Free Magic: The Gathering life counter
Keep score at the table — right in your browser, with no account or install.
What it does
- 1 to 6 players, with tiles that face each player
- Commander (40), Standard/Modern (20), Brawl (25), Oathbreaker (20) and Two-Headed Giant (30)
- Poison counters (10 = out) and commander damage per opponent (21 = out)
- Player names, and the game survives a page refresh
- With a free account: link your deck and see your win rate per deck
In Magic: The Gathering you usually start at 20 life; in Commander you begin at 40. Playing Commander? Use the Commander life counter.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need an account for the life counter?
- No. The RuneBinder life counter works right in your browser, with no account or install. With a free account you can link your deck and track your win rate.
- Does the life counter work for Commander?
- Yes. Commander starts at 40 life and tracks commander damage per opponent; 21 damage from a single commander and you are out.
- Can I track poison counters?
- Yes. Every player has a poison counter; at 10 poison you are out.
- Does the life counter cost anything?
- No, it is free. RuneBinder is an unofficial fan project.
Link your deck? Open the life counter in the app →
Last updated: 12 October 2026