Hearthstone Update 36.4.2 Patch Notes

Patch 36.4.2 Highlights for Hearthstone

General Overview

Patch 36.4.2 introduces balance changes to Hearthstone, Arena, and Battlegrounds while maintaining a diverse meta since the new Class Sets launch.

Hearthstone Updates

Dev Comments:

• The patch focuses on specific gameplay patterns.
• Continuous monitoring will occur to ensure a balanced meta.

Key Changes:

1. The Food Chain

   • Agamaggan‘s Attack increased to remove it from Shokk’s Discover options, aiming to mitigate explosive outcomes.
   • Dread Leviathan & Seismopod buffed to replace Agamaggan in the Discover pool.

2. Card Specific Changes:

   • Seismopod: Changed from [9 mana] 9/9 to [8 mana] 8/8.
   • The Forbidden Sequence: Requirement changed from Discover 7 cards to Discover 8 cards.

3. Dust Refunds

   • Full dust refunds offered for The Food Chain, Spiderling, and The Forbidden Sequence for two weeks post-patch.

Arena Updates

Dev Comments:

• Adjustments address underperforming classes.
• Bug fixes to card availability from Escape from Violet Hold.

Key Changes:

• Cards removed from Arena pools: Chow Down, Captain Crowley.
• Increased appearance rates for various classes, including Hunter, Druid, Warlock, Mage, and others.
• Decreased appearance for select cards.

Battlegrounds Updates

Dev Comments:

• Focus on balancing top and bottom performing minion types.
• Buffs and nerfs applied strategically across the board.

Key Changes:

1. Buffs:

   • Beasts: Tasty Lobster buffed to 2/1 (+2/+1 Deathrattle). Hoarding Hyena moved to Tavern Tier 4.
   • Demons: General buffs applied, including Eredar Escapist redesign.
   • Quilboars: Blood Gem scaling increased.

2. Nerfs:

   • Elementals: Unleashed Mana Surge nerfed.
   • Naga: Adjustments to Cagey Conjurer and Fauna Whisperer to reduce early game tempo spikes.

3. Hero Adjustments:

   • Armor decreases for Reno Jackson, Inge, Cariel Roame, etc.
   • Armor increases for Time Twister Chromie, Dancin’ Deryl, etc.

Minion Changes

• Multiple minions received adjustments to stats and abilities, including:
  • Tasty Lobster
  • Goldrinn, the Great Wolf
  • Ashen Corruptor

Trinket Changes

• Several Lesser and Greater Trinkets saw adjustments in costs and effects.

Conclusion

This patch represents a strategic focus on enhancing gameplay balance while removing problematic elements from the game. Players are encouraged to share their feedback as the meta evolves. Enjoy your adventures in Hearthstone!