Astarion, the Decadent + Quietus Spike
Produces: Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponent, Target opponent loses the game
- Color identity
- WB
Prerequisites
Quietus Spike attached to any creature that can attack and that cannot be blocked and killed by an opponent.
Steps
- Deal combat damage to an opponent with the creature that has Quietus Spike attached.
- Quietus Spike triggers, causing the opponent to lose half their life total, rounded up.
- At the beginning of your end step, Astarion triggers, causing the opponent to lose life equal to the life they lost this turn.
- The opponent loses the game due to having zero or less life.
How to execute this combo
The "Astarion, the Decadent + Quietus Spike" combo takes 4 steps in order. Make sure you have the mana open and permanents listed in the prerequisites before you start — opponents can respond between steps.
The end result: Near-infinite lifeloss for target opponent, Target opponent loses the game.
Practice the line offline: lay out the cards, walk through each step, and note where you can lose the combo (summoning sickness, lack of priority, removal on a key permanent). In game, announce each step clearly; in casual play you can offer to shortcut after demonstrating the loop.
The best window is a turn when opponents are tapped out or after they commit a spell — hold protection (a counter, Vexing Shusher) if the combo wins on the spot.