Lava Shock

Lava Shock is a rare shaman spell card, from the Blackrock Mountain set.

Strategy
Lava Shock is most effective when combined with multiple cards with Overload. For a list, see Overload.

For example, playing Lightning Storm and Crackle, followed the next turn by Doomhammer and Lava Shock, will result in Lava Shock effectively granting the player 5 additional mana, and dealing 2 damage. Given Lava Shock's base cost of 2 mana, playing it with at least 2 Overload in place effectively makes it a 0 mana card. With more than 2 Overload, it acts to grant the player additional mana. For example, with 3 Overload, its overall mana cost is comparable to The Coin; or with 4 Overload, to pre-nerf Innervate. However, Lava Shock also deals 2 targeted damage, providing additional value.

The Overload-countering effect of Lava Shock can also be effective strategically, such as in combination with Neptulon. Neptulon's Overload is designed to prevent the player from making the most of the Murloc minions granted by its Battlecry. Lava Shock can allow the player to overcome this restriction, and take advantage of the new cards with a full 10 mana the next turn, providing a significant tempo advantage. This card can also be used in decks based around Malygos and Ancestor's Call for additional burst damage.

Lore
While there is no World of Warcraft spell named Lava Shock, s have access to a range of 's', including Frost Shock and Earth Shock, which have already been added to Hearthstone.

Lava Shock does feature minorly as an NPC ability in , appropriately found during the fight in. However, this Lava Shock is wielded by s, potentially against the, as shown on the Hearthstone card's art.

In Hearthstone

 * If you manage to take the heat and survive a few drinks at the Grim Guzzler, make sure you stroll steadily along the stone paths that connect the city. Those paths are all that separate you from a dip in a molten volcanic river! s can harness the essence of lava in order to melt away their Overload problems. How refreshing!

Patch changes

 * Fire spell school added.
 * Added.