HB is still a long range, large area of effect, snare/debuff.

It hasn't even changed yet, but will hit the primary target as hard as ever.
So our ability to down the primary target won't change much, if at all.
Especially with the 12% increase to damage with a two-hander.

The loss of Bloodlust/Heroism or the equivalent for the opposition makes a lot of teams easier.
And the Frost Circle nerf, makes the most annoying caster a lot easier too.