Day Stream
Theorycrafted Decks From RegisKillbin
Regis has been hard at working building ideas for the new expansion. Check out his concepts and expansion stream where we may see some of them evolve.
Deck Author Cost Midrange Dragon Paladin RegisKillbin 6400 Bomb Control Warrior RegisKillbin 8520 Thief Rogue RegisKillbin 7640 Khadgar Summoner Mage RegisKillbin 8360 Tempo Mage RegisKillbin 3880 Mech Deathrattle Hunter RegisKillbin 5960 Control Hagatha Shaman RegisKillbin 16160 Lucentbark Heal Druid RegisKillbin 6680 Vereesa Spell Hunter RegisKillbin 4140 Tempo Togwaggle Rogue RegisKillbin 8000 Big Warrior RegisKillbin 6320 Betrug Portal Warlock RegisKillbin 6360 Silence Priest RegisKillbin 1040 Demon Zoo Warlock RegisKillbin 7120 Secret Paladin RegisKillbin 6600 Murloc Shaman RegisKillbin 4680
Theorycrafted Decks From Kripparrian
Deck Author Cost KRIPP Bomb Midrange Warrior Kripparrian 12960 KRIPP Jepetto Spell Hunter Kripparrian 9900 KRIPP Silence Lady Priest Kripparrian 7080 KRIPP Malygos Jepetto Shaman Kripparrian 13140 KRIPP Undatakah Paladin Kripparrian 10420 KRIPP Mecha'thun NOT DEAD Warlock Kripparrian 11040 KRIPP Token Aggro Druid Kripparrian 2800
Theorycrafted Community Decks
We're shining the light on some theorycrafted community goodness.
Rise of Shadows Expansion Guide
Learn more and see all the cards in our dedicated expansion guide.
Get Cheaper Packs!
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The best part though? You don't even need an Android device because we've got a guide to show you how to setup an emulator if you're on PC!
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Apr 7, 2019
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Are you looking for all the flavor text of the upcoming expansion? We got you covered!
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Apr 6, 2019
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This past Thursday brought us the client data patch for the upcoming Rise of Shadows expansion (launches April 9th!) and with it came a few other internal goodies.
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Apr 5, 2019
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The clock has hit that time where pre-release Fireside Gatherings can now open up those sweet Rise of Shadows card packs. What awesomeness have you opened?
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Apr 4, 2019
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The patch has arrived with Rise of Shadows data! With it comes some additional cool features.
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Apr 2, 2019
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We're almost done! The final Rise of Shadows card reveal stream is taking place today.
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Apr 2, 2019
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Kripparrian is going to be reveal a new card on the hour.
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Apr 2, 2019
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A new warrior card has been revealed in a promotional email.
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Apr 2, 2019
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Two new cards were revealed on the official Hearthstone instagram via story.
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Apr 2, 2019
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We've teamed up with resident deck architect Kiwiinbacon to share his favourite decks from the Year of the Raven.
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Apr 2, 2019
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A new card has been revealed by Thijs
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Apr 1, 2019
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A new card has been revealed by Kanobu.
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Apr 1, 2019
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A new card has been revealed by Inven.
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Apr 1, 2019
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A new card has been revealed by Alliestrasza.