Hearthpwn

Anka, the Buried + Mecha'thun + Backstab = combo

First time in the finals ! :)

For Tavern Brawl #200 I was expecting something more, but... it's Blizzard, what do you want.

THE BUG

Beneath the surface there is a mysterious wanderer wielding nail and travelling across the world. As innocent as it may look like, don't ever underestimate it. Its ability to cope with various enemies is staggering. However, it is not weak when it comes to the defense, too. Along with other befriended bugs, it seeks for it's destiny. Here is The Bug !

During this journey:

• To Un'Goro, Knight will uncover hidden Moss tribe (and even befriend one Tortollan), join mighty wanderers in exploring unknown lands and face unexpected task - protect its sibling...
• In Knights of the Frozen Throne, Knight will embrace the touch of the omnipresent frost, create army of undead protectors and rule in its new form - The Knight, Pure Void.

Keyword

Fury is an exclusive keyword for the Bug. It can trigger multiple times, which makes a great combo with weapons, because you only have to spend mana in one turn, and benefit on the others. Fury also has synergy with Hero Power, especially strong in the first turns.

Example Cards

• Seal Dangers Away : This quest is an improvement for defensive archetype, where Armor and Taunt minions are particulary helpful. As for the reward, from defensive strategy there is transition to the more aggressive style. All cards with Fury are easier to activate, and your opponent's minions will take damage after attacking your hero. Note: Quest counts at the end of each turn. It resets after you lose health, not Armor!
• Ice Crawler : Nice minion with more health than a normal 4-drop, with a drawback that can be sometimes frustrating. Using hero power or weapons is useless, but in exchange you get very good protection. Usefull in both defensive and quest archetype.
• Twin Touch : This spell works great in Stealth archetype - new deck in KotFT. Additionally, except synergy with Stealth it is also good with multiple copies of a minion, which you can get by playing Gatrhering of Undead or Ze'Mer, Frozen Soul. It will also be important in future sets when more copying synergies will come. Note: It gives Stealth only to minions on the battlefield!
• Winged Echinda : Very good defensive card, which brings back destroying Armor for benefits. You can adapt this if you don't have much Armor, but if you spare some, you get to adapt this twice. It has potential synergy with Stealth cards, because one of the Adapt options is Stealth.
• The Knight, Pure Void : An enabler for Stealth archetype. Now losing Stealth is no longer only a bad thing. As powerful as it may look, it still does nothing when you play it, thus it needs to be played in the right moment. Aside from Stealth, it is another great defensive tool because of the hero power, which grants lifesteal (good defensive option), Stealth (synergy) or Windfury (which will be expanded in furure expansions).

Tokens

The Lich King Fight

One of the main strength of the Bug are minions. Many minions. There are many token generators as well as new copying cards. Unfortunately, you can only have 3 minions on the battlefield at the same time. This means that you can't play minions if you have 3 already, and cards that summon minions won't trigger. You can play with new Stealth archetype against Lich King, which provides buffs for small amount of minons.  Quest is usefull, too, as you can attack each turn after you complete it.

Remaining Cards

Previous Phases

• Phase I (Introduction)
• Phase II (Basic Set)
• Phase III (Classic Set)

Quote from linkblade91 >>

Quote from teknician >>

Could I change the cards I'm showcasing?

I don't see why not.

I managed to redesign my KotFT set based on feedback received. I'll try to give feedback (if I have some time) later today or tomorrow.

Full Un'Goro:

Full KotFT (I saved Windfury synergies for later expansions):

Clarifications:

Feedback very appreciated ! :)

Fountain is just better Stormwatcher

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Why is the actually good SoU deathrattle, Khartut Defender, left off this list?

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Too bad if it get silenced you may lose the game

 

 Every card can be countered somehow. Welcome to Hearthstone. 

YOU JUST CAN'T HIDE THE TRUTH. AS I SAID,JUST BAN ME AND DO NOT REPORT THESE COMMENT, WILL BE BETTER FOR EVERYONE. TRUTH CANNOT BE CHANGED AND YOU JUST HIDE IT, HOW PATETIC.

Cinderstorm + Cinderstorm = not worth playing a highlander deck

Wow!

I already thought about such a card, but my version would have been 4 mana: "destroy all minions and replace them with random Murlocs". Having that as a transform effect is huge. It's even better than Devolve against large minions.

Random Murlocs are still a bit tricky though, since your opponent could potentially end up with a very scary board, if a Murloc Warleader or two are in there. But about a third of all murlocs is cheap and weak. In the better cases for you, this is a 3 mana Mass Polymorph. That doesn't immediately save you, but can save you a LOT of trouble. And just 3 mana... wow!

Also, it can be used offensively, since random Murlocs are likely better than your little Totems or weaker tokens on the board. If you are playing a token deck, you might use it both to upgrade your board and downgrade your opponent's, if only to get rid of big taunts.

Not gonna say Control Shaman will end Big Priest, and in Standard, you still have to deal with Warrior, but this is extremely improving your chances against Mage and Mech decks alike. A super exciting card, and I hope it will show up in one (better two) of my packs.

It's 4 mana not 3 mana. 2 minions in 2 todays. 2 posted incorrectly. Who are these people??

It's 4 mana