Situations where you have spell damage are way more frequent than I would expect. And that's not even the point. A lot of times you wouldn't get Tunnel Trogg at the beginning and just play Spirit Claws, not wasting a turn and then you can squeeze that 1 mana 9 damage basically for free whenever you need play Thalnos or Drake. Or just deal 1 damage whenever you need. Very flexible. Upgrade from Lightning Bolt to Spirit Claws is fantastic for this deck.
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You can use Lightning Bolt
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It's insane. Best card in the deck...seriously
Situations where you have spell damage are way more frequent than I would expect. And that's not even the point. A lot of times you wouldn't get Tunnel Trogg at the beginning and just play Spirit Claws, not wasting a turn and then you can squeeze that 1 mana 9 damage basically for free whenever you need play Thalnos or Drake. Or just deal 1 damage whenever you need. Very flexible. Upgrade from Lightning Bolt to Spirit Claws is fantastic for this deck.
Bloodmage Thalnos -> Maelstrom Portal -> Spirit Claws is the best 5 turn combo ever. Basically 5-2-2-2 Swipe which leaves you with Thalnos, 1-drop and a weapon :)