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Big Demon Hunter deck list guide - Ashes of Outland - Hearthstone (April 2020)Big Demons, on the hunt.

Big Demons, on the hunt.

The Demon Hunter class brings with it a big Demon-summoning package. We’re excited to see how it goes - there are some powerful tools without a doubt, but we do expect the other, faster Demon Hunter decks to perform better. This one is a fun one to play though, so give it a shot if you fancy! Once more big Demons enter the game this deck will absolutely hit new heights, so keep the faith.

Big Demon Hunter deck list and strategy

Here’s the Big Demon Hunter deck we’ll be using for the Ashes ofOutlandexpansion. We’ll keep you updated with any changes!

Select and copy the long ID string below, then create a deck inHearthstoneto export this deck into your game.

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General strategy

Big Demon Hunter looks to drag the game out and play a more controlly style of play than other archetypes of the class. We expect it to see a decent bit of early play, but its meta relevance will depend on its results in comparison to other Demon Hunter decks. Here’s how to make this version of the new class work as well as possible.

Early game:You don’t have as reliable an early game as your other Demon Hunter decks. You’re stuck with your Hero Power on turn 1, orTwin Sliceif the enemy puts on a strong early threat. Try to get minions on board when possible -Overconfident Orcis a nice shout whenever possible, andImmolation Aurawill often work as a 2 manaConsecrationgiven your likelihood of having an empty board.

Try to survive as much as possible -Eye Beamcan restore you slightly for free whilst getting an enemy out of your hair, andAldrachi Warbladescombo with things like DemonClaws, letting you Lifesteal for more health.

Try to make valuable trades with enemy minions whenever possible - your win condition usually outlasting the enemy anyway.Wrathspike Bruteis a fantastic way to get rid of large wide boards too - if the enemy can’t kill it in one shot or remove it with a spell, their entire side of the battlefield will take multiple hits.

Raging Felscreameris a solid option to play on turn 4 too, especially given the amount of potentially huge plays to be made.Priestess of Furycan be played on turn 5 after this, and can sometimes lock the enemy out of doing anything at all, as well as dealing chip damage to the face.

More great Demon Hunter guides:

Big Demon Hunter Mulligan guide

These are the cards you’ll want to make the best possible start with Big Demon Hunter:

Big Demon Hunter tips, combos and synergies

Here’s a few combos and interactions to look out for with Big Demon Hunter.

-Pit Commandercan summonImprisoned Antaenfrom your deck, but it’ll still be Dormant and take two turns to wake up and trigger its effect.

  • Do the maths before playingRaging Felscreamer. The next Demon you play will cost 2 fewer mana crystals, so make sure you can play it next turn. A 7 manaPit Commanderis great, but only if you can afford to play it then and there.

-Soul Splitgives you an exact copy of a friendly Demon. This is best used with the likes ofPriestess of FuryorWrathspike Brute, since their effects don’t rely on a Battlecry.

  • The longerPriestess of Furystays on board, the more likely you are to pull away from your opponent and win. It’s often a good idea to trade less valuable minions off to keep the enemy from doing anything about the Priestess.

  • You have a lot of Lifesteal effects, but use them wisely. Try to maximise the health gain from each of the cards. For example, using DemonClaws onAldrachi Warblades, or tradingAshtongue Battlelordinto low-attack minions will help you gain more than you otherwise would.

-Maiev Shadowsongcan take an enemy minion out of action for 2 turns, imprisoning it and making it Dormant. This doesn’t trigger Deathrattles or Battlecries, but will re-trigger any effects that go off upon ‘awakening’, like that ofImprisoned Antaen.