Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11 Features New Keyword, Return of Quests, Minion Refresh, New Hero, and Much More

Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11, titled “Echoes of Un’Goro,” is set to launch on August 5 with exciting changes and fresh content that promise to revitalize the popular auto-battler mode for players of all skill levels. This season marks a reset in the Battlegrounds meta by retiring Anomalies and Trinkets, streamlining gameplay to focus on strategy-driven by new and returning mechanics. The spotlight shines on the new 'Rally' keyword, which introduces dynamic effects especially for Quilboar and Dragon compositions.

The season features a massive update to the minion pool, including over 100 new and revamped cards that ensure a vibrant and evolving meta from day one, supported by an innovative in-game Battlegrounds Guide that helps both new and experienced players navigate the refreshed landscape. With all these features, a revamped progression track packed with exclusive cosmetics, and special community events including Twitch Drops, Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11 is primed to offer one of the richest and most engaging experiences the mode has ever seen.

What’s New in Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11?

1. Anomalies and Trinkets Removed

Season 11 marks a return to classic Battlegrounds gameplay. Anomalies and Trinkets have been retired, making way for a more streamlined experience alongside all-new seasonal features.

2. Introducing the 'Rally' Keyword

Season 11 introduces the 'Rally' keyword, with a unique ability mainly found on Quilboar and Dragons, but which appears across all minion types. Whenever a minion with Rally attacks, its special effect triggers, enabling dynamic strategies and exciting new synergies. Beloved minions such as Monstrous Macaw and Yrel are now updated to include Rally, adding depth for both old and new builds.

Why Rally Matters in Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11

• Changes board positioning strategy and attack sequencing.
• Offers creative synergies, especially for Quilboar and Dragon builds.
• Encourages experimentation, benefiting every skill level.

3. Quests Make Their Return

A fan-favorite mechanic, Quests, returns this season. On Turn 4 (6-Gold turn), select one of three Quests: completing it grants a powerful Reward that lasts the rest of the game. There are 35 carefully picked returning Rewards, along with 13 brand-new ones, including those that enhance Rally-focused decks.

4. New Hero: Loh, the Living Legend

Meet Loh, the Living Legend, the exclusive new hero joining Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11. Once your minions collectively attack 15 times, Loh’s Hero Power permanently upgrades, allowing you to "Discover a Rally minion" for just 1 Gold. This hero is perfect for aggressive players and Rally enthusiasts.

5. The Bounty Mechanic, for Pirates

Pirate fans can rejoice with the new Bounty mechanic: a Tier 3 Tavern Spell that appears only in Pirate lobbies. There are five distinct Bounty spells, balanced to show up as often as two standard spells. New Pirate minions can generate Bounty, while the Proud Privateer is designed to pay them off for powerful advantages.

6. Massive Minion Pool Refresh

Over 100 minions and Tavern spells are entering the rotation, combining new cards, much-requested classics, and balance updates.

• Minion pools for every type have changed.
• All new and updated cards are available immediately at launch (no rollout delays).
• Several minions now have Rally, and old favorites have been reworked.

The Card Library has a comprehensive, up-to-date list so you can study the pool as you theorycraft your first builds.

7. The Battlegrounds Guide

A significant onboarding and learning tool, the Battlegrounds Guide, debuts this season. Accessible mid-match, it lets you:

• See exactly which minions and spells are in your current lobby.
• Filter them by Tavern Tier and type.
• Quickly adapt to the evolving minion pool.

Whether it’s your first match or your thousandth, the Guide makes sense of the constant updates in Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11.

Season 11 Battlegrounds Track & Rewards

With the start of Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11, everyone’s ratings and progress tracks reset. Unclaimed rewards from Season 10 will be granted automatically.

Reward Track Highlights

• Free Track: Instantly get 2 Hero slots at Level 1.
• Season Pass: Unlock extra Hero options, exclusive cosmetics, hero skins (like Paleontologist Putricide and Explorer Rokara), legendary bartenders, and more.
• Season Pass+: Includes everything in the Season Pass, plus an additional Hero reroll per game.

Rewards Table

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*Rewards become available after Patch 33.6.

Creator Event and Twitch Drops

Catch an exclusive Early Access Creator Event on August 1, where top streamers showcase the new season live. By watching 2 hours of Battlegrounds content on Twitch, you’ll earn 4 Battlegrounds Tokens to help you jump-start your season.

• Americas, LATAM, EMEA regions: August 1 at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT
• Japan: August 2 at 2:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. PT
• China: August 1 at 7:00 p.m. PT - August 2 at 7:00 a.m. PT

Reveal and Release Schedule

Stay tuned as new minions and mechanics are revealed in the leadup to launch:

• July 24: Demon, Naga, Mech, and Neutral minion reveals
• July 25: Undead and Quilboar reveals
• July 28: Dragon and Beast reveals
• July 29: Pirate, Murloc, and Elemental reveals
• August 1: Patch notes & Early Access streams
• August 5: Patch 33.2 and Season 11 launch

Ready for Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11?

As Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11 approaches, players are on the brink of a refreshed and reinvigorated experience that promises to change the meta for competitive players and new recruits. The retirement of Anomalies and Trinkets signifies a thoughtful return to strategic fundamentals, making space for accessible yet intricate mechanics like Rally and Bounty. The comeback of Quests brings back gameplay depth, while massive minion and spell updates alongside the all-new Battlegrounds Guide showcase Blizzard’s commitment to ensuring every match feels fresh, fair, and fun.

If you’re looking to experiment with new strategies, master the unique strengths of Loh, the Living Legend, or simply enjoy a richer and more dynamic Tavern, Season 11's combination of features is designed to welcome every playstyle. The update’s reward tracks and quality-of-life improvements, paired with exclusive events and Twitch Drops, create an engaging ecosystem where every game offers something new to discover. Prepare to immerse yourself in Hearthstone Battlegrounds Season 11, a season that celebrates innovation, competition, and community at the heart of the game.

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