The latest update for Hearthstone, Patch 30.0.3, released in August 2024, includes significant changes across various game modes, focusing on balance adjustments and bug fixes.
Standard Mode Changes
- Nerfs:
- Hydration Station: Now resurrects three different highest-cost Taunt minions instead of potentially the same minion multiple times.
- Inventor Boom: Now resurrects two different random Mechs.
- Zilliax Deluxe 3000: Its Ticking Module now costs 4 mana, reduced by 1 for each friendly minion (previously 5 mana).
- Lamplighter: Now costs 4 mana with stats of 4/3 (previously 3 mana, 3/2) (Blizzard News) (Blizzard Forums).
- Buffs:
- The Ryecleaver: Mana cost reduced to 5, but its effect, Sandwich, now costs 4 mana.
- Ranger Gilly: Mana cost reduced to 5 (previously 6).
- Razzle-Dazzler: Mana cost reduced to 6 (previously 7).
- Natural Talent: Now reduces the cost of generated Naga and Spell by 2 mana (previously by 1).
- Nightshade Tea: Cost reduced to 1 mana and deals 2 damage (previously 2 mana, 3 damage) (Hearthstone Top Decks) (Hearthstone Top Decks).
Battlegrounds Changes
- Armor Adjustments:
- Some heroes have had their armor adjusted to balance gameplay. For instance, Ozumat has different armor values based on player level, while Sylvanas Windrunner now has increased armor (Blizzard News) (Hearthstone Top Decks).
- Hero Updates:
- Ozumat’s Tentacular ability has been changed. Now, a 1/1 Tentacle with Taunt is summoned if space allows in combat, gaining +1/+1 after a minion sale (Blizzard News) (Hearthstone Top Decks).
- Buddy Changes:
- Various buddies have had their tiers adjusted to better balance the game, with some moving to lower tiers to make them more accessible earlier in the game (Blizzard Forums) (Hearthstone Top Decks).
Bug Fixes and Other Improvements
The update also includes numerous bug fixes aimed at improving the overall gameplay experience, addressing issues with specific cards and interactions (Hearthstone Top Decks).
This patch continues Blizzard’s effort to refine Hearthstone‘s gameplay dynamics, offering a balanced experience for players across all modes. For more detailed patch notes, you can visit the official Hearthstone blog or Hearthstone Top Decks.
