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| Set: |  Classic |
|---|---|
| Type: | Spell |
| Class: |  Druid |
| Rarity: | Free |
| Cost: | 4  |
| Abilities: | Deal damage |
When a bear rears back and extends his arms, he's about to Swipe! ... or hug.
How to Get
Swipe is obtained through card packs and crafting.
Swipe can be crafted with 40 Arcane Dust.
Swipe can be disenchanted for 5 Arcane Dust.
Golden Swipe is obtained through card packs and crafting.
Golden Swipe can be crafted with 400 Arcane Dust.
Golden Swipe can be disenchanted for 50 Arcane Dust.
Rarity
Swipe is a card of Common rarity.
Strategy
Swipe is a powerful removal card that also acts as a mass removal card for weaker or weakened minions.
It is also known for making Druid extremely strong in the early game and a solid opponent against Shaman decks (because of the fragile nature of the totems), Priest (because of his weak early game) and Murloc decks (because their health pool is very low).
Spell Power Mechanics
Area of Effect (AoE) abilities have special Spell Power mechanics, according to Phenteo of Blizzard Entertainment. If you have Spell Power +1 and cast Swipe, 5 damage will go to your chosen target and 2 to all other enemies.
Source: http://www.mmo-champion.com/threads/1304337-Malygos-and-Spellpower