Hearthstone’s latest expansion has barely arrived when some balancing is already needed. The first nerve of In the heart of the Sunken City focuses on Pirate Warrior, Druid and some problematic cards. But the Demon Hunter is also in the crosshairs, and we have to wait for the April 26 patchnote to learn more.
A wave of nerfs to balance the Sunken City
Most balancing is focused on Standard mode. However, the Free mode is also targeted, especially with Kael’Thas and the Unexpected Exchange. The goal is to keep the mode by not letting overpowered cards prevail. On the Standard side, it is the Dragons, Druid and Warrior Pirates decks that are targeted.
- Free Mode –
- Kael’Thas Sunstrider
- Whenever you cast three spells in a turn, the third costs 1 (Previously 0)
- Unexpected exchange
- Kael’Thas Sunstrider
- Standard Mode –
- Attack the docks
- The last stage asks to play 3 pirates (Previously 2)
- Fugu-fist
- 3 ATK / 3 HP (Previously 4 VP)
- Unexpected exchange
- You draw 2 minions. Exchange their lives (Previously their characteristics)
- miraculous growth
- Cost: 8 (Previously 7)
- Kazakusan
- War cry : if you’ve played 4 Dragons this game, create a custom treasure deck. (Previously if all minions in your deck are Dragons)
- Attack the docks