what if i pass focus

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FAQ #12988·asked by holytoilet.·October 19, 2026·Rules v1.5
Answer

Yes — passing Focus hands Focus and Priority to your opponent, and it doesn't end the Showdown unless they pass too ().

They can play an Action or Reaction, activate an ability, or pass back. If they play something, you don't get your "pass" back — once that chain resolves and the state returns to Open, Focus automatically moves to the next player in turn order (), so the Showdown keeps going as long as anyone acts. Note the pass that matters is the Pass action with an empty chain, not passing Priority mid-chain ().

Once you both pass in sequence, it's a Combat Showdown → Combat Damage, then Combat Cleanup (which heals all units). A Non-Combat Showdown has no damage step or healing — if only one player's units remain, they establish Control and Conquer if they haven't scored there this turn.

References

Suggested answer — derived from the references below

Rules

Core Rules 2026-10-09 > Section 300: Playing the Game > Rule 313

Core Rules 2026-10-09 > Section 300: Playing the Game > Rule 345

Core Rules 2026-10-09 > Section 300: Playing the Game > Rule 347

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