Nekusar, the Mindrazer

🎯 Win Conditions

• Direct Damage: Leverage Nekusar's ability to deal damage through opponents' card draws, supported by cards like Bloodchief Ascension and Fate Unraveler.
• Mill Strategy: Utilize cards like Dark Deal and Echo of Eons to force opponents to draw cards, potentially milling them out.
• Combos: Combine Nekusar with cards like Wheel of Fortune effects (Burning Inquiry) to maximize damage and card draw.

🚀 Early Game (Turns 1-3)

• Ramp and Fixing: Focus on getting mana sources such as Arcane Signet, Dimir Signet, and Chromatic Lantern to ensure you can play your spells consistently.
• Disruption: Hold onto counterspells like Arcane Denial and Counterspell to protect your board and disrupt opponents.
• Nekusar Setup: Aim to play Nekusar by turn 3 to start dealing damage through card draws.

⚔️ Mid Game (Turns 4-7)

• Control the Board: Use spells like Damnation and Cyclonic Rift to clear threats and maintain control of the game.
• Draw Manipulation: Play cards that force opponents to draw more, increasing the damage output from Nekusar.
• Bloodchief Ascension: If it's active, focus on triggering it by forcing opponents to draw and gaining life while dealing damage.

🏆 Late Game

• Finish with Damage: Use Blasphemous Act to clear the board and deal damage, combined with your draw effects to finish off opponents.
• Card Advantage: Continue drawing cards and pressuring opponents with your spells, maintaining a steady flow of damage.
• Combo Finishers: Consider using Fork or Deflecting Swat to replicate or protect your win conditions.

💡 Key Combos & Synergies

• Nekusar + Wheel Effects: Cards like Burning Inquiry and Echo of Eons maximize damage while refilling your hand.
• Bloodchief Ascension + Draw Effects: Drawing cards for opponents prompts triggers, dealing consistent damage.
• Fate Unraveler + Draw Triggers: Amplifies damage output whenever any player draws a card.

⚠️ Watch Out For

• Control Decks: Heavy counterspell and removal strategies can hinder your game plan, so be prepared to protect Nekusar.
• Life Gain: Opponents with life gain can mitigate your damage output significantly; target them early.
• Mill Protection: Strategies that prevent drawing (like Leyline of Sanctity) can severely limit your win conditions; be mindful of their presence.