By equipping a creature with both Basilisk Collar and Thornbite Staff, you grant it the deadly combination of deathtouch and a ping ability that automatically untaps the creature whenever anything dies. While Heavy Arbalest isn't strictly necessary for the core loop since Thornbite Staff already grants a tap ability, it pushes the damage output higher when utilized. Because deathtouch turns any amount of damage into a lethal blow, the pinged creature instantly perishes, which immediately triggers the staff to ready your creature for another shot. This creates a ruthless automated firing squad that instantly obliterates every creature your opponents control the moment they dare enter the battlefield.