This week we talk about the second round of nerfs to DoD, design insights by developer Dean "Iksar" Ayala, Casie_HS's Galakrond Warrior, and an interesting question posed by Blizzlet's Stormraige. Casie_HS Galakrond Warrior Deck Code: AAECAQc

209 - Velen's Chosen: Are You on the Hearthstone Honor Roll?

Jan 8th, 2020 31m 44s

This week Grant reviews Iksar's post about Ranked Floor percentiles, comments on community thoughts regarding Galakrond cards and walks you through a guide to to Jalexanderhs Highlander Rogue: AAECAaIHHrQBsgLtAs0DrwSIB7T2Asf4At76AqCAA4+XA5CXA5

208 - Velen's Chosen: Nerfing Shaman is Hard

Dec 19th, 2019 30m 7s

This week Grant talks about the outcomes of the release of the Descent of Dragons expansion. We also get into the matter of the recent nerfs applied to some of the problem cards that immediately occurred upon release of the new set. *velenscho

207 - Velen's Chosen: A Wild Dilemma with James Corbett

Nov 28th, 2019 58m 24s

This week Grant is joined by top tier Wild master: James Corbett! We go deep into the problems facing the Wild format and some possible solutions that will help improve the status quo.James Corbett's Reno Priest: AAEBAa0GHgn7AZwCoQTlBO0F9gelC

206 - Velen's Chosen: Getting Educated with Collins

Nov 24th, 2019 1h 1m

This week Grant is joined by very special guest, top 10, Battlegrounds Master: EducatedCollins! We discuss the new updates to the format and go deep into the widely discussed MMR status quo. Join us for an awesome discussion! Make sure to follo

205 - Velen's Chosen: Battlegrounds Primer Part 1 - Selecting Your Hero

Nov 17th, 2019 26m 7s

This week Grant kicks off a multi-part series that walks through the primary components of Hearthstone Battlegrounds. In Part 1 he provides an overview of all the heroes available in game and recommends tips, pro, and cons as to which hero to s

204 - Velen's Chosen: News of All Kinds

Nov 11th, 2019 1h 32m

This week Grant and Eve get super hyped over the release of Hearthstone Battlegrounds and the new expansion "Descent of Dragons!" Boy howdy! do we have a lot to discuss. Also, we have a very important announcement that you won't want to miss.

203 - Velen's Chosen: Whoops Just Kidding

Oct 27th, 2019

This week Grant and Eve discuss items and events in the Hearthstone news sphere that have either resolved or definitely need resolution. Namely Evolve Shaman, Sn1p Sn4p, and Blitzchung. Join us as we have a friendly conversation about some card

202 - Velen's Chosen: Serious Talk

Oct 13th, 2019 51m 52s

This week Grant and Eve discuss the recent events that have transpired in the Hearthstone gaming sphere surrounding Blitzchung, Hong Kong protests, Blizzard's actions, and the community's response to it all. We get real but we try to put a posi

201 - Velen's Chosen: It's Just Us

Oct 6th, 2019 1h 24m

Greetings Visionaries! This week we're back to just Grant and Eve. This we talk the new changes coming to Standard! Additionally, we discuss a limited survey that Blizzard sent to Grant. Our deck of the week is:SilentNick's Wild Anyfin Paladin

200 - Velen's Chosen: The Gang's All Here

Sep 26th, 2019 2h 14m

This week we are joined by our brothers in arms, Rob May and Andrew Brown, to celebrate our 200th episode! We take a walk down memory lane starting from the very origin of the show to what we're up to now in our own corners of the world. *vele

15 - VC Lore: Rexxar

Sep 20th, 2019 17m 55s

This week we bring you our next lore installment about your favorite beast master: Rexxar! *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

199 - Velen's Chosen: Druiding

Sep 9th, 2019 1h 24m

This week Grant and Eve discuss the new forthcoming solo content Tombs of Terror! Eve also has an incredible crazy-game story that you won't want to miss. Our Decks of the week are: Mr. Yagut's Quest Druid: AAECAaa4AwokQP4B7QWu0gL1/ALSmQP4oQP

198 - Velen's Chosen: Dr. Boom Got a Nerf!

Sep 3rd, 2019 56m 3s

This week Grant and Eve get hyped over the recent nerfs. We also go deep into some of Firebat's new Quest Hunter lists! Firebat's Quest Hunter (with Halazzi)AAECAR8IxwOvBLEI4fUCoIAD44sDpKUDn7cDC7UDqwb7BtkH2wmghQPZiQPkpAO7pQPypQOYqQMAFirebat'

197 - Velen's Chosen: Salty Isn't Always Bad

Aug 25th, 2019 1h

This week Grant and Eve take a little tour of the Hearthstone salt mine. We discuss some cards we'd like to see changed in the future. Our Deck(s) of the Week are: KremePuff's Wallet Mage: AAECAY0WHk2KAckDqwTFBMsElgXhB+wHjQi4CL7sAu72Asb4AqCAA

196 - Velen's Chosen: A Whizbang of a Budget

Aug 17th, 2019 1h 4m

This week Grant and Eve dive into the value in crafting Whizband the Wonderful. We explore how crafting this single card can be a great way to generate a more enjoyable play experience for all, but particularly newer players who don't possess t

195 - Velen's Chosen: Q & A

Aug 11th, 2019 38m 28s

This week Grant does a solo show and answers questions from the community about the release of Saviors of Uldum. What Quests seem good? What cards need nerfs in light of the new set? Has anything changed in the Wild meta? Find out and see! Fen

194 - Velen's Chosen: A Ridiculous Review

Aug 4th, 2019 2h 13m

This week we are joined by our good buddy from Coin Concede, Ridiculous Hat! Join us as we commence our final review of our favorite cards from Saviors of Uldum. *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

193 - Velen's Chosen: Explorers and Lackeys and Obelisks, OH MY!

Jul 28th, 2019 1h 25m

This week Grant and Eve review the first big card dump from Saviors of Uldum. We ask the hard questions like: "Will Brann, Reno, Sir Finley, and Elise be good enough to see play?" "How the heck can you fill your board with Obelisks and Mogu Cul

192 - Velen's Chosen: A Shadowy Retrospective

Jul 21st, 2019 1h 24m

This week Grant and Eve review some more of the teased out Saviors of Uldum cards and provide a retrospective of Rise of Shadows, the good, the bad, and the ugly. *velenschosen.com*patreon.com/velenschosen *discord.me/velenschosen

191 - Velen's Chosen: How to Beat the Heroic Dalaran Heist

Jul 14th, 2019 1h 52m

This week Grant and Eve go deep on how to craft your deck to successfully beat the Dalaran Heist single player content in Heroic Mode! If you're looking to earn the Heroic Dalaran Heist cardback, then boy do we have a show for you! *velenschos

190 - Velen's Chosen: The Saviors of Uldoooooom

Jul 6th, 2019 1h 25m

This week Mageadeath returns to the show to help Grant and Eve discuss the news of the upcoming card set The Saviors of Uldum, card art changes, and other shenanigans. We have a great discussion in store for you that you won't want to miss.

189 - Velen's Chosen: Class Breakdowns, Basic Replacements, and Wild Quest Tempo Mage

Jul 1st, 2019 1h 32m

This week Grant and Eve discuss the newly released class breakdowns as prescribed by Team 5 and the new, soon-to-be-released Basic cards that will be taking the place of previously Hall-of-Famed cards. Our Deck of the Week is KohaiHS's Wild Que

188 - Velen's Chosen: Freeze Mage 4evr

Jun 22nd, 2019 1h 40m

This week Grant is joined by high Legend player and very special guest Sc24evr. We discuss all things Hearthstone but most importantly how to properly pilot SoLegit's Legend Freeze Mage: AAECAY0WBsUEuAjG+ALi+AKggAOKngMMigG7AskDqwTLBJYF4Qf7DL7s

187 - Velen's Chosen: Sid'n Down with a Hunter Master

Jun 17th, 2019 1h 29m

This week Grant and Eve are joined by returning special guest and Hunter specialist, Sidisi, and we discuss the uptick in Hunter as a class on the ladder and in the competitive sphere. We also go deep on deck of the week, Sid's own Secret Mech