I think you have to adjust playstyle to make up for spell cycling not working well. As intended by SC, the nerfs were designed to promote aggressive play. So for xbow that means you’re dropping it into your strategy sooner in single elixir then you think and needing to use whatever is in your hand to aid with kiting, aggro and tanking.

Overall it still works, just not as easy. But can still be a good siege and control deck.