Hearthstone Why the Second Prince: Analysis of the Recent Rise of Popular Cards
Recently, the "Second Prince" card has once again become the focus of heated discussion in the "Hearthstone" player community. As a classic neutral minion, the Second Prince (Prince Keleses) has re-entered the stage of mainstream construction due to its unique mechanics and recent changes in the environment. This article will combine the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days, analyze the reasons for the rise of the second prince, and display its performance through structured data.
Introduction to One and Two Prince Cards

The Second Prince (Prince Keleses) is a 2-cost neutral follower in the "Knights of the Frozen Throne" expansion pack of "Hearthstone". The effect is: "War cry:If there are no 2-cost cards in your deck, all minion cards in your deck get +1/+1. "This effect has great potential in high-cost builds.
| card name | cost | Properties | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Keleses | 2 fees | 2/2 | Battlecry: When there is no 2-cost card in the deck, all followers +1/+1 |
2. Analysis of the recent popularity of the Second Prince
According to player forums, live broadcast platforms and deck win rate statistics, the usage rate of Second Prince has increased significantly in the past 10 days. Here is some data:
| Platform/Source | Discussion popularity | Card group appearance rate | Changes in winning percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSReplay | +35% | 12.7% | 53.2% (+2.1%) |
| Hot Topics TOP5 | N/A | N/A | |
| Douyu/Huya Live | Anchor usage rate +40% | N/A | N/A |
3. Reasons for the rise of the second prince
1.Environmental slowdown:In the recent version, the number of fast attack decks has been reduced, medium and slow decks have become the mainstream, and the second prince has higher profits in high-cost decks.
2.New card linkage:Some of the high-cost minions in the "Titans Gods" expansion pack (such as Odin and Il'gynoth) perfectly match the effect of the second prince.
3.Build optimization:Players have found that by eliminating 2-cost cards (such as Deep Sea Fusion Monster), they can maximize the benefits of the Second Prince without affecting the stability of the deck.
4. Examples of the popular Second Prince deck
| deck type | core cards | winning rate | Hotness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Prince Warrior | Odin, Il'gynos | 54.8% | high |
| Second Prince Mage | Titan creation, fireball | 52.1% | in |
5. Player evaluation and controversy
Despite the outstanding performance of the second prince, the player community's evaluation of him is polarized:
-Supported by:It is believed that it provides a unique construction idea and tests players' ability to understand and optimize the deck.
-Opponent:Point out that the second prince relies on the card sequence, and if it cannot be drawn in time, the effect will be greatly reduced.
Conclusion
The re-emergence of the second prince reflects the charm of dynamic balance in "Hearthstone". As the environment changes, old cards may also take on new life. Will there be adjustments for the second prince in the future? Let's wait and see.
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