Although it is no where near the level of finisher as a Baneslayer it is much more reliable value and immediate tempo, the latter of which is especially important against the decks you are playing life gain against
Elesh Norn and her army of Phyrexians invade multiple worlds for total domination of the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse
To test it, I hooked it up to my buddy's FJ80 that hadn't been started in over a year
Albion the Branded Dragon X DARK Level 8 [ DragonFusionEffect ] ATK 2500 DEF 2000 "Fallen of Albaz" + 1 LIGHT monster If this card is Fusion Summoned: You can Fusion Summon 1 Level 8 or lower Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, except "Albion the Branded Dragon", by banishing Fusion Materials mentioned on it from your hand, field, and/or GY
Cards like Infinite Impermanence have slightly less utility when they are used going first, as they cannot be used unless they are set up, making them slower than if they were used to stop the opponent going second
C Common Gladiator Beast Charge X TRAP Target face-up cards on the field, up to the number of "Gladiator Beast" monsters you control with different names