Vein Ripper — Silent Cut of Karlov
Vein Ripper arrives like a calculated strike. The creature's flying profile lets it bypass chump blockers while its 6/5 frame pressures life totals directly. You will find the Ward cost forces a decision that often tilts the board state; sacrificing a creature to protect this vampire reads like a curveball in middling attrition matches. Play it when you can convert small sacrifices into unavoidable damage and steady life swing.
In play, Vein Ripper rewards timely removal and attrition plays. Its triggered ability turns any death on either side into a two point drain for your target opponent and a two point gain for you. That symmetry makes it a reliable finisher in decks that trade creatures frequently. From a lore perspective, the assassin fits Karlov Manor’s tone of quiet investigations that end badly for the curious.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost — {3}{B}{B}{B}
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Card Type — Creature
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Subtypes — Vampire Assassin
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) — Flying. Ward—Sacrifice a creature. Whenever a creature dies, target opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.
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Power / Toughness — 6/5
