Ancient Watcher — Neutral Card

Table of Contents

• 1. General Comments
• 2. Constructed Play
• 3. Arena

Ancient Watcher is a neutral minion. Below the card images, you will find explanations to help you use the card optimally in every game mode of Hearthstone.

Ancient Watcher can be a confusing minion for newer players to evaluate. Since it is unable to attack, its high stats need to be activated by either giving it Taunt, or using Silence to remove the Can't Attack text.

In Constructed, Ancient Watcher's usage is limited to specific defensive decks that use it to control early aggression. Control Warlock decks such as Handlock use them commonly to combine with cards like Sunfury Protector and Ironbeak Owl, as well as being a cheap activator for Shadowflame.

Ancient Watcher is no longer available in Arena