What is the precise order of setup steps in Riftbound, specifically what information is revealed before determining who goes first or second?

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FAQ #4005·asked by 314559936698777601·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: All Legends, Champions, and Battlefields are revealed before determining first player and turn order. Players do not draw their opening hands until after the first player is determined.

Sequence:

  1. Reveal Legends
  2. Reveal your Chosen Champions
  3. Privately randomize/choose battleground (method depends on game type)
  4. Reveal battlegrounds simultaneously
  5. Shuffle Main and Rune Deck
  6. Determine first player and turn order (FFA4/2v2: remove battlefield of first player)
  7. Draw 4 and mulligan (up to two cards to the bottom of your deck, redraw that many)

Nuances:

  • In FFA4/2v2 formats, the battlefield of the first player is removed after determining turn order

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