It's sad some cards are in their glory only before they're gone in a few months
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Today in Arena, two opponents have insta-conceded against me when I drew this turn 1. Thoughts on the card?
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If not demon then why demon shape?
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New and Returning Player Weekly Discussion
This weekly discussion is designed so that everybody may ask any and all questions regarding the game's mechanics, decks, strategies, and more.
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Please keep it clean and add more than just a one or two word response. Keep in mind not everything will have a 'best' answer.
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See previous week's discussions.
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34.4.1 Hotfix Patch - Jan 20th
Hello everyone,
We'll be deploying a server-side hotfix patch today; please check the lists below for details. 🫡
# Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
**Hearthstone**
* [Timethief Rafaam](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/119432-timethief-rafaam): Battlecry should now trigger reliably after all prerequisites are met.
* [Husk, Eternal Reaper](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/121000-husk-eternal-reaper): Heroes with Eternal Life and 0 Corpses can once again be destroyed by effects.
* [Battle at the End Time](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/121159-battle-at-the-end-time): Now works with [Plot Twist](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/52698-plot-twist) and [Gaslight Gatekeeper](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/102170-gaslight-gatekeeper)
* [The Fins Beyond Time](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/120774-the-fins-beyond-time): Fixed a disconnect that could occur when combined with effects that trigger end of turn twice (e.g., [Chrono‑Lord Deios](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/120985-chrono-lord-deios), [Drakkari Enchanter](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/45309-drakkari-enchanter)).
* [Emergency Maneuvers](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/72340-emergency-maneuvers): No longer summons 0‑Health copies
* [Morchie](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/121202-morchie) now works with [Bygone Doomspeaker](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/119545-bygone-doomspeaker)
**Battlegrounds**
* [Timewarped Embalmer](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127446-timewarped-embalmer/): Now correctly grants Reborn when you Magnetize a minion.
* [Profound Thinker](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127225-profound-thinker/): If it gains Windfury during combat (e.g., via Spellcraft), it will now attack twice as expected.
* [Timewarped Lubber](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126756-timewarped-lubber/): Fixed an issue where, after Lubber was refreshed into the Tavern, only Tavern Spells would appear in the shop.
* [Timewarped Shivarra](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127567-timewarped-shivarra/) \+ [Timewarped Devourer](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127721-timewarped-devourer/): Shivarra now copies the devoured minion’s full stats (including buffs), not just base stats.
* [Whelp Watcher](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126743-whelp-watcher/) \+ [Hand of Deios](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127642-hand-of-deios/): Resolved a combat issue that could make Whelp Watcher un-interactive.
* Golden [Timewarped Warghoul](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127443-timewarped-warghoul/): Will no longer trigger the Deathrattle of another Golden Warghoul.
* [Stone Age Slab](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126959-stone-age-slab/): Effect now refreshes correctly each turn after use.
* [Embalming Expert](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126462-embalming-expert/) (Golden): Card text now updates correctly when tripled.
* [Golden Timewarped Electron](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/128049-timewarped-electron/): Now Magnetizes 4/4 Satellites twice (as intended) and its text matches the effect.
* [Timewarped Murky](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127180-timewarped-murky/): Now improves from Battlecries that trigger from other sources (e.g., [Brann Bronzebeard](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/96786-brann-bronzebeard/), [Rylak Metalhead](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/98829-rylak-metalhead/)), not just when you play a Battlecry minion.
* [Reclaimed Souls](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/89294-reclaimed-souls/) (Sylvanas): You can no longer use the Hero Power with a full hand (which previously burned the discovered minion and caused odd VFX). See [Sylvanas Windrunner](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/89293-sylvanas-windrunner/).
* [Timewarped Hyena](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127714-timewarped-hyena/): Fixed cases where Hyena would miss
Fine, you can keep sucking on my Wax Rager
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My proposed change for Prescient Slitherdrake:
https://redd.it/1qeg0au
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Real ones remember when this card was peak value
https://redd.it/1qe9zkr
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What's worse than a turn 3 Prescient Slitherdrake? The Cooler Prescient Slitherdrake
https://redd.it/1qdxqw6
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chump, the soothsayer
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Do you guys think this is ok for the game?
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Card top money
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What's the Lore that it can't attack. Dude is ready to swing.
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battlecry keeps goin at the end like "i am stronger, i am better!"
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Want to know what decks will be losing cards come Rotation in March? Find out in this post! "Post 1: Druid, Death Knight, Demon Hunter, Hunter, Mage, Paladin"
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Infinite Wolf Banned
https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/hearthstone/t/bans-what-and-where/151289
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Temporus, is that you? Oh how much worse you've gotten...
https://redd.it/1qjkvwd
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I've had enough
https://redd.it/1qixj9l
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buffs from [Rabid Panther](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127111/) after stats were set by other effects.
* [Greybough](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/67553-greybough/) (Festergut interaction): Undead creations no longer carry buffs into your hand. (Related: [Timewarped Festergut](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127735-timewarped-festergut/).)
* [Timewarped Lasso](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127970-timewarped-lasso/): Can now be used even when the Tavern has no minions, as intended.
* [Alternate Timeline](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127697-alternate-timeline/) ([Murozond, Unbounded](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127696-murozond-unbounded)): From the opponent’s view, the remaining turns counter now updates correctly.
**The following part is Battlegrounds-exclusive -**
# Timewarped Tavern Adjustments
**Minor Timewarps**
* **Timewarped Greenskeeper** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Deathswarmer** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Kil’rek** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Piper** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Ragnaros** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Guard** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Scourfin** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Shadowdancer** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Snow Elemental** – Cost increased
* **Timewarped Bassgill** – Cost increased
* **Timewarped Acolyte** – Cost increased
* **Timewarped Leapfrogger** – Cost increased
* **Power of George** – Cost increased
**Major Timewarps**
* **Timewarped Stormcloud** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Murk-Eye** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Mystic** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Steamer** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Tide Razor** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Bonker** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Siren** – Cost reduced
* **Timewarped Geist** – Cost increased
* **Timewarped Substrate** – Cost increased
* **Timewarped Shivarra** – Cost increased
**Card pool updates**
The following cards will return to the Timewarp Pool:
* [Timewarped Lubber](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126756-timewarped-lubber)
* [Timewarped Guard](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127127-timewarped-guard)
* [Timewarped Ragnaros](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127246-timewarped-ragnaros)
**Other**
* Bonus turn time on Timewarp turns reduced from 30 seconds to 15 seconds
* Additionally, we’ve disabled the visual effect associated with buffs to **right‑most minions** in the Tavern such as from [En‑Djinn Blazer](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126175-en-djinn-blazer). This is a visuals‑only change, and is intended to address difficulties making full use of some cards/strategies (e.g. [Acid Rainfall](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126171-acid-rainfall)).
# Battlegrounds Balance Changes - Armor Updates
**Armor Increased**
|Hero|Solo Armor|Duos Armor|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Chenvaala|15|13|
|Inge, the Iron Hymn|17|15|
|Jim Raynor|18|16|
|Lord Jaraxxus|15|12|
|Millificent Manastorm|15|13|
|Patches the Pirate|18|16|
|Queen Azshara|15|12|
|Tess Greymane|14|12|
|The Curator|16|14|
**Armor Reduced**
|Hero|Solo Armor|Duos Armor|
|:-|:-|:-|
|E.T.C., Band Manager|8|5|
|Fungalmancer Flurgl|7|5|
|Kurtrus Ashfallen|14|12|
|Murozond, Unbounded|12|10|
|Onyxia|10|8|
|Silas Darkmoon|14|12|
|Sindragosa|7|5|
|Tamsin Roame|12|10|
|The Jailer|7|5|
|Time Twister Chromie|12|10|
*Low‑MMR note:* E.T.C., Band Manager is 15 at low ranks.
# Useful Links
* [🔥 34.4 - Highlights & Known Issues](https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/hearthstone/t/340-highlights-known-issues/153567)
* [34.4 Patch Notes](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/news/24245106/34-4-patch-notes)
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34.4.1 Hotfix Patch - Jan 20th
Hello everyone,
We'll be deploying a server-side hotfix patch today; please check the lists below for details. 🫡
# Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
Hearthstone
[Timethief Rafaam](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/119432-timethief-rafaam): Battlecry should now trigger reliably after all prerequisites are met.
Husk, Eternal Reaper: Heroes with Eternal Life and 0 Corpses can once again be destroyed by effects.
[Battle at the End Time](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/121159-battle-at-the-end-time): Now works with [Plot Twist](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/52698-plot-twist) and [Gaslight Gatekeeper](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/102170-gaslight-gatekeeper)
The Fins Beyond Time: Fixed a disconnect that could occur when combined with effects that trigger end of turn twice (e.g., Chrono‑Lord Deios, Drakkari Enchanter).
[Emergency Maneuvers](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/cards/72340-emergency-maneuvers): No longer summons 0‑Health copies
Morchie now works with Bygone Doomspeaker
Battlegrounds
[Timewarped Embalmer](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127446-timewarped-embalmer/): Now correctly grants Reborn when you Magnetize a minion.
Profound Thinker: If it gains Windfury during combat (e.g., via Spellcraft), it will now attack twice as expected.
[Timewarped Lubber](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126756-timewarped-lubber/): Fixed an issue where, after Lubber was refreshed into the Tavern, only Tavern Spells would appear in the shop.
Timewarped Shivarra \+ Timewarped Devourer: Shivarra now copies the devoured minion’s full stats (including buffs), not just base stats.
[Whelp Watcher](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126743-whelp-watcher/) \+ [Hand of Deios](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/127642-hand-of-deios/): Resolved a combat issue that could make Whelp Watcher un-interactive.
Golden Timewarped Warghoul: Will no longer trigger the Deathrattle of another Golden Warghoul.
[Stone Age Slab](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/126959-stone-age-slab/): Effect now refreshes correctly each turn after use.
Embalming Expert (Golden): Card text now updates correctly when tripled.
[Golden Timewarped Electron](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/128049-timewarped-electron/): Now Magnetizes 4/4 Satellites twice (as intended) and its text matches the effect.
Timewarped Murky: Now improves from Battlecries that trigger from other sources (e.g., Brann Bronzebeard, Rylak Metalhead), not just when you play a Battlecry minion.
[Reclaimed Souls](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/89294-reclaimed-souls/) (Sylvanas): You can no longer use the Hero Power with a full hand (which previously burned the discovered minion and caused odd VFX). See [Sylvanas Windrunner](https://hearthstone.blizzard.com/battlegrounds/89293-sylvanas-windrunner/).
Timewarped Hyena: Fixed cases where Hyena would miss
I'm not clicking that
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The art on this card SCREAMS that it gives divine shield
https://redd.it/1qedll0
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“Let me cast that again, at a RANDOM target!”
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“We don’t want to clutter the game client by adding more buttons”
https://redd.it/1qdz884
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Imbue Rogue is hella bugged
Hi all,
I have played around 10 - 15 games with Imbue Rogue already and this has to be some of the most bugged experience, I have wittnessed in this game. Here are a few examples:
\- Not getting the Mini Multiple times from the Minion from the Hero Power
\- Toki giving me 4 instead of 3 spells (I played a coin extra to not overdraw next turn and well I did anyways because of this)
\- my opponent winning against me multiples times (this is a bug right?)
https://redd.it/1qdjfff
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Did you know the current Hearthstone Game Director Tyler Bielman has had zero public communication to the public player base for about a year and counting?
His last public comments appears to be about a year ago in Feb 2025:
>We have an amazing Hearthstone year ahead of us in 2025! Three great Hearthstone expansions, Mini-Sets, and Battlegrounds seasons will continue to make up the core Hearthstone experience and our primary focus for the year. The response to the Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set has been amazing, and we’re excited to keep bringing fun new gameplay in all our releases this year.
>To that end, the major Arena update that we’ve been working on since last year is almost here. This update will refresh one of the original Hearthstone experiences and welcome a whole new generation of Arena fans!
>We’re also expanding our esports program this year, including competitors from China—where millions of fans returned to the Tavern last year, including our new reigning Masters Tour World Champion. Congratulations, mlYanming! With so many new competitors added to the Tavern, we’re bound to see some top-level play again this year.
>Finally, we’re going to keep expanding our product range throughout the year, especially in cosmetics. That includes new Mythic skins, Signature cards, and the upcoming Pets, which will launch as part of a new way to get cosmetics into your hands. We’re excited to keep creating more offerings for those of you who enjoy personalizing your representation in the Tavern.
>Personally, I’m dreaming about the next expansion—and I’m really looking forward to when Pets will be ready, too. I can’t wait for you all sink your teeth into the Year of the Raptor. Get ready, it all starts next week!
>\- Tyler Bielman, Hearthstone Game Director
And it is also quite ironic because many of these things he stated in the above short communication as things positive for the year ahead in 2025 turned out to be otherwise, leaving much to be desired when the dust eventually settled - Starcraft miniset; Arena refresh; release of Pets.
Says much about Tyler Bielman and his priorities/vision for the game as Director. Here's to a similar year ahead in 2026!
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Job Interview: "What are your hobbies?" Me:
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Want to know what decks will be losing cards come rotation in March? Find out in this post! "Post 2: Priest, Rogue, Shaman, Warlock, Warrior."
https://redd.it/1q3982t
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