Deck thesisConvert expendable Deathknell bodies into progressively stronger resources without sacrificing the next scoring window.
Engine MidrangeConverts bodies, does not assemble a comboAristocrats Resource ModelDeaths are the engine, not a side effectStochastic Birthing PodFive cards seen — the tier can be missedPositional TempoScoring windows are the terminal resourceDeathknell RecursionGlasc and Karthus rebuild what was spent
Resource hierarchy
The deck’s ability to generate value is not the limiting resource. Stable battlefield presence is.
1Scoring stability
2Cards
3Runes and Power
4Library composition
Full treatment in §4 Resource Hierarchy.
Conversion chain
Small Deathknell bodyCards / runes / tokens5-Might bridge6-Might payoff7-Might payoffTwo-battlefield pressure
Each stage is explorable in the guide’s overview dashboard.