33.6 Patch Notes

33.6 Patch Notes — Overview (09/29/2025)

Patch 33.6 is live. It begins the lead-up to the new expansion Across the Timeways (launching November 4) and delivers a major midseason update for Battlegrounds, plus a number of in-game promotions, shop gifts, and bug fixes.

Pre-Purchase Across the Timeways

Across the Timeways arrives on November 4 and adds 145 collectible cards, including Legendary Fabled minions and the new Rewind keyword. Chromie, Nozdormu, and the Bronze Dragonflight are central to the expansion’s story as time itself comes under threat from Murozond, Lord of the Infinite. Pre-purchase bundles are available now.

Login Rewards and Free Gifts

Free Mister Clocksworth

Log in now to receive Mister Clocksworth (Legendary) for free. He features triple Rewind. Limit one per account. Note: After Patch 34.6, Mister Clocksworth will be granted when you open your first Across the Timeways pack instead of at login.

Free Portal Vanguard from the Shop

Claim two free copies of the Rare card Portal Vanguard from the in‑game Shop. After Patch 34.2, Portal Vanguard can instead be claimed by owning or obtaining one normal Across the Timeways pack. Both Normal and Golden versions of Portal Vanguard are non‑craftable, non‑disenchantable, and will not drop in Across the Timeways packs.

In‑Game Event: Chromie’s Chrono Catastrophe!

Time has become chaotic—and Hallow’s End arrives early. Complete in‑game quests to repair the timeline and earn extra free cards and rewards.

Event rewards include:

• 4x Across the Timeways Packs
• 2x Normal and Golden Semi‑Stable Portal
• 2x Normal and Golden Storm the Gates
• 2x Tavern Tickets
• 2x Golden Portal Vanguard
• Nozdormu the Timeless Paladin Hero Skin

Storm the Gates is a Sidequest that lets you craft an undead monstrosity upon completion. Sidequests are regular spells drawn from your deck with faster, easier goals than Legendary Quests.

Battlegrounds: Major Midseason Update

Developer note: This midseason patch is large. The team focused on three goals: make more Heroes engaging to play, refresh and expand Buddies, and reintroduce Anomalies with improvements. Over 25 Heroes received updates, nearly 40 Buddies were redesigned or adjusted, and 10 new Buddies were added. Anomalies will return shortly after launch with a refreshed pool and six new Anomalies that interact with Buddies.

We’ll monitor these updates and iterate as needed to keep Battlegrounds healthy and interesting.

Buddies Return

Buddies are back in Battlegrounds and pair with Heroes to create unique strategies. With Buddies returning, Quests have been removed from the Tavern as of Patch 33.6. Below are the new Buddies, notable buddy redesigns, and other Battlegrounds pool and Hero changes.

New Buddies

Marin the Manager — Fantastic Bellhop

(Tier 4, Pirate) 6 Attack / 6 Health. At the end of your turn, get a helpful card. A helpful card may be a minion or a spell and considers your current board state similarly to Trinkets.

Buttons — Zippers

(Tier 5, Undead) 5 Attack / 5 Health. Deathrattle: Get a helpful card.

Zerek, Master Cloner — Mini‑Zerek

(Tier 3) 1 Attack / 1 Health. Battlecry: Choose a minion in the Tavern. Transform into a copy of it.

Artanis — Probius

(Tier 4, Mech) 8 Attack / 4 Health. Magnetic. After you Magnetize this to a Mech, make it Golden.

Farseer Nobundo — Outland Sunbeam

(Tier 4, Elemental) 5 Attack / 5 Health. Battlecry: Discover a Tavern spell that costs (3) or more from any Tier.

Kerrigan, Queen of Blades — Broken Horn

(Tier 5) 4 Attack / 4 Health. Battlecry: Discover a Zerg minion and set its stats to 6 Attack / 6 Health. It doesn't morph.

Forest Lord Cenarius — Malorne

(Tier 4, Beast) 1 Attack / 1 Health. Has +1 Attack / +1 Health for every 3 Gold you've spent this game.

Raynor — Tychus Findlay

(Tier 5) 5 Attack / 6 Health. After you cast a Tavern spell, get a random Battlecruiser Upgrade.

Othaar — The Celestial Archive

(Tier 2, Mech) 4 Attack / 4 Health. Whenever you buy a Tavern spell that costs (0), get a copy of it.

Loh, the Living Legend — Stoneshell Guardian

(Tier 5) 3 Attack / 7 Health. Start of Combat: Copy your two left‑most Rallies (except Stoneshell Guardian).

Changed Buddies (select highlights)

The list below shows buddies that were redesigned or adjusted. Labels indicate that these entries were adjusted from their previous versions.

• Sylvanas Windrunner — Nathanos Blightcaller (Adjusted): (Tier 4, Undead) 6 Attack / 7 Health. Battlecry: Sell a friendly minion. Split its stats evenly amongst its neighbors.
• Sneed — Piloted Whirl‑O‑Tron (Adjusted): (Tier 6, Mech) 6 Attack / 4 Health. Start of Combat: Copy your two left‑most Deathrattles (except Piloted Whirl‑O‑Tron). Wording change only.
• Flobbidinous Floop — Glorious Gloopling (Adjusted): (Tier 4) 7 Attack / 7 Health. At the start of every 2 turns, get a plain copy of your teammate's highest‑Tier minion. (2 turns left!)
• Goya — Mister Chu (Adjusted): (Tier 3) 5 Attack / 5 Health. At the end of your turn, Pass the highest‑Tier minion in the Tavern.
• Queen Azshara — Imperial Defender (Adjusted): (Tier 3, Naga) 3 Attack / 4 Health. After you cast a spell on a different friendly minion, you also cast it on this. (Once per turn.)
• Vol'jin — Master Gadrin (Adjusted): (Tier 4) 7 Attack / 6 Health. Start of Combat: Give the minion to the left of this Health equal to its Attack.
• Teron Gorefiend — Shadowy Construct (Adjusted): (Tier 4, Undead) 4 Attack / 4 Health. After a friendly minion dies, gain its maximum stats. (Once per combat.)
• Hoggarr — Shining Sailor (Adjusted): (Tier 4, Pirate) 4 Attack / 5 Health. Divine Shield. The Tavern offers an extra Pirate whenever it is Refreshed.
• Millhouse Manastorm — Magnus Manastorm (Adjusted): (Tier 3) 4 Attack / 4 Health. 2 Refreshes each turn cost (0). (2 left!)
• A. F. Kay — Snack Vendor (Adjusted): (Tier 3) 4 Attack / 4 Health. At the end of your turn, give this minion's stats to a different Tier 3 minion.
• ...and many more (see patch for full list).

Hero Pool and Hero Changes

Some Heroes now appear only in specific lobby types; others received updates to their Hero Powers or passive effects. The intent is to make Hero selection more meaningful and more Heroes fun to play.

Hero Pool Adjustments

• Edwin VanCleef now appears only in lobbies with Pirates, Elementals, or Murlocs.
• Forest Lord Cenarius, Ozumat, and N'Zoth now appear only in lobbies with Beasts.
• Zephrys, the Great will no longer appear in lobbies with Elementals.

Hero Changes (selected)

These Heroes received updated abilities or passive changes. Labels show these entries were adjusted.

• A. F. Kay — Procrastinate (Adjusted): [Passive] Skip your first two turns, then Discover a minion from Tier 3 and Tier 4.
• Cariel Roame — Conviction (Adjusted): [2 Gold] Give 1 random friendly minion +1 Attack / +1 Health. Passive. After each combat, choose an improvement.
• Drek'Thar — Frostwolf Fervor (Adjusted): [Passive] When you have space in combat, summon a copy of your highest‑Attack minion. (Unlocks on Turn 7.)
• Vanndar Stormpike — Stormpike Strength (Adjusted): [Passive] When you have space in combat, summon a copy of your highest‑Health minion. (Unlocks on Turn 7.)
• Lord Jaraxxus — Bloodfury (Adjusted): [Passive] After friendly minions deal 100 damage, open a portal to the Twisting Nether. Nether Portal: [Passive] At the start of each turn, get 2 random Demons.
• Millificent Manastorm — Tinker (Adjusted): [1 Gold] Discover a Magnetic Mech. (Unlocks at Tier 4.)
• Onyxia — Broodmother (Adjusted): Avenge (4) Summon a 1/1 Whelp that attacks immediately. Improve this by +1 Attack / +1 Health.
• Ragnaros the Firelord (Adjusted): Passive tracks card purchases to reward Sulfuras after a threshold; Sulfuras then grants +8/+8 to left‑ and right‑most minions at end of turn.
• ...and many other Heroes were updated.

Hero Armor Changes

With Quests removed and Buddies returning, many Heroes have updated Armor values. Below is the complete list of revised Hero Armor presented in the patch.

• Captain Hooktusk: 11 Armor (15 in Duos, 9 in low ranks)
• Millhouse Manastorm: 10 Armor (18 in Duos, 8 in low ranks)
• Master Nguyen: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Forest Warden Omu: 7 Armor (5 in low ranks)
• Galewing: 8 Armor (5 in low ranks)
• Mutanus the Devourer: 18 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Ysera: 17 Armor (8 in Duos, 14 in low ranks)
• Arch‑Villain Rafaam: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Cookie the Cook: 7 Armor (5 in low ranks)
• Scabbs Cutterbutter: 13 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Trade Prince Gallywix: 5 Armor (10 in Duos, 3 in low ranks)
• The Lich King: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Sire Denathrius: 11 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Vanndar Stormpike: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Murloc Holmes: 10 Armor (12 in Duos, 8 in low ranks)
• Silas Darkmoon: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Tamsin Roame: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Pyramad: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• The Rat King: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Vol'jin: 15 Armor (13 in low ranks)
• Elise Starseeker: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• George the Fallen: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Xyrella: 12 Armor (10 in Duos, 10 in low ranks)
• Lady Vashj: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Maiev Shadowsong: 13 Armor (18 in Duos, 10 in low ranks)
• C'Thun: 18 Armor (10 in Duos, 16 in low ranks)
• Rokara: 17 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Tickatus: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Varden Dawngrasp: 15 Armor (13 in low ranks)
• N'Zoth: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Kurtrus Ashfallen: 10 Armor (7 in low ranks)
• Ini Stormcoil: 12 Armor (6 in Duos, 10 in low ranks)
• Al'Akir: 13 Armor (11 in low ranks)
• Lord Barov: 14 Armor (19 in Duos, 12 in low ranks)
• Jandice Barov: 15 Armor (13 in low ranks)
• Dancin' Deryl: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• The Great Akazamzarak: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Lich Baz'hial: 18 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Patchwerk: 0 Armor
• Sir Finley Mrrgglton: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Galakrond: 16 Armor (14 in low ranks)
• Guff Runetotem: 6 Armor (4 in low ranks)
• Tess Greymane: 16 Armor (13 in low ranks)
• Millificent Manastorm: 16 Armor (8 in Duos, 13 in low ranks)
• Deathwing: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Cariel Roame: 12 Armor (10 in Duos, 10 in low ranks)
• Reno Jackson: 16 Armor (13 in low ranks)
• Fungalmancer Flurgl: 10 Armor (7 in low ranks)
• Professor Putricide: 17 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Yogg‑Saron, Hope's End: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Nozdormu: 13 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Shudderwock: 5 Armor (10 in Duos, 3 in low ranks)
• Patches the Pirate: 14 Armor (5 in Duos, 11 in low ranks)
• Heistbaron Togwaggle: 11 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Malygos: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Dinotamer Brann: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Skycap'n Kragg: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Sylvanas Windrunner: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Infinite Toki: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• The Jailer: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Lord Jaraxxus: 15 Armor (10 in Duos, 12 in low ranks)
• Drek'Thar: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Enhance‑o Mechano: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Ozumat: 15 Armor (10 in Duos, 13 in low ranks)
• Ragnaros the Firelord: 16 Armor (10 in Duos, 14 in low ranks)
• Y'Shaarj: 18 Armor (16 in low ranks)
• Kael'thas Sunstrider: 15 Armor (13 in low ranks)
• Sneed: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Onyxia: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Alexstrasza: 5 Armor (3 in low ranks)
• Ambassador Faelin: 11 Armor (9 in low ranks)
• Bru'kan: 17 Armor (14 in low ranks)
• Zephrys, the Great: 17 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Edwin VanCleef: 18 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Rakanishu: 17 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Queen Azshara: 10 Armor (7 in low ranks)
• Chenvaala: 14 Armor (7 in Duos, 12 in low ranks)
• Tavish Stormpike: 8 Armor (6 in low ranks)
• Captain Eudora: 10 Armor (7 in low ranks)
• Greybough: 16 Armor (14 in low ranks)
• Illidan Stormrage: 17 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Sindragosa: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Mr. Bigglesworth: 19 Armor (17 in low ranks)
• Death Speaker Blackthorn: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Queen Wagtoggle: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Overlord Saurfang: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Aranna Starseeker: 12 Armor (15 in Duos, 10 in low ranks)
• A. F. Kay: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• King Mukla: 13 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• The Curator: 13 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Teron Gorefiend: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• E.T.C., Band Manager: 14 Armor (11 in low ranks)
• Rock Master Voone: 10 Armor (15 in Duos, 8 in low ranks)
• Inge, the Iron Hymn: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Cap'n Hoggarr: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Thorim, Stormlord: 15 Armor (13 in low ranks)
• Snake Eyes: 5 Armor (3 in low ranks)
• Tae'thelan Bloodwatcher: 17 Armor (15 in low ranks)
• Doctor Holli'dae: 10 Armor (8 in low ranks)
• Cho: 14 Armor
• Gall: 14 Armor
• The Nameless One: 12 Armor
• Flobbidinous Floop: 15 Armor
• Madam Goya: 8 Armor
• Marin the Manager: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Exarch Othaar: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Zerek, Master Cloner: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Farseer Nobundo: 10 Armor (7 in low ranks)
• Kerrigan, Queen of Blades: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Jim Raynor: 12 Armor (10 in low ranks)
• Artanis: 15 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Forest Lord Cenarius: 14 Armor (12 in low ranks)
• Buttons: 13 Armor (10 in Duos, 11 in low ranks)
• Loh, the Living Legend: 18 Armor (16 in low ranks)

Minion & Spell Pool Changes

The Battlegrounds minion and spell pools were updated: several minions were removed, many returned, and a handful returned with revised stats or text. New minions and Tavern spells were also added.

Removed Minions

• Arm of the Empire
• Carbonic Copy
• Charging Czarina
• Corrupted Bristler
• Drakkari Embalmer
• Exceptional Caretaker
• Ignition Specialist
• Meteorite Crasher
• Motley Phalanx
• Murky
• Rat Pack
• Replicating Menace
• Roaring Recruiter
• Thousandth Paper Drake
• Vengeful Protector
• Volcanic Visitor
• Yrel

Returning Minions

• Poetic Pen Pal
• Greymane's Champion
• Mooneater's Champion
• Blazing Skyfin
• Prosthetic Hand
• Karmic Chameleon
• Cultist S'Thara
• Whelp Smuggler
• General Drakkisath
• Kalecgos, Arcane Aspect
• Master of Realities
• Weary Mage
• Showy Cyclist
• Gemsplitter
• Geomagus Roogug
• Cadaver Caretaker

Returning Minions with Changes (Adjusted)

• Sandstone Drake (Adjusted) — (Tier 3, Elemental/Dragon) 0 Attack / 5 Health. At the end of your turn, gain +1 Attack. Repeat for each card you played this turn.
• Transmuted Bramblewitch (Adjusted) — (Tier 5, Elemental/Quilboar) 4 Attack / 4 Health. Rally: Set the target's stats to 3 Attack / 3 Health. (Once per combat.)
• Sly Raptor (Adjusted) — (Tier 3, Beast) 1 Attack / 3 Health. Deathrattle: Summon a random Beast. Set its stats to 6 Attack / 6 Health.
• Catacomb Crasher (Adjusted) — (Tier 5, Undead) 5 Attack / 10 Health. Whenever you would summon a minion that doesn't fit in your warband, give your minions +1 Attack / +1 Health permanently.

New Minions

Golem Archivist

(Tier 3) 4 Attack / 4 Health. Battlecry: The next Tavern spell you buy costs (2) less.

Expert Technician

(Tier 4) 5 Attack / 1 Health. Taunt. Deathrattle: Your left‑most minion immediately attacks the enemy minion that killed this.

Friendly Bouncer

(Tier 4) 6 Attack / 4 Health. Rally: Get and summon a random Rally minion.

Divine Sparkbot

(Tier 5, Mech) 4 Attack / 2 Health. Divine Shield. Taunt. Deathrattle: Get a Sanctify.

Super Constructor

(Tier 5, Mech) 4 Attack / 7 Health. Rally: Your Tavern spells that give stats grant an extra +1 Attack / +1 Health this game.

Azsharan Cutlassier

(Tier 3, Pirate) 6 Attack / 4 Health. Battlecry: Your Tavern spells that give stats grant an extra +1 Attack this game.

Murky, Splash Fisher

(Tier 4, Murloc) 4 Attack / 3 Health. Battlecry: Get a copy of Murky's Fish.

New Tavern Spells

Murky's Fish

(Tier 4) [2 Gold] Give a Murloc +1 Attack / +1 Health. Repeat for each Murloc you control.

Free Ladder Ready Deck

Claim a free Ladder Ready Deck to jump straight into Ranked play. Six decks are available—one for each of Death Knight, Hunter, Mage, Paladin, Priest, and Warlock—and are built to be competitive immediately. This offer is available until the next major Ladder Ready Deck update in the Patch 34 cycle. (CN mainland region has different eligibility rules; see in‑game messaging.)

Darkmoon Faire Treasures — Empress Alexstrasza

Darkmoon Faire Treasures returns (Sept 29 – Oct 21) with a curated set of prizes that includes the Mythic Hero Skin Empress Alexstrasza. The skin includes a fully animated 3D portrait, custom hero frame, and unique visual effects. Rewards and pricing for Darkmoon Faire Treasures have been updated to reflect new prizes; pricing may change in future sets.

Bug Fixes & Game Improvements

• [Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where casting Trust Fall with The Origin Stone in play summoned the second pair of minions twice.
• [Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where non‑minion Battlecry cards could consume the effect of Murmur.
• [Hearthstone] Fixed a bug where The Replicator‑inator failed to summon a copy of a Dormant minion if its Attack matched The Replicator‑inator’s after being buffed.
• [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where The War Within Themed Strike sometimes froze the game after the final opponent was defeated.
• [Battlegrounds] Fixed a visual bug where Aviator Marin’s portrait did not gray out after being defeated.
• [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where playing Lost Staff of Hamuul while the Tavern was on Tier 5 with Guiding Candle Trinket equipped refreshed an empty Tavern.
• [Battlegrounds] In Duos, fixed a bug where Quest rewards that offered trinkets showed the teammate's trinket in the upper right corner.
• [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where Insatiable Ur'zul failed to gain stats if it was buffed by I'm Still just a Rat in a Cage and had previously gained stats from its own effect.
• [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where Dragons previously buffed by Blood Gems while in combat would not retain future Blood Gem buffs with Persistent Poet.
• [Battlegrounds] In Duos, fixed a bug where Untold Riches, when awarded during combat, also applied the increased max gold to the teammate.
• [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where using Kidnap Sack on a frozen minion for a triple would cause the Golden to be frozen.
• [Battlegrounds] Fixed a bug where stats gained from Staff of Enrichment were overridden by Perfect Vision.
• [Achievements] Fixed a bug where the Achievement rewards animation got stuck when claimed in bulk.
• [Pets] Fixed a bug where Pets could appear to be targetable by in‑game actions.
• [Pets] Fixed a bug where unlocked Pet Skins appeared incorrectly when viewing the Pet Details of a different, lower‑level Pet.
• [Pets] Fixed a bug where newly created decks did not have Pets — "Favorites Only" toggled on by default.