Hearthstone Arena revamp: Here’s how it works!

Amy Chen

Amy Chen

Here’s everything to know about the Hearthstone Arena revamp, including what to expect, how it works, all of the available rewards, and more.

Hearthstone's Arena game mode recently got a revamp, allowing players to do quicker runs and letting them experience the new drafting process. There's also the new Arena Underground mode, which players can access after winning seven cumulative Arena matches.

How the new Hearthstone Arena works (Screenshot via esports.gg)
How the new Hearthstone Arena works (Screenshot via esports.gg)

New Hearthstone Arena explained

The Hearthstone Arena revamp features seven runs in total. A run ends after you achieve five wins or two losses. When you first enter the new Hearthstone Arena, you must select one of three randomized classes. Next, you must choose from three buckets of cards. Blizzard calls these "Legendary Groups," and each bucket is built around a specific legendary minion to support your drafting strategy.

Then, you get to draft the rest of your deck in typical Arena fashion. In our experiment, we selected the Priest class, opted for the Mi'da, Pure Light legendary minion, and built our deck around Dragon minions. We also included some spells to remove enemy minions just in case. This proved useful in our first match against a Warlock.

Our Dragon Priest deck included the useful Selenic Drake minion (Screenshot via esports.gg)
Our Dragon Priest deck included the useful Selenic Drake minion (Screenshot via esports.gg)

Hearthstone Arena ranks and rewards

In terms of the new Hearthstone Arena rewards, they get better as you win more matches per run. The types of chests include Novice, Apprentice, Journeyman, Bronze, Silver, and Gold. You can earn items such as card packs, Arcane Dust, and even a Tavern Ticket.

Wins
Chest
Guaranteed Rewards
Random Reward
0Novice25 to 30 Dust (100%), 1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%)
1Apprentice1 Rare Card (100%), 1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%)
2Journeyman70 to 85 Dust (100%), 1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack
3Bronze1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack, 1 Random Reward1 The Great Dark Beyond Card Pack (50%), 1 Perils in Paradise Card Pack (50%)
4Silver1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%), 1 Random Reward1 Epic Card (50%), 1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (50%)
5Gold1 Tavern Ticket (100%), 2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%)

Tavern Tickets are typically available for 150 Gold or 200 Runestones each. You can also earn them through specific Hearthstone bundles or receive them through special events.

You can get more Tavern Tickets by pressing this button (Screenshot via esports.gg)
You can get more Tavern Tickets by pressing this button (Screenshot via esports.gg)

How to unlock the Underground Arena in Hearthstone

Speaking of Tavern Tickets, you need two of them to enter the Underground Arena game mode. You must also win seven times in total to unlock it. This mode lets you modify your deck with five new cards after a loss, too.

The Spectral Ner'zhul hero skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)
The Spectral Ner'zhul hero skin (Image via Blizzard Entertainment)

Hearthstone Arena Underground rewards

This version of Hearthstone Arena ends after 12 wins or three losses. Of course, the greater risk means greater rewards. If you get six wins or more in a run, for example, then there's a chance of getting an extra 2,000 Gold. According to Blizzard, reaching the maximum of 12 victories results in the Spectral Ner'zhul hero skin as well.

Wins
Chest
Guaranteed Rewards
Random Reward
Crowd's Favor
0Novice1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%), 1 Perils in Paradise Card Pack (100%)
1Apprentice1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (50%), 1 The Great Dark Beyond Card Pack (50%)
2Journeyman30 to 40 Gold (100%), 1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (50%), 1 The Great Dark Beyond Card Pack (50%)
3Bronze45 to 60 Gold (100%), 1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (50%), 1 The Great Dark Beyond Card Pack (50%)
4Silver95 to 115 Gold (100%), 1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (50%), 1 The Great Dark Beyond Card Pack (50%)
5Gold1 Tavern Ticket (100%), 2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)45 to 55 Dust (50%), 1 Rare Card (50%)
6Platinum1 Tavern Ticket (100%), 2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Tavern Ticket (50%), 1 Epic Card (50%)2,000 Gold (5%)
7Champion2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 to 2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (50%), 2 Epic Cards (50%)2,000 Gold (6%)
8Ruby2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 3 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)220 to 270 Dust (50%), 1 to 2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (50%)2,000 Gold (7%)
9Diamond2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 3 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (50%), 1 Legendary Card (50%)2,000 Gold (8%)
10Molten2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 4 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Into the Emerald Dream Golden Card Pack (50%), 1 Golden Epic Card (50%)2,000 Gold (9%)
11Fel2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 3 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Into the Emerald Dream Golden Card Pack (50%), 1 Golden Epic Card (50%)2,000 Gold (10%)
12-2Draconic2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 3 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)1 Into the Emerald Dream Card Pack (90%), 1 Golden Legendary Card (10%)2,000 Gold (11%)
12-1Frostborn2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 3 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)2 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (85%), 1 Golden Legendary Card (15%)2,000 Gold (12%)
12-0Lightforged2 Tavern Tickets (100%), 3 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (100%), 1 Random Reward (100%)3 Into the Emerald Dream Card Packs (80%), 1 Golden Legendary Card (20%)2,000 Gold (13%)

That's all for now. Have you tried out the revamped Hearthstone Arena yet? Stick around on esports.gg for more news and updates!