Hearthstone's Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set Breakdown
The upcoming Heroes of StarCraft Mini-Set brings explosive new content to Hearthstone on January 21. Packing a record-breaking 49 new cards, this crossover event blends Warcraft and StarCraft universes with faction-based decks and innovative mechanics.
Key Features:
- Largest Mini-Set in Hearthstone history
- StarCraft faction cards distributed across classes (Zerg, Protoss, Terran)
- Special faction Legendary cards and neutral Legendary Grunty
- New Starship mechanics expanding Great Dark Beyond gameplay
The expansion introduces unique faction synergies: Death Knights, Demon Hunters, Hunters and Warlocks gain Zerg swarm tactics, while Druids, Mages, Priests and Rogues access Protoss mana acceleration. Paladins, Shamans and Warriors unlock enhanced Starship capabilities.
Pricing Structure
Option | Standard Cost | Golden Cost |
---|---|---|
Full Set | $20 / 2500 gold | $80 / 12000 gold |
Single Faction | $10 / 1200 gold | N/A |
Celebration Events
Blizzard is hosting special streaming events:
- StarCast (Jan 23) - StarCraft pros showcase new cards
- HearthCraft (Jan 24) - Community creators battle in faction showdowns
Viewers can earn free card packs during these broadcasts.
This ambitious Mini-Set revitalizes Hearthstone's space-themed expansion while paying homage to StarCraft's legacy. The increased card count and faction mechanics promise to shake up the current meta significantly.