Anub’ar Ambusher Rogue Card Revealed
by JR Cook - 10 years ago show comments
Thus far we’ve previewed the Druid, Paladin and Warrior specific cards for the upcoming adventure pack Curse of Naxxramas. Today, Team Five unveiled Valeera Sanguinar’s new toy, and it’s definitely an enticing creature.
“Watch your back.” Seriously! This new Rogue card will get the jump on YOU in Curse of Naxxramas this summer! pic.twitter.com/45wKhjV20w
— Hearthstone (@PlayHearthstone) May 14, 2014
What immediately stands out to me about this card is the statline. It hits really hard for five mana, without sacrificing toughness to do it. Both Boulderfist Ogre and Chillwind Yeti boast impressive statlines, but they give up a battlecry to do so. Anub’ar Ambusher is a 5/5 for four that comes with a gimmick to mess around with. Said gimmick should prove incredibly useful in decks featuring cards such as SI:7 Agent, Defender of Argus, et cetera. However, it will likely prove problematic for beater cards like the aforementioned Chillwind Yeti, as the Rogue in question will need to play the card a second time, preventing swing damage on the next turn.
It can be worked to your advantage, but you’ll need to really be intelligent about it.
What’re your immediate thoughts on this card?
My immidiate thought is that this card seems very strong, since you can use the deathrattle to your advantage. And the card is still 5-5 for 4 mana! Seems pretty powerful. However, I like the actual idea, and I’m looking forward to play around with it.