Hearthstone: Patch 16.6 notes, Ashes of Outland and Demon Hunter

In addition to the latest patch notes, Hearthstone has released a barrage of information! When you're done learning about the update, check out the other announcements:

• Discover the new class: the Demon Hunter
• Enjoy all the new features in the next expansion: Ashes of Outland
• Welcome to the Year of the Phoenix!

Log-in to receive Kael'thas

Kael’thas Sunstrider, a Legendary neutral minion, is breaking free from Ashes of Outland and entering Hearthstone a month early! Starting March 17, all players can log in to receive* the Lord of the Blood Elves, who is playable immediately, and explore his unique power—with Kael’thas in play, every third spell each turn is free.

*Limit one per account. Must log in by June 29 to claim.

Discover the tavern ticket

With the release of Ashes of Outland, we’re introducing the Tavern Pass—an all-new way to access Perks for Battlegrounds. Available for $19.99 or 2500 Gold, the Tavern Pass includes four Arena Tickets and the following Battlegrounds Perks for the duration of the Ashes of Outland expansion cycle: advanced stats, visual emotes, a third and fourth hero to choose from at the start of a game, and early access to new Battlegrounds Heroes (subject to the release schedule of new Heroes).

If you currently have Battlegrounds bonus stats, choose from 3 Heroes, or visual emotes unlocked—you will get access to the equivalent new perk starting on March 26. Battlegrounds Perks earned from collecting Descent of Dragons packs (including the new perks such as choosing from 4 heroes) will expire once Ashes of Outland is released. With the introduction of the Tavern Pass, which is included in the Ashes of Outland Mega Bundle, players will no longer have to purchase card packs in order to unlock Battlegrounds Perks.

Pre-purchase of Ashes of Outland

Ashes of Outland Mega Bundle

The Mega Bundle includes 90 Ashes of Outland card packs, the Lady Vashj Shaman Hero, the Serpentine card back, and a random Ashes of Outland Golden Legendary card! You’ll also get 4 Arena Tickets and Descent of Dragons Battlegrounds Bonuses right away! The Battlegrounds Bonuses included in the bundle will upgrade to the Tavern Pass at the launch of Ashes of Outland.

Ashes of Outland Bundle

Includes 55 Ashes of Outland card packs, the Serpentine card back, and a random Ashes of Outland Golden Legendary card.

Card changes

• Spiteful SummonerOld: Costs 7 mana → New: Costs 6 mana.
• Call of the WildOld: Costs 9 mana → New: Costs 8 mana.
• Lesser Emerald SpellstoneOld: Costs 6 mana → New: Costs 5 mana.
• Raza the ChainedOld: Battlecry: If your deck has no duplicates, your Hero Power costs (1) this game. → New: Battlecry: If your deck has no duplicates, your Hero Power costs (0) this game.
• Yogg-Saron, Hope's EndNo longer stops casting when he leaves the board.
• Sludge SlurperOld: 1 Attack / 1 Health → New: 2 Attack / 1 Health.

Battlefield Hero List Update

Ragnaros, Sylvanas, and Patches have been removed from the pool.
NEW HERO - Fungalmancer Flurgl added to the pool.

• Gone Fishing:
• [Passive] After you sell a Murloc, add a random Murloc* to Bob's Tavern. *of the same Tavern Tier or lower.

Sir Finley Mrrglton added back to the pool.

• Adventure! :
• [Passive] At the start of the game, Discover a Hero Power.

Professor Putricide is available again.

• Rage Potion:
• [Cost 1] Give a friendly minion +10 Attack for the next combat only (targeted).

Battlegrounds - Balance changes

Hero

The Lich King

• Reborn Rites:
  [Cost 1] Give a friendly minion Reborn for next combat only. → [Cost 1] Give a friendly minion Reborn for next combat only (targeted).

Ysera

• Dream portal :
• [Cost 1] Refresh and add a Dragon to Bob's Tavern. → [Passive] At the start of your turn, add a Dragon to Bob's Tavern.

Pyramad

• Brick by brick :
  [Cost 1] Give a random friendly minion +3 Health. → [Cost 1] Give a random friendly minion +4 Health.

Millhouse Manastorm

• Manastorm :
• [Passive] Minions cost 2 Gold. Refresh costs 2 Gold. Start with 2 Gold. → [Passive] Minions cost 2 Gold. Refresh costs 2 Gold. Start with 3 Gold.

The Rat King

• King of Beasts, Mechs, Murlocs, Demons and Dragons:
• [Passive] Whenever you buy a Beast/Mech/Murloc/Demon/Dragon, give it +1/+1. → [Passive] Whenever you buy a Beast/Mech/Murloc/Demon/Dragon, give it +1/+2.

Milificient Manastorm

• Tinker :
• [Passive] Mechs in Bob's Tavern have +1 Attack. → [Passive] Mechs in Bob's Tavern have +2 Attack.

Deathwing

• ALL WILL Burn!:
• [Passive] ALL minions have +3 Attack. → [Passive] ALL minions have +2 Attack.

Reno jackson

• Gonna Be Rich!:
• [Cost 4] Make a friendly minion Golden. (Once per game.) → [Cost 3] Make a friendly minion Golden. (Once per game.)

Minions

Savannah Highmane:

• Old:Tavern Tier 5 → New: Tavern Tier 4.

Herald of Flame

• Old: 4 Health → New: 6 Health. Golden Old: 8 Health → Golden New: 12 Health.

Steward of Time

• Old: 2 Attack → New: 3 Attack. Golden Old: 4 Attack → Golden New: 6 Attack.

Kalecgos, Arcane Aspect

• Old: 2 Attack / 8 Health → New: 4 Attack / 12 Health. Golden Old: 4 Attack / 16 Health → Golden New: 8 Attack / 24 Health.

Nathrezim Overseer

• Old: 4 Health → New: 3 Health. Golden Old: 8 Health → New: 6 Health.

Twilight Emissary

• Old: Tavern Tier 5, 6 Attack / 8 Health, Battlecry: Give a friendly Dragon +3/+3 → New: Tavern Tier 3, 4 Attack / 4 Health, Battlecry: Give a friendly Dragon +2/+2.
• Golden Old: 12 Attack / 16 Health, Battlecry: Give a friendly Dragon +6/+6 → Golden New: 8 Attack / 8 Health, Battlecry: Give a friendly Dragon +4/+4.

Updates Planned for March 26

Dr. Boom, Mad Genius

• Old: Cost 9 mana → New: Cost 7 mana.

Giggling Inventor

• Old: Cost 7 mana → New: Cost 6 mana.

Raiding Party

• Old: Cost 4 mana → New: Cost 3 mana.

Reckless Experimenter

• Old: Deathrattle minions you play cost (3) less, but die at end of turn. (Cost can't be reduced below 1.) → New: Deathrattle minions you play cost (3) less, but die at end of turn.

Card Pack Changes, Hall of Fame, Priest Update, updated returning player experience, and free deck for new and returning players

Illidan Stormrage enters Battlegrounds

Wingmen:

• [Passive] Start of Combat: Your left and right-most minions attack immediately.