Mage (Jaina Proudmoore/Kael'thas Sunstrider)

Learn to play Hearthstone with the Jaina Proudmoore and Kael'thas Sunstrider tutorial guide. Master basic gameplay, card mechanics, and boss strategies.

This guide covers the Hearthstone tutorial, focusing on the initial experience with Jaina Proudmoore and Kael'thas Sunstrider. The tutorial is designed to introduce new players to the core mechanics of Hearthstone through a series of six directed missions.

Gameplay:

Each mission is a battle against a unique boss, with the player controlling Jaina. The tutorial gradually introduces game elements, providing helpful tips and instructions. Between missions, a 'Mission Progress' interface reviews lessons learned. The tutorial uses only Basic cards and unique boss cards. Each mission rewards a card that will be featured in the next encounter.

Differences from regular play:

• The coin flip and deck order are scripted; mulligans are unavailable.
• Hero Powers are not available until the second mission.
• The second player does not receive an extra card until the third mission.
• Starting hands are limited in the first three missions.
• The Coin is never added to any hand.
• Bosses have varying starting health (10, 20, 30).
• The concede option is unavailable.
• Emotes are inaccessible.
• The first mission has no mana cost for cards.

Additional restrictions are in place initially, such as directed targeting and mandatory actions like attacking with all possible minions or playing cards if mana is available. These restrictions are gradually removed as the player progresses. It is impossible to lose the first or second missions due to these limitations.

Guidance and displays:

The tutorial provides extensive guidance through Jaina's spoken dialogue and visual cues like red arrows, highlights, and text tooltips. These explain mechanics such as mana crystal refill and card costs, often appearing unprompted to assist the player.