Master of Cruelties (Ravnica Remastered) Light Play

Ravnica's Silent Executioner

Master of Cruelties is a compact threat that rewrites combat math the moment it slips past blockers. This Master of Cruelties card from Ravnica Remastered pairs first strike and deathtouch with a low attack profile and unusual combat text, so its value is in a single clean hit rather than extended trades. Playing it into a stall or using evasion pieces makes the card a surgical finisher in an aggressive black red shell.

From a lore angle the demon embodies the guilds' darker side, an agent that reduces a proud rival to a single heartbeat. In practical play Master of Cruelties can turn a stalled board into a decisive win. It is fragile in terms of toughness so timing matters. Use it with removal backup or tricks that clear blockers. Experienced pilots will find it excellent with pump, haste, or a stealthing effect to ensure that final, devastating attack resolves.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {3}{B}{B}{R}
• Card Type – Creature
• Subtypes – Demon
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – First strike, deathtouch. Master of Cruelties can only attack alone. Whenever Master of Cruelties attacks a player and isn't blocked, that player's life total becomes 1. Master of Cruelties assigns no combat damage this combat.
• Power / Toughness – 1/4