Old Guardian's Articles
Why Is Shaman so Bad Now and What Should Be Done About It? – Shaman Decks With The Biggest Chance of Success
Shaman has seen some better days. The class has been an absolute beast several times during Hearthstone’s existence, but Forged in the Barrens has been hard for Shaman. We’d love to post some sweet Shaman decks for you, but unfortunately, there are none right now. The balance patch was expected to give Shaman a boost […]
How Much Have the Patch 20.2.2 Buffs Changed the Hearthstone Meta?
Hearthstone’s 20.2.2 patch last week came with numerous balance changes: five cards were nerfed and ten cards were buffed. While we have become accustomed to regular nerfs, buffs have been few and far between as a balancing tool in Hearthstone. The patch notes sold the buffs to us with the following note: […]
Is Random (RNG) Resource Generation in Hearthstone Too Strong?
One of the defining features of a digital card game compared to a physical card game is the ease at which random effects can be handled. It is possible to generate anything out of thin air, you’re not limited to just a bunch of 1/1 tokens or such, but can instead create entirely new cards, […]
Balance Changes Are Coming Next Week – Which Cards Are the Most Likely to Change?
Forged in the Barrens meta has proven difficult for Blizzard to balance. Many of the cards and archetypes from the new expansion are lackluster, and some decks remain extremely dominant in the meta, especially Secret Paladin. The reason for this mess is, of course, the rotation of Basic and Classic sets out of the Standard […]
How Good Are the New Battle-Ready Hearthstone Decks? Which Ones You Should Pick Based on Power and Value?
In an exciting move for Hearthstone players who have more money than time, Blizzard announced that they will start selling complete Hearthstone decks for real money. Many other card games have been doing this for years, and such decks can be a great option for many players, especially more casual players who just want to […]
