A new wave of nerfs is coming soon in Hearthstone with the balancing patch 17.6! Mainly focused on the Demon Hunter, this patch is bringing some nerfs for eight of cards.
All craftable cards will be eligible for a full dust refund within two weeks of the launch of patch 17.6.
Card Balance Changes
Neutral
- Dragonqueen Alexstrasza
Old: Battlecry: If your deck has no duplicates, add 2 other random Dragons to your hand. They cost (0). → New: Battlecry: If your deck has no duplicates, add 2 other random Dragons to your hand. They cost (1).
Demon Hunter
- Metamorphosis
Old: Swap your Hero Power to “Deal 5 damage.” After 2 uses, swap it back. → New: Swap your Hero Power to “Deal 4 damage.” After 2 uses, swap it back. - Kayn Sunfury
Old: 3 Attack, 5 Health → New: 3 Attack, 4 Health. - Warglaives of Azzinoth
Old: [Cost 5] → New: [Cost 6].
Druid
- Fungal Fortunes
Old: [Cost 2] → New: [Cost 3].
Mage
- Dragoncaster
Old: [Cost 6] → New: [Cost 7].
Rogue
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Galakrond, the Nightmare
Old: Battlecry: Draw 1 card. It costs (0). → New: Battlecry: Draw 1 card. It costs (1). -
Galakrond, the Apocalypse (Rogue)
Old: Battlecry: Draw 2 cards. It costs (0). → New: Battlecry: Draw 2 cards. They cost (1). -
Galakrond, Azeroth’s End (Rogue)
Old: Battlecry: Draw 4 cards. It costs (0). → New: Battlecry: Draw 4 cards. They cost (1).
Warrior
- Corsair Cache
Old: Draw a weapon. Give it +1/+1. → New: Draw a weapon. Give it +1 Durability.
These nerfs arrive just before the launch of the next Masters Tour, which is a little worrying for the professional scene which will not have time to adapt to the new meta which should result from it.
We can regret the absence of nerfs for the Priest, or the slight changes made to the Warrior and the Druid, three classes that are likely to be ultra dominant in the upcoming weeks.
According to dataminers, the next Hearthstone patch will allow creating friendly Battlegrounds games for up to 8 players.
Original content by Jean-Vincent "Durvil" Cannata.
