Defang

[Juggalonoke]

If my opponent was to {Defang} my {Blood Artist} would that prevent even the abilitys damage?

[scarsabrex]

nope

[Poof]

It doesn't look like blood artist is dealing any damage when a creature dies.  Damage and loss of life are two different things

[JaCe BeLeReN]

It doesn't look like blood artist is dealing any damage when a creature dies.  Damage and loss of life are two different things

^this has difference has killed me I saved me depending on the game. ({Furnace of Rath}).