Scourge of the Skyclaves + Archfiend of Despair
Produces: Infinite lifeloss
- Color identity
- B
- Mana
- {B}
Prerequisites
{5} {B}
Steps
- Cast Scourge of the Skyclaves kicked for {5}{B}{B}.
- When it enters the battlefield, each player loses half of their life, rounded up.
- At the beginning of the end step Archfiend of Despair triggers, causing each opponent to lose the other half of their life.
How to execute this combo
The "Scourge of the Skyclaves + Archfiend of Despair" combo takes 3 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: Infinite lifeloss.
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.