Old Guardian's Articles
Roguestone Survival Guide: The Best Counter Decks Against Thief Rogue and Poison Rogue
It seems that we are not getting a balance patch this week, so the current meta is here to stay for a while longer (at least until early next week). It’s not that the meta has been stale. Quite the contrary, over the past two weeks, we have seen two decks reach their ultimate form. […]
Any Hope for Priest and Mage? The Best Decks for the Two Weakest Classes!
The first Fractured in Alterac Valley balance patch opened up the meta to several new decks. With combo decks slowed down, multiple new strategies became viable. However, not all classes benefited equally from these new opportunities. In particular, Priest and Mage have been left wondering what they are supposed to do to succeed in this […]
What Will Happen to the Current Combo Decks in the Next Standard Rotation?
Hearthstone has seen an unprecedented rise of combo decks during the last two expansions. United in Stormwind and Fractured in Alterac Valley have largely been defined by their early aggro-combo metas and the subsequent balance patches that have aimed to slow down the combo decks to enable more midrange decks to participate. Most of the […]
Did the First Alterac Valley Balance Patch Change the Meta?
The first Fractured in Alterac Valley balance patch included a lot of card changes with nine nerfs and four buffs. In line with Blizzard’s recent balancing philosophy, the changes are minor and generally do not kill the nerfed cards. But are they strong enough to change the meta? In this article, we’ll take a closer […]
Holy Combo, Batman! Hearthstone World Championship 2021: Decks Deep Dive, Schedule, Youtube Drops!
It is time for Hearthstone World Championship 2021! Eight qualified Grandmasters will fight for the ultimate crown on Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19. The action is streamed on HS Esports Youtube starting at 8:15 am PT (5:15 pm CET) on Saturday and viewers can get up to two Fractured in Alterac […]
