Free MTG Life Counter for Magic: The Gathering
MTG Life Counter is a free, web-based life tracker for Magic: The Gathering. Track life totals and commander damage for 2 to 8 players from any phone, tablet, or laptop. There is nothing to download and no signup: open mtglife.xyz in your browser, pick the number of players and a starting life total, and start the game. Add it to your home screen on iPhone or Android and it works like a native app, even offline.
Features
- Life counter for 2 to 8 players, ideal for duels and multiplayer Commander pods.
- Commander damage tracker for EDH, plus poison and energy counters.
- Starting life presets for 20 (Standard, Modern, Pioneer) and 40 (Commander), plus custom totals.
- Installs to your home screen as a phone app (PWA) and runs offline once loaded.
- Completely free, with no ads, no accounts, and no tracking of your games.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MTG life counter free?
Yes. MTG Life Counter is completely free to use, with no signup, no ads, and no download required.
How many players does it support?
It tracks life totals for 2 to 8 players, covering one-on-one games, four-player Commander pods, and larger EDH tables.
Does it track commander damage?
Yes. A built-in commander damage tracker records damage dealt by each commander alongside normal life totals, and there are poison and energy counters too, with lethal poison marked at ten.
Do I need to download an app?
No. It runs in any browser and can be added to your home screen on iPhone or Android to behave like a native app, including offline use.
What starting life totals can I use?
Presets for 20 (Standard, Modern, Pioneer) and 40 (Commander) are built in, and you can set any custom starting life total.
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