[Hearthstone] Dr Balanced 

"It will absolutely get nerfed" A year later: uuuhhhhhhhhhh

Dr Boom should be changed to a 9 mana 4/12 that at the end of your turn gives you a Boom card the Boom cards would be: Boommare: Deal 5 Damage to all expect Dr Boom, Boomerald Drake : a 7/6 minion, Booming Sisters: 3/5 minion, Boom: Return a minion to your hand

Instead, they made him 4 mana and removed the battlecry and made it shaman only.

A good way to balance Dr boom it to make him a 6/7 for 7 mana well keeping both boom bots.

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5:55 to skipperino the Kripperino

How about changing his name to be officially Dr. Balanced and make him a 10/10 that summons 5 6/6 boom bots. He costs 0 mana and boom bots have: "Deathrattle: Deal 9 damage to all characters.

Dr boom = 7 mana 9/9 deal 8 damage split between favoured targets.

But remember guys, he's no Troggzor.

I come from the future meta. Please send help.

Deck creation pre-Standard: Dr. Boom + 29 other cards.

Even if you have 2 War Golems you can't have 4 Wisps :( :(

So weird to watch games from six years ago. There weren't any "mega-synergy" decks yet doing insane things all game long. People just played high value cards and traded as much as possible.

5:55 to Skipperino the Kripperino 19:39 to Skipperino the Viderino Kappa.

They should make him an 8/8 and the boom bots 2/2

Dr.Boom did 17 dmg that turn... Dr. Balanced

They should "nerf" him on april fool's by making him a 6/7. He'd be changed back on the 2nd, but blizz would play it off like it's a long term thing.

Ideas to nerf Dr. Boom I have seen that don't sound crazy to me. 1. Boom Bots card text becomes "Deathrattle: Deal 1-4 damage to a random character" (Tinkmaster Treatment) 2. Dr Boom becomes 8 or 9 mana (Cenarius treatment) 3. Dr Boom becomes a 7/5 (Illidan treatment) 4. Boom Bots become 0/1s (Nerubian Egg treatment) 5. Nerubian Weblord buff (his effect is better at countering Dr Boom but right now he just doesn't have enough stats) 6. A combination of the above ideas. I am personally hoping for number 1 and 5, even making Nerebian Weblord a 3 mana 2/4 would make him more playable, but these are the best/most likely outcomes.

Message from the future: He's back and now he summons 6 boom bots

Just make the Boom Bot 0/1. So the opponent can play around the bots, but are still annoying to deal with. The one who play Dr Boom can still found creative way to use the bots effectively, like in buff decks, savage roar combo, taunts, ... Big Game Hunter should also be nerf in my opinion. His ability is worth too much compare to his downside in stats. He has to big of an impact on the meta. Many good late game minion aren't even an option to put in your deck, just because of BGH. Not only this but he is killing decks like giant mage. Not to mention he is almost killing the warrior class. He should be a 3/2 imo.

I can taste the salt through the title alone, Kripp.

The thought that when the undertaker nerf goes live there will be at least a couple of huntards who play without realising the nerf is happening or modifying their strategy in any way and get completely crushed on ladder is giving me life right now.

I remember one of my more recent arena runs the opponent had 3 Dr. Booms in his deck, and I was like. If this fucking guy doesn't get to 12 wins, I will slit Dr. Booms Throat.

*How about a 6/8 Dr.Boom with 2 Boom bots that deal up to 10 damage to a random character?*

I think Dr Boom would be much more balanced if the boom bots were 0/1s. That way you would at least need activators like buffs or board clears and at the very least they couldn't attack into Dr Booms only counter in BGH. This would also still allow Dr Boom to be playable and it would still counter decks that rely on random hits like Tempo Mage for ex. But wouldn't be an auto include in any deck that has a couple 7 attack or higher minions. I wonder if that would make like a mech hunter deck relevant because Metaltooth Leaper would turn the 0/1 bots back into 2/1s. Idk if the boom bots were 0/1s and you had 0 activators and they had BGH you at least wouldnt come out on top every single time like the current way it is now lol.

Should be a 7/5. You still get 9/7 worth of stats, plus an average of 5 damage damage randomly to the opponent. Fire elemental is 6/5 plus 3 damage battlecry, class specific and pretty much an autoinclude. Even nerfed, it's basically a neutral fire elemental.

That is the 1st Kripp talk I've listened to.. and I must say I enjoyed it :P

Why does the card say "bots MAY explode" when they always do? they should make the card so that there is a 50% chance that the bots do the 1-4 dmg or none.

Dr Balanced: Cost: 7 Stats: 6/95 Battlecry: Summon two boombots with deathrattle: Your opponent immediately loses the game. Charge+Ultimate Windfury+Divine Shield+Taunt Inspire: Turn any of your opponent's into a living bomb, dealing 4 damage to it every turn. When it dies, explode and completely kill every single opposing minion. Deathrattle: Summon Kel'thuzad Have I made the card Balanced enough yet guys?

probably will never be nerfed at this point, but my suggestions were A. make boombots deathrattle target random character instead of enemy B. make boom a 5/5 for 5 with same effect (still very strong but not a win condition) or C. summon 1 boombot instead of 2

*Since Skipperino isn't here, I'm taking on his duty* 5:55

I'm still not convinced that Dr. Boom is actually overpowered, I think he just demonstrates what we already knew: War Golem is slightly underpowered. Apparently it was about two tokens worth of underpowered. Instead of nerfing the doctor it would probably be healthier to buff the golem slightly and design other 7 drops to be of similar power level. Also print more 7s in general so that there's more competition for the curve slot. The only potential issue with the card is the deathrattle randomness but I only seem to get blown out by that about once a week which is no more than any other chance effect in the game. At most I would argue to drop the bomb range to 0-3 just to further reduce instances of it having an overly significant impact on a match, but that's only if they even see the need for a nerf at all. Also, him seeing play in every deck isn't a sign he's overpowered, it's a sign that everyone thinks he's overpowered. It's an issue with perception, likely related to the aforementioned past failings of 7 drops.

0:00 To Kripperino the skipperino.

Dr. Boom 70/70 boom bots 100/100 battlecry, deathrattle, when attacked, when attacking deal 100-40000 damage to all enemies. dr boom 0 mana wisp charge windfury divine shield deathrattle summon 1030000 boom bots gg.

7:40 Kripp knows whats about to happen, he may not show it in the way of facial expression but in his heart is nothing but despair.

I don't see how Dr. Boom is all that worse than Ragnaros. He's like a one time Ragnaros with a shotgun... except the bots might only explode for 1 each. At least Ragnaros ALWAYS gets in 8 damage when played. Yes, BGH cleans up the entire card, but something like shadow word: death and a Cabal Shadow Priest can deal with with Dr. Boom very effectively. I just feel that Dr. Boom is everywhere because, while it is good, it is also new and very popular.

Kripp on January 22nd, 2017 - "I think Dr. Boom was fine"

60 dust away from Doctor Boom. AFTER ALL THESE MONTHS!!! I FINALLY GET TO HAVE MY REVENGE! Those kiddies who spend their mommy's credit card will face my wrath!

0:00 to watchrino videorino 5:55 to skipprino kripprino 19:39 to skipprino videorino You're welcomerino

Hey guys , i have not enough dust to craft Dr.Boom can i just put in War golem and 2 Wisps?

*Opponent draws a card* Kripp: Why is this happening to me?

But isn't it a legendary card? So its supposed to give better value for its cost.....why compare it with normal cards?

As a game designer,best balanced adjustment would be, "At the start of your next turn summon 2 boom bots". So there is time to prevent the boom bots from summoning, you give the chance of someone to do something before , or have him face the powers of a legendary creature.

Kripp you get luckier than most lol. I get the worst drafts ever since gvg so im on a suck fest. Before gvg I averaged 8-0 enough to make a profit but now I avoid Arena like a plague because people get insane drafts while I get to choose between whisps, alarmo bots and pint size summoners.

A plausible nerf would be to make the Boom Bots hit a random target, like Mad Bomber-esque.

Should be a 7/5.

I have a Druid deck that has about 20 legendary minions in it. It's not great, but it is a lot of fun. The best combos I have ever had involved a Baron Rivendare coming in right as I toss a boombot, Sneeds old shredder, or whip out a Thaddius. I Have even had Kel Thuzad out a few times. It's so much fun when it works.

I'm baffled that everyone thinks it's such a strong card, I find it utterly useless. Honestly that could be because RNG favors me, but I've seen nothing that proves it's even worth putting in a deck, let alone overpowered.

Message from the future! He is back!

I love watching Kripp, he makes me feel better about my arena frustrations lol.

I forget who said this, but this is the best idea I've seen on how to balance Dr. Boom. Instead of the two Boom Bots being summoned, they're added to your hand and they cost 1 mana. That way it takes a solid turn in order for them to do anything. Some suggest that they should lower his health, which is whatever. Some suggest lowering his attack, and that's a buff lol (out of range for BGH). Some say increase his mana, which is the laziest fucking way of balancing a card. That just makes it so that you get mouth fucked a turn later (coughPyroblastcough). So props to the guy on the Hearthstone forums that came up with this idea.

7 Mana, 7 Attack,5 Health,at the end of yout turn summon a Boom Bot, Or: 8 Mana,7 Attack,8 Health,Battlecry: Add to your hand 3 Boom Bots, Or: 8 Mana,1 Attack,3 Health,Battlecry: Fill your board with Boom Bots (Onixia like) Or: 1 Mana, 30 Attack,30 Health, Fill your board with Mega Boom Bots (8/8 Charge,Deathrattle,20-40 damage to a random enemy) Charge,Mega-Windfury,Mega-Divine shield (Survives 2 attacks),Taunt,Deathrattle, Summon a Doctor boom and Trigger his Battlecry. I think the most balanced option is 4...

That last Dr. Boom luck: (1/2)*(1/4)*(1/2)*(1/4) = 1.56%. The video before this one Kripp: "Why am I so unlucky?"

Joined hearthstone and played with my basic card deck against 20 people with dr boom on a first day . Not Pay to win my ass . I got 7/7 golem for that cost . Its impossible to play with starting cards against people who make legit decks utilizing overpowered cards like Dr.Boom . Boom bots need to do 1-2 and Dr.Boom needs to be 6/6 .

That first game made me laugh so hard. You want to believe it is just variance, but that shit happens.

That moment when the brew master comes out .... AWWW MAN I FEEL YOU

What would make the most sense to balance Dr. Balanced I think, would be that Dr. Boom keeps all his current effects, but your opponent is given a "Boom's Doom" spell card that deals say 4 damage to its target. The Dr. Boom fight was about dodging his boom bots and then taking Boom out with the "Boom's Doom" bombs that are given to you. Not only does it make more sense lore wise than the way he is now, it balances him out more. Dr. Boom basically gets a guaranteed 9 mana value (usually more) for 7 mana with no drawback. There needs to be some kind of drawback to it, and that drawback is already screaming in our faces from WoW.

I didn't understand why doctor boom was a "insta-include" in every pack. But thanks to Krips opening statements I completely understand. Thanks.

That first game gave me cancer

Just wanted to say, I really enjoy your videos. Keep them up! Thank you.

Couldn't stop laughing 18:39 "do that again"

The card text saying WARNING bots may explode, should mean exactly that: warning, if you play Dr Boom, each bot has a 50% chance of exploding on you or your minions. Alternatively, each bot only has a small chance of exploding on your enemy. Fixed, and actually relates to the card text!

I think if the boombots merely got placed into your hand it would be totally fine, but then again like Kripp said, the strength was that you summoned them both on the board straight up, so don't know if that would make him fall below the bar in the end

Came for the title, stayed for the salt.

Regarding the first clip...I picked warlock in arena a couple of weeks ago and drafted seven power overwhelmings and two shades of naxxramus. I would play a SoN, wait until I had four or five PO in hand and then I would just OTK. Pretty hilarious combo.

How to balance Dr boom? Change his battlecry to 1-4 boom bots that deal 1-2 damage each death rattle it would still synergize with knife juggler and giant the damage is still the same from boom bots up to 8 damage but you are less likely to be hitting a minion with one bomber for 4 damage It would also maybe make the junk bot useable 1/5 getting +2/+2 each time u sac a boom bot probably not use able in higher rankings but some fun decks could be made :p

Yeah, it's really fun to play. And even getting it mirror imaged or having your oponent play one himself you get some interesting results. Also there must be some overpowerd legendaries to make money. You are right with that.

I remember when i was doing arena, i was facing a druid who somehow had an Iron Juggernaut in his deck. It was when the GvG cards weren't introduced to constructed, i screenshot it but i accidentally deleted it.

18:44 the balance level power its over 9000

Kripp, the reason other people seem to play Dr. Boom more than you in arena is because during any run, you can play 3-12 different people. That's literally 60-330 more cards you face that could be Dr. Boom.

Forgot I was watching a game featuring Dr Boom for that pally clip.

I think a decent nerf would be make it so the doombots can hit your own board too. Or adding the bots to your hand instead. It fills a missing gap in decent 7 drops, so changing mana costs wouldn't be the best solution, but you could bring down it's health to 5 or 6 to allow more answers/better minion trades.

Imo this was the golden age of hearthstone

One year later, Dr. Boom still Dr. Balanced

I drafted Dr Boom *and* Ragnaros in a recent priest arena. I was laughing so hard, when I would turn 7 Boom, turn 8 Rag. I had this feeling that perhaps some of my opponents were also laughing... because this guy's deck was crazy. lol

He's my first legendary and I'm happy about it. Got him from first 1-3 GvG packs. All my other legendarys suck.

Dr. Boom should be a 7/5, everytime you play a card summon a boombot, like illidan, but better, which actually makes no sense but well

Kripp, honest question for you. Are you using gunnar glasses in your video there and are they worth it? great video as always :D

Dr. Balanced , always starts on your starting hand (like quests) 0 mana 100/100 battlecry: win the game

After giving it some thought I think if the nerf should change the Bomb Bots so they “cannot attack”. That way you would either have to kill them yourself or put a taunt on them, or it will just be some protection on board wipes. Negative side they could end up just taking space which is why the card would not just be fundamentally better than War Golem

What you think about balancing dr.boom making the boombots heat random character, not enemy?

Dr. Boom was the first legend I crafted and it's won me many games.

crafted him yesterday. glad i chose the right one.

In my opinion, if Dr. boom is a card, then war golem should be buffed in some way A 7 mana 9/9 deal 2-8 dmg seems a bit to good, even if it could hit your board as well

Some stats: Dr Doom: 7-7 + 1-1 + 1-1 = 9-9 across 3 bodies + 2-8 damage from the bombs This means Dr. Boom is a guaranteed 11-9 for 7 mana with the possibility of being a 17-9 if the bombs max-hit. Even with the fact that the damage of the bombs is random, the insane amount of damage on board is OP beyond all reason. Praise be the mighty god, Wisp, he is going to be banned from standard along with the other aggro mech synergy cards. ^_^

I think a good change would be to make the bots be able to hit friendly minions as well.

How bout this? Dr. Boom: 7 mana 7/7, that creates one boom bot (1/1 death rattle deal 1-4 damage to a random enemy) at the end of your turns.

I say Dr. Boom needs to be balanced by taking the stats the boom bots have and subtracting it from Boom himself. Boom bots are both 1/1, so Dr. Boom becomes a 5/5. I see no problems with that. Cause of the deathrattles on the bots, Boom and his bots'll still probably deal upwards of 15 damage before they're fully dealt with, so even then he'll probably still be a required card for all decks. In all honesty, the only way this card could be made a non-required card is if the boom bots were made to have no deathrattles. That'd be it. Thematic issues aside, that's literally the only way to absolutely, 100% kill Dr. Boom. Until then, I think Blizzard should change Dr. Boom to a soulbound card. Unless they do something, Boom is a REQUIREMENT in ALL decks, so he should be given to everyone. Legendary status be damned.

We miss you doctor...

5:55 skippy krippy

42:00 to skipperino the kripperino

Kripp was very exact on his comment, if there was a card "Boom bot", it would be a decent 1-drop. So you have a 7 mana 7/7, which is OK, plus 2 1-mana OK drops, which means that if Dr. Balanced costed 9 mana, it would already be a decent card, as it is 1-in-3. I think making him cost 8 mana would be the easiest nerf, but my favourite nerf would be to make boom bots being able to hit all characters (and it fits with the description "Beware!").

I want to see Dr. Boom become a 7 mana 7/5. He's just too good.

THE LOCK IS JUST LIKE SORRY WHEN HE PLAYS DR BOOM HAHAHAHA

Bomb deals 4 damage 2 face... Kripp: Ok do that again please Bomb deals 4 damage 2 face... LMAO

Am I the only one that doesn't think Boom is particularly overpowered? A basic 7/7 really isn't that hard to deal with and often dies very quickly, so the only thing going for it is the two bots. Sure, the bots would be played if they were their own card, but would they be played if they were just the two tokens for 7 mana? Boom will most likely get you a two for one but if you're lucky it can get you a 3 for 1 - you get one card if they use a card to kill boom and, ideally, the bots will kill 1 creature each and hopefully that would come out to 2 cards and not just 2 creatures that they got from muster or paladin ability or imp combos or whatever. I've actually seen a lot of games where boom does NOTHING - both bots hit face for a little or you get 1 or 2 hits on creatures that aren't enough to kill anything(or they even help the opponent by giving them more patrons or imps or cards) then boom just gets killed by removal or something. Compare this to basically any board clearing spell, which will routinely get you 3 to 1 and can be found in most classes, often for just as much mana or less than Boom. Boom is a legendary card and it's a rare one-of in a deck. It SHOULD be able to get about 3 to 1. Its strength is just inconsistent and I don't even think it is exemplary. It's certainly good and I definitely use it, but between all of the other value cards producing or killing multiple minions and all of the other cards that far more consistently get 3 for 1 in a much more controlled way I just don't see the fuss. Hearthstone is still actually a fairly young game and I think as there are more cards and expansions released there will easily come a day when the fuss has died down around this card without a nerf being necessary. I don't mean because of power creep, I just mean because there will be more possibilities.

1.) Make Boom Bots explode on a random target, rather than an enemy target. 2.) Make the boom bots appear on the player's hand instead of the field. 3.) Nerf Dr. Booms stats in a way which makes him weaker. Thoughts?

You should also mention the new Druid Legendary that gets shuffled in the deck every time it's killed. It should get at LEAST a slight nerf to it's attack and health values.

Hey kripp, could you make a video about what cards to craft when you first start? im kinda lost after GvG and i dont get much gold or packs because i still such in arena. so it would be great to see a newer video about the first cards to craft in general

That 1/64 chance at the end though...