Heroic Chromaggus 2017 represents a landmark moment for competitive Hearthstone, marking the expansion that first introduced the dragon as a central strategic element in high-level play. This period saw intricate tempo decisions, dragon synergies, and board control define many top-level matches, establishing a new benchmark for dragon-centric decks.
As the meta evolved around this iconic dragon, players refined their approaches to managing tempo, tracking dragon counts, and leveraging spell damage amplification. The following breakdown highlights the defining characteristics and lasting impact of Heroic Chromaggus during the 2017 competitive scene.
| Expansion | Key Dragon | Primary Archetype | Playstyle Focus | Signature Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey to Un'Goro | Heroic Chromaggus | Dragon Control | Tempo scaling, spell damage, value trading | 2017 |
| Rastakhan's Rumble | Sneed's Old Shredder | Big Priest | Armor gain, board clears, late game finishers | 2018 |
| Saviors of Uldum | Siamat | Dragon Priest | Dormant synergies, board flooding, card advantage | 2019 |
| Ashes of Outland | Kalecgos, the Cosmic | Control Mage | Spell damage stacking, freeze control, late game win | 2020 |