Hearthstone: Saviors of Uldum – The Impact of God Cards – A Comprehensive Review

Introduction

Hearthstone’s expansion Saviors of Uldum introduced a powerful new archetype to the game: Plague Cards, Quests, and the mighty God Cards. Among these, the God Cards—Siamat, King Phaoris, and Colossus of the Moon—stood out as game-changing legendaries that shaped the meta.

In this review, we’ll analyze their design, power level, and long-term impact on Hearthstone. Were they overpowered? Did they define entire decks? Or were they merely flashy but inconsistent? Let’s dive in.

1. The Rise of the God Cards

Siamat – The Flexible Windlord

Mana Cost: 7
Stats: 6/6
Effect: Choose Twice – Rush, Windfury, Divine Shield, or +3 Attack.

Siamat was one of the most versatile cards in Saviors of Uldum. Unlike other God Cards, Siamat wasn’t tied to a specific class, making it a neutral powerhouse in midrange and control decks.

Impact:

Control Decks: Siamat was a staple in Highlander Mage, Control Warrior, and Priest due to its ability to remove threats (Rush + Divine Shield) or push damage (Windfury + Attack buff).
Flexibility: Unlike rigid legendaries, Siamat adapted to any situation, making it a top-tier tech card.
Longevity: Even after Uldum, Siamat saw play in Wild, proving its lasting value.

Verdict: 9/10 – One of the best-designed neutral legendaries in Hearthstone history.

King Phaoris – The Spell-Summoning Titan

Mana Cost: 10
Stats: 5/5
Effect: Battlecry: Summon a minion with Cost equal to the combined Cost of spells you’ve cast this game.

King Phaoris was a high-risk, high-reward card that demanded spell-heavy decks. While flashy, its inconsistency made it less dominant than expected.

Impact:

Quest Druid & Mage: These decks could cheat out massive minions, but Phaoris was often too slow against aggro.
RNG Factor: Summoning a random high-cost minion (like Deathwing or Ysera) made it unreliable.
Meta Shift: As aggro dominated, Phaoris faded quickly from competitive play.

Verdict: 6/10 – Fun but too inconsistent to be meta-defining.

Colossus of the Moon – The Immovable Giant

Mana Cost: 10
Stats: 10/10
Effect: Divine Shield, Reborn.

Colossus of the Moon was a stubborn late-game finisher for Priest and Paladin. Its double survival mechanic made it a nightmare to remove.

Impact:

Resurrect Priest: Combined with Mass Resurrection, Colossus became a recurring threat.
Taunt & Buff Synergy: Paladin decks used Tirion Fordring and Shirvallah to cheat it out early.
Weakness to Silence: If silenced, it became a vanilla 10/10, which was still strong but less oppressive.