BFU Handbuff DK
BFU Handbuff DK is a Death Knight deck in Hearthstone Standard. At Competitive (Top 2000 + Diamond 1–4) it wins 55% of its games and is played in 4% of games (tier A).
In the mulligan, keep above all Sawbones, Unstable Prototype, Twilight Egg, and Holy Eggbearer. Usually toss: Blackwing Experiment, Soulrest Ceremony, and Blood Tap.
Its best matchup is against Hunter (75%), the hardest against Warlock (49%).
It wins 59% going first and 50% on the coin.
Most played lists
BFU Handbuff DKDeath Knight21,397 games◆ 3,660Show the cards55%- BFU Handbuff DKDeath Knight6,143 games◆ 3,700Show the cards53%
- BFU Handbuff DKwith Blood Doctor Thal'ena and Staff of the EndbringerDeath Knight2,339 games◆ 5,240Show the cards57%
- BFU Handbuff DKDeath Knight1,938 games◆ 3,760Show the cards55%
- BFU Handbuff DKwith MurmyDeath Knight1,728 games◆ 3,560Show the cards53%
- BFU Handbuff DKwith Blood Doctor Thal'ena and Arrival of the Old GodsDeath Knight1,667 games◆ 5,340Show the cards56%
- BFU Handbuff DKwith MurmyDeath Knight1,607 games◆ 3,600Show the cards54%
- BFU Handbuff DKDeath Knight1,444 games◆ 3,700Show the cards53%
Mulligan guide
The archetype's cards sorted by win rate when in hand after the mulligan. Pick the opponent's class for that matchup's mulligan.
Reference: 53% (median of the cards in hand after the mulligan) · Keep: at least 2 points above the reference. Toss: at least 2 points below. Cards with fewer than 100 games get no advice.
| Card | Advice | Win rate in hand | Kept | Win rate drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep | 61%23,607 | 95% | 58% | |
| Keep | 58%20,254 | 75% | 58% | |
| Keep | 57%1,890 | 85% | 58% | |
| Keep | 57%14,723 | 89% | 57% | |
| Depends | 55%4,214 | 33% | 57% | |
| Depends | 55%12,428 | 28% | 59% | |
| Depends | 55%11,436 | 20% | 59% | |
| Keep | 54%11,341 | 66% | 57% | |
| Depends | 54%9,324 | 43% | 57% | |
| Depends | 54%4,993 | 19% | 57% | |
| Depends | 53%14,188 | 37% | 58% | |
| Depends | 53%14,576 | 42% | 57% | |
| Toss | 52%955 | 23% | 59% | |
| Toss | 51%10,044 | 12% | 58% | |
| Toss | 50%7,811 | 13% | 58% | |
| Toss | 50%1,301 | 40% | 55% | |
| Toss | 50%10,678 | 15% | 57% | |
| Toss | 50%559 | 8% | 59% | |
| Toss | 50%10,017 | 12% | 59% | |
| Toss | 50%1,425 | 15% | 58% | |
| Toss | 49%6,826 | 18% | 57% | |
| Toss | 47%7,100 | 8% | 57% | |
| Toss | 47%10,017 | 15% | 57% |
Matchups by class
Win rate against each opponent class.
- Warlock23,38649%48%–50%
- Priest10,94154%53%–55%
- Death Knight10,51258%57%–59%
- Shaman4,96655%54%–57%
- Demon Hunter3,01163%61%–65%
- Rogue2,01163%61%–65%
- Paladin1,66157%55%–60%
- Warrior1,43665%63%–68%
- Druid1,20471%68%–73%
- Mage98665%62%–68%
- Hunter37875%70%–79%
Frequently asked questions
- Which cards should you keep in the BFU Handbuff DK mulligan?
- In the mulligan, keep above all Sawbones, Unstable Prototype, Twilight Egg, and Holy Eggbearer. Usually toss: Blackwing Experiment, Soulrest Ceremony, and Blood Tap.
- Is BFU Handbuff DK a good deck?
- BFU Handbuff DK is a Death Knight deck in Hearthstone Standard. At Competitive (Top 2000 + Diamond 1–4) it wins 55% of its games and is played in 4% of games (tier A).
- Which classes is BFU Handbuff DK strong against?
- Its best matchup is against Hunter (75%), the hardest against Warlock (49%).
- What is the best BFU Handbuff DK list?
- The most played list has 21,397 games and a 55% win rate, and costs 3,660 dust. The deck code to copy is below.
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