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Resurrect Priest deck list guide - Ashes of Outland - Hearthstone (April 2020)Resurrect Priest has some interesting new toys - here’s how to use them.
Resurrect Priest has some interesting new toys - here’s how to use them.
With the Standard format rotation, a lot of decks are changing significantly. Chief amongst these is theResurrectform of Priest, which has both lost and gained a lot.
This deck is a weird one, and pretty tough to pilot. Depending on the matchup, you’ll play the game very differently. Against aggro, you just need to survive the initial onslaught, whereas when playing a control opponent, especially a mirror match, you want to save as much value as humanly possible.
Of course, the main thrust of this deck relies on you bringing back your minions from the dead, much in the same vein asBig Priest, Wild format’s most hated deck. You do very well against decks that try to play fair and beat you with minion combat, but struggle heavily when facing off against combo decks, as you’ll be repeatedly stifled and get less value from Deathrattles than you need.
We’ll be updating this deck if it changes throughout the meta, but here’s the most popular version at the moment.
ResurrectPriest deck list and strategy
Here is the version ofResurrectPriest we’re going for in Ashes ofOutland. Expect further refinements as the meta shifts, as always.
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General strategy
Early Game: Depending on who you think you’re up against, your opening hand will look very different. In general, you want to stop your opponent snowballing early on, so keep cards likePenanceto take down strong enemies. Minions likeEVIL TotemandCrystal Merchantcan be scary early on, so getting rid of them is essential while your deck gets up to speed. After that, you just need to get your minions out there. Heal yourself withRenewand make sure you choose the Discovered spell carefully - adapt to your opponent’s actions.
Survive the early game and you’re good to go, with some extremely strong plays available later on.
Mid Game: If you’ve had minions likeArchmage VargothorSandhoof Waterbearerdie off already, you’ll be able to get them back with resurrection effects in the future. In the meantime, keep out of lethal range with cards like the newly-buffedHoly Nova, now only 4 mana, andBreath of the Infiniteto deal decent AOE damage
Against control decks, or decks that aren’t minion-based, you’ll want to avoid making too many low-value plays throughout. In particular, if you’re up against another Priest, don’t play strong minions into an empty board, as you won’t receive the value from its Deathrattle, and in that matchup, value is everything. Unfortunately, against control-focused Warrior decks orMalygoscombo decks, you’ll struggle regardless so will have to make low-value plays as much as you can in order to try to get lucky.
You should have enough value late on to beat out most foes, especially if you’re lucky and manage to getCatrina MuerteorArchmage Vargothoff of aMass Resurrection, generating even more value. Eventually, either you or your opponent will run out of value and lose. Most of the time, you’re able to out-value them.
ResurrectPriest Mulligan Guide
Mulligan for removal, except in very special situations.
Keep hold of damage spells likeHolySmitein order to get rid of the likes ofEVIL Totem,Crystal Merchantand other strong early minions.
The same is true forForbidden Words- removal of early threats is vital to your survival.
3.Breath of the Infinitecan save you in a pinch against wide boards while you wait for your bigger plays.
ResurrectPriest tips, combos and synergies
Keep in mind the card synergies and combos to best playResurrectPriest. It’s a deck you’ll need to get the hang of, but should be able to learn if you keep your head in the game:
-Catrina Muerteis more likely toresurrecta minion that’s died multiple times. If yourresurrection pool is full ofSandhoof Waterbearers, and only oneScrapyard Colossus, you’ll get the waterbearers most of the time.
-Mass Resurrectioncan bring you even more than the 3 minions it promises. If you resurrectArchmage VargothorCatrina Muerte, you’ll get extraresurrections on board.
-Shadow Word: Ruindestroys all minions with 5 or more attack - make sure your minions have already struck when you cast it!
-Kael’thas Sunstridermakes every third spell you cast each turn cost 0, which could be used to cast a super cheapMass Resurrectionwhen you shouldn’t be able to yet.
-Psyche Splitsummons a copy of a minion that’s already been buffed, meaning the copy benefits from the +1/+2 as well. It combos well withArchmageVergoth, who’ll recast it for you.
-Plague of Deathis extremely valuable as your only 100% board clear. Save it for when there’s no other option.
