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Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $16.46

Legendary Creature — Dragon Shaman Enchantment Background

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 29% Spellslinger 15% Burn 12% Chaos 9% Treasure 9%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger builds — cards that lean hardest into the Spellslinger theme.

Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+97% Synergy $0.58
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+94% Synergy $0.32
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+87% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist Spellslinger game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy $40.59

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Spellslinger plan in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+71% Synergy $6.69
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+63% Synergy $29.93
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+58% Synergy $1.72
Keldon Flamesage Keldon Flamesage
+49% Synergy $0.20
Prophetic Flamespeaker Prophetic Flamespeaker
+49% Synergy $0.40
Strago and Relm Strago and Relm
+49% Synergy $0.25
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+48% Synergy $0.21
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+48% Synergy $10.11
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+47% Synergy $10.27
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+46% Synergy $4.31
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
+45% Synergy $2.66
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+43% Synergy $19.97
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+39% Synergy $5.84
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $6.81
Bellowing Bruiser Bellowing Bruiser
+24% Synergy $0.18
Ogre Battlecaster Ogre Battlecaster
+24% Synergy $0.22
Erratic Cyclops Erratic Cyclops
+24% Synergy $0.19
Embereth Shieldbreaker Embereth Shieldbreaker
+24% Synergy $0.19
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+24% Synergy $0.15
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+24% Synergy $0.36
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+24% Synergy $0.29
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+24% Synergy $0.24
Norin, Swift Survivalist Norin, Swift Survivalist
+24% Synergy $0.23
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+24% Synergy $0.90
Geological Appraiser Geological Appraiser
+24% Synergy $0.27
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+23% Synergy $0.49
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+23% Synergy $8.34
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+23% Synergy $0.33
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+23% Synergy $2.77
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+22% Synergy $0.33
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+22% Synergy $0.49
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+21% Synergy $1.36
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+21% Synergy $0.34
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+21% Synergy $1.26
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+20% Synergy $0.35
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+20% Synergy $14.26
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+20% Synergy $16.12
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+19% Synergy $0.42
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+19% Synergy $18.58
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+19% Synergy $0.29
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+18% Synergy $0.41
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+18% Synergy $21.93
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+18% Synergy $20.53
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+18% Synergy $0.41
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+17% Synergy $0.24
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+16% Synergy $4.39
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+11% Synergy $11.09
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+11% Synergy $0.95
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+11% Synergy $25.56
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+10% Synergy $0.50

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger deck ahead.

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+69% Synergy $17.07
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+62% Synergy $1.98
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+56% Synergy $17.94
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.20
Twinferno Twinferno
+46% Synergy $0.36
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+33% Synergy $12.92
Explosive Welcome Explosive Welcome
+24% Synergy $0.17
You Come to the Gnoll Camp You Come to the Gnoll Camp
+24% Synergy $0.21
Dead // Gone Dead // Gone
+24% Synergy $0.19
Fury Storm Fury Storm
+24% Synergy $4.73
Gimli's Fury Gimli's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.19
Dual Strike Dual Strike
+23% Synergy $0.18
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+23% Synergy $0.32
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+23% Synergy $0.26
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+23% Synergy $0.30
Arcbond Arcbond
+23% Synergy $1.70
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+22% Synergy $0.38
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+21% Synergy $9.33
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+21% Synergy $3.06
Reiterate Reiterate
+20% Synergy $18.91
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+20% Synergy $0.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.73
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+20% Synergy $0.35
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+19% Synergy $0.18
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+18% Synergy $0.27
Big Score Big Score
+18% Synergy $0.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.36
Reverberate Reverberate
+13% Synergy $3.03
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy $10.08
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+0% Synergy $4.45
Seething Song Seething Song
-6% Synergy $12.32
Abrade Abrade
-17% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Spellslinger game plan forward for Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist.

Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+68% Synergy $9.57
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+49% Synergy $0.24
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+49% Synergy $0.24
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+49% Synergy $0.29
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+48% Synergy $1.17
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+48% Synergy $33.59
Suplex Suplex
+47% Synergy $0.22
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+46% Synergy $1.59
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+42% Synergy $0.44
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+42% Synergy $1.44
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+40% Synergy $9.03
Arc Blade Arc Blade
+24% Synergy $0.19
Ecstatic Beauty Ecstatic Beauty
+24% Synergy $0.30
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+24% Synergy $0.63
Barrage of Boulders Barrage of Boulders
+24% Synergy $0.07
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+24% Synergy $0.26
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+24% Synergy $0.23
Act on Impulse Act on Impulse
+24% Synergy $0.26
Nahiri's Warcrafting Nahiri's Warcrafting
+24% Synergy $0.15
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+24% Synergy $0.17
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.28
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+24% Synergy $0.29
Rob the Archives Rob the Archives
+24% Synergy $0.33
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+23% Synergy $0.21
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+23% Synergy $7.59
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+23% Synergy $0.25
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+23% Synergy $1.99
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.19
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+22% Synergy $0.33
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+22% Synergy $0.43
World at War World at War
+21% Synergy $10.61
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+21% Synergy $0.38
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+21% Synergy $0.76
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+20% Synergy $0.34
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+20% Synergy $0.52
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+19% Synergy $15.04
Crash Through Crash Through
+19% Synergy $0.12
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+17% Synergy $0.12
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+15% Synergy $8.06
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+12% Synergy $1.72
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+12% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+11% Synergy $0.16
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-6% Synergy $1.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $1.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist Spellslinger decks.

Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+49% Synergy $0.35
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+49% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Stagecoach Smoldering Stagecoach
+24% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+24% Synergy $0.39
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+23% Synergy $2.05
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+22% Synergy $10.17
Embercleave Embercleave
+19% Synergy $10.38
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+19% Synergy $3.82
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $2.71
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+18% Synergy $13.98
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+11% Synergy $45.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Spellslinger strategy in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Triple Triad Triple Triad
+97% Synergy $0.37
The Legend of Roku Avatar Roku The Legend of Roku
+97% Synergy $10.18
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+47% Synergy $5.97
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+46% Synergy $2.37
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+26% Synergy $0.57
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy $3.53
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+23% Synergy $0.37
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+23% Synergy $0.27
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+23% Synergy $1.53
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+22% Synergy $0.37
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+22% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+20% Synergy $3.86
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+20% Synergy $10.01
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+18% Synergy $0.58
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $13.65
City on Fire City on Fire
+10% Synergy $12.18
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+9% Synergy $14.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger game plan.

Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+23% Synergy $0.43
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+22% Synergy $1.74
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+21% Synergy $1.77
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+13% Synergy $3.49

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist Spellslinger decks.

Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+60% Synergy $1.37
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+46% Synergy $2.49
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+33% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+30% Synergy $53.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.36
Blighted Gorge Blighted Gorge
+24% Synergy $0.11
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+24% Synergy $0.53
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+24% Synergy $0.28
Looming Spires Looming Spires
+24% Synergy $0.16
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+23% Synergy $0.23
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+23% Synergy $0.79
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+22% Synergy $0.30
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+22% Synergy $0.96
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+22% Synergy $2.02
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+22% Synergy $0.30
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+22% Synergy $3.23
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+21% Synergy $0.30
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+21% Synergy $0.26
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+20% Synergy $14.84
War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $5.79
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+18% Synergy $0.35
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+12% Synergy $2.48
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.43
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+8% Synergy $0.28
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+4% Synergy $7.74
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+0% Synergy $17.65

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger strategy.

Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+46% Synergy $20.04
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+24% Synergy $0.34
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+23% Synergy $1.68
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $0.32
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+21% Synergy $0.49
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+21% Synergy $0.15
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+20% Synergy $0.37
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+19% Synergy $4.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+19% Synergy $0.30
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+19% Synergy $0.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+17% Synergy $4.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.34
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+15% Synergy $0.38
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+15% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.89
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+13% Synergy $28.49
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+11% Synergy $3.95
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.45
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist's Spellslinger decks.

Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+56% Synergy $17.94
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+40% Synergy $9.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+26% Synergy $0.37
Akoum Warrior Akoum Teeth Akoum Warrior
+24% Synergy $0.24
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.19
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+20% Synergy $0.73
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+12% Synergy $1.72
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+12% Synergy $1.73
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist: Spellslinger.

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Faceless One Popular Entertainer Faceless One // Popular Entertainer
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Faceless One Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Faceless One
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Street Urchin Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Faceless One Dragon Cultist Faceless One // Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Guild Artisan Faceless One // Guild Artisan
Faceless One Passionate Archaeologist Faceless One // Passionate Archaeologist
Faceless One Tavern Brawler Faceless One // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Passionate Archaeologist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Passionate Archaeologist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels The Prismatic Piper Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // The Prismatic Piper
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Candlekeep Sage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Candlekeep Sage
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dragon Cultist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Master Chef Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Master Chef
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Popular Entertainer Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Popular Entertainer
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Feywild Visitor Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Feywild Visitor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Scion of Halaster Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Scion of Halaster

Other Available Backgrounds

Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier