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You can double Force Spike a non-creature spell, but for that mana at 1U but can just counter a noncreature outright with Negate

To confirm my experiences from testing I thought I would do some maths on the subject which mostly lead to remembering how bad I am at probability

Lorcana has a generous mulligan rule that allows you to redraw as many cards as you want in your opening hand, so take advantage of that opportunity and try to start each game with the best curve possible

Just remember that its essential to consider your own playstyle and what you want to get out of the game

If you want an alternate win condition for a non-Standard lifegain deck, I recommend Chalice of Life