Luck is simply part of Hearthstone . But even the first move can ensure that the opponent is left with no options.
Luck plays a big role in Hearthstone. This is often criticized, but it seems unavoidable in a card game. However, over the years the cards themselves have become more powerful, and the first moves can already determine the outcome of the game. This was something a player experienced, who almost decided the match in turn 1.
What happened? The player JoeChuck published a screenshot from one of his recent matches. Although the game had just started with turn 1, the round is virtually over. Because after the first move, JoeChuck has such overwhelming power on the board that there is practically no escape. With potential 17 points of damage, two attacks would be sufficient to secure victory.
Turn one be like from r/hearthstone
How does it work? JoeChuck must have used up all his luck for this year on that move. For this “combo” to work, he essentially needs the perfect starting hand. These are:
- 2x Lightning Bloom
- 1x Rattle Gore
Lightning Bloom grants 2 additional mana crystals for one turn, allowing JoeChuck to increase his mana pool to 5 in the first turn. This, in turn, allows him to immediately play Rattle Gore. This minion transforms into a random other legendary minion in hand each turn and grants him the stats 5/5.
In turn 1, it turned into Jandice Barov, a legendary minion from the Scholomance expansion. Jandice, in turn, summons two additional random minions for 5 mana when summoned, one of whom dies immediately when taking damage.
As fate would have it, Jandice summons another Rattle Gore and simultaneously a powerful Earth Elemental with 7/8 and Taunt. This is one of the most powerful minions for 5 mana.
Is there still a chance to win? No. Especially in the case shown above, the Demon Hunter had no chance at all. The class has hardly any ways to deal with enemy minions early on. Two turns later, the game was already over.
Other classes, such as Warriors, Priests, or Mages might have been able to avert or at least delay the impending doom with some luck and the right cards. However, the Demon Hunter is not only blindfolded but also has his hands tied. There was no escape for him.
Why you should never give up, however, is shown by this little video.
Have you ever experienced such an absurdly powerful first turn? Or have you been spared from such combos so far?
