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Quote from YourPrivateNightmare >>

Problem with both decks is the lack of payoff from the hero power.

Even means you want to Hero Power on turn 1. That'S why all currently existing Even decks have proactive hero powers that actually do something. Even Priest will always have to pass turn one.

Problem with ODd Priest is similar. Odd decks usually want to get the advantage of having their upgraded hero power from the start (as opposed to Justicar's turn 6 effect). Odd Priest power doesn't do much either. You can't overheal yourself like Warrior so it only works if take damage or have a minion on board, which further means that if you somehow miss a 1-drop you're pretty much boned as you get to do nothing for 2 turns.

Zetalot actually built an odd priest deck with VOid ripper and GLitter moth that looked pretty okay, but okoay doesn'T cut it when you compare it to all the other broken shit in the meta right now.

 

What if there was a nuetral or Priest “0” cost card that gives you a benefit by taking damage?  Such as draw two cards and take four damage for “0” cost.  That would be perfect for even Priest.  Well, not just for Even Priest.   Other classes would love that, too.

Quote from RichardSRocha >>

I think giving support to odd/even decks a mistake. The payoff for handicapping yourself already exists: upgrading your hero power. Creating cards that increases this payoff tends to create a situation in that odd/even decks are way stronger that it's vanilla counterparts.

 But don't take my opinion too seriously: I think the introduction of the odd/even mechanic a stupid move for the game.

I see your point, but Pandora’s box is open and archetypes like Odd Rouge, Even Shaman and Even Paladin currently receive an unbalanced advantage over other classes.  Even Rouge got support this latest expansion...  I think if Blizzard is going to release nuetral cards like Baku and Genn, they should give support to all classes and not just some.

I wanted to create this thread because I, and I think a lot of others, are very interested in seeing Blizzard give more support to Odd/Even Priest.

For one, I think there is a definite, but small, cult following for Odd Priest.  I’m always excited to see a new Odd Priest build (and now even seeing some dabbling in Even Priest now).  I think that a lot of people who have not played Odd Priest before might question why you would make a Priest deck Odd.  If you have played around with Odd Priest, you know who powerful the hero power healing is.  It’s great for control because you can make more valuable trades.  You can also bring yourself back from the dead, so to speak, faster than your opponent expects.  A lot of the thief cards being Odd also support the control aspect of Odd Thief.  I think that Blizzard may be laying a foundation for this Odd archetype in later expansions with cards like Surrender to Madness, Spirit of the Dead and Bwonsamdi.  As far as control decks, if Blizzard would release another card that requires you to control the game until your deck runs out or you fatigue, such as Mecha’ thun or Hakkar, the Soulflayer that was Odd, it would be nuts for Odd Priest (I do think that kind of thing will be come a trend for every expansion which is a new win condition card that is nuetral).

So, why would we want to play Even Priest?  I haven’t explored this much, but if you wanted to heal very often every turn, then it would make sense to play.  More self damage cards like Ornery Tortoise would be be great for Even Priest, except that card was Odd.  If we had more cards like this, there would be more incentive to play Even Priest, much like why people play Zoolock by trading self damage for fast cards, then healing with cards like Vodoo Doctor.  Also, Even Priest needs one really strong card that gives it support like a Black Cat or Glitter Moth.

What are your thoughts and ideas about Odd/Even Priest and the future of it?

What kind of cards would you like to see Blizzard print for Odd/Even Priest and what kind of strategy would you like to see it support?

i’m going to post some card ideas for Odd/Even priest.  I welcome feedback and would like to see card ideas from others.

A.) I already dusted my old stuff (except for the Winter Veil bundle I just bought) to get new stuff for next rotation and classic Legends like Maly and Bloodmage.  Do you having any suggestions for additions/substitutions for cards that I own?  I’m not interested in investing in cards about to rotate out.  My collection is public and available to view on Hearthpwn.

B.) I like experimenting with new cards.  If I keep using the old stuff, I’ll be less likely to give the new stuff a chance.  Yes, I completely realize I’m crippling myself.  It is purposeful.

c.) Even though you either downvoted or caused this to be downvoted, you can plug your Odd Aggro Priest decklist, or link to it, for the current meta here .  I’m not trying to compete with yours, and they probably won’t overlap anyway.

Having played around with Odd Thief/Control before, the healing is even better than you expect if played in a control format.  It sometimes allows you to make rediculous trades with your opponent.

I think oddmage is going to get better.  Just my opinion because the new cards are so strong.  It seems to me that you would not want to craft anything about to go out of rotation?  My advise it to be patient and build up dust and gold.  The meta will be Very different before too long.  Spell hunter and Secret Hunter will also take a huge hit, but that doesn’t mean I would dust Zul’Jin.  I crafted him myself just because the Hero cards are so powerful, in general.

I wasn’t winning with it either until I watched Trump’s video on how to play it.  That made all the differnence.  I think it’s pretty decent and fun actually.  If you have Doomhammer equipped, you can be holding 16 damage in your hand just with two Rickbiters.  I’m actually not using Krag’wa, so it’s not exactly the same version.  I’m using the one with the highest win rate in HS replay.  I’ve won against Odd Rogue, Odd Paladin, Quest Rogue and Secret Hunter.  I have not beaten Warrior or Druid with it and multiple taunt minions, especially on the larger side, can put Doomhammer to sleep.

I haven’t made a frog deck, but i’m Interested to see how it works.  A video showcase would be great.

I would love to see some possible updates with Rhastakan Rumble Cards in this deck.  What do you  think about Likkim, Sprit of the Frog or Kragwa, the Frog in this Mix?

Well, I just learned this card is a great tool against explosive trap...lose your full board but buff your entire hand multiple times...and it survives...even better if you have two out before you trigger the secret...

I love this list!  The dragon theme is pretty awesome!  Very forward thinking... :-)

The list looks pretty interesting, but can we get a guide?  Is this a fatigue deck with heal to outlast?  I’m not sure what the win condition is at a glance.

I like the list!  I love seeing the Questing Adventurer in the Priest Buff.  Auchrnai Phantasm in this deck has a lot of potential, too.

Take out Saronite Taskmaster and add Da Undatakah?

This decklist is pretty interesting.  I love the idea of the Warlock Beast deck.  I’m def going to make a version of it.  I think I’d like to see Arena Fanatic in it, though.