Rix Maadi combat

[HandsomeStallion]

I attack with my {Rix Maadi Guildmage} and my opponent blocks with a 1/1 flying bird. If I activate the first ability and give the bird -1/-1 to kill it, then would the 2 damage go through or be prevented. Would it be any different if it would be after blockers are declared, and before damage step. Idk of I can target the bird as he declars his blocker.

[Fenster]

You cant activate it unless its blocking. If its blocking then no damage goes through eventhough he's dead. Unless you have trample on your mage.

[HandsomeStallion]

Ok. I figured it makes sense since it has to be "blocking". Thanks