However, the lack of Deathrattle synergy and non-spell draw power can prove to be a bit of a problem.Īlthough finnicky, Paladins have a gimmick in Commander Rhyssa's effect of triggering Secrets twice. In Wild, Duplicate can cheat out two more, and Ice Block can help ensure a two-turn lethal.
Simulacrum, Potion of Illusion and even Molten Reflection can help create copies of Elwynn Boars. In Wild, Revenge of the Wild can also be played as a follow up for a very large number of boars.
Selective Breeder also generates another free copy, Scavenger's Ingenuity brings in another with +2/+2.ĭevouring Swarm can be used to kill off a board of boars in one turn and also add more copies to the hand. In addition, Dire Frenzy can shuffle buffed copies of Elwynn Boar into the deck and Warsong Wrangler can simultaneously draw another, while giving them a sizeable +2/+1 buff. The Leatherworking Kit benefits from the death of your friendly Beasts, converting it to an effective method of drawing out Elwynn Boars from the deck. With an excellent Deathrattle synergy and a natural affinity with Beasts, Hunter is arguably the best class to use this minion with. Druid struggles with board control however, and may fall behind while playing low-tempo 1/1s. Living Seed (Rank 1) can be used to search Elwynn Boar from the deck. Oracle of Elune and Ixlid, Fungal Lord duplicate Elwynn Boar upon play. Elwynn Boars could even be implemented into a Deathrattle Demon Hunter deck, although at the cost of much of that deck's tempo.Įlwynn Boar could find itself at home with an Aggro Druid deck, which specializes in empowering low cost minions for a quick, powerful board presence. However, they have a good Deathrattle synergy, and have plenty of card draw ( Spectral Sight, Skull of Gul'dan, Sigil of Alacrity, etc.).
It's important to make sure the board is stabilized before equipping the Sword.Īside from Goldshire Farmer, Demon Hunter doesn't have many methods for duplicating/generating additional Elwynn Boars, save Zai, the Incredible. Classes like Rogue and Druid can also possibly build tempo even without mana if their hand was set up properly. If your opponent has a large enough board, they can kill you without needing any mana. It may be a good idea to kill off any boars you play immediately if possible, to play around these counters.Īlthough the Sword of a Thousand Truths is extremely powerful once obtained, it's not necessarily an instant win condition. Your opponent can also trigger the seventh boar on their turn and destroy the Sword with Rustrot Viper or Acidic Swamp Ooze. For decks leaning on the lighter end, Cornelius Roame is a reliable source of card draw.īe mindful of your opponent's Transform effects, which will lower your boar count and likely slow your deck down even further. Without these three conditions/an alternative play strategy, you'd find yourself dead before you can even get to equipping the sword. You must be able to maintain enough Health, ensure optimal board control as much as possible and have ample card draw, whether to draw out more boars or ensure the first two conditions. Below are a few strategies for each class.įarming Elwynn Boars by itself isn't too difficult, however it is generally very low tempo.
Although you can only put 2 copies of Elywnn Boar in your deck, cards such as Northshire Farmer, Selective Breeder, and Lab Recruiter can supply additional Boars. First off, you must have a way to generate at least 5 more Boars, and subsequently kill 7 in order to satisfy the condition of its Deathrattle. There are of course caveats to take into account.