Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 9 is now live, delivering a fresh wave of heroes, minions, gameplay mechanics, and features. This update introduces Hero Rerolls, the new Battlegrounds Tokens currency, and significant updates to the mode’s Rewards Track. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know.
Key Features of Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 9
Season Launch Details
Season 9 debuted on December 3, accompanied by patch 31.2. The update includes a ratings reset for both Battlegrounds and Duos, the removal of Trinkets, and the introduction of a new Rewards Track.
New Heroes in Battlegrounds
Three new heroes have joined the fray, each with unique abilities:
- Farseer Nobundo
- Hero Power: The Galaxy’s Lens (3 Gold)
- Effect: Get a copy of the last Tavern spell you cast. Each turn, your next hero power costs (1) less.
- Exarch Othaar
- Hero Power: Arcane Knowledge (0 Gold)
- Effect: The next Tavern spell you buy costs (1) less. Unlocks on turn 3.
- Zerek, Master Cloner
- Hero Power: Cloning Gallery (0 Gold)
- Effect: Summon an exact copy of a friendly minion. Usable once per game.
These heroes will appear more frequently in matches during the first few weeks of the season.
Hero and Minion Updates
Several returning heroes received adjustments:
- Lich Baz’hial:
- New Hero Power: Graveyard Shift (2 Gold) — Steal a card from the Tavern and take 2 damage.
- Shudderwock:
- New Hero Power: Snicker-snack (0 Gold) — Trigger a friendly minion’s Battlecry. Unlocks on turn 3.
- Marin the Manager:
- Removed multiple Trinkets from the hero’s power pool, streamlining its options.
- Trade Prince Gallywix:
- Elemental lobbies are no longer banned for this hero.
Season 9 also features 90 new and returning minions, plus 11 new Tavern spells. Minions are being reintroduced on the following schedule:
- Dec. 3: Beasts, Dragons, Quilboar, Pirates, Naga, and Mechs.
- Dec. 5: Murlocs and Demons.
- Dec. 9: Undead and Elementals.
Hero Rerolls
Players can now reroll their hero selections once per game using the new Battlegrounds Tokens.
Battlegrounds Tokens
These tokens are a new in-game currency, unlockable via the free and paid Rewards Track or through special promotions like viewership rewards. Each player receives two free tokens to start the season.
Rewards Track and Season Pass Options
The updated Rewards Track features Battlegrounds Tokens as rewards.
- Season Pass: Costs $14.99 USD or 1,500 Runestones.
- Season Pass+: Offers additional rewards for $19.99 USD or 2,000 Runestones.
Conclusion
Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 9 delivers a fresh experience with new heroes, improved gameplay mechanics, and rewarding features like Hero Rerolls and Battlegrounds Tokens.
Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or new to Battlegrounds, this season promises plenty of excitement and innovation. Jump in now to explore all the updates!
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