Wait… Nerfs already? – Hero Power Episode 254

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Uther

This week we talk about the 19.4.1 patch which brings nerfs to cards that just dropped last week, as well as Blizzard targeting certain players with pack bundles and other players with completely different bundles.

During the play portion we take a look at the crazy Ramp Paladin.

News and Discussion

  • Patch 19.4.1: LIVE Jan 28th
    • Constructed:
      • Hysteria: Changed to only target “Enemy Minion”
      • Discussion: Is this Nerf too soon, and is it enough/too much?
    • Duels:
      • Duels Balance Changes
    • Bug Fixes:
      • Notable: Collection Achievements are now syncing properly and proper show when Achievement is “Collected”
  • Book of Heroes – Anduin: Feb 2nd
  • “Targeted” Bundles now showing in the “Shop”
    • Discussion: Have we seen this?
    • Discussion: What do we think it means?
  • Tavern Brawl: Cloneball!
    • The legends of Azeroth are playing Cloneball! Your team is random legends, each cloned four times! Go get ‘em champ!
    • Discussion: This is the second “Clone” Tavern Brawl in a row. Is that a hint for something?

Decklist:
[Armor Vendor] x 2
[Acidic Swamp Ooze] x 1
[Crabrider] x 2
[Murgur Murgurgle] x 1
[Redscale Dragontamer] x 2
[Wandmaker] x 2
[Murloc Warleader] x 2
[Underlight Angling Rod] x 2
[Fishy Flyer] x 2
[High Abbess Alura] x 1
[Nozdormu the Timeless] x 1
[Carousel Gryphon] x 1
[Strongman] x2
[Tip the Scales] x 2
[Carnival Clown] x 2
[Darkmoon Rabbit] x 1
[N’Zoth, God of the Deep] x 1
[Scrapyard Colossus] x 2
[Y’Shaarj, the Defiler] x 1

If you would like to build this deck in Hearthstone you can copy the following string of code to your clipboard and then open My Collection and select New Deck, you will then be prompted if you wish to create the deck saved to your clipboard, just click yes.
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If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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Off to the Races! – Hero Power Episode 253

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This week Avanties and Zerotio breakdown patch 19.4, the huge Masters Tour news, and during the play portion of the show we review the Darkmoon Faire Races Mini-Set!

News and Discussion

  • Patch 19.4: LIVE!!! (Jan 21st)
    • Battlegrounds: New Heroes (Tickatus and Greybough), 2 New Minions, Floating Watcher removed from Minion Pool
    • Darkmoon Races Mini-Set: Card Reviews at end of the show
    • Duels Update
    • Arena Rotation Change
    • Bug Fixes
    • Book of Heroes: Anduin coming Feb 2nd
  • 2021 Hearthstone Masters Announcement
  • Tavern Brawl: When Clones Attack!
    • Zerek’s cloning technology is out of control!!! Choose a class and get a random deck, every minion you play will generate a 1/1 clone!
  • Darkmoon Races Card Review

If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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There’s a leak in the boat! – Hero Power Episode 252

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This week Avanties and Zerotio take a look at a potential leak from WindowsCentral.com and what we could see coming this week.

During the play portion we play a couple of games with Whirlkick Rogue.

News and Discussion

  • Leaked article from WindowsCentral.com (Friday 1/15 in the Evening)
    • Article removed after about 10 minutes
    • Mattatarms found a breakdown of Article Contents
    • Discussion: Do we think this is accurate? If so, what do we think about it?
  • Tavern Brawl: A Less Friendly Game of Chess
    • Things have gotten a little underhanded at Medivh’s Magical Chessboard. Bring 6 unique cards and hide them under the table, they could swing the match in your favor!

Decklist:
[Backstab] x 2
[Shadowstep] x 2
[Brain Freeze] x 1
[Pharaoh Cat] x 2
[Prize Plunderer] x 2
[Secret Passage] x 2
[Spymistress] x 2
[Wand Thief] x 2
[Eviscerate] x 2
[Foxy Fraud] x 2
[Swindle] x 2
[Whirlkick Master] x 2
[EVIL Miscreant] x 2
[Questing Adventurer] x 2
[SI:7 Agent] x 2
[Jandice Barov] x 1

If you would like to build this deck in Hearthstone you can copy the following string of code to your clipboard and then open My Collection and select New Deck, you will then be prompted if you wish to create the deck saved to your clipboard, just click yes.
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If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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New Patch, Who Dis? Edwin Who? – Hero Power Episode 251

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Welcome to 2021, our first episode of the new year sees a new patch including some standard balance changes and a new book of heroes.

During the play portion of the show we check out a Taunt Warrior.

  • News and Discussion
  • Book of Heroes: Uther
    • Released Jan 5th
    • Discussion: Thoughts?
  • Patch 19.2.1: Jan 8th
  • Speculation: Mini-Set Release Schedule
    • Discussion: With this patch being seemingly “rushed” out, do we expect the Mini-Set Patch (19.4 ?) out this month?
    • Discussion: Also, let’s speculate on the “New Game Mode” recently teased.
  • Tavern Brawl: Visions of Sayge
    • Sayge needs help divining your future. Each turn choose one of two powerful cards to add to your hand. But choose wisely – your opponent gets the other card!

Decklist:
[Shield Slam] x 2
[Sword and Board] x 2
[Frightened Flunky] x 2
[Minefield] x 2
[Bladestorm] x 2
[Coerce] x 2
[Lord Barov] x 1
[Shield Block] x 2
[Sword Eater] x 2
[Brawl] x 2
[Kobold Stickyfinger] x 1
[Ringmaster Whatley] x 1
[Scrap Golem] x 2
[Armagedillo] x 1
[Deathwing, Mad Aspect] x 1
[Carnival Clown] x 2
[N’Zoth, God of the Deep] x 1
[Scrapyeard Colossus] x 1
[Y’Shaarj, the Defiler] x 1

If you would like to build this deck in Hearthstone you can copy the following string of code to your clipboard and then open My Collection and select New Deck, you will then be prompted if you wish to create the deck saved to your clipboard, just click yes.
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If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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Patch 19.2! – Hero Power Episode 250

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This week Avanties and Zerotio break down the recent Patch 19.2 release and take a look at the new Battlegrounds changes.

  • News and Discussion
  • Patch 19.2: LIVE (Dec 15th)
    • Rewards Progression Updates
    • Winter Veil Quests
    • Book of Heroes: Garrosh – Live Dec 16th
    • Book of Heroes: Uther – Live Jan 5th
    • Constructed Balance Changes
    • Duels Balance Changes
    • Battlegrounds Update
  • Tavern Brawl: Gift Exchange
    • Great Father is dropping crates on the battlefield! Get a gift each time you smash your opponent’s crate… or your own!

If you have any questions about this deck or questions about Hearthstone in general you can email us at: HeroPowerPodcast@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on this site and we will answer them on the next show.

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