{"id":361431,"date":"2026-04-03T05:17:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/361431\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T05:17:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T05:17:28","slug":"35-0-3-patch-notes-hearthstone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/361431\/","title":{"rendered":"35.0.3 Patch Notes – Hearthstone"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patch 35.0.3 is rolling out with updates for Hearthstone, Battlegrounds, and more!<\/p>\n

Hearthstone Updates<\/p>\n

Standard Card Changes<\/p>\n

Dev Comment: Well met! With CATACLYSM now live and Standard freshly rotated, we\u2019ve been closely watching the new Standard environment take shape as you experiment with a wide range of decks and strategies. With the meta still evolving, this patch focuses on reining in a few clear outliers and giving a small boost to some budding archetypes. As always, we will be keeping a close eye on how these changes land and look forward to seeing how the playing field continues to develop.<\/p>\n

Hamuul Runetotem<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: Start of Game: If each spell in your deck is Nature, Imbue your Hero Power. Repeat this every 2 spells you cast.
\n\tNew: Start of Game: If each spell in your deck is Nature, Imbue your Hero Power. Repeat this every 3 spells you cast. <\/p>\n

\"HS_DRUID_EDR_845_enUS_HamuulRunetotem-114858_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Crystalspine Cub<\/p>\n

\"HS_DRUID_CATA_130_enUS_CrystalspineCub-122966_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Wildwood Circle<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [3 mana]
\n\tNew: [4 mana] <\/p>\n

\"HS_DRUID_CATA_134_enUS_WildwoodCircle-122971_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Dev Comment: In Standard, Druid has stood out in both popularity and power and has been warping the meta. To address that, we are taking a more comprehensive approach by adjusting several key cards. These changes are aimed at toning down Druid\u2019s ability to dominate both the early and late game.<\/p>\n

Skywall Sentinel<\/p>\n

\"HS_SHAMAN_CATA_565_enUS_SkywallSentinel-122953_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Flight of the Firehawk<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: Draw two minions of different minion types. Give them +2\/+2.
\n\tNew: Draw two minions of different minion types. Give them +1\/+1. <\/p>\n

\"HS_SHAMAN_TLC_222_enUS_FlightoftheFirehawk-117606_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Dev Comment: Shaman has also proven to be a strong presence, though not to the same degree as Druid. Here, we are taking a lighter touch by shaving some power off a couple of cards to keep the class in line as the meta continues to evolve.<\/p>\n

Gladiatorial Combat<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [5 mana]
\n\tNew: [6 mana] <\/p>\n

\"HS_WARRIOR_TIME_870_enUS_GladiatorialCombat-119778_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Dev Comment: For Gladiatorial Combat, this adjustment is less about raw power and more about play pattern. While it has not been a major outlier yet, we want to proactively curb a style of gameplay that can become frustrating when it ramps into large threats too quickly.<\/p>\n

Maniacal Follower<\/p>\n

\"HS_ROGUE_CATA_158_enUS_ManiacalFollower-123549_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Obsessive Technician<\/p>\n

\"HS_DEATHKNIGHT_BB_CATA_780_enUS_ObsessiveTechnician-123600_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Moonwell<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [7 mana]
\n\tNew: [6 mana] <\/p>\n

\"HS_PRIEST_EDR_476_enUS_Moonwell-114627_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

The Black Blood<\/p>\n

Black Blood’s Body<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [3 mana] 1\/2.
\n\tNew: [2 mana] 2\/2. <\/p>\n

\"HS_PRIEST_CATA_300_enUS_TheBlackBlood-122755_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_PRIEST_CATA_300t1_enUS_BlackBloodsBody-122756_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_PRIEST_CATA_300t2_enUS_BlackBloodsBody-128030_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_PRIEST_CATA_300t3_enUS_BlackBloodsBody-128031_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Dev Comment: On the buff side, we\u2019ve seen some excitement around building decks with these cards, so we\u2019re giving them a small boost to help realize their potential.<\/p>\n

Wild Card Changes<\/p>\n

Lightspeed<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: Give a minion +1\/+2 and Rush. Repeatable this turn.
\n\tNew: Echo. Give a minion +1\/+2 and Rush.
\n\tDev Comment: We are updating Lightspeed to use Echo to prevent zero\u2011cost interactions and abusive play patterns. <\/p>\n

\"HS_PRIEST_GDB_457_enUS_Lightspeed-111076_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Astral Communion<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [4 mana]
\n\tNew: [5 mana]
\n\tDev Comment:\u00a0Astral Communion is receiving a light adjustment to slow down a ramp strategy that has grown more consistent over time, while still preserving its identity as a fun and iconic Druid deck. <\/p>\n

\"HS_DRUID_AT_043_enUS_AstralCommunion-2785_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Grand Magister Rommath<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: Battlecry: Recast each spell you’ve cast this game that didn’t start in your deck.
\n\tNew: Battlecry: Recast each spell you’ve cast this game that didn’t start in your deck. (Once per game)
\n\tDev Comment: Grand Magister Rommath is being limited to once per game to address a highly repetitive and frustrating play pattern that we do not want to be a defining part of the format. <\/p>\n

\"HS_MAGE_RLK_803_enUS_GrandMagisterRommath-84003_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

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Battlegrounds Updates<\/p>\n

Dev Comment: This marks our final major balance patch of the season. We\u2019re happy with where the meta and the Timewarped Tavern have landed overall, so we took a lighter approach this time around.<\/p>\n


\n\tWe\u2019ve toned down Metal Dispenser and Silky Shimmermoth, which have been overperforming, while offering modest buffs to Dragons, Pirates, Murlocs, and Elementals to help keep things fresh.
\n\tFor Timewarped cards, our focus was on improving or removing underperformers so your shop offerings stay fun and interesting.
\n\tWe brought back the Money Match and Golganneth\u2019s Tempest Anomalies after hearing how much these fan favorites were missed. <\/p>\n

With the next season just around the corner, we\u2019re excited to share more details with you soon. We\u2019ll see you in the Tavern!<\/p>\n

Minion and Spell Updates<\/p>\n

Minion and Spell Pool Changes<\/p>\n

Metal Dispenser<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 2\/8. Avenge (3): Divine Shield. Magnetize a random Volumizer to this. Get a copy of it.
\n\tNew: 4\/9. Avenge (4): Divine Shield. Magnetize a random Volumizer to this. Get a copy of it. <\/p>\n

\"HS_PALADIN_BG34_176_enUS_MetalDispenser-126832_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_PALADIN_BG34_176_G_enUS_MetalDispenser-126833_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Mechagnome Interpreter<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 2\/3. Whenever you play or Magnetize a Mech, give it +2\/+1.
\n\tNew: 3\/1. Whenever you play or Magnetize a Mech, give it +3\/+1. <\/p>\n

\"HS_PALADIN_BG31_177_enUS_MechagnomeInterpreter-115678_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_PALADIN_BG31_177_G_enUS_MechagnomeInterpreter-115679_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Silky Shimmermoth<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 3\/8. Whenever this takes damage, your Beetles have +2\/+2 this game. Deathrattle: Summon a 2\/2 Beetle.
\n\tNew: 3\/12. Whenever this takes damage, your Beetles have +2\/+1 this game. Deathrattle: Summon a 2\/2 Beetle. <\/p>\n

\"HS_HUNTER_BG32_204_enUS_SilkyShimmermoth-121135_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_HUNTER_BG32_204_G_enUS_SilkyShimmermoth-121136_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Runed Progenitor<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 2\/8. Avenge (3): Your Beetles have +2\/+2 this game. Deathrattle: Summon a 2\/2 Beetle.
\n\tNew: 2\/7. Avenge (3): Your Beetles have +3\/+2 this game. Deathrattle: Summon a 2\/2 Beetle. <\/p>\n

\"HS_HUNTER_BG31_808_enUS_RunedProgenitor-117499_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_HUNTER_BG31_808_G_enUS_RunedProgenitor-117500_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Turquoise Skitterer<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 4\/4. Deathrattle: Your Beetles have +4\/+4 this game. Summon a 2\/2 Beetle.
\n\tNew: 5\/5. Deathrattle: Your Beetles have +5\/+5 this game. Summon a 2\/2 Beetle. <\/p>\n

\"HS_HUNTER_BG31_809_enUS_TurquoiseSkitterer-119255_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_HUNTER_BG31_809_G_enUS_TurquoiseSkitterer-119256_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Tarecgosa<\/p>\n

\"HS_WARRIOR_BG21_015_enUS_Tarecgosa-72062_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_WARRIOR_BG21_015_G_enUS_Tarecgosa-73453_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Twilight Watcher<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [Tier 5] 3\/7. Whenever a friendly Dragon attacks, give your Dragons +1\/+3.
\n\tNew: [Tier 4] 3\/5. Whenever a friendly Dragon attacks, give your Dragons +1\/+2. <\/p>\n

\"HS_WARRIOR_BG33_245_enUS_TwilightWatcher-122442_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_WARRIOR_BG33_245_G_enUS_TwilightWatcher-122443_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Wannabe Gargoyle<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [Tier 4] 9\/1.
\n\tNew: [Tier 3] 7\/1. <\/p>\n

\"HS_WARRIOR_BG30_109_enUS_WannabeGargoyle-113140_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_WARRIOR_BG30_109_G_enUS_WannabeGargoyle-113141_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Nomi, Kitchen Nightmare<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 4\/4. After you play an Elemental, give Elementals in the Tavern +2\/+2 this game.
\n\tNew: 6\/6. After you play an Elemental, give Elementals in the Tavern +3\/+3 this game. <\/p>\n

\"HS_NEUTRAL_BGS_104_enUS_NomiKitchenNightmare-63626_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_NEUTRAL_TB_BaconUps_201_enUS_NomiKitchenNightmare-64185_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Underhanded Dealer<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [Tier 3] 3\/3. After you gain Gold, gain +1\/+2.
\n\tNew: [Tier 4] 6\/6. After you gain Gold, gain +2\/+2. <\/p>\n

\"HS_ROGUE_BG26_815_enUS_UnderhandedDealer-99014_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_ROGUE_BG26_815_G_enUS_UnderhandedDealer-99015_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Stellar Freebooter<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [Tier 4] 8\/4. Taunt. Deathrattle: Give a friendly minion Health equal to this minion’s Attack.
\n\tNew: [Tier 3] 7\/3. Taunt. Deathrattle: Give another friendly Pirate Health equal to this minion’s Attack. <\/p>\n

\"HS_ROGUE_BG29_866_enUS_StellarFreebooter-114479_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_ROGUE_BG29_866_G_enUS_StellarFreebooter-114480_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Goldgrubber<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 3\/2. At the end of your turn, gain +3\/+2 for each friendly Golden minion.
\n\tNew: 3\/3. At the end of your turn, gain +3\/+3 for each friendly Golden minion. <\/p>\n

\"HS_ROGUE_BGS_066_enUS_Goldgrubber-61066_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_ROGUE_TB_BaconUps_130_enUS_Goldgrubber-62194_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Scourfin<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 3\/3. Deathrattle: Give a random minion in your hand +5\/+5.
\n\tNew: 4\/3. Deathrattle: Give a random minion in your hand +7\/+7. <\/p>\n

\"HS_SHAMAN_BG26_360_enUS_Scourfin-100930_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_SHAMAN_BG26_360_G_enUS_Scourfin-100931_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Dramaloc<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 10\/2. Deathrattle: Give 2 other friendly Murlocs the Attack of the highest-Attack minion in your hand.
\n\tNew: 8\/3. Rally: Give 2 friendly Murlocs the stats of the highest-Attack minion in your hand (except Dramaloc). <\/p>\n

\"HS_SHAMAN_BG34_143_enUS_Dramaloc-126643_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_SHAMAN_BG34_143_G_enUS_Dramaloc-126644_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Mrglin’ Burglar<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: 8\/6. After you play a Murloc, give a friendly minion and a minion in your hand +4\/+4.
\n\tNew: 10\/8. After you play a Murloc, give a friendly minion and a minion in your hand +5\/+4. <\/p>\n

\"HS_SHAMAN_BG30_122_enUS_MrglinBurglar-114391_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_SHAMAN_BG30_122_G_enUS_MrglinBurglar-114392_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Eternal Tycoon<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: [Tier 5] 2\/9. Avenge (5): Summon an Eternal Knight. It attacks immediately.
\n\tNew: [Tier 4] 2\/6. Avenge (5): Summon an Eternal Knight. It attacks immediately. <\/p>\n

\"HS_DEATHKNIGHT_BG34_403_enUS_EternalTycoon-129263_NORMAL.png\"\"HS_DEATHKNIGHT_BG34_403_G_enUS_EternalTycoon-129264_GOLDEN.png\"<\/p>\n

Hero Changes<\/p>\n

Professor Putricide – Build-An-Undead<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: (4 Gold)
\n\tNew: (3 Gold) <\/p>\n

\"HS_NEUTRAL_BG25_HERO_100p_enUS_Build-An-Undead-97814_NORMAL.png\"<\/p>\n

Hero Armor Updates<\/p>\n


\n\tAlexstrasza now has 10 armor, and 8 in Duos.
\n\tButtons now has 16\u00a0armor, and 14\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tCariel Roame now has 18\u00a0armor, and 16\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tC’Thun now has 20\u00a0armor, and 18\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tDeath Speaker Blackthorn now has 18\u00a0armor, and 16\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tJim Raynor now has 16\u00a0armor, and 14\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tKerrigan, Queen of Blades now has 14\u00a0armor, and 12\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tMillhouse Manastorm now has 16\u00a0armor, and 14\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tProfessor Putricide now has 12\u00a0armor, and 10\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tQueen Azshara now has 12\u00a0armor, and 10\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tRagnaros the Firelord now has 18\u00a0armor, and 16\u00a0in Duos.
\n\tTess Greymane now has 17\u00a0armor, and 15\u00a0in Duos. <\/p>\n

Timewarp Changes<\/p>\n

Timewarp Pool Changes<\/p>\n

Removed:<\/p>\n


\n\tTimewarped Relaxer
\n\tTimewarped Guard
\n\tTimewarped Grease Bot
\n\tTimewarped Karathress
\n\tTimewarped Goldrinn <\/p>\n

Timewarp Text and Stat Changes<\/p>\n

Timewarped Lucky Egg<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: In two turns, Discover a Golden Tier 7 minion to transform into. (2 turns left!)
\n\tNew: In two turns, choose from three Golden Tier 7 minions to transform into. (2 turns left!)
\n\tDev Comment: This is a text-only change for clarity. <\/p>\n

Timewarped Raider<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: Golden version: After you play a card from Tier 4 or above, give your Pirates +6\/+4.
\n\tNew: Golden version: After you play a card from Tier 4 or above, give your Pirates +3\/+2 twice.
\n\tDev Comment: Changed to match other Golden Pirates. <\/p>\n

Timewarped Caretaker<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: Deathrattle: Summon four 1\/1 Skeletons. Any that don’t fit give your Undead +1 Attack this game (wherever they are).
\n\tNew: Deathrattle: Summon five 1\/1 Skeletons. Any that don’t fit give your Undead +1 Attack this game (wherever they are). <\/p>\n

Timewarped Murcules<\/p>\n

Timewarped Squallfin<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: After you play a Murloc, give minions in your hand and board +2\/+1.
\n\tNew: After you play a Murloc, give minions in your hand and board +2\/+2. <\/p>\n

Timewarped Duskmaw<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: Avenge (1): Give your Dragons +4\/+3.
\n\tNew: Avenge (1): Give your Dragons +6\/+4. <\/p>\n

Timewarped Bandit<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: At the start of your turn, discard a spell to play 3 Blood Gems on all your minions.
\n\tNew: At the start of your turn, discard a spell to play 4 Blood Gems on all your minions. <\/p>\n

Timewarped Astrogill<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: While this is in your hand, after a different friendly Murloc gains stats, gain +2\/+1.
\n\tNew: While this is in your hand, after a different friendly Murloc gains stats, gain +3\/+2. <\/p>\n

Timewarped Trumpeter<\/p>\n


\n\tOld: After you sell 4 Elementals, get a random Elemental. (4 left!)
\n\tNew: After you sell 5 Elementals, get a random Elemental. (5 left!) <\/p>\n

Timewarp Cost Changes<\/p>\n

Minor Timewarp<\/p>\n


\n\tTimewarped Leapfrogger: Chronum cost changed from 2 to 1.
\n\tTimewarped Snow Elemental: Chronum cost changed from 2 to 1. <\/p>\n

Major Timewarp<\/p>\n


\n\tTimewarped Whirl-O-Tron: Chronum cost changed from 1 to 2.
\n\tTimewarped Twirler: Chronum cost changed from 1 to 2.
\n\tTimewarped Overfiend: Chronum cost changed from 2 to 1. <\/p>\n

Other Changes<\/p>\n

Anomalies<\/p>\n

These Anomalies have been returned to the Anomaly pool:<\/p>\n


\n\tMoney Match
\n\tGolganneth’s Tempest <\/p>\n

Bug Fixes & Game Improvements<\/p>\n

Hearthstone<\/p>\n


\n\tYou will now be allowed to play Health-cost cards that cost more than your remaining health if you have Arisen Onyxia active. <\/p>\n

Battlegrounds<\/p>\n


\n\tFixed a missing comma in Timewarped Painter\u2019s English text.
\n\tFixed a bug with Power of the Storm where it could offer Rune of Damnation while you were Tier 1. <\/p>\n

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