Maximize the option

In a strategy game, we need to make a lot of decision.  Option is the available different choice of decision that we can make. The more option we have, the better chance we can choose the best decision.

In hearthstone, we need to make decision each time during our turns. We need to make a decision on which card has to be played, which target to attack, which minion to sacrifice, and even which location that a minion should be put (based on targeting spell from opponent). One way we can make a better decision is to maximize our option.

However, there are many restrictions that restrict our choice, such as insufficient mana, less cards on hand, higher cost of minions……

There is a few suggestions to maximize our options during the play.

1 Avoid to have 2 similar cards in deck

When you have 2 similar cards on your hand, which mean you have less a card option to choose from. Unless the card is very flexible (can combo with many other cards) and detrimental (plays turntable role like engineer for rouge).

2 Have more card on hand

More cards on hand mean more options on which card to play. If you only have a card on hand, you only have two choices. Play it or skip it. Keep some card which can draw more cards is a wise decision.

3 Always have minion on board

Minion only can attack after one turn it is put on the board unless it has charge. Therefore, if you do not have minion on board, you cant deal damage to minion or opponents in the next turn unless u have spell or hero power or weapon that can directly deal damage. Besides, there are some supportive spells that strengthen your minion stats. It cant be used if you do no have any minion on board.

4  Do not sacrifice your minions unless necessary

Having more minions on board give you more options. Having two damaged minion on board is always better than having one full health minion unless certain specific circumstances such as meet with warrior.