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By Stan
Industrial District is a single-lane Overwatch-themed Battleground with shuffle pick and standard play. The first team to destroy the enemy Core wins. Complete 2 matches to earn a Loot Chest.
Blizzard (Source)
This week’s Heroes Brawl is Industrial District! Slide around and slug it out in the heart of Volskaya in this Overwatch-themed, single-lane Battleground featuring lots of conveyor belts and tons of action.
Rules:
Shuffle pick - Choose from one of three Heroes before entering the battle. Standard play - no talent or level restrictions. The first team to destroy the enemy Core wins! Rewards:
Complete two matches of the Industrial District Brawl to earn a Loot Chest! Find out more about the Heroes Brawl game mode on our Heroes Brawl site; and as always, you can find more information on this week’s Brawl by clicking the Brawl Info button at the bottom of the play screen when preparing to queue for the Brawl game mode.
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By Oxygen
Our twentieth Heroes of the Storm Meta Tier list for the month of June is here!
We present our twentieth Heroes of the Storm Meta Tier List for the month of June 2018.
Welcome to Icy Veins's Meta Tier List for the June 12 patch. The goal of this list is to try and detail game's current metagame state. The prime goal of such lists is to inform players regarding popular and trending team composition drafting strategies (i.e. the drafting metagame). Although tier listings are generally the product of balance, many factors come into play when discussing the relative perceived strengths of heroes, including player regions, maps, play style, skill level, and, of course, personal perception. As such, any tier list—including this very one—should never be interpreted as gospel, but rather, as a guide to better grasp what to expect with regards to typical drafting experiences. One useful application of such lists is to allow you know which heroes to look out for in terms of practice and counterplay, ultimately improving your knowledge of the game.
Using the list
Current ranked mode map rotation
Prime Tier
Warrior Assassin Support Specialist Garrosh Fenix Malfurion Zagara↑ Prime tier heroes are considered to be extremely strong in all situations, and show no obvious weakness. They are very often banned or picked right away, as they generally dictate the pace of most matches.
Core Tier
Warrior Assassin Support Specialist Arthas Chromie↑ Alexstrasza Abathur Blaze Falstad Auriel↑ Azmodan Dehaka Genji↓ Deckard Nazeebo Diablo↓ Greymane Stukov↓ E.T.C.↓ Hanzo Johanna Jaina Muradin Junkrat Stitches Li-Ming Varian (Taunt) Lunara↑ Maiev↓ Malthael Thrall↓ Tychus↑ Tracer Core tier heroes are strong in a wide variety of situations and have few counter-picking possibility. They should form the core of your team, and be picked after Prime Tier heroes have been distributed.
Viable Tier
Warrior Assassin Support Specialist Anub'arak Alarak Brightwing Gazlowe Artanis Cassia Kharazim Medivh D.Va Gul'dan Li Li↓ Murky Leoric Kael'thas Lt. Morales↓ Sylvanas↓ Tyrael Kel'Thuzad Lúcio↓ Xul Zarya Kerrigan Rehgar Nova- Uther↓ Ragnaros Samuro The Butcher Varian (Colossus Smash)↑ Varian (Twin Blades of Fury)↑ Valla Zeratul+ Zul'jin Viable tier heroes are generally well-rounded that have either fallen out of favour, or, inversely, are on the rise in popularity, due to the current Prime tier contenders.
Niche Tier
Warrior Assassin Support Specialist Chen Cho'gall Ana Probius Cho'gall Illidan Tassadar Sgt. Hammer Rexxar Raynor Tyrande↓ Valeera Niche tier heroes have niche application on certain maps or for certain team compositions. They may also picked to "round out" your team composition when your team composition is missing out on key components, such as a "jungler" (mercenary camps), a solo laner, or solid waveclear.
Lost Vikings Yrel Tier
Warrior Assassin Support Specialist Yrel (new) - - The Lost Vikings The Lost Viking Yrel Tier heroes are deemed to be either considerably weaker than the majority of other Heroes, or much more challenging to play properly. Although they may situationally shine, these heroes are generally avoided by most players.
Discussion
I know I promised a new list for last week, but I generally try to give important changes about a week to set in somewhat before writing about them. Nexomania launching on a Friday (May 22) also threw my timing off slight as well, though I think it's safe to expect future events involving loot chests to fire off right before weekends for economic reasons.
In other news, I brought up the idea of reworking how the list is presented a couple weeks ago. The first change I'd like to discuss pertains to role division. Since Blizzard is taking its sweetest time with reworking the class system, I'm looking for a way to better convey each hero's role. Concretely, this means I'm considering adding more categories and renaming some of the classic ones. This requires a good bit of consideration and some creativity, although I feel like the system I discussed in last month's tier list is solid enough to officially subject to everyone's scrutiny. Let me know how you feel about it, as I'm sure it can be improved.
Tanks:
Bruisers:
Fighters:
Stalkers:
Marksmen: (and markswomen)
Mages:
Healers:
Enablers:
The second change I'm looking to make pertains to tiering. Although I've never been completely happy with it, some of the problems are becoming more and more apparent as the game is becoming more balanced, and as I spend time thinking about it. First, it fails to really make sense with regards to statistics. For instance, Genji, who stands at at a low 40% win rate, has been considered one of the strongest hero for over a year now. Why might that be? I don't know (well, I do...), but I certainly wish I could better convey this. Second, the names don't really make sense because they describe different states; niche and viable, describe circumstances, whereas core and prime could be said describe a hierarchy. This doesn't really make sense as prime tier heroes are certainly viable, and as niche tier heroes can outperform so-called prime heroes under the right circumstances. Third, the system does not account for player skill level differences or regional preferences.
I lack the data to sort heroes by league (bronze, silver, etc.), but even if I did have enough data, it would hardly tells the whole story (refer to the Genji anecdote above). The tiering system I'm considering goes like this, however:
Metagame defining
General pick
Counter-pick
Situational (map/team composition dependent)
I'd probably add a Ban-worthy tag to certain heroes. For instance, I'd never ban Zagara over Chromie despite considering her generally stronger. Furthermore, I'd consider giving some heroes + and - tags to provide a certain sense of perceived power, though I'll have to consider carefully.
As for the metagame discussion, it'll be coming shortly, as per usual. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone feels about the changes.
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By Stan
It took a good while, but Heroes of Storm Highlights return with episode 110 of WTF Moments.
In this video, we've got Alexstrasza miraculously surviving D.Va's Self-Destruct, Garrosh using Blaze's Bunker Drop to escape enemy forts after Stitches used Gorge on him, or Kel'Thuzad executing his Shadow Fissure at the right time to kill an escaping Falstad!
Let us know your favorite moment in the comments down below and don't forget to submit your replays here for a chance to be featured in an upcoming episode!
Previous Episodes
WTF Moments Episode 109 WTF Moments Episode 108 WTF Moments Episode 106 & 107 -
By Stan
The number of Battlegrounds available in non-Ranked play modes has been reduced until July 9, in order to maximize each player's exposure to Alterac Pass. The change does not affect Ranked Play, as Alterac Pass won't be available until the week of July 9 there.
Blizzard (Source)
Attention, recruits! We’ve received updated orders from the front in Alterac. The Horde and Alliance have finished setting up their forward operating bases in the Pass, so it’s time to take the battlefield by storm. We hope your training exercises with General Vanndar or General Drek’Thar have been successful, because Alterac Pass is now available for play in all non-ranked game modes, including Custom Games.
NON-RANKED BATTLEGROUND POOLS TEMPORARILY REDUCED
In order to maximize each soldier’s exposure to Alterac Pass, the number of Battlegrounds available for play in Versus A.I., Quick Match, and Unranked matchmaking queues have been temporarily reduced. This reduction will remain in place until the Echoes of Alterac event concludes on July 9. All of the Battlegrounds removed from the non-ranked pool will remain available for play in Custom Games.
REDUCED BATTLEGROUND POOL Alterac Pass Braxis Holdout Cursed Hollow Dragon Shire Infernal Shrines Tomb of the Spider Queen Please note: Hero League and Team League Battleground pools have not been adjusted, as Alterac Pass will not be available in ranked play until the week of July 9.
Grab your gear, set your loadouts, and report immediately to Alterac Pass for additional orders from your faction's General. We’ll see you on the front lines!
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By Stan
New Warcraft-themed skins are now available for purchase in Heroes of the Storm until July 9 and for the first time, new Hero skins included in the event bundles are also available in separate Skin packs.
Blizzard (Source)
Attention, recruits! We bring news from the front lines: Reinforcements have arrived for the Horde and the Alliance in the form of new Warcraft-themed bundles and skin packs. Read on to preview the items included in each, and then stock up your armory so you’re well prepared for the many battles that lie ahead.
New Bundles
Whether you’ve signed on with the Horde or the Alliance in the struggle for control over Alterac Pass, you can bolster your ranks with new skins, new mounts, and even a few Heroes by picking up one of our Warcraft-themed bundles. Each bundle is available for gem purchase until the Echoes of Alterac event concludes on July 9.
For the Horde Bundle
Heroes Skins Mounts Garrosh High Warlord Garrosh Raging War Wolf Rehgar Chaos Warlord Garrosh Raging Night Wolf Frostwolf Warlord Garrosh Raging Timber Wolf Drek'Thar Rehgar Alterac Drek'Thar Rehgar Draenor Drek'Thar Rehgar For the Alliance Bundle
Heroes Skins Mounts Muradin Vanndar Muradin Swift Stormpike Ram Varian Expedition Vanndar Muradin Swift Dark Iron Ram Ironheart Vanndar Muradin Swift Stormwind Ram Grand Marshal Varian Kul Tiran Marshal Varian Stromgarde Marshal Varian Echoes of Alterac Bundle
Heroes Skins Auriel Spirit Healer Auriel Johanna Ethereal Spirit Healer Auriel Junkrat Vengeful Spirit Healer Auriel Warsong Johanna Frostwolf Johanna Mag'har Johanna Sapper Junkrat Darkspear Sapper Junkrat Kezan Sapper Junkrat New Skin Packs
Sometimes a lone soldier can make the difference between victory and defeat, especially when they’re armed with the right gear. Those who prefer individual personnel upgrades can pick up one of the many new skin packs that are available for gem purchase now until the Echoes of Alterac event concludes on July 9. Once these skin packs leave the collection, the shard costs to forge the skins they contained will be reduced.
Spirit Healer Auriel Skin Pack
Auriel Skins Spirit Healer Auriel Ethereal Spirit Healer Auriel Vengeful Spirit Healer Auriel High Warlord Garrosh Skin Pack
Garrosh Skins High Warlord Garrosh Chaos Warlord Garrosh Frostwolf Warlord Garrosh Warsong Johanna Skin Pack
Johanna Skins Warsong Johanna Frostwolf Johanna Mag'har Johanna Sapper Junkrat Skin Pack
Junkrat Skins Sapper Junkrat Darkspear Sapper Junkrat Kezan Sapper Junkrat Vanndar Muradin Skin Pack
Muradin Skins Vanndar Muradin Expedition Vanndar Muradin Ironheart Vanndar Muradin Drek'Thar Rehgar Skin Pack
Rehgar Skins Drek'Thar Rehgar Alterac Drek'Thar Rehgar Draenor Drek'Thar Rehgar Nightslayer Valeera Skin Pack
Valeera Skins Nightslayer Valeera 7th Legion Nightslayer Valeera Sunfury Nightslayer Valeera Grand Marshal Varian Skin Pack
Varian Skins Grand Marshal Varian Kul Tiran Marshal Varian Stromgarde Marshal Varian Fight with honor and strength during your quest to bring victory to your faction in Alterac. We’ll see you on the front lines!
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