Hearthstone Battlegrounds Patch Notes 28.2.3 Exciting Updates and Adjustments

Hearthstone Battlegrounds Patch Notes 28.2.3

Hearthstone Battlegrounds welcomes a new wave of updates with Patch Notes, introducing exciting changes to spells, heroes, armor, minions, and more. The meta remains healthy, but adjustments aim to balance overperformers and provide extra support to Quilboars, Murlocs, and Undead. As we move into the new year, continuous monitoring and adjustments will ensure a dynamic and engaging experience for players.

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Hearthstone Battlegrounds Patch Notes

Hero Updates:

1. Tae’thelan Bloodwatcher:
   • Old: Passive. Every third Tavern spell you buy costs (0).
   • New: Passive. Every third Tavern spell you buy costs (1) less.
2. Lich Baz’hial:
   • Old: [1 Gold]
   • New: [2 Gold]
3. Fish of N’Zoth (from N’Zoth’s Hero Power):
   • Old: After a friendly Deathrattle minion dies, gain its Deathrattle.
   • New: After a friendly Deathrattle minion dies in combat, gain its Deathrattle.

Armor Updates:

• Heroes like Murloc Holmes, Heistbaron Togwaggle, and Xyrella now have less Armor.
• Others, including Tae’thelan Bloodwatcher, Lich Baz’hial, and Professor Putricide, now have more Armor.

Minion and Spell Updates:

1. Whelp Smuggler:
   • Old: 2/5
   • New: 2/3
2. Bronze Sandspewer:
   • Old: 2/2
   • New: 1/1
3. Nether Drake:
   • Old: 2/5. At the end of your turn, give your Dragons +1 Attack.
   • New: 2/4. At the end of your turn, give your other Dragons +1 Attack.
4. Ignition Specialist:
   • Old: [Tier 5] 2/2
   • New: [Tier 6] 8/8
5. Mystic Sporebat:
   • Old: [Tier 3] 4/1
   • New: [Tier 4] 5/1
6. Sprightly Scarab:
   • Old: [Tier 4] 5/2. Choose One – Give a Beast +1/+1 and Reborn; or +4/+4 and Taunt.
   • New: [Tier 3] 2/1. Choose One – Give a Beast +1/+1 and Reborn; or +3/+3 and Taunt.
7. Spellbound Seafarer:
   • Old: 4/5. After you buy 3 cards, get a random Tavern spell.
   • New: 4/6. After you buy 4 cards, get a random Tavern spell.
8. Trembling Trolley:
   • Old: 0/9. Avenge (3): Get a random Tavern spell.
   • New: 0/10. Avenge (4): Get a random Tavern spell.
9. Lighter Fighter:
   • Old: 5/1. Deathrattle: Deal 5 damage to the lowest Health enemy minion twice.
   • New: 4/1. Deathrattle: Deal 4 damage to the lowest Health enemy minion twice.
10. Humming Bird:
    • Old: 0/5
    • New: 2/4
11. Niuzao:
    • Old: 6/5
    • New: 7/6
12. Bazaar Dealer:
    • Old: 3/6
    • New: 2/4
13. Imposing Percussionist:
    • Old: [Tier 4] 4/4
    • New: [Tier 5] 6/6
14. Utility Drone:
    • Old: 6/7. At the end of your turn, give your minions +1/+1 for each Magnetization they have.
    • New: 4/5. At the end of your turn, give your minions +2/+1 for each Magnetization they have.
15. Swampstriker:
    • Old: 1/4
    • New: 1/5
16. Heedless Hoarder:
    • Old: [Tier 4] 5/6
    • New: [Tier 3] 4/5
17. King Bagurgle:
    • Old: 6/4. Battlecry: Give your other Murlocs +2/+3.
    • New: 6/3. Battlecry: Give your other Murlocs +3/+3.
18. Moon-Bacon Jazzer:
    • Old: [Tier 3] 2/5
    • New: [Tier 2] 1/3
19. Paint Smudger:
    • Old: [Tier 4] 5/3
    • New: [Tier 3] 3/2
20. Geomagus Roogug:
    • Old: [Tier 5]
    • New: [Tier 4]
21. Snarling Conductor:
    • Old: 5/5. At the start of your turn, discard a spell to gain 3 Gold.
    • New: 4/5. At the start of your turn, discard a spell to gain 4 Gold.
22. Bristlebach:
    • Old: 2/10. Avenge (1): Play a Blood Gem on all your Quilboar.
    • New: 3/10. Avenge (2): Play 2 Blood Gems on all your Quilboar.
23. Reef Riffer:
    • Old: 1/2
    • New: 1/1
24. Nerubian Deathswarmer:
    • Old: 1/3
    • New: 1/4
25. Mummifier:
    • Old: 3/2
    • New: 5/2
26. Moroes, Steward of Death:
    • Old: 6/2. Reborn. Deathrattle: Give your Undead +6 Health.
    • New: 6/1. Reborn. Deathrattle: Give your Undead +2/+6.
27. Grave Gobbler:
    • Old: 3/4. At the start of your turn, destroy the Undead to the left of this to gain +4/+4.
    • New: 4/3. At the start of your turn, destroy the Undead to the left of this to gain +5/+5.
28. Archlich Kel’Thuzad:
    • Old: 7/4
    • New: 10/8
29. Motley Phalanx:
    • Old: 5/5. Taunt. Deathrattle: Give a friendly minion of each type +5/+5.
    • New: 4/4. Taunt. Deathrattle: Give a friendly minion of each type +4/+4.
30. Lantern Light:
    • Old: [2 Gold]
    • New: [1 Gold]
31. Staff of Enrichment:
    • Old: Minions in the Tavern have +2/+2 this game.
    • New: Minions in the Tavern have +1/+2 this game.
32. Fleeting Vigor:
    • Old: [Tier 3] Give a minion +5/+5 until next turn.
    • New: [Tier 4] Give a minion +6/+6 until next turn.
33. Echoing Roar:
    • Old: [2 Gold]
    • New: [3 Gold]
34. Armor Stash:
    • Old: [2 Gold]
    • New: [3 Gold]
35. Buddy Up:
    • Old: [3 Gold]
    • New: [4 Gold]
    • Developer Comment: Additionally, Piloted Whirl-o-Tron has been removed from this pool.
36. Sacred Gift:
    • Old: [5 Gold]
    • New: [6 Gold]

Minion Pool Updates:

• Felfin Navigator has been removed from the minion pool.
• Coldlight Seer, Sore Loser, and General Drakkisath have returned to the minion pool, with Coldlight Seer now in Tier 2 instead of Tier 3.

Bug Fixes and Game Improvements:

• Boomboss Tho’grun has undergone a text-only update for clarity.
• Various bugs in Titus’ Tribute and Upper Hand have been fixed, returning both to the Tavern Spell pool.
• Silas Darkmoon’s hero power bug triggered by Ritual of Growth has been resolved.
• Minions no longer lose buffs when locked in hand by Maiev Shadowsong’s hero power.
• Strike Oil now works correctly with Ambassador Faelin.
• Annoy-o-Module no longer gives an additional buff when Magnetized.
• Tavern Spell visual sigil effects now work correctly from the opponent’s perspective, regardless of how they were obtained.

With these comprehensive changes, Hearthstone Battlegrounds promises an enriched and more balanced gaming experience. Embrace the meta shift, experiment with new strategies, and may your battles in the Tavern be filled with excitement and triumphs!

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