[Archived] Arena Shaman Spreadsheet

[Vlad 411]

This thread is for comments about our Arena Shaman Spreadsheet.

[Guest Andrew]

Can someone explain the rationale behind Flametongue being at "average" because that definitely seems a bit low...

[Poyo 41]

Can someone explain the rationale behind Flametongue being at "average" because that definitely seems a bit low...

Flametongue Totem is extremely situational as you require a rather solid board setup in order to get full benefit out of the card - in other words, you can't just pop it on an empty board and expect it to bring in the value. Because of this dependency you should compare Flametongue Totem to other class cards and not neutral minions and I believe that you wouldn't pick Flametongue over Rockbiter Weapon or Stormforged Axe, nor would you pick it over Forked Lightning or Lightning Bolt if it was your first card to pick.

I do agree however that "average" doesn't sound right for Flametotem, because its a good card, the other cards in those tiers are simply better. :)

 

Edited April 4, 2014 by Poyo

[Akaitsuki 10]

Did pretty damn good my best run with shaman following this spreadsheet had a nice 7-0 streak then hit some losses and finished with a 9/3 finish

 

This was the deck i build out

 

1x Earth Shock

2x Rockbiter Weapon

1x Abusive Sergeant

1x Argent Squire

1x Stormforged Axe

1x Flametongue Totem

1x Kobold Geomancer

3x Loot Hoarder

1x Mad Bomber

2x Feral Spirit

1x Hex

1x Demolisher

1x Ironforge Rifleman

1x Questing Adventurer

1x Raging Worgen

1x Unbound Elemental

1x Dark iron Dwarf

1x Spellbreaker

1x Windspeaker

1x Earth Elemental

1x Fen Creeper

1x Spiteful Smith

1x Boulderfist Ogre

1x Cairne Bloodhoof

1x Hogger

1x Reckless Rocketeer

 

any tips or advice?

[Guest Discordmaru]

I my first win streak right now,  using the suggested cards. Thanks so much I have been playing  about 2 months and always had a horrid time with arena. (3 wins was my top)

[Poyo 41]

I my first win streak right now,  using the suggested cards. Thanks so much I have been playing  about 2 months and always had a horrid time with arena. (3 wins was my top)

I'm glad to hear its working out for you. Keep it up!

[Guest JustPassingBy]

I think the list is lacking feral spirits.

[Vlad 411]

I think the list is lacking feral spirits.

They are Rare cards, and, as such, are listed in the Rare tab :)

[Guest IcyMist]

Sorry but you have to be nuts to consider Flametongue average. It raises in value based on the number of lower cost creatures and token generators in your deck. Situational? Forked lightning is very situational. severely hampers your tempo if played early on and not guaranteed to hit it's targets. Cleave is very solid because it doesn't ruin your next turn.

 

Flametongue is one of the very top commons for Shaman.  If it doesn't work for you then you're not playing it properly or your drafting style revolves around too many high cost minions.

[Poyo 41]

Sorry but you have to be nuts to consider Flametongue average. It raises in value based on the number of lower cost creatures and token generators in your deck. Situational? Forked lightning is very situational. severely hampers your tempo if played early on and not guaranteed to hit it's targets. Cleave is very solid because it doesn't ruin your next turn.

 

Flametongue is one of the very top commons for Shaman.  If it doesn't work for you then you're not playing it properly or your drafting style revolves around too many high cost minions.

Normally I consider picking a Fire Elemental and some early removal over it during the initial picks, however I seem to have overlooked it at the spreadsheet and you are absolutely right. Flametongue is amazing. Will adjust it asap.

Thanks for pointing it out, IcyMist

Regards,

Poyo

[Guest Certhas]

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[Damien 1,514]

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