Hearthstone Mercenaries Tier List [2023]

A Tier List which ranks all the 51 mercenary cards from Hearthstone.

If you have played Hearthstone classic mode, it does not mean Mercenaries mode will be too accessible for you. Although, there is a slight difference between both modes. Your star card must support you during the battles. But, for this, you must have the perfect cards. In the first place, the player must select champions thoughtfully. Here comes our Hearthstone Mercenaries Tier List. The creators launched Hearthstone mercenary mode approximately one year back. When it was released, players used purely constructed cards in this game. However, now things are different.

In effect, games started using Blizzard games’ actual characters in this mode. You can also receive rewards by participating in quests linked with the characters. These mercenary cards act as the main character who a player controls. The other two prior modes of this game are more card-focused. In contrast, this mode is different because of the turn-based RPG fighting system. This model is available for PvP and PvE content. 


Key Points

  • There are a total of 51 cards ranked in this tier list.
  • These cards are ranked based on rarity and effectiveness in meta decks.
  • Among the best cards are Xyrella, Vol’jin, Gul’dan, Garrosh Hellscream, and Cairne Bloodhoof.
  • Joining us in the lowest ranks are cards like Lord Jaraxxus, Illidan Stormrage, Gruul, Baron Geddon, Antonidas, and Alexstrasza.

Summary

In the table below, you will find a quick summary of all the rankings we will be making in this article.

S RankA RankB RankC RankD Rank
XyrellaThrallVarden DawngraspTyrandeWar Master Voone
Vol'jinSylvanas WindrunnerUtherTavish StormpikeVarian Wrynn
Gul'danSaurfangTirion FordringScabbs CutterbutterRathorian
Garrosh HellscreamRokaraTamsin RoameRexxarOld Murk-Eye
Cairne BloodhoofThe Lich KingProphet VelenRagnarosMutanus
DiabloNatalie SelineMillhouse ManastormMorgl the Oracle
Cariel RoameMalfurion StormrageLady AnacondraMannoroth
Blademaster SamuroKurtrus AshfallenKing MuklaLord Jaraxxus
Jaina ProudmooreKing KrushIllidan Stormrage
Cornelius RoameGuff RunetotemGruul
BrightwingGrommash HellscreamBaron Geddon
Anduin WrynnBru'kanAntonidas
Blink FoxAlexstrasza

I am going to rank the most combat-proven champions in this article. Not only the flawless ones, but you will know about all the mercs from patrons to chumps. Hearthstone is not like the other card games. However, it is somewhat unique in comparison to the traditional ones. It is intricate as well as experimental.

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S Tier

hearthstone mercenaries tier list
The legendary mercenaries ranked

you can find the legendary Hearthstone mercenaries on this tier. The top cards are on the tier list are in the S tier. Which are these, you ask? You must choose S-tier mercs and acquire the necessary knowledge to use them effectively if you wish to become a champion of this game. In short, you will find the cream of cards here.

Xyrella

The role of Xyrella is a caster. This remarkable character belongs to the Draenei tribe. And, he needs 100 coins to craft as his rarity is rare. A fantastic character with true-to-life visions is none other than the great Xyrella. Flash heal, blinding luminance 5, and atonement 5 are his abilities. The specialties of this S-tier character are reducing attacks and healing.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 4
Health 4

Vol’jin

The role of Vol’jin is a caster. Additionally, he is another phenomenal character ranked higher on the tier list, which belongs to the troll tribe. I believe him to be the future war chief of the Drove. Shadow’s combo and Shadow’s weakness are his special powers. Further, the shadow is a spell school of this ideal mercenary. Moreover, if we talk about the rarity, then Epic it is.

Card Type Minion
Cost 5
Attack 6
Health 2

Gul’dan

Before the above flawless mercenaries, let us talk about another. The hero belongs to the Orc tribe and has a caster role. He is among the creators of Orc Horde. Not only this, but he is number one to enter the Orc warlock. His specialty is healing damage.

Card Type Warlock
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Garrosh Hellscream

The protector Garrosh Hellscream belongs to the orc tribe. Thrall has selected him as the coming candidate for war chief of the Horde. Also, I believe he was born to be an orc warrior. The battle to the death is the specialty of this fighter.

Card Type Warrior
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Cairne Bloodhoof

Cairne Bloodhoof is the king of the Tauren race as he belongs to the Tauren tribe. In addition to that, Cairne is a protector by role. If we talk about his specialty, then, in this case, he has two; speed manipulation and Self resistant. His abilities are cleave, Mortal strike, Thunderclap, uppercut, and war stomp. Bloodhoof is the most dangerous creature and an outstanding warrior.

Card Type Minion
Cost 6
Attack 5
Health 5

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A Tier

hearthstone mercenaries tier list
The best mercenaries ranked.

Welcome to the best tier, where I will introduce you to those cards that are best of all (not as good as the above tier). There is a very slight difference between S and A tiers.

In contrast to the above tier, these have minor issues but are still ignorable. These small flaws do not affect the performance massively, so you can pair them up with the best ones to increase the effectiveness.

Thrall

Another brave mercenary about whom I am going to tell you is Thrall. He is a protector by role belonging to the orc tribe. Do you know what I like the most about this hero? He stood against the demons along with humans and the night elves and successfully stopped the demon race with incomparable bravery. AoE and Buff orcs are his specialties.

Card Type Minion
Cost 5
Attack 11
Health 79

Sylvanas Windrunner

Sylvanas Windrunner is a fighter by role and belongs to the undead tribe. Moreover, he is one of the strongest High Elf combatants. The future Lich King nobbled him.

As a result, this warrior came back as a  vindictive antagonist. AoE and mind control are the special powers gifted to this character. For this reason, I rank him high on the Hearthstone mercenaries tier list.

Card Type Minion
Cost 6
Attack 5
Health 5

Saurfang

This outstanding merc is one of the strongest orc combatants of the Horder, as he belongs to the orc tribe. Saurfang is a fighter by role. His specialties are summoning orcs and orc buffs.

Card Type Minion
Cost 2
Attack 1
Health 12

Rokara

Coupled with the above-ranked merc, this hero is also from the orc tribe. Not only this but he is considered a fictitious orc fighter of the Horde. Correspondingly, Rokara is a fighter by role, having buffs as his extraordinary power.

Card Type Minion
Cost 3
Attack 2
Health 3

The Lich King

Another protector is none other than the Lich King, who belongs to the human tribe. Prior he was only a human, but now he is a lot more than that. So, this king can assist you a lot in the mercenary mode.

Without bringing a second thought to your mind, I will recommend you incorporate this character into your squad. By doing so, the game will include your group in the Hearthstone mercenaries’ best team. I am sure you will like that, no? AoE is his extraordinary power.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 8
Health 8

Diablo

This dangerous merc belongs to the demon tribe. As a result, he is considered the most wicked among all prime evil. Not only this, but Diablo is there to rule hell. He is a fighter by role. If we talk about his extraordinary power, these are AoE.

Card Type Minion
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 20

Cariel Roame

Now, let us talk about a leading champion who broke the holy oath to find her sister, who had been lost for many years. Cariel Roame is a protector by role and belongs to the human tribe. Taunt buff and healing are her specialties.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 4
Health 3

Blademaster Samuro

The rearmost blade master in the burning blade tribe is none other than the greatest Blademaster Samuro. He is a fighter by role and belongs to the orc tribe. AoE and mirror image are his special powers.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 1
Health 6

B Tier

good mercs
Good Hearthstone mercenaries ranked.

I am moving on towards the likable tier. You can find middle-of-the-road cards in this category. They possess those types of qualities that provide you with moderate performance as well as favorable results. I am sure you are looking forward to knowing which mercenaries I have ranked on the B tier.

Varden Dawngrasp

Varden Dawngraps is a caster by role. He has a specialty in freezing his opponents. If we talk about the rarity of Varden, then it is Rare. This potent Blood Elf mage can bend reality by using his powers.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 3
Health 3

Uther

The leading champion and confidante of Uthan belongs to the human tribe. He is a caster by role. His rarity is legendary. This leader of the human has several unique abilities, which include the Holy combo, taunt buff, and speed manipulation. Some other skills are the hammer of justice 5, blessing of protection 5, and avenging wrath 5.

Card Type Minion
Cost 11
Attack 1
Health 82

Tirion Fordring

One of the most dominant mercenaries who can control Argent crusaders is none other than the legend Tirion Fordring. Not only this but he is also considered a bearer of Ashbringer. Fordring is a fighter by role and belongs to the human tribe. This likable character consists of various abilities such as Divine assault 5, the blessing of kings 5, and judgment of humility 5.

However, he is not as good as the characters on the above tiers. For this reason, I placed him here. If we talk about the rarity, then it is epic. Tirion Fordring has the unique ability to reduce attacks and Divine shield.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 6
Health 6

Tamsin Roame

Tamsin Roame is a caster by role. He belongs to the undead tribe. As far as rarity is concerned, it is rare. His special abilities are summoning demons and healing disruption.

Card Type Minion
Cost 3
Attack 1
Health 3

Prophet Velen

The leader of his tribe Prophet Velen is a caster by role. If we talk about the rarity, then it is epic. He belongs to the Draenei tribe. Holy combo and 2x holy spell are his unique abilities. The stats of this B-tier mercenary are good. For this reason, I am ranking him in this category.

Card Type Minion
Cost 7
Attack 7
Health 7

Natalie Seline

This appreciable lady is a master of dark magic belonging to the human tribe. Also, he is a writer of Secrets of the Void. Along with this, Epic is his rarity. Strong AoE and healing are his unique abilities.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 8
Health 1

Malfurion Stormrage

The twin brother of Illidan Stormrage is also a good character. Malfurian Stormrage is from the Night Elf tribe and is a protector. Legendary is his rarity. Together with Natalie Seline, this mercenary also has special powers of strong AoE and healing.

Card Type Minion
Cost 11
Attack 1
Health 10

Kurtrus Ashfallen

No other hero can hunt demons like him so you can refer to him as a potent demon hunter. Moreover, he is not a part of Illadin’s cause anymore, as now he aims to avenge Dreadlord Anetheron. Kurtrus Ashfallen is a protector by role and belongs to the night elf tribe. As far as special abilities are concerned, these are; immune if outcast and provide extra damage to demons.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 3
Health 4

Jaina Proudmoore

Jaina Proudmoore is a caster by role, belonging to the human tribe. She is one of the most dangerous human sorceresses in the game. To freeze and summon elementals are his special powers. Along with this, Jaina’s rarity is legendary.

Card Type Minion
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Cornelius Roame

The fate of his daughters saddened this mercenary as it was very mournful. Cornelius Roame is a legendary combatant belonging to the human tribe. He is capable of healing and sacrifice.

Card Type Minion
Cost 6
Attack 4
Health 5

Brightwing

Now, I am moving on to a robust mythical character belonging to the dragon tribe. He is a caster by role. Healing is his extraordinary power. If we talk about the rarity, then it is Epic.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 4
Health 4

Anduin Wrynn

Anduin Wrynn is the King of Stormwind, who belongs to the human tribe and can reduce attacks as a caster by role.

Card Type Minion
Cost 3
Attack 3
Health 2

C Tier

below average mercs
The below-average Hearthstone mercenaries ranked.

Falling in the below-average category does not mean that it is a good one. To simplify, it is better than the worst but not considered the best or even suitable. Sneak into this category to find out more.

Tyrande

The Stormrage family gives us another lady character, a fighter by role. To put it another way, Tyrande is the wife of Malfurion Stormrage and belongs to the Night Elf tribe. Moreover, 2x next arcane spell is her specialty. Epic is the rarity of this below-average character.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 1
Health 81

Tavish Stormpike

Tavish Stormpike is capable of controlling the beast with the help of his skills as he is a fighter by role and belongs to the dwarf tribe. If we talk about his rarity, then it is legendary. To summon beasts and AoE are the unique skills of this combatant.

Card Type Minion
Cost 3
Attack 2
Health 5

Scabbs Cutterbutter

Scabbs Cutterbutter is a legendary gnome fighter who is always ready to use evil tactics in the game. Stealth is his extraordinary power. But, these skills do not help much in the game. For this reason, I am placing him in this category of the Healthstone mercenaries tier list.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 3
Health 3

Rexxar

Rexxar is a legendary fighter belonging to the half-orc tribe. However, he can summon beasts but is still not a very good combatant.

Card Type Minion
Cost 1
Attack 2
Health 10

Ragnaros

The mighty lord of fire is a protector and belongs to the Elemental tribe. AoE is his extraordinary power. Magma blast, die insects 5, and meteor 5 are other abilities. He is a legendary protector.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 8
Health 8

Millhouse Manastorm

Millicent and her husband Millhouse Manastorm are also strong caster Gnome. AoE is his remarkable ability which is not that good.

Card Type Minion
Cost 2
Attack 4
Health 4

Lady Anacondra

Lady Anacondra is a rare fighter belonging to the Night Elf tribe. Her special powers are to summon beasts and buff beasts that are not so special.

Card Type Minion
Cost 6
Attack 3
Health 7

King Mukla

King Mukla is Skymane Gorilla living in Jaguero Isle. The king is a protector by role and belongs to the Beast tribe. Along with this, he is immune to the beast.

Card Type Minion
Cost 3
Attack 5
Health 5

King Krush

King Krush is a beast fighter who can summon beasts. But, this only skill can not help you in a good way for your game. Maybe you can pair this mercenary with another strong one to make a balanced team.

Card Type Minion
Cost 9
Attack 8
Health 8

Guff Runetotem

Taunt, buff, and bench buffs are the specialties of this hero. Guff Runetotem is a caster and belongs to the Tauren tribe. Therefore, he can cast strong nature spells and is a potential druid.

Card Type Minion
Cost 3
Attack 2
Health 4

Grommash Hellscream

The best friend of Warchief Thrall, Grommash Hellscream, is a protector by role belonging to the orc tribe. He is a legendary chieftain who can battle to the death.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 4
Health 9

Bru’kan

Bur’kan is a caster by role. He belongs to the Troll tribe. This mercenary is an outstanding advisor for the young fighter but can not perform very well by himself. For this reason, I include him in this category of the Hearthstone mercenaries tier list.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 5
Health 4

Blink Fox

A ne’er-do-well fox who allows the players to draw an additional card is here. Blink Fox is a rare caster whose special powers are Arcane combo, ability refresh and spell steal with ten attacks and 79 health. I believe he deserves to be in this category.

Card Type Minion
Cost 3
Attack 3
Health 3

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D Tier

worst mercs
The weakest Hearthstone mercenaries ranked.

I recommend you avoid the mercenaries ranked in this tier because many better choices are available in the game. In my view, these are not worth it.

War Master Voone

War Master Voone is one of the worst hearthstone mercenaries who look after the lower Blackrock spire. Fire is his spell school. Not only this, but he can summon dragons too. In my view, it is not something very appreciable. He is a fighter belonging to the troll tribe.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 4
Health 3

Varian Wrynn

In Hearthstone mercenaries, Varian Wrynn is considered the king of Stormwind and the grand alliance. He is a protector by the role band and belongs to the human tribe. Human speed buff and retaliation are his specialties. But, I am telling you through my experience that this mercenary will let you down.

Card Type Minion
Cost 10
Attack 7
Health 7

Rathorian

Rathorian is a rare fighter, belongs to the Demon tribe, and can summon demons. This character protects the Demon seed atop Dreadmist peak.

Card Type Hero
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Old Murk-Eye

This merc can petrify Westfall Lighthouse. The old-Murk eye is a fighter by role and belongs to the Murloc tribe and is a rare fighter who can summon Murloc.

Card Type Minion
Cost 4
Attack 2
Health 4

Mutanus

Mutanus is one of the rugged beings in the Wailing Caverns. He is an epic fighter whose special abilities are buff and taunt. But, to be honest, I found this character boring. So, I will not recommend you choose him.

Card Type Hero
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Morgl the Oracle

A rare caster belongs to the Murloc tribe whose specialties are healing and Murloc buffs. He is among the weakest mercs you saw on the tier list.

Card Type Minion
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Mannoroth

Mannoroth is considered a ruler of the Pit Lords. He is a protector by role belonging to the Demon tribe.

Card Type Hero
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Lord Jaraxxus

Despite being a strong radar Demon Lord of the Burning Legion, he is still a flawed character. Lord Jaraxxus can summon demons.

Card Type Minion
Cost 9
Armor 5
Health 30

Illidan Stormrage

As discussed above, this character is the twin brother of Mulfurion Stormrage. But, he does not perform as well as his brother. For this reason, I am ranking him lower in this Hearthstone mercenary tier list. This merc is a legendary fighter who can outcast attacks.

Card Type Hero
Cost 0
Attack 0
Health 30

Gruul

The ruler of the Ogres of Outland, Gruul, is an epic protector who can summon orcs and give extra dragon damage. Furthermore, he belongs to the Giant tribe.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 7
Health 7

Baron Geddon

Baron Geddon protects the Rune of Zeth and belongs to the elemental tribe. This one of the weakest mercenaries is an epic hero whose special abilities are fire combo and AoE. Hence, I will recommend you avoid him.

Card Type Minion
Cost 7
Attack 7
Health 7

Antonidas

Even though Antonidas is a caster by role and belongs to the human tribe, you can not rely on him for successful gameplay.

Card Type Minion
Cost 8
Attack 6
Health 6

Alexstrasza

Finally, the last merc in this article is a protector by role belonging to the Dragon tribe. He is said to be the aspect of the Red Dragonflight, the protector of all life.

Card Type Minion
Cost 9
Attack 8
Health 8

Hearthstone Mercenaries Guide

Furthermore, look at the table below and find out how you can get Hearthstone mercenaries’ best teams.

Team NameMercenaries
CXBCariel + Xyrella + Samuro
KrushMillhouse + Varden + King Krush
FireAntonidas + Geddon + Ragnaros
NatureMalfurion + Brukan + Guff
HolyXyrella + Velen + Anduin

Comparison Table

CardRankCard TypeCostAttackHealth
XyrellaS RankMinion444
Vol'jinS RankMinion562
Gul'danS RankWarlock0030
Garrosh HellscreamS RankWarrior0030
Cairne BloodhoofS RankMinion655
ThrallA RankMinion51179
Sylvanas WindrunnerA RankMinion655
SaurfangA RankMinion2112
RokaraA RankMinion323
The Lich KingA RankMinion888
DiabloA RankMinion0020
Cariel RoameA RankMinion443
Blademaster SamuroA RankMinion416
Varden DawngraspB RankMinion433
UtherB RankMinion11182
Tirion FordringB RankMinion866
Tamsin RoameB RankMinion313
Prophet VelenB RankMinion777
Natalie SelineB RankMinion881
Malfurion StormrageB RankMinion11110
Kurtrus AshfallenB RankMinion434
Jaina ProudmooreB RankMinion0030
Cornelius RoameB RankMinion645
BrightwingB RankMinion444
Anduin WrynnB RankMinion332
TyrandeC RankMinion8181
Tavish StormpikeC RankMinion325
Scabbs CutterbutterC RankMinion433
RexxarC RankMinion1210
RagnarosC RankMinion888
Millhouse ManastormC RankMinion244
Lady AnacondraC RankMinion637
King MuklaC RankMinion355
King KrushC RankMinion988
Guff RunetotemC RankMinion324
Grommash HellscreamC RankMinion849
Bru'kanC RankMinion454
Blink FoxC RankMinion333
War Master VooneD RankMinion443
Varian WrynnD RankMinion1077
RathorianD RankHero0030
Old Murk-EyeD RankMinion424
MutanusD RankHero0030
Morgl the OracleD RankMinion0030
MannorothD RankHero0030
Lord JaraxxusD RankMinion9530
Illidan StormrageD RankHero0030
GruulD RankMinion877
Baron GeddonD RankMinion777
AntonidasD RankMinion866
AlexstraszaD RankMinion988

Patch Notes

The following changes were made in patch 25.6:

  • Deathrattle: Shuffle any spells you cast on this minion to your deck.
  • Battlegrounds are Buddies are back for the mid-season.
  • Upgrade cost from Tavern tier 4 to 5 is increased to 11 gold.
  • New Hero, Band Manager, is being added to the collection.
  • New Buddies like Queen Azshara and Ozumat are also being added to the collection.

Summarizing It

Each card placed on the Hearthstone mercenaries tier list is different in general. However, some of them are best while others are not good. You can build your own Hearthstone mercenaries’ best teams by mixing these heroes. Ultimately, the choice is yours. But, again, I want you to remind that be very careful while building the squads.

Moreover, I have not only told you the names of the best character but also justified them being the center of attention. And, with numerous options in front of your eyes, you are mature enough to pick the right ones for yourselves.

It would be best to go for the mercenaries ranked on the earlier shelves as they are better than others. But, if you want to try others, you are your boss. There is no harm in trying others too. Although, I am focusing on the point that will be more helpful for you. Good luck, buddy!