Hearthstone 23.2.2 update buffs Xhilag of the Abyss, nerfs Drek’Thar: patch notes
Activision Blizzard’s massively successful card game Hearthstone is getting a brand new update with a slew of new card changes, Battlegrounds updates, and much more.
Ever since its release back in March 2014,Hearthstonehas proven time and again to be one of Activision Blizzard’s most successful properties.
As a result, the development team has dedicated serious effort to staying on top of game balance with continuous updates and features to build upon the strong foundation the game launched with.
Now Activision Blizzard has launched the23.2.2 update patch, adjusting some strong cards like Drek’Thar, Dragonbane Shot, and many more.
Update 23.2.2 patch notes
Perhaps the most notable nerf comes in the form of the aggressive minion card Drek’Thar. Following this update, Drek’Thar will no longer summon 2 minions from the deck if conditions are met, but one.
Players will want to make note of this change in particular, as this will certainly make a difference in many of the aggressive decks Drek’Thar is used in.
In terms of buffs, Xhilag’s Stalk was buffed to deal 1 more damage, Azsharan Saber gained an additional Attack and Health, and Whirlpool was reduced to 8 mana among other changes.
Below is a list of the full patch notes for Hearthstone’s May 19 23.2.2 update:
Card Updates
The following cards have had their power adjusted down:
Multi-Strike
Dragonbane Shot
The above craftable cards will be eligible for full dust refunds for two weeks following Patch 23.2.2 (the only version of Drek’Thar that is craftable is the normal, non-golden version). Any players who own Diamond Drek’Thar at the time that the patch goes live will automatically receive 3,000 Gold when they log in as a refund.
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The following cards have been buffed:
Xhilag’s Stalk (part of Xhilag the Abyss)
Harpoon Gun
Pet Collector
Azsharan Saber
Sunken Saber (generated by Azsharan Saber)
Blackwater Behemoth
Shadowcloth Needle
Serpent Wig
Tooth of Nefarian
SI:7 Smuggler
Wildpaw Gnoll
Tess Greymane
Hench-Clan Burglar
Sira’kess Cultist
Dragged Below
Azsharan Scavenger
Sunken Scavenger (generated by Azsharan Scavenger)
Bloodscent Vilefin
Battlegrounds Updates
Hero change:
Fungalmancer Flurgl (Gone Fishing hero power)
Hero Armor changes:
Minion changes:
Snail Cavalry
Lava Lurker
Shoal Commander
Stormscale Siren
Critter Wrangler
Tidemistress Athissa
Orgozoa, the Tender
Darkgaze Elder
Young Murk-Eye
Duels Updates
Bug Fixes and Game Improvements
While not a staggering amount of major changes, this will surely shake up Hearthstone’s current meta in some ways as players learn to adjust and build decks around these new buffs and nerfs.
