Update 25.6.2 has just been deployed on Hearthstone. This brings a new balancing act to Battlegrounds mode following the reintroduction of Companions. Find all the details in the full patch notes below.
Update 25.6.2, released today, is a data fix that contains several balancing changes for Battlegrounds mode.
Updates for Battlegrounds Mode
Armor Update
The following heroes and heroines will have less armor points:
- Trade Prince Gallywix now has 7 armor
- Blindeye the Pirate now has 8 armor, or 10 armor in high MMR lobbies
- Deathspeaker Blackthorn, Deathwing, and Elise Starseeker now have 10 armor
- Jandice Barov and Sindragosa now have 12 armor points
The following heroes and heroines will have more armor points:
- George the Fallen now has 13 armor points
- Forest Guardian Omu and Millificent Manastorm now have 14 armor
- Ambassador Faelin, Lord Barov, Master Nguyen, Silas Darkmoon, and Tess Greymane now have 15 armor
- N’Zoth and Ragnaros, Firelord now have 16 armor
- Chenvaa’la now has 17 armor points
- Nozdormu now has 18 armor points
Companion Updates
Living Nightmare (Kurtrus Ashfall Companion)
- Previous: After you recruit a minion, minions in Bob’s Tavern get +1/+1 this turn.
- Now: Once you recruit a minion, minions in Bob’s Tavern get +2/+1 this turn.
Medico-amplifier (companion of Mechano-amplifier)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 2] 2 ATK / 3 HP. Taunt, Reincarnation, Windfury, and Divine Shield each give +1/+1 to minions in Bob’s Tavern that have them.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 1] 2 ATK / 2 HP. Taunt, Reincarnation, Windfury, and Divine Shield each give +2/+2 to minions in Bob’s Tavern that have them.
The Senior Grave Scavenger (Reno Jackson’s Companion)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 2] Deathrattle: Turns your rightmost minion into a gold card.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 1] Provocation. Deathrattle: Turns your rightmost minion into a gold card.
Unleashed Belligerent (companion of Captain Double-Hook)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 1] 4 ATK / 2 HP. Fake Treasure offers 3 options instead of 2.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 4] 5 ATK / 4 HP. After using Fake Treasure, receive an amount of gold equal to the removed minion’s Tavern Level.
Frostwolf Lieutenant (Drek’Thar’s Companion)
- Previously: Vengeance (3): Minions in Bob’s Tavern have +1 ATK for the rest of the game.
- Now: Vengeance (2): Minions in Bob’s Tavern have +1 ATK for the rest of the game.
Unearthed Underling (companion of Baz’hial the Lich)
- Previously: 3 ATK / 3 HP. Each time your hero takes damage, this minion gets +3/+3 instead. (2 more times during this round.)
- Now: 2 ATK / 2 HP. Each time your hero takes damage, that minion gets +2/+2 instead. (2 more times during this round.)
Junior navigator (companion of Élise Starseeker)
- Previously: Reduces the cost of your Hero Power by (2).
- Now: Reduces the cost of “Lead Explorer” by (2).
- Dev Comment: Junior Navigator has been removed from ETC’s Hero Power list
Arfus (companion of the Lich King)
- Previously: 4 ATK / 3 HP.
- Now: 6 ATK / 3 HP.
Pulentraille (companion of Professor Putricide)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 4] 5 ATQ / 2 PV.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 3] 4 ATQ / 2 PV.
Apostle of Galakrond (Companion of Galakrond)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 3] 3 ATQ / 5 HP.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 2] 2 ATQ / 4 PV.
Elder Taggawag (companion of the sovereign Wax-Queen)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 4] 5 ATQ / 3 HP
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 2] 3 ATQ / 2 PV.
Master of the Flying Mounts (companion of Bec-au-vent)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 3] 3 ATQ / 4 PV
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 2] 2 ATQ / 3 PV.
Piloted Tourbill-o-tron (companion to Sneed)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 4] 5 ATQ / 4 HP.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 3] 4 ATQ / 3 PV.
Anti-Religious Soul Keeper (Jailor’s Companion)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 3] 3 ATQ / 3 PV.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 2] 2 ATQ / 2 PV.
Lucifron (companion of Ragnaros, lord of fire)
- Previously: 5 ATK / 3 HP.
- Now: 6 ATK / 5 HP.
Burth (Silas Darkmoon companion)
- Previously: 3 ATK / 6 HP.
- Now: 5 ATK / 6 HP.
Wandering Treant (Greybranch Companion)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 3] 4 ATQ / 7 HP.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 2] 3 ATQ / 5 HP.
Nathanos the Blightcaller (companion of Sylvanas)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 5] 3 ATQ / 6 HP.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 6] 6 ATQ / 6 HP.
Garden Thelwater
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 3] 4 ATQ / 6 HP.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 4] 2 ATQ / 6 HP.
nosy
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 2] 5 ATQ / 3 HP.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 3] 5 ATQ / 5 HP.
Titanic Guardian (Pyraride’s Companion)
- Previously: 6 ATK / 2 HP
- Now: 5 ATK / 2 HP.
Tentacle of C’Thun (companion of C’Thun)
- Previously: [Niveau de taverne 2] 1 ATQ / 1 PV.
- NOW : [Niveau de taverne 3] 3 ATQ / 3 PV.
Loyal thug (companion of Evil Prince Rafaam)
- Previously: 6 ATK / 6 HP.
- Now: 4 ATK / 6 HP.
Companion Tavern Level Update
The following companions are now part of a Tavern Tier lower :
- Medico-Amplifier, Sklibb, Demon Hunter, and Senior Gravesweeper are now part of Tavern Tier 1.
- Apostle of Galakrond, Mad Monkey, Eclipse Illidari, Elder Taggawag, Master of Flying Mounts, Whelps Galore, Ancreligious Soulkeeper, SI:7 Scout, Tamuzo, and Wandering Treant are now part of Tavern Tier 2.
- Baby Elekk, Voldemech Hookfinger, Pulentraille, Piloted Whirlwind, Raptor Spirit, and Street Magician are now part of Tavern Level 3.
- Baby N’Zoth is now part of Tavern Level 4.
The following companions are now part of a Tavern Tier superior :
- Brann’s Epic Egg, Mini KT, Snooper, and Tentacle of C’Thun are now part of Tavern Level 3.
- Acolyte of Yogg-Saron, Imperial Defender, Kil’rek, Maxwell, the Jewel Steed, Lord of the Nexus, Unleashed Contender, Aquawarrior of Varden, and Guardian Thelwater are now part of Tavern Tier 4.
- Baby Kodo, Captain Beaumont, Mechanical Assistant, Crimson Hand Centurion, and Ticket Collector are now part of Tavern Level 5.
- Nathanos Blightcaller is now part of Tavern Level 6.
Updated list of minions
- Chronormu has been removed from the minion pool.
- Razorgore returned to the list of minions.
Corrections de bugs
- [Champs de bataille] Fixed an issue where some companion visuals were not appearing in “Last 5 War Troops” under certain circumstances.
- [Collection] Fixed an issue where the diamond card Zephrys the Great would appear in the game client before the game client was ready. When the time comes, it will return and can be obtained.
