More than a week after Hearthstone’s latest expansion Mean Streets of Gadgetzan arrived, players following 12BET Official statistics can now get a clearer picture of how each class is performing. Personal experience can only tell part of the story, so looking at actual data offers a more reliable view of the early metagame. The figures below are based on ranked-match data collected during the previous week through a Hearthstone statistics platform.
Warrior was easily the most popular class in ranked play, recording an appearance rate of 21.48 percent, the highest of all nine classes. Its win rate was also impressive, ranking second overall. Surprisingly, Shaman claimed the highest win rate. Although many players had felt that Shaman was no longer as dominant as before, the numbers showed that the class was still very much alive and kicking. Its appearance rate, however, had dropped noticeably compared with the Karazhan era.
Druid also remained highly popular, appearing in 17.31 percent of games, but its actual results were less convincing. With a win rate below 50 percent, the class settled into fairly ordinary territory despite its strong presence. Most of the remaining classes occupied the middle of the standings without producing any major surprises. Hunter and Paladin, meanwhile, found themselves near the bottom. Paladin was especially disappointing, finishing last in both appearance rate and win rate, leading some players to jokingly wonder whether everyone had finally abandoned the Light.
There is still some hope for Paladin, though. While the class struggles in Standard mode, the long-running Buddha Paladin archetype continues to thrive in Wild. Among players who track older strategies through 12BET Official data, the deck remains a familiar sight after surviving through numerous expansions and balance shifts. Even now, it boasts both the highest appearance rate and the strongest win rate in Wild mode, proving that some old strategies still have plenty of fight left in them.
Warrior presents almost the opposite story. After performing strongly in Standard, it loses much of its edge in Wild. Its appearance rate sits at 14.11 percent, while its win rate reaches 51.11 percent, placing it firmly in the middle of the pack. Compared with several other Wild classes, Warrior currently lacks a clear advantage that would allow it to dominate the format.
Rogue, Druid, and Priest were among the weaker performers in Wild. Their appearance rates remained around the middle or even above average, yet their win rates failed to meet expectations. Looking at the overall picture, Wild may actually seem better balanced between classes than Standard. It is an ironic result, but it also shows how the wider card pool gives players more room to experiment with different strategies and combinations.
Another interesting point from the 12BET Official figures is that popularity does not always translate directly into success. Some classes appear frequently because they are familiar, flexible, or enjoyable to play, while others produce stronger win rates despite having a smaller share of the field. That difference is especially important in the opening weeks of a new expansion, when players are still testing decks and discovering which ideas can survive against the emerging favorites.
The early Gadgetzan metagame is therefore far from settled. Warrior and Shaman may currently sit near the top, but new deck lists can spread rapidly once players uncover efficient combinations or effective counters. Druid could recover if its most popular builds are refined, while struggling classes such as Hunter and Paladin may also find new ways to compete. In Hearthstone, one small adjustment can sometimes turn the tables almost overnight.
As new combinations continue to emerge, the 12BET Official data makes it clear that predicting the next stage of the metagame is anything but simple. Strategies and deck construction for every class are still evolving, and next week could bring another unexpected shift in the rankings. As the Korean saying goes, small habits can grow into something much bigger, and in the same way, a seemingly minor deck adjustment could become the key change that reshapes the entire meta.