I don't even play hearthstone but your matchmaking challenges are some of my favorite content on TH-cam, i might even start playing the game because of them
Some things from a Wild perspective: -Paly Weapon actually did see play about 1 1/2 years ago in some handbuff lists (it was a strong deck when First Day of School was unnerfed). It wasn't a big part of the deck's winrate, but it was a good option if your "pocket meta" was greedy/slow. -Skull was still a strong card in Wild for a while, but cubelock is just a slow deck by today's wild standards -Aluneth was actually pretty strong in Secret Mage until Sayge got printed. -There's still the occasional KB dedicated player out there, but Swordfish is def the new version of the premiere rogue weapon. Some KB players have opted for a "Spellsbane" build that plays buffs then hides, similarly to "poison rogue" in standard. It's still a pretty big fall from grace.
Skull is still a crazy strong card. It will likely come into the meta again some time in the future. Sure it is not game warping, but sure it is playable.
@@breeze0203 tried it a couple of weeks ago. Reborn quest is too slow and unreliable, because most of reborn minions are bad for today's standarts, so playing almost half of them feels like wasting mana and skipping a turn. The worst part is that this ability in this deck is a "win more" effect, because if you've played low tempo minions, low tempo weapon, got a good proc and you are not dead it's a win already even without the weapon. Even paladin benefits more from this weapon, but, obviously, you can't play quest and it's not a main card in this deck.
You gotta do the Mecha’Thun win condition for every class. It probably won’t be easy for some classes, but man winning with that deathrattle was so satisfying.
When the video got to Rhok'delar I was like "oh this should be easy, it was a great card in its time" then realised that it was a side strong piece in the deck with Zul'jin, NEEDING to draw it to win is pain xD
Hey Rarran! I really appreciate the effort you put in the editing of this video. The fast pacing of each game made it much more enjoyable than if you just put each full game. I really think that you are one of the best hearthstone content creators out there and it's a blast watching your videos and seeing your channel grow aswell. Best wishes from Argentina!
It's always fun to watch these videos as someone who's been away for years. Around when I stopped playing, usually many of the cards in these "challenges" were still relatively new and still saw play, so it's weird to come back now after all this time and see that they've faded into obscurity lmao. Good stuff though, I don't think I'll ever play Hearthstone regularly again but these videos are always a treat to watch
Hi, Rarran! I found your channel thanks to your crossovers with LoR players and streamers and I've been having so much fun with your videos! I haven't played Hearthstone in YEARS (think my last expansion was Journey to Un'Goro or the Kharakhazam one, can't really remember) and your challenge videos bring me lots of good memories from those days, even when I don't understand most of the things you do or even how players get 40 health or what class everyone's playing since there are so many new Heroes 🤣 hope the hours spent with this challenge where worth it in the end!
I love that you always tell us about how you feel before the match like "I thought this would take long/short" without spoiling wether it was long or short Nevermind just finished the video
Twig of the World Tree had to be the easiest one. Twig, Sphere of Sapience, and Guff can hard carry most decks. Like, if those three cards are in your opening hand together, your opponent has probably lost the match already unless they're an incredibly fast deck. Edit: wow, the one matchup where you literally couldn't have won without the Twig/Sphere combo, amazing.
I loved Aluneth's prime in the game. It was both so satisfying to use it to burn down your opponent and also so satisfying to see someone else use it and mill while their hand was full and die to its fatigue. It reminds me so much of a certain yugioh duel with a certain god card...
rarran ty for bringing so much love back to hearthstone, been playing since 2013 and it was always sad seeing its decline. However things have gotten so much better lately.
Man, It’s been just a small time since I found your channel. I honestly think that you are one of the faces of the new HS generation. And I’m saying that as a “veteran” who’s been playing since knight of the frozen throne. You’re a surprise but a pleasant one.
Oh lordy, I saw you spend $75 the first day, didn't realize that cost doubled afterwards, biggus oofus. Loving the content though Rarran! You've quickly become one of my favorite content creators period since finding your channel.
'In Murder at Castle Nathria. We were introduced to the Suspects. Some of them were good. Some of them were bad. But I wanted to see if it was possible to win a game with every single one while making sure that their the reason I win.'
Love these challenge videos rarran. My 2 friends got me into hearthstone when DH dropped and would always talk about some of the crazy cards before ashes
Been playing hearthstone on and off for almost 7 8 years now but I'm now watching your stuff. I'm back in just got gold for the first time and maybe 5 years
For the paladin one should have played making mummies with immortal prelate and just tried to make huge and infinite immortal prelate, slow yes funny also yes.
A long time ago, I opened a golden Runespear. Any normal person would have disenchanted it and crafted a good legendary from it. I, however, still have it and it's currently in my bad legendary meme shaman alongside cards like Arch-Thief Rafaam, Electra Stormsurge, and Zentimo.
@@Sonofhroft Honestly Zentimo isn't too shabby either. Not the strongest, but is solid in some Freeze Shaman lists. Triple Windchill/Windfury is pretty good
Love these videos. You are singelhandedly the reason i started playing HS again. For the next challenge can you put a timer somewhere? Would love to see how long some of these challenges take
Kingsbane rogue was my favourite rogue deck ever. Loved that thing. Thanks for the nostalgia. They should bring kingsbane back to standard just like they do with the likes of rafaam all the time.
Genuinely surprised you didnt include Nzoth in that Warlock list. Would've definitely helped you get more value out of those big deathrattle demons you were pulling for free
Yes, but the terms of the challenge was the legendary weapon had to be what won him the game. If he won by a board N’Zoth generated it technically wouldn’t count and Chat can be pretty unforgiving. 😅
@@zigster1298 I mean if all the demons were initially fed into it by the weapon making them free i personally would've still counted it, lol. Otherwise he could've also just tossed in Captain Greenskin and swung for 1 final damage with it :D
I've beeen binging this series the past few days....I love watching you suffer for the sake of content 😂Great editing too. It amazes me how unplayable some of these cards are, some classes just shouldn't have weapons xD
13:56 I think with the priest weapon going Miracle Priest is by far the best approach because that actually allows you to flood the board. It's still not good, but good enough to win a game against another memer eventually. Lyra in there for the content as well.
I'd like to point out that part of what really made Skull of Man'ari so threatening when it saw play was Doomguard. It got pretty threatening when you had to worry about Doomguard getting skulled, cubed, and then eventually having a bunch of charging Doomguards summoned off of Bloodreaver Gul'dan. Food for thought on the weapon's strong points!
Man I really like your contents! I used to watch you at night before sleep, my gf is kinda upset but somehow your style is just so fitting to my taste. Keep it up!
Kingsbane used to be broken AF because you could permanently give it Lifesteal and Poison, atop its damage buffs. You either won early, dealt an OTK, or somehow burned their card, or you were screwed.
does it not get lifesteal and poison anymore, pretty sure it also paired with 2 blade flurry (the one where you sac weapon to kill opponents board and face)
Val'anyr actually looked fun. The problem was he had way too many minions. That dopplegangster interaction looks pretty nutty ngl. Thanks for the deck idea!
good Job Rarran, really proud of you staying strong until the end. im really love these vids so if you dont loose to much of your soul for it... please keep them coming
My friend and I both started in Catacombs and so we each got a legendary weapon in our starting accounts. I got Kingsbane, he got Valanyr. In hindsight, I clearly got the better luck, but I'll tell you, when you're playing casual games before you've gotten the hang of things or built a solid collection, that reoccurring 4/2 weapon/stats feels straight up unfair!
I love these challenge videos! Make us look back at old card and see if they can be good right now even if they are not being used (that Aluneth + double ignite got my interest)
I stopped playing HS a bit ago but I still really enjoy your content, especially these challange videos and do you know hearthstone. Keep on keeping on.
It really makes mad how you spent so much money in the game and still needed to disenchant a bunch of your collection to actually be able to play the cards you wanted.
Rarran, thanks for playing some nostalgiastone. Love it. I remember heroic malchezzar being really hard to beat. I'm wondering if meta decks vs that would be fun to watch or to easy?
I started watching your vids because it was under rhymes suggested but i enjoy your vuds because i still have my WoW tcg collection and this game is almost identical to those cards so thanks for great content
Kobold Stickyfinger seems like a card that had of been added with deck edited tool. like if they got it off a random card then makes sense why they had it but it seems they just knew they would need it before the game so it is possible to have the Deck Editor cheat tool that has been roomer be out there.
It's just normal for a control deck in wild to sometimes run THAT hard weapon tech, especially if they have a certain matchup in mind where the opponent uses a really good weapon. Especially with Renathal and his 40 deck copies, you end up adding more tech cards than usual I think.
My favorite ways to win in wild have been Mimirons head combo deck with rogue conceal/ double cold blood for 48 damage in one turn. Also mage with majordomo ragnaros with cobalt drakes and other hero power manipulating cards. Probably about a 95% lose rate with both decks but MAN WHEN IT WORKS the other player is probably uninstalling.
You made me remember I opened a golden Dragon Soul on day one. Tried to use it that day and then never again touched in my life. Horrible weapon, free legendary some years later when I saw it in my collection because I completely forgot I had it lol
Watching this nowadays, it's crazy that Dragon Soul finally found a place where it's good. As a piece in a single kinda meta Duels deck for one character
Today Rarran learns why The Lich King plays "Shut up, Priest"
I don't even play hearthstone but your matchmaking challenges are some of my favorite content on TH-cam, i might even start playing the game because of them
Please don't. They are even more scammier than ever, im a little whale and play it becasus i just spend to much to left it
Agreed with this dude, LoR might be better for new plauers cuz it's f2p friendly and it's easier to learn
@@JurnyJudasz I stopped paying 2.5 years ago. I have no problem playing stuff.
@@JurnyJudasz Disagree. Give it a shot @Tudor, see if you like it. Free 2 Play experience is a LOT better since release of the game
Don’t, the syndrome that’s happened since classic of ‘hearthstone is better to watch’ remains massively true
Some things from a Wild perspective:
-Paly Weapon actually did see play about 1 1/2 years ago in some handbuff lists (it was a strong deck when First Day of School was unnerfed). It wasn't a big part of the deck's winrate, but it was a good option if your "pocket meta" was greedy/slow.
-Skull was still a strong card in Wild for a while, but cubelock is just a slow deck by today's wild standards
-Aluneth was actually pretty strong in Secret Mage until Sayge got printed.
-There's still the occasional KB dedicated player out there, but Swordfish is def the new version of the premiere rogue weapon. Some KB players have opted for a "Spellsbane" build that plays buffs then hides, similarly to "poison rogue" in standard. It's still a pretty big fall from grace.
Also Val'anir can see play with the reborn quest
Skull is still a crazy strong card. It will likely come into the meta again some time in the future.
Sure it is not game warping, but sure it is playable.
This was also a bad time for this challenge as many decks run weapon removal due to Pirate Rouge.
@@breeze0203 tried it a couple of weeks ago.
Reborn quest is too slow and unreliable, because most of reborn minions are bad for today's standarts, so playing almost half of them feels like wasting mana and skipping a turn. The worst part is that this ability in this deck is a "win more" effect, because if you've played low tempo minions, low tempo weapon, got a good proc and you are not dead it's a win already even without the weapon.
Even paladin benefits more from this weapon, but, obviously, you can't play quest and it's not a main card in this deck.
Honestly, reading this makes me depressed. Power creep ruined so many cards...
You gotta do the Mecha’Thun win condition for every class. It probably won’t be easy for some classes, but man winning with that deathrattle was so satisfying.
This!
I think Mark already did that.
Edit: No, it's Chump who did it.
@@RazoRaptor93 you’d have to be a a chump to win with Mecha’thun with every class
He did it!
That Twig victory is probably the sickest accidental counterplay I've seen in 84 years
When the video got to Rhok'delar I was like "oh this should be easy, it was a great card in its time" then realised that it was a side strong piece in the deck with Zul'jin, NEEDING to draw it to win is pain xD
Hey Rarran! I really appreciate the effort you put in the editing of this video. The fast pacing of each game made it much more enjoyable than if you just put each full game. I really think that you are one of the best hearthstone content creators out there and it's a blast watching your videos and seeing your channel grow aswell. Best wishes from Argentina!
It's always fun to watch these videos as someone who's been away for years. Around when I stopped playing, usually many of the cards in these "challenges" were still relatively new and still saw play, so it's weird to come back now after all this time and see that they've faded into obscurity lmao. Good stuff though, I don't think I'll ever play Hearthstone regularly again but these videos are always a treat to watch
Love these challenges! The perfect combination of Hearthstone history, fun deck building, interesting opponents & self-torment.
Hi, Rarran! I found your channel thanks to your crossovers with LoR players and streamers and I've been having so much fun with your videos! I haven't played Hearthstone in YEARS (think my last expansion was Journey to Un'Goro or the Kharakhazam one, can't really remember) and your challenge videos bring me lots of good memories from those days, even when I don't understand most of the things you do or even how players get 40 health or what class everyone's playing since there are so many new Heroes 🤣 hope the hours spent with this challenge where worth it in the end!
Looking back on this challenge, I can’t help but wonder how much of a difference Instrument Tech would’ve made for most of these.
I love that you always tell us about how you feel before the match like "I thought this would take long/short" without spoiling wether it was long or short
Nevermind just finished the video
Twig of the World Tree had to be the easiest one. Twig, Sphere of Sapience, and Guff can hard carry most decks. Like, if those three cards are in your opening hand together, your opponent has probably lost the match already unless they're an incredibly fast deck.
Edit: wow, the one matchup where you literally couldn't have won without the Twig/Sphere combo, amazing.
It’s funny seeing this now because the twig just got nerfed due to a wild combo with guff and sphere
I loved Aluneth's prime in the game. It was both so satisfying to use it to burn down your opponent and also so satisfying to see someone else use it and mill while their hand was full and die to its fatigue. It reminds me so much of a certain yugioh duel with a certain god card...
rarran ty for bringing so much love back to hearthstone, been playing since 2013 and it was always sad seeing its decline. However things have gotten so much better lately.
This was a great video, thank you Rarran, your time and work is very much appreciated!
Man, It’s been just a small time since I found your channel. I honestly think that you are one of the faces of the new HS generation. And I’m saying that as a “veteran” who’s been playing since knight of the frozen throne. You’re a surprise but a pleasant one.
Oh lordy, I saw you spend $75 the first day, didn't realize that cost doubled afterwards, biggus oofus. Loving the content though Rarran! You've quickly become one of my favorite content creators period since finding your channel.
'In Murder at Castle Nathria. We were introduced to the Suspects. Some of them were good. Some of them were bad. But I wanted to see if it was possible to win a game with every single one while making sure that their the reason I win.'
Gonna need to return to this in 3 years, see ya then.
Rarran you've really elevated yourself as a content creator. Great work.
Love these challenge videos rarran. My 2 friends got me into hearthstone when DH dropped and would always talk about some of the crazy cards before ashes
I haven’t played hearthstone in a million years but you remind me of the good times everyone used to have
Been playing hearthstone on and off for almost 7 8 years now but I'm now watching your stuff. I'm back in just got gold for the first time and maybe 5 years
For the paladin one should have played making mummies with immortal prelate and just tried to make huge and infinite immortal prelate, slow yes funny also yes.
Its the only viable way and its good, not the best deck on wild, but it works
Slowly watching Rarran climb up the wild ranks through all these challenges
These videos are getting me back into playing regular hearthstone rather than just playing BGs. Loving the challenges
I just wanted to say that your mental and financial sacrifice is appreciated- you're content singlehandedly made me go back to Hearthstone.
A long time ago, I opened a golden Runespear. Any normal person would have disenchanted it and crafted a good legendary from it. I, however, still have it and it's currently in my bad legendary meme shaman alongside cards like Arch-Thief Rafaam, Electra Stormsurge, and Zentimo.
But Electra not so bad )
@@Sonofhroft Honestly Zentimo isn't too shabby either. Not the strongest, but is solid in some Freeze Shaman lists. Triple Windchill/Windfury is pretty good
wdym electra wasnt that bad and zentimo hex has to be the most satisfying thing to do to a big priest ever (exaggeration, ik)
No moorabi?
@@greefkarga7898 I don't have him unfortunately.
Love these videos. You are singelhandedly the reason i started playing HS again. For the next challenge can you put a timer somewhere? Would love to see how long some of these challenges take
this is probably the first time I have seen most of these weapons played, the fact you actually managed to win with them is even more impressive
These challenges never get old and are always entertaining to watch keep it up!
Kingsbane rogue was my favourite rogue deck ever. Loved that thing. Thanks for the nostalgia. They should bring kingsbane back to standard just like they do with the likes of rafaam all the time.
The dedication to the craft is inspiring. The vibe of your vids is perfect for hearthball right now
I love your reactions to bs happening in the game, really gets you engaged in the challenge.
Challenges like this are amazing. I love seeing older, underused cards getting their time in the sun.
Genuinely surprised you didnt include Nzoth in that Warlock list. Would've definitely helped you get more value out of those big deathrattle demons you were pulling for free
Yes, but the terms of the challenge was the legendary weapon had to be what won him the game. If he won by a board N’Zoth generated it technically wouldn’t count and Chat can be pretty unforgiving. 😅
@@zigster1298 I mean if all the demons were initially fed into it by the weapon making them free i personally would've still counted it, lol. Otherwise he could've also just tossed in Captain Greenskin and swung for 1 final damage with it :D
I've beeen binging this series the past few days....I love watching you suffer for the sake of content 😂Great editing too. It amazes me how unplayable some of these cards are, some classes just shouldn't have weapons xD
Rarran you rock! Also, 2 words:
Countess Ashmore
That card would've saved you a lot of headaches during this challenge (draws valanyr)
You really are asking the questions nobody should have ever considered
Love this series! Please keep doing it, haven't seen anyone else doing anything similar
13:56 I think with the priest weapon going Miracle Priest is by far the best approach because that actually allows you to flood the board. It's still not good, but good enough to win a game against another memer eventually. Lyra in there for the content as well.
I'd like to point out that part of what really made Skull of Man'ari so threatening when it saw play was Doomguard. It got pretty threatening when you had to worry about Doomguard getting skulled, cubed, and then eventually having a bunch of charging Doomguards summoned off of Bloodreaver Gul'dan. Food for thought on the weapon's strong points!
19:00 merry Christmas in July! HHGreg smiled upon you this game!
this is definitely one of the hearthstone videos of all time. it deserves at LEAST $150 in ad revenue!!!
I’m liking this approach to hearthstone videos
Man I really like your contents! I used to watch you at night before sleep, my gf is kinda upset but somehow your style is just so fitting to my taste. Keep it up!
Kingsbane used to be broken AF because you could permanently give it Lifesteal and Poison, atop its damage buffs. You either won early, dealt an OTK, or somehow burned their card, or you were screwed.
does it not get lifesteal and poison anymore, pretty sure it also paired with 2 blade flurry (the one where you sac weapon to kill opponents board and face)
Val'anyr actually looked fun. The problem was he had way too many minions. That dopplegangster interaction looks pretty nutty ngl. Thanks for the deck idea!
I only recently came across your content, but you're such a madlad for the impossible challenges, and I'm here for it.
actual best hearthstone content creator currently
good Job Rarran, really proud of you staying strong until the end. im really love these vids so if you dont loose to much of your soul for it... please keep them coming
These challenges are insane. And yes I believe everyone would love to see you doing video about the most ridiculous win conditions
I am really loving these challenge videos. Your "Do you know Hearthstone videos" are amazing to watch too. Loving all of it
Bro the creativity in your videos is on another level.Cheers for your hard work!
I have to say, I have not saw videos as cool and interesting like yours about hs since Solem left the game, ty for your content
It's always fun to see the powercreep in this game, and to see how such pivotal decks in their time are absolutely destroyed by modern tech and decks
I dont play Hearthstone since 2020 but your videos are amazing and I love to watch them. Keep the great work mate
I love these challenges keep up the great work rarran
My friend and I both started in Catacombs and so we each got a legendary weapon in our starting accounts. I got Kingsbane, he got Valanyr. In hindsight, I clearly got the better luck, but I'll tell you, when you're playing casual games before you've gotten the hang of things or built a solid collection, that reoccurring 4/2 weapon/stats feels straight up unfair!
Love your stuff. Haven't played in like half a decade but watch every vid. Give us more runeterra
Can't wait for the Dungeon Runs challenges. Glad to be here.
I really enjoyed this! I haven't really watched your challenge videos but now I think I will. These are super fun to watch:)
As someone who hasn't played hearthstone since beta this was facinating to watch
I love these challenge videos! Make us look back at old card and see if they can be good right now even if they are not being used (that Aluneth + double ignite got my interest)
Omg I love these challenge videos! Such a blast from the past to see these legendary weapons 🤩
Made it into the video mentioning the secret passage big! Was cool to watch live and great video
Insane challenge, very entertaining descent into absolute madness
This is my favorite series from you, can't wait for my boi Hir'eek to be featured when you do the inevitable Loa vid
"I spent $150"
*crafts Dragon Soul*
Oh the pain, you're doing the lord's work
I stopped playing HS a bit ago but I still really enjoy your content, especially these challange videos and do you know hearthstone. Keep on keeping on.
It really makes mad how you spent so much money in the game and still needed to disenchant a bunch of your collection to actually be able to play the cards you wanted.
Love the dedication to the challenges and getting packs to get irrelevant legends. Always love watching ur content!
Haven’t played hearthstone in years but I always love watching your videos man! Keep up the great work ! Have you ever heard of marvel snap lol?
I am in love with this series, keep it up!
Rarran, thanks for playing some nostalgiastone. Love it. I remember heroic malchezzar being really hard to beat. I'm wondering if meta decks vs that would be fun to watch or to easy?
The man out here crafting the Dragon Soul for us. Legend.
You’re content is next level amazing! Thank you for being you
25:23.... the pain in this game can lick my nutsack had me in stitches hahaha
8:13
I AM THE BROODMOTHER! DON'T YOU EVER FORGET!
Moments later, she's forgotten.
I started watching your vids because it was under rhymes suggested but i enjoy your vuds because i still have my WoW tcg collection and this game is almost identical to those cards so thanks for great content
Kobold Stickyfinger seems like a card that had of been added with deck edited tool.
like if they got it off a random card then makes sense why they had it but it seems they just knew they would need it before the game so it is possible to have the Deck Editor cheat tool that has been roomer be out there.
It's just normal for a control deck in wild to sometimes run THAT hard weapon tech, especially if they have a certain matchup in mind where the opponent uses a really good weapon. Especially with Renathal and his 40 deck copies, you end up adding more tech cards than usual I think.
@@nikospyridis9579 Yeah, it's a great tech card, you can use it on something like Cariel also and just win the game basically.
Bro it's quest priest in gold 4 wild ofc they're gonna run some bad cards
Im a fan of these challenges. I like to see the game be played differently using older cards. It’s also nice to see “honest” decks be played in Wild….
I love these challange videos so much!
I have been loving these types of videos, keep up the amazing work!!
Nice video as always, Rarran!
I dont play HS anymore but I enjoy watching you, cheers mate
My favorite ways to win in wild have been Mimirons head combo deck with rogue conceal/ double cold blood for 48 damage in one turn. Also mage with majordomo ragnaros with cobalt drakes and other hero power manipulating cards. Probably about a 95% lose rate with both decks but MAN WHEN IT WORKS the other player is probably uninstalling.
Wow. The Priest actually playing the perfect counter pirate!
I honestly appreciate this! I don’t have all the cards so seeing them in play is fun
Dude these videos are great lol keep them coming!
This series is awesome 😎 keep it coming!
You made me remember I opened a golden Dragon Soul on day one. Tried to use it that day and then never again touched in my life. Horrible weapon, free legendary some years later when I saw it in my collection because I completely forgot I had it lol
Loving these unusual challenges from old expansions, hoping I can see more of it !
Your videos made me play Hearthstone again after 3 years
Brutal content,keep going dude 💕
The best part for me was your beating the boar priest. Very satisfying.
You crafting the dragon soul was the final straw. I finally subscribed
Rarran becoming a Wild Player.
Best HS content on the world wide web.
Watching this nowadays, it's crazy that Dragon Soul finally found a place where it's good. As a piece in a single kinda meta Duels deck for one character