Getting Lifelink by default is good and can help you regain any life lost, so you can get the main reason for this card - +5/+5 and Indestructible
For example, removing a key creature , stripping hands, and forcing awkward decisions add up quickly
The drawback of Dire Tactics is losing life equal to the toughness of the creature it exiles unless you control a Human, which makes Dire Tactics more like Orzhov Charm or an upgraded Vendetta than Doom Blade in most decks
While this isnt a big deal for those who just play Lorcana , it does mean Reign of Jafar will have some competition when trying to court anyone who plays multiple card games
Sephara, Skys Blade In a deck with lots of small flying creatures, Sephara, Sky's Blade can come out extremely fast and for only upfront thanks to their pseudo-convoke