31.6 Patch Notes

Anomalies Return!

Anomalies are back in Battlegrounds and, for the first time, in Duos! Anomalies are tavern-transforming effects that apply to all players from the start of each game. Adapt to the chaotic influence of the Old Gods to claim your crown!

• New Anomalies: 21 new Anomalies have been added, including Lay of the Land, Continuing Education, and Rising Current.
• Returning Anomalies: Several Anomalies have returned, such as A Faire Reward and Anomalous Evidence.
• Updated Anomalies: Audience’s Choice and Tavern Special have been updated to include Tavern spells.

The Heroes of StarCraft Come to Battlegrounds

• Kerrigan, Queen of Blades (12 Armor): Features a unique Zerg morphing mechanic.
• Jim Raynor (12 Armor): Starts with a Battlecruiser that upgrades with Tavern Refreshes.
• Artanis (15 Armor): Chooses from Protoss minions to gain after buying cards.

Minion Pool Changes

• Removed Minions: Several minions have been removed, including Assistant Guard and Bazaar Dealer.
• Returned Minions: Minions like Cyborg Drake and Deadstomper have been returned to the pool.

New Minions

• Technical Element [Tier 3, Elemental/Mech]: 5/5, Magnetic, can Magnetize to both Mechs and Elementals.

• Captain Bonerender [Tier 4, Pirate/Undead]: 5/5, summons an extra copy of a different minion in combat.

• Gentle Stag [Tier 3, Beast]: 1/5, gives the right-most minion +1/+1 permanently when a minion is summoned in combat.

• Bellowing Tyrant [Tier 7, Beast]: 3/2, Taunt, gains +3/+2 for each Beast summoned this game.

• Arcane Behemoth [Tier 7, Elemental]: 4/8, Taunt, gains stats of sold Elementals.

• Stitched Salvager [Tier 7, Undead]: 20/4, destroys and resummons the minion to its left.

Changed Minions

• Tortollan Blue Shell [Tier 4]: 3/6, sells for 5 Gold if you lost your last combat.

• Mythrax the Unraveller [Tier 4]: 4/2, gains +2/+1 for each different friendly minion type.

• Shellemental [Tier 4, Elemental/Naga]: 4/4, Spellcraft: gives stats to a random friendly minion until next turn.

• Sprightly Scarab [Tier 3, Beast]: 2/1, Choose One – Give a Beast +1/+1 and Reborn; or +8 Attack.

• Mystic Sporebat [Tier 5, Beast]: 8/1, Deathrattle: Get a random Tavern Spell.

• Ichoron the Protector [Tier 4, Elemental]: 3/1, Divine Shield, gives played Elementals Divine Shield until next turn.

• Tidemistress Athissa [Tier 6, Naga]: 2/6, gives Naga +1/+1 whenever you cast a spell.

Spell Pool Changes

• Removed Spells: Unmasked Identity and Boundless Potential have been removed from the Spell Pool.
• Returned Spells: Sacred Gift has been returned to the Spell Pool (at Tier 7).

New Spells

• Forest’s Bounty [Tier 4]: [2 Gold] Choose One – Give a minion +7/+7; or Give your minions +2/+1.

• Sharing is Caring [Tier 7]: [2 Gold] Start of Combat: Your left-most minion gains stats equal to the nearest enemy minion’s.

• Blade of Ambition [Tier 7]: [6 Gold] Choose a minion. Set its Attack and Health to match the highest in your warband.

• Hallowed Ritual [Tier 7]: [5 Gold] Discover a Tier 7 minion.

Spell Changes

• Fandral’s Fortune [Tier 6]: [3 Gold] Discover a Choose One card. It has both effects combined.

• Sacred Gift [Tier 7]: [4 Gold] Give a minion Divine Shield.

General Updates

• StarCraft cosmetics: The StarCraft-specific cosmetics on the second half of the Battlegrounds Rewards Track have now been unlocked.
• Combat speed up: Combat animations will now accelerate as the battle progresses.
• Consolation Coin: Certain cards will now give a Consolation Coin when they have no target for their effect.
• Quest Reward pool changes: Invigorating Conch, Divine Armor, and Soul Pact have been removed from the Quest Reward pool.