Owner
Player that controls the minion
Example
Bro, I just lost my Ragnaros to a Mind Control
Oof, yeah, he’s the new owner now. That’s his Rag until the end
Doesn’t even feel fair… my own minion betrayed me
Classic Hearthstone. You summon it, but Blizzard decides someone else gets to own it
Related Slang
| Rush | To quickly attack and cause damage |
| Minion | Game creature |
| Drop | Minion |
| Board clear | Move that clears the opponent's board of minions |
| AOE | Area of effect |
| Coining | Using The Coin card in Hearthstone |
| Board control | To dominate the game board |
| Mulligan | To replace cards in your starting hand |
| Vanilla | Minion with no special abilities |
| MMR | Match-making rating |
Can you survive our Dungeons & Dragons slang quiz?
In Hearthstone, an "owner" is the player who currently controls a minion on the battlefield. Typically, the owner is the person who summoned the card, but control can change if an opponent uses a spell or effect like "Mind Control." When that happens, ownership shifts instantly and permanently, meaning the other player now directs the minion's actions.
The term became common in the Hearthstone community as players discussed card mechanics, strategies, and rulings on forums and streams. Gamers use the term to quickly clarify who has control over a minion, especially when cards or effects swap control mid-match. Casters and fans who follow Hearthstone closely also use the term.