Battle of the Builds

Info

The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode Hearthstone provides five primary game modes in which to do battle: Play mode Adventure mode Arena Friendly Challenge Tavern Brawl Game mode affects several secondary play factors, including matchmaking, rewards, and deck selection. Be that as it may, the .

"What`s better? Battlecry, Deathrattle, Spells, or Murlocs? Make a deck, pick a side, and let`s find out!"

Battle of the Builds is a Tavern Brawl. It debuted on Jan. 6, 2016. For exact times, see the schedule.

Strategy

Murlocs vs Deathrattles

With each of the bonuses complementing a specific type of card, this Brawl encourages players to choose a single focus for their deck. One of the advantages of this Brawl is that the opponent`s focus is declared at the very start of the match, making it clear what the player is up against.

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History

On Jul. 20, 2016, this Brawl was briefly reprised as the fifty-eighth Brawl, until bugs were discovered. Blizzard quickly removed the Brawl and replaced it with a reprise of Idols of Azeroth The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. "Ever draw a spell when you really needed a minion? Never again! Your deck will be 30 Raven Idols, so you ll be .

Overview

This Brawl sees players creating their own custom decks A deck is a collection of exactly 30 cards. All cards drawn by the player during a game come from their deck. Each deck is tied to a specific class. Decks can be created and using any class Class is the primary determinant of a hero s powers and abilities, and the strongest factor in deck selection. While each hero represents a unique character with their own personality, portrait and sounds, their class determines . At the start of their first turn, each player chooses one of four possible bonuses: Battlecry Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Battlecry Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Your Battlecry minions have +1/+1.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Battlecry Bonus is a , Deathrattle Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Deathrattle Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Your Deathrattle minions have +1/+1.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Deathrattle Bonus is a , Murloc Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Murloc Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Summon a 1/1 Murloc at the end of your turn.See this card on Hearthpwn data or Spell Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Spell Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Whenever you cast a spell, gain 3 armor.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Spell . The chosen bonus remains in effect for the rest of the match, and cannot be reselected.

Special cards

Each player must choose one of the following bonuses, at the start of their first turn.

Generated cards

Notes

• Battlecry Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Battlecry Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Your Battlecry minions have +1/+1.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Battlecry Bonus is a and Deathrattle Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Deathrattle Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Your Deathrattle minions have +1/+1.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Deathrattle Bonus is a are board-wide auras The welling of light indicating an ongoing effect Ongoing effects are minion, weapon, and boss Hero Power abilities which grant special effects on an ongoing basis. Ongoing effects are often referred to as auras, particularly . As a result, the +1/+1 enchantments generated by them will be applied and removed depending on the state of each minion. This has several consequences:
  • Minions which lose or gain the Battlecry Battlecry is an ability where a particular effect activates when the card with the Battlecry is played directly from the hand. Although mostly limited to minions, some weapons also have Battlecries. Activation of Battlecries are or Deathrattle A Loot Hoarder displaying the Deathrattle icon Deathrattle is an ability where the stated effect occurs when the minion or weapon is destroyed. Cards with Deathrattle appear with a skull and crossbones when in play. abilities may lose or gain the enchantments depending on which bonuses the players have selected. For instance, Explorer`s Hat Explorer s Hat Set: The League of Explorers Type: Spell Class: Hunter Rarity: Rare Cost: 2 Abilities: Deathrattle, Generate Tags: Spell-generating Give a minion +1/+1 and "Deathrattle: Add an Explorer s Hat to your hand."Harrison Jones was can grant the Deathrattle ability, while Silences For the card of the same name, see Silence (card). Silence is an ability which removes all current card text, enchantments, and abilities from the targeted minion. It does not remove damage or minion type. can remove it.
  • Minions which switch sides may lose or gain the enchantments depending on which bonuses the players have selected. For instance, if a player who has chosen the Battlecry Bonus takes control of a Murloc Tidehunter Murloc Tidehunter Set: Basic Type: Minion Subtype: Murloc Cost: 2 Attack: 2 Health: 1 Abilities: Battlecry, Summon Battlecry: Summon a 1/1 Murloc Scout."Death will rise, from the tides!"See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Murloc , the minion will gain +1/+1.
  • These bonuses are activated depending on the minion`s card text, not the activation of the effect. For instance, a Battlecry minion does not have to be played from the hand in order to benefit from the Battlecry Bonus effect.

Murloc Bonus

Even Murloc Tinyfins can easily grow to monstrous proportions during this Brawl

The Murloc Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Murloc Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Summon a 1/1 Murloc at the end of your turn.See this card on Hearthpwn data makes it far easier for players to take advantage of Murloc Murlocs are a type of minion, best known for their swarming gameplay and board-wide synergy. Relatively weak in isolation, their low mana cost allows them to quickly flood the board, with their synergistic effects causing buffs, matching the traditional strategy of Murloc decks which focus on board wide synergy from minions like Murloc Warleader Murloc Warleader Set: Classic Type: Minion Subtype: Murloc Rarity: Epic Cost: 3 Attack: 3 Health: 3 Tags: Area of effect, Murloc-related, Ongoing effect Your other Murlocs have +2/+1.Do Murlocs ever get tired of making the and Old Murk-Eye. This Bonus guarantees that you will end each turn with at least one Murloc on the board, although it may have been removed before your next turn starts.

While the Murloc Tinyfin Murloc Tinyfin Set: The League of Explorers Type: Minion Subtype: Murloc Rarity: Common Cost: 0 Attack: 1 Health: 1 High mortality rate, from often being hugged to death.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Murloc may not seem particularly fearsome, combined with buffs it can quickly grow to frightening levels; with a pair of Murloc Warleaders the player gains a 5/3 at the end of each turn, not a 1/1. More than ever, this encourages opponents to remove buffing minions as quickly as possible, since it is impossible to stem the tide of Murlocs. Murloc Tinyfin`s summoning will also trigger Murloc Tidecaller Murloc Tidecaller Set: Classic Type: Minion Subtype: Murloc Rarity: Rare Cost: 1 Attack: 1 Health: 2 Tags: Murloc-related, Summoning-related, Triggered effect Whenever you summon a Murloc, gain +1 Attack.This guy gets crazy strong at family .

Spell Bonus

The Spell Bonus The subject of this article is part of the Tavern Brawl game mode. Spell Bonus Set: Tavern Brawl Type: Spell Whenever you cast a spell, gain 3 armor.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] Spell grants Armor A hero with 2 Armor Armor is a form of secondary Health available only to heroes, gained through certain spells, Hero Powers and minions. Damage taken will always be deducted from Armor before Health. Only , which may encourage control type play, with spell Fireball, a simple mage spell. It costs 4 mana, dealing 6 damage to a chosen target. Spell cards are cards that can be played to trigger a one time effect or ability, described in the -focused decks able to hold out for longer while they focus on defeating opponents through direct damage.

The Armor generated by this bonus can be effective in combination with Shield Slam Shield Slam Set: Classic Type: Spell Class: Warrior Rarity: Epic Cost: 1 Abilities: Deal damage Tags: Armor-related Deal 1 damage to a minion for each Armor you have."What is a better weapon? The sharp one .

Deathrattle Bonus

Deathrattle A Loot Hoarder displaying the Deathrattle icon Deathrattle is an ability where the stated effect occurs when the minion or weapon is destroyed. Cards with Deathrattle appear with a skull and crossbones when in play. -themed decks waned in popularity after the Jan. 2015 nerf to Undertaker Undertaker Set: Naxxramas Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 1 Attack: 1 Health: 2 Tags: Deathrattle-related, Summoning-related, Triggered effect Whenever you summon a minion with Deathrattle, gain +1 Attack.In a world where you can run to , but it remains a solid choice for this brawl. An aggressive Hunter with Leper Gnome Leper Gnome Set: Classic Type: Minion Rarity: Common Cost: 1 Attack: 1 Health: 1 Abilities: Deal damage, Deathrattle Deathrattle: Deal 2 damage to the enemy hero.He really just wants to be your friend, but the and Savannah Highmane Savannah Highmane Set: Classic Type: Minion Subtype: Beast Class: Hunter Rarity: Rare Cost: 6 Attack: 6 Health: 5 Abilities: Deathrattle, Summon Tags: Beast-generating Deathrattle: Summon two 2/2 Hyenas.In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion might be effective, as could a tempo Mage with Harvest Golem Harvest Golem Set: Classic Type: Minion Subtype: Mech Rarity: Common Cost: 3 Attack: 2 Health: 3 Abilities: Deathrattle, Summon Tags: Mech-generating Deathrattle: Summon a 2/1 Damaged Golem."Overheat threshold exceeded. System failure. Wheat clog in port , Piloted Shredder Piloted Shredder Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Subtype: Mech Rarity: Common Cost: 4 Attack: 4 Health: 3 Abilities: Deathrattle, Summon Tags: Cost-related, Random Deathrattle: Summon a random 2-Cost minion.Once upon a time, only goblins , and Sludge Belcher Sludge Belcher Set: Naxxramas Type: Minion Rarity: Rare Cost: 5 Attack: 3 Health: 5 Abilities: Deathrattle, Summon, Taunt Tags: Taunt-generating Taunt. Deathrattle: Summon a 1/2 Slime with Taunt.DO NOT GIVE HIM A ROOT BEER.See this . Rogue recently received a strong option with Unearthed Raptor Unearthed Raptor Set: The League of Explorers Type: Minion Class: Rogue Rarity: Rare Cost: 3 Attack: 3 Health: 4 Abilities: Battlecry, Copy Tags: Deathrattle-related Battlecry: Choose a friendly minion. Gain a copy of its Deathrattle.Still , which will likely have a target and receive the +1/+1 boost as well.

There are several other Deathrattle cards that have definite merit. Include a few staple spells ( Kill Command Kill Command Set: Basic Type: Spell Class: Hunter Cost: 3 Abilities: Deal damage Tags: Beast-related Deal 3 damage. If you have a Beast, deal 5 damage instead."Kill!", he commanded.See this card on Hearthpwn data page] , Fireball Fireball Set: Basic Type: Spell Class: Mage Cost: 4 Abilities: Deal damage Deal 6 damage.This spell is useful for burning things. If you re looking for spells that toast things, or just warm them a little, , Eviscerate Eviscerate Set: Classic Type: Spell Class: Rogue Rarity: Common Cost: 2 Abilities: Combo, Deal damage Deal 2 damage. Combo: Deal 4 damage instead.There is a high cost to Eviscerating your opponent: It takes a long ), and perhaps even a couple Mechwarpers Mechwarper Set: Goblins vs Gnomes Type: Minion Subtype: Mech Rarity: Common Cost: 2 Attack: 2 Health: 3 Abilities: Modify cost Tags: Mech-related, Ongoing effect Your Mechs cost (1) less.Mechs that summon mechs? What s next? Donuts , and you`re likely to collect a few wins.

Gallery

The first player chooses a bonus

The bonus is entered into the history

The other player chooses a bonus; the order of the cards is randomised

Their bonus is displayed and recorded in the history

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