Hearthstone unveils its newest chapter, blending innovation with homage through The Lost City of Un’Goro. This expansion introduces 145 cards across classes, revitalizing mechanics like Quests while reigniting memories of past adventures. Day one beckons players to experiment with inventive decks crafted by prominent creators, offering fresh strategies to explore.
The initial wave of decks highlights diverse approaches. A standout is Kris O Five’s Quest Shaman, leveraging varied minion types to unlock potent adaptations via Ashalon. Synergizing with Shudderblock amplifies this effect, creating overwhelming late-game threats.
Kris O Five’s Quest Shaman
- 2x (7) Zilliax Deluxe 3000
- 1x (3) Pylon Module
- 1x (4) Ticking Module
- 2x (6) Sizzling Swarm
- 1x (6) Shudderblock
- 2x (5) Slagclaw
- 1x (4) Torga
- 1x (4) Nightmare Lord Xavius
- 1x (4) Gorgonzormu
- 2x (4) Cloud Serpent
- 2x (3) Volcanic Thrasher
- 2x (3) Observer of Mysteries
- 2x (2) Menacing Nimbus
- 2x (2) Hydration Totem
- 2x (2) Cinderfin
- 2x (2) Annoy-o-Tron
- 1x (1) Spirit of the Mountain
- 2x (1) Murmy
- 2x (1) Murloc Growfin
- 2x (1) Mountain Map
This build focuses on stacking adaptable traits through elemental and beast synergies. Late-game dominance emerges via cumulative buffs from completed quest rewards and recurring effects, challenging opponents to counter snowballing threats.
Brigitteous’ Quest Druid
- 2x (7) Huddle Up
- 1x (5) Mistah Vistah
- 2x (5) Hybridization
- 2x (5) Flipper Friends
- 1x (5) Cosmic Phenomenon
- 2x (4) Un’Goro Brochure
- 2x (4) Distress Signal
- 2x (4) Blob of Tar
- 1x (4) Amirdrassil
- 2x (3) Skyscreamer Eggs
- 2x (3) Hatchery Helper
- 2x (2) Ravenous Flock
- 2x (2) Ancient Raptor
- 2x (1) Vibrant Squirrel
- 1x (1) Restore the Wild
- 2x (1) Living Roots
- 2x (1) Life Cycle
Revitalizing swarm tactics, this Druid variant floods boards with expendable units, empowering them through quest completion. Distress Signal and Hatchery Helper accelerate token generation, enabling explosive buffs via the rewarded weapon.
Big House’s Quest Control Warrior
- 2x (10) Hydration Station
- 1x (10) Tortolla
- 1x (9) Zilliax Deluxe 3000
- 1x (4) Virus Module
- 1x (5) Perfect Module
- 1x (8) Shaladrassil
- 1x (7) Marin the Manager
- 1x (6) Hamm, the Hungry
- 1x (5) Chemical Spill
- 2x (5) Brawl
- 1x (5) Ancient of Yore
- 1x (4) Shellnado/b>
- 1x (4) Elise the Navigator
- 2x (4) City Defenses
- 2x (3) Tortollan Traveler
- 2x (3) New Heights
- 2x (3) Latorvian Armorer
- 2x (3) Fortify
- 1x (3) Bulwark of Azzinoth
- 2x (3) Axe of the Forefathers
- 2x (2) Shield Block
- 1x (2) Safety Goggles
- 1x (1) Enter the Lost City
This defensive build emphasizes survival through armor stacking and board clears. Ramp tools accelerate late-game threats like Tortolla, while modular enhancements boost Zilliax’s utility against aggro onslaughts.
KM Best’s Deathrattle Death Knight
- 1x (125) The Ceaseless Expanse
- 2x (10) Wakener of Souls
- 1x (8) High Cultist Herenn
- 1x (7) Endbringer Umbra
- 1x (6) Exarch Maladaar
- 2x (5) Reanimated Pterrodax
- 2x (4) Wave of Tar
- 1x (4) Nightmare Lord Xavius
- 2x (4) Ghouls Night
- 1x (4) Eliza Goreblade
- 1x (4) Elise the Navigator
- 2x (3) Nydus Worm
- 1x (3) Dissolving Ooze
- 2x (2) Spawning Pool
- 2x (2) Infested Breath
- 2x (2) Ancient Raptor
- 2x (1) Zergling
- 2x (1) Morbid Swarm
- 2x (1) Monstrous Mosquito
Focusing on resurrection mechanics, this Death Knight list leverages persistent threats like Eliza Goreblade. Though experimental, recurring effects through Nydus Worm and Tar mechanics create resilient board states despite inconsistent early returns.
RegisKillbin’s Discover Quest Mage
- 1x (8) Kalecgos
- 2x (7) Relic of Kings
- 2x (5) Sleet Skater
- 2x (5) Ingenious Artificer
- 1x (5) Exarch Hataaru
- 2x (4) Pocket Dimension
- 2x (3) Vault Breaker
- 2x (3) Tide Pools
- 2x (3) Storage Scuffle
- 1x (3) Q’onzu
- 2x (2) Story of the Waygate
- 2x (2) Questing Assistant
- 2x (2) Primordial Glyph
- 2x (2) Creature of Madness
- 1x (1) The Forbidden Sequence
- 2x (1) Spark of Life
- 2x (1) Scrappy Scavenger
Harnessing discovery synergies, this Mage variant leverages the quest reward to generate value through selective card retention. Late-game tools like Kalecgos enhance spellcasting potential, while Story of the Waygate manages hand size.
Zeddy’s Control Quest Priest
- 1x (9) Fyrakk the Blazing
- 1x (8) Malorne the Waywatcher
- 2x (6) Lightbomb
- 1x (6) Gnomelia, S.A.F.E. Pilot
- 2x (6) Gladesong Siren
- 1x (6) Bob the Bartender
- 2x (4) Shadow Word: Ruin
- 2x (4) Resplendent Dreamweaver
- 1x (4) Gravedawn Sunbloom
- 2x (4) Blob of Tar
- 2x (3) Kaldorei Priestess
- 2x (3) Holy Nova
- 2x (2) Sing-Along Buddy
- 2x (2) Orbital Halo
- 2x (2) Lunarwing Messenger
- 2x (2) Bitterbloom Knight
- 1x (1) Reach Equilibrium
- 2x (1) Power Word: Shield
- 2x (1) Nightshade Tea
Geared for prolonged matches, this Priest setup disrupts aggressive strategies through efficient removal. Blob of Tar slows early aggression, while quest rewards deliver a formidable late-game minion to seal victories.
MarkMcKz’s Quest Warlock
- 1x (7) Kil’jaeden
- 1x (4) Summoner Darkmarrow
- 1x (4) Razidir
- 1x (4) Nightmare Lord Xavius
- 2x (4) Horizon’s Edge
- 2x (4) Blob of Tar
- 2x (3) Tunnel Terror
- 2x (3) Sweetened Snowflurry
- 2x (3) Sketch Artist
- 2x (2) Spelunker
- 2x (2) Questing Assistant
- 2x (2) Hologram Operator
- 2x (2) Dreadhound Handler
- 2x (2) Deadline
- 1x (1) The Soularium
- 1x (2) Escape the Underfel
- 2x (1) Bloodpetal Biome
- 2x (0) Cursed Catacombs
This Warlock iteration capitalizes on temporary card synergies to fuel Kil’jaeden’s game-ending potential. Though quest completion requires precise sequencing, successful activation unleashes overwhelming board states.
Warshack’s Quest Rogue
- 2x (7) Underbrush Tracker
- 1x (7) Marin the Manager
- 1x (7) Incindius
- 1x (6) Opu the Unseen
- 2x (5) Sandbox Scoundrel
- 2x (4) Illusory Greenwing
- 2x (4) Dubious Purchase
- 1x (3) Knickknack Shack
- 2x (3) Robocaller
- 2x (2) Moonstone Mauler
- 2x (2) Interrogation
- 2x (2) Cultist Map
- 1x (1) Scarab Keychain
- 2x (1) Merchant of Legend
- 1x (1) Lie in Wait
- 2x (1) Knockback
- 2x (0) Shadowstep
- 2x (0) Preparation
Emphasizing card generation over traditional stealth tactics, this Rogue build cycles through external resources via its quest reward. Marin and Incindius enhance value generation, creating unpredictable threats each turn.
MartianBuu’s Quest Demon Hunter
- 1x (8) Kerrigan, Queen of Blades
- 2x (6) Gorishi Wasp
- 1x (6) Gnomelia, S.A.F.E. Pilot
- 1x (5) Aranna, Thrill Seeker
- 2x (3) Wyvern’s Slumber
- 2x (3) Nydus Worm
- 2x (3) Insect Claw
- 2x (3) Hot Coals
- 2x (3) Hive Queen
- 2x (3) Gorishi Tunneler
- 2x (2) Spirit of the Team
- 2x (2) Infestation
- 2x (2) Chaos Strike
- 1x (1) Unleash the Colossus
- 2x (1) Sizzling Cinder
- 2x (1) Nightshade Tea
- 2x (1) Hive Map
Focusing on precision damage, this build escalates threat levels through Gorishi Colossus’ scaling effect. Aranna redirects controlled strikes to key targets, enabling explosive combo turns with weapon-based pings.
Ozzie’s Murloc Paladin
- 1x (8) Grunty
- 2x (6) Tyrannogill
- 1x (6) City Chief Esho
- 1x (5) Finja, the Flying Star
- 2x (4) Steamfin Thief
- 2x (3) Underlight Angling Rod
- 2x (3) Ready the Fleet
- 2x (3) Primalfin Challenger
- 2x (3) Murloc Warleader
- 2x (3) Hot Spring Glider
- 2x (2) Violet Treasuregill
- 2x (2) Story of Galvadon
- 2x (2) Rockskipper
- 2x (2) Hand of A’dal
- 2x (1) Submerged Map
- 2x (1) Gnawing Greenfin
- 1x (1) Dive the Golakka Depths
Murloc swarms dominate this aggressive Paladin strategy, accelerating stat growth through rapid token generation. While vulnerable to board clears, timely plays with Finja and Tyrannogill can overwhelm opponents before stabilization.
With Un’Goro’s launch underway, these decks provide varied playstyles for early experimentation. Which archetypes will you prioritize? Share your favorites and strategies in community discussions.