[Hearthstone] Warlock Is King of the Arena

Review & gameplay of a fairly average Warlock Arena that proves how strong the class really is right now.
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[@Mathmachine]

Turns out a class with a card that has a 130 rating is preeeeeeeety good.

[@spoilerinokripperino5914]

Kripp drafted a Warlock deck with 2 Abyssal Enforcers and Felfire Potion in Arena and had 12-2 as a result. Highlight: 4:44 Mocking MagmaRagerino BibleThump You're welcome.

[@Komentator5000]

Spoilerino Kripperino i really hate you, you're destroying fun

[@wowser4life]

ok scrub

[@wowser4life]

i will enable my careface so everyone will know how much we care

[@5frodon]

Spoilerino Kripperino You're the best kripperino with skipperino

[@abzonline2410]

Hunter is the best, Warlock is the worst class... Its hero power hits its own face!

[@SomersBugtopia]

AbzOnline That's why it's the best, it knows that the face is the place.

[@sunkeeperinotarimrinokripp4162]

XD

[@abzonline2410]

Somers Anders actually thats a good point. Mage is good but you have to target enemy face but warlock and huntee make it easier to hit face!

[@fastpace101]

Me trade? Nope! Me hit own face? Yep!

[@SkipperinoHS]

4:25

[@joaoeduardoortega64]

Skipperino Kripperino for god sake, dude you are fast as fuck

[@affenarsch9400]

Skipperino is Kripps GF and he tells her how long he talks.

[@TheIonizator]

it was confirmed Kripp himself is behind that account

[@polux5136]

Skipperino Kripperino why would anyone skipperino the kripperino?

[@yargolocus4853]

is this true?

[@FlagpiesTwenty3]

"For now, pick those locks" -Kripparian 2017

[@lynxerz]

don't break into my house please

[@SedateArc20]

Free Mkhi You can rob mine, I ain't got shit. Feel free to kill me while you're at it.

[@kylesy587]

SedateArc20

[@klaidaz01]

if they nerf pirates then jade druid will rise. I feel like that would be even worse because that would be the only playable control deck. I honestly just hate the jade mechanic so much

[@hohoho479]

jade druid is way too slow

[@andreidanilov9925]

hohoho479 in a meta of pirate decks it is, but when it is gone...

[@bolbyballinger]

The Aggro we had before can handle Jade Druid just fine. It's true that Aggro Shaman won't exist after the rotation, but Zoolock only loses Imp Gang Boss and should make a resurgence once the Pirate decks go away. Plus nerfing Jade cards is extremely simple. With Pirate decks they'll likely change the text which is hard to do correctly, thus why it's taking so long. On the other hand Jade can be nerfed by either giving the minion -1,-1 or just increasing mana cost by one. Since Druid has no good board clear these nerfs would reduce the amount of aggression necessary to overwhelm the Druid.

[@chrisdaley2852]

Jade Druid is a tempo deck. People wrongly think that going infinite will win you any control matchup. That's really not true. Jade Control Shaman can clear and then make a push on board and the Druid can't clear in return. Reno decks can do similar stuff with Kazakus(Twisting+Sayer into revive 3/+6 health). In those matchups, the burden is actually on the druid to win quickly. Considering that it has mostly sub-par tempo plays until later, it's an unreliable, outclassed deck at best. Jade Midrange Shaman would most likely rise up which isn't too big a shift in the meta from the last expansion. Secret Hunter too. The only thing, other than pirates, that really changed the meta was Kazakus so a lot of the old meta would be mirrored in the new meta.

[@andreidanilov9925]

Chris Daley the thing with jade Druid is if you don't deal with it quickly, it will start spawning 10/10, 11/11, so on. Control deck counter a lot of that, but no control deck has infinite removal. If you have a control deck against jade, you usually have to play like an aggro deck to win.

[@thrashmetalerinokripperino1246]

Nerfing small time buccaneer and fixing the going second issue would be fine but dont forget the most important change in the game: Rename "Brawl" to "Mosh pit" now!

[@cowerinokripperino3946]

Moo

[@abzonline2410]

Cowerino Kripperino moo to you too

[@contractkillerinokripperin4635]

Booooom. Grenade.

[@belongaskip]

shut the fuck up

[@bahramsamadi1046]

but....why?

[@strawpollerinokripperino8500]

Who's the best Kripperino? www.strawpoll.me/12231456

[@tr11251]

I CANT DECIDE

[@Whaltteri]

None of them.

[@kyran_0527]

Strawpollerino Kripperino brazillian

[@lynxerz]

this is harder than my math test

[@YpCoProduction]

Just like the last 2 HS expansions.. dissapointing

[@clipperinokripperino7128]

0:04 - [Talkerino] 4:24 - a fair draft 6:24 - not so aggressive 10:17 - pushing the tempo 14:24 - the tough Mage 21:30 - the boss

[@ChristopherJohnsonIsAwesome]

25:29 The most perfect Mad Bomber turn ever.

[@silentcaay]

Tip Ben Brode the pizza man? Sure, I'd tell him his tip was $20... Randomly split among everyone present. Then I'd start throwing $1 bills at everyone except him. Then turn to him, shrug and say "RNG's a b**** sometimes" and close the door.

[@TheHalogen131]

Happy 2000 videos Krip!

[@Kryptnyt]

No card deserves the Warsong Commander treatment. You are a monster for suggesting it.

[@kalashnikov1343]

Kryptnyt Agreed haha. I hate the neutral flame imps too... but it'd be a waste of a card to just gimp it... Blizzard just needs to figure out how to make aggro not as mindless and OP.

[@Kryptnyt]

There has to be a certain level of brainlessness in this game just because it's whole angle is Magic the Gathering but more laid-back and casual.

[@stopit405]

Man what a comeback on his 10-2 game. Look at 26:37 its really amazing how he managed to win that one.

[@i_am_ergo]

Next time on _Kripp Can't Make Up His Mind 'Cause He's Defficient_: "Mage is King of the Arena." And after that: "Shaman is King of the Arena."

[@ser6Ijvolk]

25:44 Yeah, it's incredible if you think about it: no one would have guessed it now, but on his old job Ben actually delivered.

[@porfirij]

that abyssal enforcer topdeck though...

[@maxikingalright15]

I drafted a deck with 5 Abyssal Enforcers, it had a 79,9 score but i would run out of health too fast. Still got 10 wins though

[@williamtysoe295]

Also Ben Brode has the most contagious laugh ever. xD

[@covovker]

The other thing that works insanely well for the warlock is that most of its control tools are also the finishers. Can't count the number of times I pushed the last points of damage with felfire, abyssal, hellfire or even dread infernal, and with soulfire, doomguard and PO the class is a king of pushes in the late game. The flexibility rocks. All you really need is a bit more survivability such as taunts and heals than usual, and the consistently high card quality does the rest. My point is that it is not only about the abyssal (don't get me wrong, it is crazy good), it is also about a slower meta, felfire and, to some extent, to that 5/4 that buffs demons that I played with the buff targets like three times more frequent than just a 5/4. Strong to insane cards, a friendlier arena meta and three small heals in the common slot did the trick.

[@bbzdak]

This couldn't be more true. I think it was this past friday I got my first 12 win arena with a Warlock deck that I would have been happy/surprised with 5-6 wins. I couldn't believe it. The class is just so strong.

[@hej4313]

Gets 3 good boards clears! "your average every day warlock arena deck" xD

[@Anonymus-rh5nz]

hej Von lolenberg well, I could show you my last 10 warlock arena run... it actually IS "average everyday"..

[@hej4313]

I never get any decent board clears in arena xD

[@hellboy19991]

abyssal enforcer and felfire potion are commons in the new xpac, so they are in almost every deck, and then there is hellfire in the basic (not sure tho) set as an additional common

[@chrisdaley2852]

Felfire is rare. But yeah there are a lot of low rarity clears in Warlock compared to other classes.

[@sasaki8765]

My biggest problem with hearthstone is that so many of the quests are *win* to get a reward. This means that newer players take hours a day sometimes getting stomped by meta decks with their beginner cards before getting rewarded with enough gold for like half a pack.

[@hatonyou7099]

a 30 minute video, Kripp you do spoil us sometimes :)

[@TheGingusa]

i think they could add cards that have additional effects based on whether u went first or 2nd during each duel

[@cameronsprague101]

TheGingusa that sounds awful

[@TheGingusa]

Done why

[@WarriorF7]

Why not just make first player start with 1 mana on turn 1, second would start turn 1 with 2 mana BUT wouldn't have the coin? Player 1 can act first while player 2 can counter his plays with bigger things.

[@billmcgilvray3858]

Kripp what app/addon/overlay are you using that rates the cards for arena?

[@VarnqueinAlinn]

YESS I managed to "choose" 100% same cards as Kripp did :D And was pausing before tier scores showed up.

[@Dattyification]

Kripp at 1-0 - talking about Patches. Kripp at 6-2 - still talking about Patches.

[@hs3327]

where can I find recent arena tier lists? (with data)

[@teddys5775]

m favorite warlock deck, multiple enforcers and multiple warlock board clears, a lot of self damage. ended up with several ties. not the best deck but had the best moments

[@Arealish]

Hey Kripparian, I got an idea to fix the going 2nd vs going 1st difference in win%. What do you think about this: Besides the coin, also add "The Overloaded Coin" Which is essentially the same as the regular coin, except it also overloads 1 mana crystal the next turn.

[@kenpatchiramasama1076]

would best deck for warlock in arena be 30 renounce darknesses?

[@TECHN0logic]

"pick those locks" are we rogues now ? :D

[@griffvideoman]

Where is Magmaragerino Kripperino for 4:40?

[@looney4570]

someone should make a seagull or bird kripperino with his forehead's markings

[@anonymoose2474]

Moon Piano cannot unsee

[@osmium6832]

4:09 "For now, pick those locks!" That sounds like advice you'd give a rogue, not a warlock.

[@MrPoetje10]

What's the overlay he's using while picking cards?

[@SoulerVids]

8:09 I never thought I'd be happy at the thought of another card getting Warsonged, but oh boy am I. Shame they'll likely not truly listen to us for another few years at least.

[@SoulerVids]

Edit: Misinterpreted comment.

[@SoulerVids]

Yeah I understood that a bit too late. On the plus side, I think I've found the perfect analogy. Maybe even a copypasta.

[@alexstransky8143]

When Kripp says to give small time buccaneer the warsong commander treatment, You mean when small time buccaneer is in play your weapon gets +1 attack XD.

[@osav.]

0:45 www.heartharena.com/arena-run/rrxpse The other day I had a 73~ tierscore hunter with 2 Savannah Highmanes that ended up at 7-3. (Had like 7 2-drops and 5 3-drops, too.) Yeah, I think I get what ya mean there.

[@CaptainThor2000]

Can anyone tell me the name of the arena overlay he used plz??

[@salviaterra8734]

Fun fact: you're reading this right now

[@kalashnikov1343]

Fun fact: the fact that you're reading this right now isn't actually fun.

[@theveremianshow2101]

Unit Lost no shit

[@nertcher1563]

Charle Magne Fun fact: the fact that you're reading right now isn't actually fun.

[@lynxerz]

Unit Lost I went to McDonald's too

[@funkmasterjo]

So you were wrong about talon priest in that video about the reaction to honest hearthstone cards?

[@LostintheGrove]

a day later and now I'm facing a warlock every other match haha

[@hisae5658]

What app u using for that arena helper

[@Reidlos1773]

It’s entertaining to go back and watch videos from years ago, and then hear someone say “what about the players who crafted patches when small time bucc gets nerfed”, full well knowing patches dominated the meta for many months after the nerfs

[@slash1351997]

you know how you fix the going first vs going second problem? give the second player a second coin at turn 4. that would be fair enough. at least in arena

[@minjapavlovic4711]

hey krip how do a get hartarena

[@DBZ-Mousa]

2:12 I thought Kabal Talonpriest was the most crazy bonkers card in the game!

[@math851]

What is the app that Kripp uses to see the best arena card, as well as see his deck?

[@Jaice00]

Matheus Lawrence heartharena

[@math851]

TheSurfingPikachu ty bro

[@Samtodoroki]

how he get those overlays?

[@vitorqueiroz8791]

I did a deck on arena with 4 abyssals and one hell fire 12/2

[@TheOldAmishMan]

What is the tool you use here?

[@ahmetfaruk9613]

you are right

[@oterator2861]

for somereason, whenever im using heartharena my copmuter just getting spammed by ads

[@PokemonSoulGold13]

So what do you suggest they do to the game Kripp? People who go first is winning often yes. Then what do they need to do?

[@jeremymcadam7400]

what if both players went first but couldn't see each others turn until they had both finished?

[@ryanluft6866]

Can anybody link me a good forum to learn about arena, like power level of cards and stuff

[@SedateArc20]

Ryan Luft I'd recommend the Overwolf Arena Companion. It's that thing that Kripp uses during his draft, but it's PC only. Other than that, here is a Reddit thread for this stuff. www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/3k0miv/beginners_guide_to_consistency_and_success_in/

[@ryanluft6866]

SedateArc20 thank you thank you

[@Rudi361]

How accurate is this video to this season?

[@masterdoge7857]

played warlock arena today lost first game and won 12 in a row after that warlock most favourite class

[@Wiciuchozo]

near ur home u hear maniacal laugh and smell of pizza

[@Alloran]

The problems in Hearthstone are basically tied to the fundamental concept of heroes having 30 health. There is so little in the way of increments in power. a 3/5 and a 2/4 are vastly different in terms of power and the battle cry or secondary effect of the 2/4 would have to be huge to offset the tempo loss of playing that card. Then those 1 and 2 drops with immediate impact and with even decent stat lines are inherently more efficient than those larger drops which just don't have the same stat/mana impact because they take so long to get going or have an effect that the aggro has played a winning hand by the time your slow cards even hit the board. If hero health were around 45 the ultra aggro would be gone (see: Play Reno Jackson and pirates concede). the otk Combo decks would also largely disappear but the finisher combo/control decks would probably still be around. All decks would have to trend towards midrange and control and maybe the stat differential would be less meaningful when 15 1 and 2 drops couldn't win the game.

[@moi1407]

Saw the title today, and came just to do this 'AHAHAHAHA, AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH' MAGE/ROGUE/PALADIN AHAAHAHAH

[@galaxy2149]

kripp, in what exactly you work? if you can tell me. x)

[@belongaskip]

abyssal enforcer is a 3 mana 6/6

[@Shawnnzy]

belongaskip closer to 3 mana 6/6 draw a card.

[@Lardo137]

I wish I could get an Abyssal Enforcer...hadn't had one for three runs in a row.....

[@LucasMarodindepaiva]

Which plugin is he using for arena?

[@LucasMarodindepaiva]

Thank you

[@maciekdoebski1572]

Where I can install this arena helper?

[@raressuchea5971]

Maciek Dołębski install overwolf and from there heartharena

[@janherfs3063]

What about this card to fix the winrate balancing: "Silence a friendly minion. Draw a card"

[@dsadsadas924]

Whats the name of the overlay program he used???

[@letchukki]

heartharena (part of the overwolf software) you are welcome ;)

[@utoobguy3041]

Ive been playing for a couple months and im just absolutely horrid at arena. I manage well in constructed but ive never won more than 3 games in arena. Ive used the draft helpers watched guides, i think its time to accept i just suck at it.

[@SedateArc20]

utoobguy30 Here you go, hope this helps. www.reddit.com/r/hearthstone/comments/3k0miv/beginners_guide_to_consistency_and_success_in/

[@maurosantiagoheredia7922]

you'been playing for two monts... just need practice when i started to play also get 3 wins max... But now i get constantly over 7 or 8 wins

[@dandytastic7465]

utoobguy30 Try Warrior, trust me I get all the wins with that guy and come back comment this If you get past 5 wins my man

[@Vaalferatus]

kriporiran the god of areana

[@lorenzovandewalle4703]

what is the overlay he uses? to help pick the card?

[@SedateArc20]

Lorenzo Van De Walle Overwolf Arena Companion app.

[@SedateArc20]

Lorenzo Van De Walle Or Heartharena app.

[@lorenzovandewalle4703]

ty so much man :D

[@noahcunningham3166]

I feel like if they made cheap minions more expensive to craft it would make a lot more sense

[@colossaldonut5190]

1 mana 0/1 picked over a 3 mana 5/1 shows the power of 1 drops

[@azwraithh]

hey kripp, what is your briggs myers type? let me guess, ESTJ?

[@kingofkong21]

make small time bucaneer a 0/1 that can only attack by itself on board like eerie statue

[@Josh-fi8sf]

well now im going to see a shit ton of warlocks thanks kripp. same shit happened after u hunter video.

[@nateyj11]

Reminds me of an old WoW joke. "What do rogues and noobs have in common? They both pick locks."

[@mrjosssu]

when kripp uploads in 1080p ( ͡o ͜ʖ ͡o)

[@TheFirebrillz]

Just got my first ever 12 arena wins with warlock! 12-1 71.1 tierscore

[@SedateArc20]

Firebrill Congrats!

[@TheFirebrillz]

Cheers mate :)

[@appleWhisky43]

Where is the Magmarager kripperino guy, he was my favorite....

[@partizannen1]

I want kripp to be a game director

[@Cabbage1337]

Another Abyssal 'Not bad' I'd say 'preeeetty good'

[@arwarleo]

How did he calculate the 60% difference in win rate?

[@TaikaApina]

Without coin he loses 17 games out of 100 with coin he loses 10 more games. Calculating how much more he loses with coin: 10/17 x 100%= 58.8% kripp just rounded that up to 60% So he loses almost 60% more going 2nd.

[@dusancvetkovic6356]

This video should've been titled "How good is Felfire Potion?"

[@godin5thavenue]

Hello Kripp, i love your youtube vidéos! i woukd like tout Know whats the name of the app that help you rate the arena cards ... thx Alot !

[@virtuosomaximoso1]

Fuck yea. I'm killing with warlock.

[@NinhoCoD97]

4:20 , pause and look at kripps face. wtf so high

[@pcinvictus]

Well rounded my ass, Abyssal and 4 mana destroy anything potion that is AMAZING late game.... they have 2 op cards from this expansion, the only reason they are dominating so much right now.

[@FlamingDeception]

Title is 'Warlock is King of the Arena' but video is 'Brode is King of the Hype'

[@toweliehandtuch499]

How much dust he has?

[@scottsantaella69]

How good is Ben Brode?

[@skylimitua]

19:21 why wouldn't he use PO on blood imp????

[@MrEdelnougat]

That imp worked way to hard that game so kripp developed an emotional bond to him. Because of that he didn't want to trade the imp. You can even see the hate in his face when it gets killed by the bomber.

[@skylimitua]

MrEdelnougat that version is possible i guess, but i think it's bullshit, i think he just forgot that minions without a green frame can be able to attack

[@profeta4177]

Always Ask The Gods.

[@anonasocah]

Abyssal Enforcer has a Hearth Arena score of 130, but Muster for battle also has a 130 so Abyssal Enforcer is not the highest by tier score. It is one of the highest.

[@anonymoose2474]

Anona Socah that would still make it tied for the highest. and he clarified it to be common later

[@anonasocah]

I figured I would post that since at the time no one mentioned the mistake.

[@Rakschas666]

Did you change your opinion on "king of arena" cards Kripp? I think up until very recently you gave this title to kabal talon priest.

[@colossaldonut5190]

10:26 7 games later, still talking about Patches

[@LxKiss]

Where u at skipperino?

[@SkipperinoHS]

there