Harmless Offering + Helm of the Host Combos

2 known combos featuring both cards in Commander

Infinite damage to one opponent

Combo 1 with Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph + Protection of the Hekma

Results: Infinite damage to one opponent
Steps
  1. Cast Harmless Offering by paying {2}{R}, giving an opponent control of Protection of the Hekma.
  2. At the beginning of your combat phase, Helm of the Host triggers, creating a token copy of Ghyrson Starn that isn't legendary.
  3. Deal 2 damage to that opponent by any method, reduced to 1 due to Protection of the Hekma.
  4. Ghyrson Starn and the Ghyrson Starn token trigger.
  5. Resolve the nontoken Ghyrson Starn trigger, dealing 1 damage to the opponent.
  6. The token Ghyrson Starn triggers, dealing 1 damage to the opponent.
  7. The nontoken Ghyrson Starn triggers, dealing 1 damage to the opponent.
  8. Repeat from step 6.

Combo 2 with Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph + Gisela, Blade of Goldnight

Results: Infinite damage to one opponent
Show steps
  1. Cast Harmless Offering by paying its mana cost, giving control of Gisela to an opponent.
  2. At the beginning of your combat phase, Helm of the Host triggers, creating a token copy of Ghyrson Starn that isn't legendary.
  3. Deal exactly two or three damage to the opponent, which is reduced to one by Gisela, triggering Ghyrson Starn and the Ghyrson Starn token.
  4. Resolve the nontoken Ghyrson Starn's trigger, dealing 1 damage to the opponent.
  5. The token Ghyrson Starn triggers, dealing 1 damage to the opponent.
  6. The nontoken Ghyrson Starn triggers, dealing 1 damage to the opponent.
  7. Repeat from step 5.
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