The Hearthstone Battlegrounds 26.0.3 patch is currently being rolled out, offering notable Battlegrounds updates and bug fixes that aim to improve the overall gaming experience. One of the major changes brought about by the patch is the reduction in Armor for various heroes, including Trade Prince Gallywix, Ysera, Shudderwock, Tavish Stormpike, Alexstrasza, Chenvaala, Ini Stormcoil, Lord Barov, Professor Putricide, and Lord Jaraxxus. However, some heroes, such as E.T.C., Band Manager, Kurtrus Ashfallen, Lord Barov, N’Zoth, Sneed, and Edwin VanCleef, will see an increase in their Armor levels.
It should be noted that Lord Barov’s Armor has been adjusted at different levels. At higher ranks, the Armor is reduced to 10, while at lower ranks, it is increased to 15.
Furthermore, the patch also makes the Quest from Shady Aristocrat more challenging to complete, presenting players with a greater test of skill.
In addition to the Battlegrounds adjustments, the 26.0.3 patch addresses several bugs, enhancing the overall gameplay. These fixes include resolving issues with Cover Artist copying a Funkfin, playing Multi-Strike with Going Down Swinging, and minions affected by Rowdy Fan, Annoying Fan, and Obsessive Fan remaining affected even after being transformed.
Lastly, a bug related to the “Epic Rap Battle of Blingstory” achievement has been fixed, ensuring progress is only granted when killing an enemy hero, rather than an enemy minion.
Here’s a full look at all of the changes that were made in the patch:
Battlegrounds Updates
The following heroes now have less Armor:
- Trade Prince Gallywix: 5
- Ysera: 5 at lower ranks, 8 at higher ranks
- Shudderwock: 7
- Tavish Stormpike: 8 at lower ranks, 10 at higher ranks
- Alexstrasza: 9
- Chenvaala: 10
- Ini Stormcoil: 10 at higher ranks, but still 7 at lower ranks
- Lord Barov: 10 higher ranks, but increased to 15 at lower ranks
- Professor Putricide: 10
- Lord Jaraxxus: 13 at higher ranks, but still 7 at lower ranks
The following heroes now have more Armor:
- E.T.C., Band Manager: 15
- Kurtrus Ashfallen: 15
- Lord Barov: 15 at lower ranks, but reduced to 10 at higher ranks
- N’Zoth: 17
- Sneed: 17
- Edwin VanCleef: 19
Note: Lord Barov now has less Armor than before at higher levels (10), but now has more Armor than before at lower levels (15).
Additionally, the Quest from Shady Aristocrat (Sire Denathrius’s Buddy) has been made harder to complete.
Bug Fixes
- [Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where a Cover Artist copying a Funkfin was set to 3/3 and did not get the stats buff aura from the original Funkfin.
- [Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where playing Multi-Strike with Going Down Swinging allowed for additional attacks to the enemy hero.
- [Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where minions affected by Rowdy Fan, Annoying Fan, and Obsessive Fan would remain affected even after being transformed.
- [Progression] Fixed a bug where the “Epic Rap Battle of Blingstory” achievement granted progress when killing an enemy minion as opposed to just the enemy hero.
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