Skjellnir

does this deck actually work though?

I want to build a similar version of this, but for casual games.. Any suggestions for cheaper lands? i own a playset Dragonskull summit and Graven Cairns..

Cool deck but i'm not a huge fan of the mana base.. makes the deck unnecessarily expensive..

Haha thanks! Death to the false emperor! Skulls for the skullthrone!

I'm a bit tired but still very interested in your deck.
Would you mind explaining all the little synergies of the deck?

I'm unhappy with Ash Zealot, as it doesn't fit to the theme of the Deck. Here's a list of 2cmc creatures that could potentially be used instead:
-Treacherous pit-dweller
-Black Knight
-Grixis Grimblade
-Kargan Dragonlord
-Hand of Cruelty
-Keldon Marauders
-Blood Knight

Great Deck! I know it's not the one you meant in your comment under my Deck, but this really caught my eye!
I really love Vampires and creature based decks in general, so this is veeery tempting! Good Job!

Thanks for the input! I don't want to add goblins though, it doesn't fit the deck's style in my opinion! Even Ash zealot is a thorn in my eye!

First of all, thanks for your thoughtful comment! It's very much appreciated!

Now, about the cards you mentioned.

Yes, the Ball Lightnings are in the Deck for quick damage. Spike Jester would be an idea, but his weak body makes him a bit undesirable imo. Ball Lightning hits quick, and hard. It's also usually hard to respond to, because you would have to waste a counter on a card that leaves the battlefield at the end of the turn anyway.. It's trample makes sure that he isn't just blocked by any 1/1 (which would be enough to kill the spike jester!)

Ash Zealot is there for another reason though. A cheap 2/2 creature with first strike and haste really helps to keep the table cleaner in the early game. It can also slow aggro decks down, simply because your opponent will think twice when he's attacking you, as it might cause the loss of important early game creatures on his side.
Exava is a good idea though. I have a spare copy lying around here somewhere and I'll definitely try her out in the Deck.

About the lightning bolts: I really love the speedy 3 damage to either damage my opponents or remove an annoying creature for just 1 mana. I guess I don't have to tell you that it's really good! Anyway, Seal of Fire is a great idea. I will put 2 seals in for 1 Bump in the night and 1 lightning bolt.
In that regard, what do you think of "Rift bolt"? The suspend part, i mean

About toil//trouble: Yes! I don't own it though. I will order it the next time me and my friends order single cards.

Lastly, I will check out your deck right now! and thanks again!

added. Thanks for the great idea!

just changed the list using some of your advice, it played really well. Thanks so far!
Still anything you'd change?

Out:
-3x Lightning Mauler
-1x Sign in Blood
1x Rakdos, Lord or Riots

In:
2x Desecration Demon
2x Browbeat
1x Crybtborn Horror


Somehow greatly improved the Deck. Just playtested it, and Desecration Demon really increases the Midrange pressure, while Browbeat works similar to Vexing Devil, either you get a Card Advantage or your Opponent loses 5 life.

Thanks for the input man! Ash zealot helps keep up early, cheap pressure though.. so you think i have to remove bump in the night?

I want the deck to be creature based, more or less. 3 Lords of Riots might be an idea though. Do you have anything else in mind?

for casual games with friends ;) It really boosts the Deck!

Out:
-3x Cryptborn Horror
-4x Rakdos Carnarium


In:
-3x Lightning Mauler
-4x Graven Cairns

I'm glad for improvements of all kind. With this and the following posts, I will keep the Deck's status up to date and add a history of what i added and what i put out of the deck.

so you would put extra dragons in?

Wow!!! I never thought about this! LOL i have to build a deck around this combo!

I would, but it's not set public.