Dimir Mill

[respawned]

Dimir Mill 60 cards, 0 sideboard 6 {Island} 9 {Swamp} 4 {Temple of Deceit} 4 {Watery Grave} 23 lands 4 {Desecration Demon} 2 {Consuming Aberration} 3 {Nighthowler} 2 {Lazav, Dimir Mastermind} 4 {Agent of the Fates} 15 creatures 2 {Jace, Memory Adept} 2 {Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver} 3 {Mind Grind} 4 {Far // Away} 4 {Negate} 3 {Hero's Downfall} 2 {Whip of Erebos} 2 {Read the Bones} 22 other spells Sideboard Notes: Not used to mill decks so all suggestions welcome

[Wally]

Here's a tip I've found with mill in standard. It's not strong enough to deck your opponent in order to win. However it is a strong way to restrict your opponents resources and disrupt their play while giving you advantages.

Think of it in the same way you would think of adding +1 counters on your guys, or land destruction, or even a control deck.
These things by themselves probably win you the game, but when played with the right cards/creatures/combos the can make you a strong lineup.

Consider  {Jace, Memory Adept}'s 0 ability. By itself it won't win you the game (maybe it will after a few turns) but when you double tap  {Duskmantle Guildmage}'s first ability, that's probably game right there (20 life loss).

Also consider how strong creatures like  {Consuming Aberration} and  {Wight of Precinct Six} once you can get a few creatures in their graveyard, or conversely how well  {Scavenging Ooze} can eat up whatever you mill for him.

Keeping in mind, milling will often require a fair amount of mana to work effectively, so don't skimp on your mana base, and you won't want to miss too many land drops.

[Butch1977]

Im my opinion you have way to may creatures. If your running {Consuming Aberration} you may want to look at the cipher cards on unblockables. The spell gets recast, so if you swing with two ciphers encoded CA activates twice. Mind grind is great but high mana cost. Maybe throw {tome scour} in for a cheap five card hit. Then {duskmantle guildmage} to suck the life out of them.

[respawned]

Appreciate the help but I think I'm just gonna stick with what I know for now so gonna scrap the mill idea lol

[Butch1977]

Appreciate the help but I think I'm just gonna stick with what I know for now so gonna scrap the mill idea lol

It's a tough mechanic to get used to but don't give up. It's a lot of fun to play once it starts coming to together for you.

[MuggyWuggy]

Agreed. {Traumatize} is in rotation right now.

Have it used on you and you will understand

[Butch1977]

Agreed. {Traumatize} is in rotation right now.

Have it used on you and you will understand

Exactly! That one is nasty! My Star City order came in yesterday with {traumatize} in it.

[DimirOverlord1300]

{traumatize} and {duskmantle Guildmage}

[Butch1977]

{traumatize} and {duskmantle Guildmage}

That one is deadly to get out. I just hate having to wait 8 mana to hit it. Ugh.

[MuggyWuggy]

Thankfully you can run enough control or crypt ghast to hold out for that mana

[Hunteroffire9]

Looks great...
Just a bit clunky