Do First Strike Creatures Take Damage?

First strike creatures do not take damage from creatures without first strike if the first strike creature’s damage is enough to kill the blocking creature, as the blocking creature is removed from combat before it can deal its damage. In a combat scenario where a creature with first strike attacks and is blocked by a creature without first strike, the creature with first strike will deal its damage first, potentially killing the blocker before it can deal any damage.

Understanding First Strike

The first strike ability allows a creature to deal its damage before creatures without first strike in the same combat, potentially killing the blocking creature before it can deal any damage to the first strike creature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do First Strike Creatures Deal Damage Twice?

No, first strike creatures do not deal damage twice; they only deal damage before creatures without first strike.

Does First Strike Affect Magic Damage?

No, first strike does not apply to magic ability damage.

What Are the Rules for First Strike and Deathtouch?

A creature with first strike will hit first and can possibly kill a creature with deathtouch before it has a chance to hit.

Does First Strike Activate Deathtouch?

No, first strike and deathtouch do not stack, but a creature with both abilities can kill a blocking creature with deathtouch before it can deal damage.

How Does First Strike vs First Strike Work?

When two creatures with first strike are in combat against each other, they both assign their combat damage at the same time, similar to normal combat.

Is First Strike True Damage?

Yes, first strike can trigger from spells that deal 0 damage.

Does First Strike Beat Trample?

Yes, if a creature with first strike is blocked by a creature with trample, the creature with first strike deals damage first and may kill the blocker before it can deal trample damage.

Does First Strike Beat Lifelink?

Yes, first strike happens before lifelink, so if a creature with first strike kills a creature with lifelink, the lifelink ability will not trigger.

Does Deathtouch Cancel Deathtouch?

No, deathtouch does not cancel deathtouch; if two creatures with deathtouch are in combat against each other, they can both kill each other.

What Happens if a Double Strike Kills a Creature on First Strike?

If a creature with double strike kills a blocking creature during the first strike step, the regular damage is never applied.

Do You Get Priority Between First Strike and Normal Damage?

Yes, players must pass priority before moving to the next step or phase in the game.

How Does First Strike Damage Work?

A creature with first strike deals its damage before creatures without first strike, potentially killing the blocking creature before it can deal damage.

What Is the First Strike Advantage?

The first strike advantage refers to the ability of a creature to deal damage before its opponent, potentially killing the opponent before it can deal damage.

Does Fight Ignore First Strike?

Yes, fight ignores first strike, as the damage is dealt simultaneously and first strike only applies to combat damage.

Does First Strike Deathtouch Negate Trample?

No, first strike and deathtouch do not negate trample, but a creature with first strike and deathtouch can kill a blocker with trample before it can deal damage.

Does Deathtouch Apply to Fight?

Yes, deathtouch applies to all damage dealt by a creature, including fight.

Does First Strike Stack with Double Strike?

No, first strike and double strike are separate abilities, and effects that make a creature lose first strike will not affect its double strike ability.