I guess Kingsbane decks would take this card even without minion buff. I don't remember Oil being played at any other deck deck in Wild (although I like to put it in where I can). The big difference between Oil and Nitroboost is the original form, as Corrupt condition will be much more relevant at 2 mana. I often play Oil just for the weapon buff, and Nitro requires to be corrupted in most cases.
I think Deadly Poison is superior to both cards due to being combo activator and more easily cast off Secret Passage. (If Nitro will be 2 mana)
In its current state, the card is crazy even without synergies, so it will probably get nerfed.
Maybe nerfing weapon buff to +1 attack would be more reasonable than mana increase. Given its condition, at 2 mana, it will probably be worse than Deadly Poison, a basic card. Mana nerf is safer though, especially considering the rise of aggro in Wild.
In any case, weapon buff redundancy is at a high price in weapon decks, so it will still be played if those decks remains strong in the meta.
I would be surprised if they didn't nerf this card. Corruption at 1 mana is the easiest thing to trigger, and 4 damage for 1 mana is just too much. Eviscerate is balanced at 2 mana, and cold blood had to be nerfed. Nitroboost Poison is arguably better than both of those cards.
Actually, if you account for durability, it's 10 potential damage with fresh Self-Sharpening Sword, for 1 mana. More if minion can attack again. Even Deadly Poison is really deadly in weapon decks, and this is stronger :)
I would like this card so much more if it was a 1-cost minion, so it can be first thing you play in the game (like in wc3). And the effect for example, 1/ body, at the end of your turn, add a Coin to your hand (mining gold so you can kickstart your gameplan). Frenzy and scrolls just feel strange to go with peons.
Sorry for this late night random thought, just felt like sharing it somewhere to get it off my mind.
I like all of them except arcane golem and albatross.
Thats 100% msitake imo. Its better then leeroy jenkins and can have 2.
2less dmg but 2mana cheaper and way eaiser to combo with any extra burst,like nitroboost is 4mana for 8dmg vs leeroys 5mana for 6.
If any is gonna get reverted again its arcane golem.
Also elysiana is not gonna be used at all anymore, only odd warrior used her
Also NO TO ALBATROSS.
Thats a msitake aswell 100% Imo, its way to much of anti evrything as 4/3 for 3 that gives 2dread draws to opnennt AND Counters RenO;
And im generly against nerfs in wild, btu fi are worried about reno decks id a 100times rather they nerf zeph/reno then bring albatross.
Also wonder what happned to: not buffing alreayd strong decks, yet are MASSIVLY buffing odd rogue(one of best dekcs atm) and any odd deck with golem and albatross.
That's why I feel Albatross should be a 3/3 at least (maybe even 3/2), so there's at least some tribute to make for the effect.
Anyways, I like it much more at 3 mana, in before they almost always play their Kazakus/Raza before I can drop and kill Albatross as a control deck.
Why not just leave the Mana Wyrm alone if they wanted people to play with them? Making them 1/2 is virtually unplayable.
It's playable, just not broken like before. Comparable to Battlefiend, a bit weaker early since you can't guarantee +attack if you need it, but much more dangerous mid to late. They probably made it this way so they can bring it back to Core later without much worry.
Very, very strong stabilisation tool. I dare to say, Bonemare-level strong. 7 mana is also an important slot to fill. I would play this in every Druid deck.
Hunter craves on card draw, this can't be good. I know Raptor Hatchling could be pinged, so this is better in that aspect, but both cards' upside will too often be a downside.
In standard, I don't know, seems redundant. I don't play Priest almost at all, though But in Wild it can ressurect good old Auchenai decks, might give it a shot.
Pack filler. Might resemble Imprisoned Felmaw a bit, but it comes really late, and in reality you're just hoping for it to get an unreliable Windfury. Bad.
Doesn't seem too good for now. Its effect is most useful early in the game, in midrangey decks. Even then, it's underwhelming. Body of 3/6 on 4 is bad.
Seems like it doesn't do much, I agree, but I have a feeling this card will be used. If your deck has enough draw power, this can be a nice curve filler mid-late game.
Hehe, I'm probably a bit obsessed with numbers 😅 Yeah, I won't worry too much, I just thought that feedback about simulator might be useful to you. It's still fun when I'm pack-hungry. Thanks for the reply!
I guess Kingsbane decks would take this card even without minion buff. I don't remember Oil being played at any other deck deck in Wild (although I like to put it in where I can). The big difference between Oil and Nitroboost is the original form, as Corrupt condition will be much more relevant at 2 mana. I often play Oil just for the weapon buff, and Nitro requires to be corrupted in most cases.
I think Deadly Poison is superior to both cards due to being combo activator and more easily cast off Secret Passage. (If Nitro will be 2 mana)
In its current state, the card is crazy even without synergies, so it will probably get nerfed.
Maybe nerfing weapon buff to +1 attack would be more reasonable than mana increase. Given its condition, at 2 mana, it will probably be worse than Deadly Poison, a basic card. Mana nerf is safer though, especially considering the rise of aggro in Wild.
In any case, weapon buff redundancy is at a high price in weapon decks, so it will still be played if those decks remains strong in the meta.
Actually, if you account for durability, it's 10 potential damage with fresh Self-Sharpening Sword, for 1 mana. More if minion can attack again. Even Deadly Poison is really deadly in weapon decks, and this is stronger :)
I would like this card so much more if it was a 1-cost minion, so it can be first thing you play in the game (like in wc3). And the effect for example, 1/ body, at the end of your turn, add a Coin to your hand (mining gold so you can kickstart your gameplan). Frenzy and scrolls just feel strange to go with peons.
Sorry for this late night random thought, just felt like sharing it somewhere to get it off my mind.
That's why I feel Albatross should be a 3/3 at least (maybe even 3/2), so there's at least some tribute to make for the effect.
Anyways, I like it much more at 3 mana, in before they almost always play their Kazakus/Raza before I can drop and kill Albatross as a control deck.
Smells like Miracle Rogue. Maybe Gadgetzan Auctioneer?
It's playable, just not broken like before. Comparable to Battlefiend, a bit weaker early since you can't guarantee +attack if you need it, but much more dangerous mid to late. They probably made it this way so they can bring it back to Core later without much worry.
Very, very strong stabilisation tool. I dare to say, Bonemare-level strong. 7 mana is also an important slot to fill. I would play this in every Druid deck.
Hunter craves on card draw, this can't be good. I know Raptor Hatchling could be pinged, so this is better in that aspect, but both cards' upside will too often be a downside.
In standard, I don't know, seems redundant. I don't play Priest almost at all, though But in Wild it can ressurect good old Auchenai decks, might give it a shot.
I like how its progression through ranks is steady. Can be really good even on 2, and better but not too much better later.
Also, makes positioning against Shaman more relevant.
Really cool card, it should make those lightning spells a real threat to be feared of.
Pack filler. Might resemble Imprisoned Felmaw a bit, but it comes really late, and in reality you're just hoping for it to get an unreliable Windfury. Bad.
Not sure if I would craft it, but it would feel like an ok pull from packs. I like unique designs like this.
Cool effect in principle, I like its versatility. But in the end will probably have only one purpose, cheat mana in some combo decks.
The art is so uninspiring though, especially compared to old Vol'jin :(
Doesn't seem too good for now. Its effect is most useful early in the game, in midrangey decks. Even then, it's underwhelming. Body of 3/6 on 4 is bad.
Not sold.
Seems like it doesn't do much, I agree, but I have a feeling this card will be used. If your deck has enough draw power, this can be a nice curve filler mid-late game.
No point playing it in constructed, good in Arena. The art and the effects are a bit strange. Peon and scrolls? Hm, don't get it.
So many possibilities with this one, I look forward putting it in Rogue decks. Nice flavor too :)
Taste my blade!
Hehe, I'm probably a bit obsessed with numbers 😅 Yeah, I won't worry too much, I just thought that feedback about simulator might be useful to you. It's still fun when I'm pack-hungry. Thanks for the reply!