Hearthstone: Rise of Shadows

The League of E.V.I.L. Takes Center Stage

The storyline of this expansion centers around the formation of the League of E.V.I.L., led by the notorious Arch-Villain Rafaam. This assembly brings together villainous characters from the game's history, setting a mischievous and nefarious tone for the new set of cards and mechanics introduced.

What New Gameplay Mechanics Define This Expansion?

The expansion introduces several distinct mechanics that alter strategic considerations during matches:

Lackeys: Small Minions, Big Impact

A new type of minion called a Lackey is generated primarily through cards associated with the League of E.V.I.L. While these minions possess low base stats (1 Attack/1 Health), they feature potent Battlecry effects, rewarding players for utilizing them immediately upon being played.

Schemes: Delayed Power Spells

Schemes are a new category of spells. Their defining characteristic is that their power scales up the longer they remain unplayed in the player's hand, encouraging players to manage their hand resources strategically over multiple turns to maximize their impact.

Twinspell: Reusable Magic

The Twinspell keyword applies to certain spells. When a Twinspell is cast, a copy of that exact spell is immediately placed back into the player's hand, effectively granting a one-time duplication of the spell's effect for later use.

Familiar Mechanics Revisited

In addition to these novel additions, the expansion revisits and reintroduces a selection of mechanics from previous sets, including elements related to Forbidden, OMEGA, Treasure, and repeatable card effects, blending old strategies with the new card pool.

How Does This Content Integrate With the Base Game?

This content is an expansion and is not standalone; it requires the base Hearthstone game to be played. It adds new cards, mechanics, and narrative flavor that enhance the existing Strategy gameplay framework across all supported mobile and desktop platforms.