Battlegrounds Anomalies
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Anomaly
Occurrence Rate
Cosmic Duality
At the start of the game, Discover a second Hero Power.
11.8%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
For your second hero power, generally the lower armor the hero is, the better option it is. For example, Snake eyes is one of the best second hero powers to pick because it's a 6 armor hero paired alongside the armor of your first hero. Patchwerk technically counts as a 0 armor hero so it's one of the best second hero powers.
Secrets of Norgannon
Tavern Tier 7 exists. Start with 10 extra Armor.
7.7%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Do not skip in this anomaly! It's by far the best way to print 7 drops, and they're pretty OP. With Elise, you really want Golden , (with if it's available), and for more money and 6 drops. You can go infinite like this, and scale in whatever way you want.
Marin's Treasure Box
Trinkets are in this game. All heroes are Marin the Manager.
5.8%
Anomaly Guide
UPDATEDJeefHSTop BGs Player
There are some trinkets that are OP in this meta but not OP in Trinket Meta because of different minion pool, so try to think of crazy combos with some trinkets. One such example of now that is not in the game.
Golden Arrow
Every 3 turns, get a 'Golden Arrow'. (0 turns left!)
3.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
ALWAYS go 3 on 3! Then you can golden a 3 drop on turn 4 and triple into a 4 drop. Use your 3rd arrow on something that wins you the game like golden Brann or Titus.
Planar Alignment
At the start of each turn, get a random minion of your most common type. (Unlocks on Turn 2.)
3.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Your turn 1 buy is very important, because you'll only get cards from that tribe. Also, it's easy to level fast on this anomaly in order to not buy trash. In my opinion, the best turn 1 tribes are Nagas, Pirates, and Murlocs.
Grapnel of the Titans
The first minion you buy each turn is free.
3.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Level very fast in this one. Most of the time you're going level 4 on turn 4, or even 5 on 5.
Double Header
The first time you buy a card each turn, get an extra copy of it.
3.8%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
If you have buffs in your hand, use the buffs on the shop and then buy the minion with double header to duplicate the buffs.
Bring in the Buddies
Buddies are in the Tavern.
3.7%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
is the most important card in this anomaly, and single handedly allows you to go infinite because of the sheer quality of the battlecry buddies.
Anomalous Wisdomball
You occasionally get helpful Refreshes! (Unlocks on Turn 5.)
2.9%
Anomaly Guide
UPDATEDJeefHSTop BGs Player
There are a couple of Wisdomball rolls to note: One of them is copy board, so make sure you have key units on board and not in hand. Another one is getting 2 copies of any card you have in hand or on board, so you should sell a bunch of garbage you don't want copied before you roll.
Denathrius' Anima Reserves
Quests and Rewards are in this game. All heroes are Sire Denathrius.
2.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Generally, quests that are easier to complete are better options. For example, pick a "Summon" or "Have minions die" quest with a deathrattle opener.
Money Match
Start at 10 Gold.
2.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Level every turn and be tavern 5 by turn 4. You can do this because of damage cap.
Audience's Choice
At the start of each turn, one player chooses a card for ALL players to get at end of turn.
2.2%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
If there's an OP card that synergizes with another hero in the lobby very well (eg. battlecry with Shudderwock/Brann), then don't give it to them. On the contrary, pick cards that are OP for your hero/comp but not other people's.
Scout's Honor
Start with a Golden Patient Scout in play.
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
ALWAYS go for a 5-6 drop with your scout.
The Golden Arena
ALL minions are Golden, but you do not get Triple Rewards.
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Golden Brann is utmost priority, and will guarantee you infinite. Then, try to force either Shop Buff Demons or Bassgill Murlocs with Belchers and Bream Counters.
Perfected Alchemy
Start with a Goldenizer.
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Play this anomaly like you would play Reno. Either golden an early value generator or a win condition.
Continuing Education
At the start of each turn, get an Evolving Scroll. Each turn, it transforms into a Tavern spell from a Tier higher.
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Don't be afraid to use a good spell when you see it. An early or is much better to use immediately than to hold for a later tier spell.
Overseer's Orb
After you upgrade the Tavern, Refresh it with minions of your most common type.
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Your turn 1 buy is very important. Be prepared to only buy cards of that type. In my opinion, the best turn 1 tribes are Nagas, Pirates, and Murlocs.
Sin'dorei Mirror
After you buy your first Tavern spell each turn, get an extra copy of it. (Unlocks on Turn 5.)
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Spell based comps are slightly better in this anomaly, but other than that play normally and enjoy some free spells.
Instant Warband
Start with 3 different Tier 2 minions in hand.
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Heroes that benefit from the extra minions at the start are way better, such as Aranna or Sire.
No Face, No Case
Every 4 turns, get a Faceless Manipulator. (0 turns left!)
2.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Generally, you use your 2 faceless manipulators on the first win condition you see on turn 8, such as goldenning a.Brann or Titus.
Mimiron's Clockwork Stadium
You cannot upgrade the Tavern with Gold. It upgrades itself every 2 turns. (0 turns left!)
1.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
It's hard to pick heroes that love to level fast on this anomaly, such as maybe . You want your hero power to be able to put stats on the board without relying on high tier units.
Tavern Special
All minion types are in the Tavern. It always has 7 cards.
1.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
It's really hard to hit anything in this anomaly, so maybe you need to buy more marginal cards you wouldn't otherwise buy to become stronger.
Factory Line
At the end of every 2 turns, get a plain copy of your left-most minion. (0 turns left!)
1.9%
Anomaly Guide
UPDATEDJeefHSTop BGs Player
Try to line up an early triple into a 4 drop, so you can copy the 4 drop turn 4. Also works with this anomaly, and can be used on itself or another key card such as .
Anomalous Evidence
At the start of your turn, choose from 2 new Quest Rewards. (Unlocks on Turn 4.)
1.8%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Quests with spellcraft effects are really strong because you get the spellcraft for two turns.
False Idols
You only need 2 copies of a minion to make it Golden. Instead of a Triple Reward, get a Gold Coin.
1.8%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Useless triples are less valuable because they don't give you a triple reward. If you don't plan on keeping a card, don't triple it.
Up-Prizing
After you upgrade the Tavern, Discover a Tier {1} Darkmoon Prize. (Improves in 0 turns!)
1.8%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Usually, you level to tavern 2 on turn 2, then tavern 3 on turn 4. The best T2 prizes to take are 2 coins and 3 rolls. The best T3 prizes to take are Great Deal and Unlimited Coin.
Match Fixing
Guess which player will win your next combat. If you're correct, get 3 Gold Coins.
1.7%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
For the first few turns, guaranteeing that you lose a fight by holding your unit is better than leaving it up to chance. After you've lost a couple of rounds, you can cash out all your gold on tavern 4, and start betting on yourself after you're confident in the win.
Eleventh Hour
The first time your hero takes fatal damage in combat, prevent it and gain 11 Gold next turn instead.
1.7%
Anomaly Guide
UPDATEDJeefHSTop BGs Player
If you're at 11-15 HP with your secret still up, do NOT use armor. Wait until your secret is used up before you use your armor up, so you can first benefit from the 11 extra gold.
The Yogg-iseum
At the start of each turn, spin the SAME Wheel of Yogg-Saron.
1.5%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Pray to Yogg for good RNG
Path of the Treasure-Seeker
After you Refresh 5 times, find the Golden Monkey! (
1.5%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Try rolling 3 times turn 1 and 2 times turn 3 to have a 6/6 monkey and a 3 drop on turn 3. You could even hold the monkey to get a 4 drop on turn 4.
Mystical Blossom
At the start of each turn, Discover a Tavern spell. (Unlocks on Turn 3.)
1.4%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Spell based comps are slightly better but mostly play normally.
Emergency Landing
Twice per turn, you can remove all copies of a minion in the Tavern from your pool.
1.1%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
You can opt to stay on 2 and either cycle every baller, or play T2 Nagas (, , ). The best heroes for this strategy are Silas and Kurtrus.
Bring Home the Bacon
Start with two upgrading 'Piggy Banks'. Break them open to gain Gold!
1.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Break open your piggy bank the turn you want to stabilize (buying strong minions). If you want to stabilize on tavern 4, break open your piggy bank after you level to 4.
Nguyen's Shifting Disks
All heroes are Master Nguyen.
1.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Pick default panda skin to hide your match history from other people.
Treasure Hoard
On Turn 5, Discover a Golden Tier 3 minion. (0 turns left!)
1.0%
Anomaly Guide
No guide currently available.
Elven Elite
The Tavern only offers cards of your Tier.
1.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Deathrattle Pirates are very strong in this anomaly if you stay on tavern 5 the entire game. The other good strategy is forcing Golden Brann with Murlocs and/or Dragons.
Treasure Hoard
On Turn 6, Discover a Golden Tier 4 minion. (0 turns left!)
1.0%
Anomaly Guide
No guide currently available.
Treasure Hoard
On Turn 7, Discover a Golden Tier 5 minion. (0 turns left!)
1.0%
Anomaly Guide
No guide currently available.
Gladiator's Spoils
After you win a combat, Discover a minion of your Tier. Otherwise, get a random one of a Tier lower.
0.9%
Anomaly Guide
UPDATEDJeefHSTop BGs Player
You may want to win every fight, but it's still better to level as opposed to buying trash in the early turns. If you stay down and still don't win, it's game over. Don't buy trash! Tempo hero powers such as Lich King and Alakir are very solid in this one.
Golganneth's Tempest
Minions cost 2 Gold. You cannot Refresh the Tavern. It Refreshes itself after you buy a card.
0.9%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Cycle comps such as Murlocs, Elementals, or PIrates, are wayyy better in this anomaly. You can easily go infinite with a single Brann.
Treasure Hoard
On Turn 8, Discover a Golden Tier 6 minion. (0 turns left!)
0.5%
Anomaly Guide
No guide currently available.
Summoning of Champions
At the start of the game, all players Discover a Tier 6 minion from the same choices.
0.1%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
The best 6 drops are value generators such as or .
Temperance of Aman'Thul
Start at Tavern Tier 3 with 9 Gold. All cards in your first shop are Tier 3.
0.1%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Level turn 1! and turn 2! the damage cap is still 5.
Treasure Hoard
On Turn 9, Discover a Golden Tier 7 minion. (0 turns left!)
0.0%
Anomaly Guide
No guide currently available.
Prudence of Amitus
Unspent Gold carries over to your next turn. If you saved at least 5, gain 1 extra.
0.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Staying down and making interest is ALWAYS better than leveling and not making interest. I prefer to not buy any minions turn 1 and start making interest turn 2 onwards. Then, I would spend all the gold on tavern 4 to stabilize.
Magic Shop
Spell Tickets are in the Tavern! Get 3 to Discover a Tavern spell of your Tier. (
0.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
A spell ticket is worth roughly 1 gold. Don't buy trash for the sake of buying a ticket though.
Rising Current
After you upgrade the Tavern, Discover a Tier {1} Tavern spell. (Improves in 0 turns!)
0.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Don't play into the anomaly too much, just enjoy your free stuff.
Uncompensated Upset
Start at 1 Gold. Minions cost (1) but sell for (0). Upgrading the Tavern costs (2) less.
0.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Spells are really bad to buy in this anomaly. Typically you get one gold back from using but in this anomaly the spell is more expensive. Also minions are much more efficient to buy. Also, every single is free.
Lay of the Land
The Tavern offers 1 extra Tavern spell after each Refresh.
0.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
Spell based comps are quite a bit better, such as Menagerie or Mechs. Other than that, play normally.
Light the Way
After you Refresh two times, gain 1 Gold next turn. (
0.0%
Anomaly Guide
JeefHSTop BGs Player
APM Comps are easier to snowball gold and go infinite, but otherwise play normally.