It’s random spells and minions galore!

This week's Hearthstone Tavern Brawl is Shiftcon West! Read on for our guide on what it takes to claim victory in Hearthstone's Shiftcon West Tavern Brawl and how to earn a free Standard card pack.

Shifter Zerus in the Hearthstone Shiftcon West Tavern Brawl (Image via esports.gg)
Shifter Zerus in the Hearthstone Shiftcon West Tavern Brawl (Image via esports.gg)

Hearthstone Shiftcon West Tavern Brawl

In this Tavern Brawl, you must make the most out of Shifting Scroll spells and Shifter Zerus minions. Although Shifting Scroll is an Arcane spell from the Mage class, every class can use it in this particular situation.

Here's what these Hearthstone cards do:

  • Shifting Scroll: Each turn this is in your hand, transform it into a random Mage spell.
  • Shifter Zerus: Each turn this is in your hand, transform it into a random minion.
Hearthstone Shiftcon West Tavern Brawl screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Hearthstone Shiftcon West Tavern Brawl screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Shiftcon West Tavern Brawl strategy

The cards that the Shifting Scroll spells and Shifter Zerus minions turn into are random, which means you can play or encounter deadly combinations. For example, if a Shifting Scroll transforms into Deck of Lunacy and you play the latter card, then the other Shifting Scroll spells in your deck become ones that cost zero mana.

Shifting Scroll plus Deck of Lunacy interaction (Image via esports.gg)
Shifting Scroll plus Deck of Lunacy interaction (Image via esports.gg)

Although this Tavern Brawl features random shenanigans, card draw is useful since it gives you more options. For example, Bwonsamdi, the Dead can fill your hand with Shifter Zerus minions. If you're lucky, then this can help with card synergy on your next turn.

Bwonsamdi, the Dead screenshot (Image via esports.gg)
Bwonsamdi, the Dead screenshot (Image via esports.gg)

Another strategy that you can try is to control the board. This means doing value trades before going face. You can make the most out of your mana by playing on curve as well. However, keep in mind that the tides can still shift to your opponent's favor due to the random nature of this Tavern Brawl.

Claim victory to obtain a free Standard card pack (Image via esports.gg)
Claim victory to obtain a free Standard card pack (Image via esports.gg)

Winning your first Tavern Brawl of the week results in a free Standard card pack. Head back to Hearthstone's main menu and tap on the "Open Packs" button to access your reward.

Shiftcon West information (Image via esports.gg)
Shiftcon West information (Image via esports.gg)

Since this Tavern Brawl doesn't require you to create a deck, you can simply jump into the fray.

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