Quote Originally Posted by jarvisyu View Post
I understand your point about lifeloss, but analogously: lifeloss in Modern Jund was an issue until Deathrite Shaman came about (exacerbated by the fact you play a bunch of shocklands). I don't really like Strix since it's a really low impact card besides cycling for 1 card and having deathtouch.

Also Dark Confidant attacks for 2! Attacking for 2 is 'tech'. :)
Life loss is not my main concern altough you putting FoW in the side might not be a coincidence. check out my post in the link: it is not guaranteed value compared to strix, Stoneforge, Snapcaster causing tempo loss if killed.