The Best Standard Decks to Play After the Gadgetzan Nerfs
Things have settled a bit after last week's shake-up which brought nerfs to Small-Time Buccaneer and Spirit Claws, so it's time to take a look at what's working right now for ladder play.
You can click on any of the decks below to go to a more in-depth guide to learn more about their playstyles. Also, be sure to share your experience and tips you have for these decks in the comments!
Pirate Warrior
Small-Time Buccaneer may have gone out of style, but Pirate Warrior is apparently here to stay! The deck's early game has without a doubt become worse but it's made some room for some later drops. Focus on getting those 1 and 2 drops in your opening hand so you can get that Patches the Pirate value.
Try the deck below or check out other flavors of Pirate Warrior.
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Dragon Priest
If you're seeing a lot of Jade Druid, this is an absolute monster against it! You can handle aggro well while maintaining the same late-game that Dragon Priest has always been known for. Since it's doing well, you should give it one last shot in Standard since next month, Dragon Priest won't be the same thanks to the rotation.
Try the deck below or check out other flavors of Dragon Priest.
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Midrange Jade Shaman
Although Aggro Jade has taken a huge hit, Jade itself is here to stay for the time being.
Try the deck below or check out other flavors of Jade Shaman.
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Renolock
Much like how Dragon Priest is dying out next month with the rotation, this is your last chance to get some solid ranking on the Standard ladder with a favourite of the past year and a half, Renolock. Not much needs to really be said about this deck, but it has gotten better with Gadgetzan thanks to some nice counter-play via the random effects of Kazakus' potion and other control-oriented minions.
Try the deck below or check out other flavors of Renolock.
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Why is aggro rogue not on this list?
Pwny was laying fools out with a variation of the Dragon Priest deck in the Heroic Tavern Brawl this morning. Looks like a fun deck to try.
offtop:
what better to craft jaraxxus or leeroy??
I am facing this same dilemma atm...
I believe i will wait for the next expansion to see what's in store for us...
Though i would pick jaraxxus anyday...
Leeroy can be replaced by other chargers... Jaraxxus is unique and is a power house by itself..
But you don't have any down votes? Am I missing something?
Purify Priest incomming
1 month for diversity meta. New expansion= new cancer
The same Renolock always,,,
Nothing is nerfed from the deck, so why should you change it if it works.
No renomage ?
I dusted Eadric back in WOG. Got him back in Karazhan. Jades hit the scene. nOICE
First double legends back from MSG... Sergeant Sally and Wickerflame Burnbristle. Pretty meh, but guess who Eadric is inviting to the smuggling party!
It was a sign... Aya. Fear me.
Missing:
WaterWarrior
AggroWater Shaman
Water Rogue
WaterZooLock
Meanwhile I am climbing the ladder with HandBuffadin. Eadric the Pure is a pure surprise to jade decks
That made my day.
Filthy infinite value jade crap, I love that there are jade druids out there dying to Paladin. Keep fighting the good fight.
I'm doing my best my master. The fight is tough. I am even surving pure justice to pirate decks. The power of the dark side though is pulling me
Shouldn't Aggro Water Rogue be here? its popular and competitive too.
Yeah, I've been ranking up with Jade Druid, and about a third of my games have been mirror matches. Not sure why it didn't get an entry, especially with Dragon Priest getting a mention as being good against it specifically.
Can't wait till the expansion release. I hope it won't be a disaster like MSoG.
I really hope that they do something about jades
You can add that 'Infinite value, no control decks allowed' cancer called Jade Druid aand we have listed our whole exciting meta! 4Head