HearthStone & Goodzilla
Goodzilla, I've been crunching some deck stats, what’s the most efficient 3‑turn kill you can pull off with a single minion?
The fastest single‑minion finish in three turns is one that can hit 30+ attack by turn 3. Think a 4/4 that gets a +2/+2 each turn – it’s 10/10 by the third turn and can finish a 30‑HP hero, or a 5/5 that takes +5/+5 each turn – it’ll be a 20/20 by turn 3 and a one‑hit death. In practice, cards like a 4/4 “Ravenholdt” with a +2/+2 battlecry, or a 5/5 “Gurubashi Baboon” that you buff with “Ragnaros” or “Bloodmage Thalnos,” are the sweet spot. Push that damage, finish by turn 3, and you’re winning.
Sounds solid, but don’t forget you’re limited by what you can play into that turn. Even the best buff chain can get stuck if you’re missing the right spell or if the opponent plays a counter. Keep your hand size in mind and always have a backup plan for when the deck doesn’t cooperate.