Here’s what to expect in the June 27 update.
Blizzard has released the latest Hearthstone patch notes. Launching on June 27, Hearthstone patch 29.6.2 features changes to a few cards while updating the Twist and Battlegrounds game modes.
Hearthstone patch 29.6.2 notes
Patch 29.6.2 brings about balance changes to Reno, Lone Ranger, the Virus Module for Zilliax Deluxe 3000, and Celestial Projectionist. While Reno, Lone Ranger used to cost 9 mana, he's now a 10-mana card. As for Zilliax Deluxe 3000's Virus Module, it's now 4 mana, which is up from 3 mana. Finally, Celestial Projectionist used to be a 2-mana 3/2, but it's now a 3-mana 3/3.
Reno, Zilliax Deluxe 3000, and Celestial Projectionist updates
According to the developers, this is a small patch designed to get players ready for the next Hearthstone expansion. It includes nerfing a few cards that could stifle the upcoming Perils in Paradise meta.
"As a note, we want to let that early post-expansion meta develop a bit before we step in, so our next major balance pass is scheduled for slightly later than the last few (about two weeks after expansion launch instead of about 10 days)," the developers added.
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Hearthstone Twist updates hero health
In terms of other changes in patch 29.6.2, they include updates to the Twist game mode. Heroes with less than 35 health had their decks weakened. Meanwhile, those with more than 35 health had their decks strengthened.
More Health | Less Health |
|---|---|
| Al’Akir, the Windlord (35) | Illidan Stormrage (35) |
| Kael’thas Sunstrider (35) | Leeroy Jenkins (35) |
| Nozdormu (35) | C’Thun (35) |
| The Lich King (35) | King Krush (35) |
| Forest Warden Omu (35) | Dr. Boom (35) |
| Zul’jin (35) | N’Zoth, the Corruptor (35) |
| Arfus (30) | Brann Bronzebeard (35) |
| Guff Runetotem (35) |
In terms of the heroes with adjusted decks, they include Illidan Stormrage, Al’Akir the Windlord, Leeroy Jenkins, Kael’thas Sunstrider, C’Thun, Nozdormu, The Lich King, Sir Finley Mrrgglton, King Krush, Forest Warden Omu, Dr. Boom, Zul’jin, N’Zoth the Corruptor, Brann Bronzebeard, Guff Runetotem, and Arfus.
Hearthstone Twist also has some hero effect changes to I am Inevitable!, Boom Barrage, and Feral Frenzy.
Hero Effect Changes | Old | New |
|---|---|---|
| I am Inevitable! (C’Thun's Passive) | C’Thun starts in your hand. After two friendly minions die, give your C’Thun +1/+1. | C’Thun starts in your hand. After three friendly minions die, give your C’Thun +2/+2. |
| Boom Barrage (Dr. Boom's Passive) | After a friendly mech dies, shuffle a Bomb into your opponent’s deck. | After a friendly mech dies, shuffle a Bomb into your opponent’s deck and gain 1 Armor. |
| Feral Frenzy (Guff Runetotem's Hero Power) | [1 Mana] +1 Attack this turn. Usable twice a turn. | [1 Mana] +1 Attack this turn. Can be used three times in a turn. |
Hearthstone Battlegrounds updates in patch 29.6.2
As for the Battlegrounds game mode, there are adjustments to Buddies, changes to hero powers, armor updates, and so much more. There are also some updates to "reduce frustrating play patterns with Beasts, repeated Battlecries, and, frankly, crimes in Duos." The slew of Battlegrounds updates can be found here.
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