Double Strike vs First Strike

Asked by bjb119 9 years ago

Example:

Player A attacks with a Rhox Pikemaster . Player A also has a Veteran Armorsmith in play, so the Rhox Pikemaster is a 3/4.

Player B blocks the Rhox Pikemaster with a Wrecking Ogre .

In the first strike step, they each deal 3 damage to one another. Would the Wrecking Ogre die before it can deal an additional 3 damage to the Rhox Pikemaster, or would the Wrecking Ogre deal 3 first strike damage plus 3 regular damage, resulting in both creatures dying?

Nebulousone says... Accepted answer #1

The Wrecking Ogre will die during the first combat damage step.

702.4b If at least one attacking or blocking creature has first strike (see rule 702.7) or double strike as the combat damage step begins, the only creatures that assign combat damage in that step are those with first strike or double strike. After that step, instead of proceeding to the end of combat step, the phase gets a second combat damage step. The only creatures that assign combat damage in that step are the remaining attackers and blockers that had neither first strike nor double strike as the first combat damage step began, as well as the remaining attackers and blockers that currently have double strike. After that step, the phase proceeds to the end of combat step.

July 31, 2014 10:49 a.m.

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