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** [[Daily quest]]s typically offer 40 gold each, although some reward 60 or 100.
 
** [[Daily quest]]s typically offer 40 gold each, although some reward 60 or 100.
 
* '''[[Arena]]'''
 
* '''[[Arena]]'''
** Once the player either retires from Arena, loses 3 games, or wins 12 games, reward chests can be opened, which have a chance of containing gold, with the average return amount increasing with the number of games won during that session. If at least 7 games were won, the player will be rewarded with a minimum of 150 gold (equivalent to the Arena entrance fee).
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** Once the player either retires from Arena, loses 3 games, or wins 12 games, reward chests can be opened, which have a chance of containing gold, with the average return amount increasing with the number of games won during that session. If at least 7 games were won, the player will be rewarded with a minimum of 150 gold (equivalent to the Arena entrance fee). Note that Arena always awards a card pack as well, making the 150 gold entrance fee a quality investment even if winning only a game or two.
   
 
== Spending gold ==
 
== Spending gold ==

Revision as of 04:31, 30 April 2014

Gold is a type of in-game currency that can be exchanged for card packs and entry into the Arena. It can be obtained through quests, winning games, or as an Arena reward.

Players can have a maximum of 20,000 gold at any time. Accounts with the maximum amount of gold will not be able to earn more gold until some has been spent.

Obtaining gold

Gold earned

10 gold is awarded for every 3 games won in Play mode

There are several ways to earn gold:

  • Winning games
    • 10 gold is awarded for every 3 games won in Play mode, up to a maximum of 100 gold per day. Winning games can also allow players to earn gold through completing related quests.
  • Quests
    • Most quests reward players with gold. These include one-time quests such as unlocking every hero, or winning 100 games.
    • Daily quests typically offer 40 gold each, although some reward 60 or 100.
  • Arena
    • Once the player either retires from Arena, loses 3 games, or wins 12 games, reward chests can be opened, which have a chance of containing gold, with the average return amount increasing with the number of games won during that session. If at least 7 games were won, the player will be rewarded with a minimum of 150 gold (equivalent to the Arena entrance fee). Note that Arena always awards a card pack as well, making the 150 gold entrance fee a quality investment even if winning only a game or two.

Spending gold

Currently, gold can be spent in two ways:

  • Card pack - 100 gold
    • One new card pack
  • Arena - 150 gold
    • One entry into the Arena

Patch changes

  • Hearthstone logo Patch 1.0.0.4944 (Open beta, 2014-03-11): The total amount of gold that an account can hold at any given time has been set at 20,000 gold; gold cannot be earned on accounts with 20,000 or more gold until some gold has been spent. This cap is intended to combat certain methods of gold acquisition that violate our Terms of Service. The spirit of fair play is extremely important to us, and we will continue to monitor gold acquisition activity closely to ensure a fun and enjoyable game environment for everyone.
  • Hearthstone logo Patch 1.0.0.4217 (Closed beta, 2013-12-10): The amount of gold gained by winning games in Play mode per day is now capped at 100. This cap does not affect gold gained through Quests, Arena, or Achievements. There will now be an indication within the game when this gold cap is reached. This cap is intended to combat certain methods of gold acquisition that violate our Terms of Service. The spirit of fair play is extremely important to us, and we will continue to monitor gold acquisition activity closely to ensure a fun and enjoyable game environment for everyone.