Life & Counters
Track life totals, commander damage, and game counters.
Life Totals
Each player's life is displayed near their zone.
Adjusting Life
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Click +/- | Change by 1 |
| Click + hold | Fast increment |
| Click total | Type exact number |
| Scroll on counter | Quick adjust |
Life History
Click the history icon to see all life changes:
- Who dealt damage
- Amount and timestamp
- Running total
Commander Damage
In Commander games, track damage from each commander:
Recording Commander Damage
- Click the Commander Damage button
- Select which opponent dealt damage
- Enter the amount
- It deducts from life and tracks toward 21
Lethal Indicator
When a player reaches 21+ damage from a single commander:
- Counter turns red
- Alert notification
- Player is eliminated (if enabled)
Game Counters
Track various resources:
| Counter | Starting | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Poison | 0 | Infect damage (10 = lose) |
| Energy | 0 | Energy mechanic |
| Experience | 0 | Commander experience counters |
| Storm | 0 | Storm count this turn |
Adding Custom Counters
- Click Add Counter
- Name your counter
- Set initial value
- Track throughout the game
Monarch & Initiative
Special game states tracked here:
Monarch
When you become the monarch:
- Crown icon appears on your life counter
- Click to pass monarch to another player
- "Draw a card" reminder at end of turn
Initiative
Similar to Monarch:
- Initiative icon on your counter
- Dungeon progress tracked
- Click to view current dungeon
Day/Night Cycle
For Innistrad mechanics:
- Global day/night indicator in UI
- Click to toggle
- All players see the change
Turn Tracking
Turn Counter
Shows the current turn number and active player.
Passing Priority
- Pass Turn button to move to next player
- Optional phase stops for experienced players
Multiplayer View
In 4+ player games, see all life totals at a glance with the multiplayer life display.
Tips
Quick Life Loss: Click and drag down on a life total to quickly subtract (great for combat damage).
Reset Life: Right-click your life total to reset to starting life (40 for Commander, 20 otherwise).