If my opponent plays a spell to deal 3 damage to my 4 might unit, and then plays Stupefy (which reduces might by 1), does my unit die?

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FAQ #2322·asked by 953248998762905600·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Yes, the unit dies. When Stupefy resolves after the damage spell, the unit becomes 3 might with 3 damage marked on it, which equals 0 might with non-zero damage, causing it to die.

Sequence:

  • Damage spell resolves, dealing 3 damage to the 4 might unit (unit is now 4 might with 3 damage marked)
  • Stupefy resolves, reducing the unit's might by 1 (unit is now 3 might with 3 damage still marked)
  • The unit dies because it has 3 might and 3 damage on it

Nuances:

  • Damage stays marked on a unit unless combat finishes
  • For effects that trigger on killing a unit (like Disintegrate's draw effect), the unit must die immediately when that specific effect resolves, not later in the chain
  • If playing multiple spells, the order and timing of when they're played as reactions versus waiting for resolution matters for determining when the unit dies

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