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Rush Warrior deck list guide - Forged in the Barrens - Hearthstone (April 2021)Now includes the latest deck list and a huge amount of strategy advice.

Now includes the latest deck list and a huge amount of strategy advice.

Rush Warrior is well and truly back. With Forged in the Barrens, you now have access to a deck list which absolutely destroys your enemies with all manner of board-control tools, often being enough to just take the battlefield and win extremely early.

Rush Warrior deck list and strategy

Here’s the best, most popular version of Rush Warrior being played right now:

Select and copy the long ID string below, then create a deck inHearthstoneto export this deck into your game.

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General strategy

Rush Warrior is a minion heavy deck that relies on high tempo plays to eke out small advantages over its opponents over the course of a game.

Early game:You’ll be looking to establish a board presence with your early game minions as soon as possible.Parade Leaderis a great option for beefing up your Rush minions likeBumper CarandRokara, and these have a huge amount of early potential value.Rokaraespecially has the chance to absolutely take over a game, especially when combined with double buffs fromCrabrider. Just make sure you aren’t losing out on too much board control and you can start chipping away at the enemy face.

Mid game:Playmakeris fantastic for doubling up on Rush value. It’ll get you an extraRokarato give you double the buffs post-attack, and even offer extra Deathrattles from the likes ofBumper Car. If things are getting a little hairy at this point in the game, remember you only have one real AOE damage effect:Blademaster Samuro. Getting him buffed withOverlordRunthakor Conditioning is super important when you activate that Frenzy.

Keep in mind all the extra potential damage sources when calculating for lethal - you even haveTroublemaker, which can hit face every turn, andAlexstrasza the Life-Binderfor eight face damage to your opponent, often enough to finish the fight then and there.

Rush Warrior Mulligan guide

With Rush Warrior you’re hunting for your efficient early game minions during the Mulligan stage.

Rush Warrior tips, combos and synergies

-Corsair Cachewill always draw Outrider’s Axe, unless you already got them both out of your deck already. This is a great chance for extra card draw.

-Playmakerstacks the effect ofParade Leader. For example, if you have both on board and you summon a 1/1 minion with Rush, the first will be buffed and turn into a 3/1, and the second will be buffedagainand turn into a 5/1.

  • Draw minions out of your deck before playingOverlord Runthak, and attack with him before playing minions out of your hand. Especially strong with his buffs areRokaraandCrabrider.

-Rokarabuffsallminions when they attack and survive, not just Rush minions. Also, the effect triggers when you go face, meaning if a 1/4Crabriderhits face, it’ll turn into a 2/5 for the secondWindfuryhit.

-Ringmaster Whatleydraws a Mech, Dragon, and Pirate from your deck. Here, that means you’ll guaranteeBumper Car,Sword Eater, andAlexstrasza, the Life-Binder as your draws.

-Troublemaker’s 3/3s summoned every turn are able to go face, and are a guaranteed 6 direct damage if you get the rest of your enemy’s board clear with Rush.

That’s all you need to know about Rush Warrior - go rush your enemies down! You can also check out the HearthstoneBattlegrounds hero tier list, and an overallHearthstone deck tier listfor all our best deck guides.