| Set: |  Kobolds & Catacombs |
|---|---|
| Type: | Minion |
| Minion type: | Elemental |
| Class: |  Mage |
| Rarity: |  Common |
| Cost: | 1  |
| Attack: | 1  |
| Health: | 2  |
| Abilities: | Gain Armor |
| Wiki tags: | Cost-related, Spell-related, Triggered effect |
| Artist: | Arthur Gimaldinov |
Ethereal armor dissipates in 6 hours which can cause extreme awkwardness for first time buyers.
Arcane Artificer is a common mage minion card, from the Kobolds and Catacombs set.
How to get
Arcane Artificer can be obtained through Kobolds & Catacombs card packs, or through crafting.
| Card | Crafting cost | Disenchanting |
|---|---|---|
| Arcane Artificer | 40 | 5 |
| Golden Arcane Artificer | 400 | 50 |
Strategy
Because of the nonrestrictive mana cost, Arcane Artificer is very easy to play before casting a large spell. Along with the value of the armor, you'll get tempo advantage from the spell cast; 
Firelands Portal, 
Meteor, and 
Flamestrike are all great spells to combo with this minion. You can use this to recover after an Ice Block is broken, or to simply gain a health advantage.
Due to the extremely valuable effect, this minion is a priority target for your opponent. Don't expect it to survive more than one turn, and be sure to make the most of it the turn it's summoned. Having two Arcane Artificers on the field grants twice the armor, allowing you to quickly bulk up. However, be aware that this makes you far more susceptible to board clears.
This card's effect is dependent on the spell's final cost. If the spell's cost is reduced by effects like Sorcerer's Apprentice, then the armor gained is also reduced.
Quotes
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Trivia
- This minion's summon quote is a reference to
Anomalus' death quote; "Reality... unwoven!"
Gallery
  Arcane Artificer, full art |
Patch changes
- Patch 10.0.0.22611 (2017-12-06): Added.
