When Viktor and multiple non-recruits would die simultaneously (e.g., from an AOE spell or battlefield attack), does Viktor get to choose the order of deaths to trigger his ability, or does the attacker choose?

Ruling: Viktor does not trigger his ability when he dies alongside other non-recruits because damage is dealt simultaneously and Viktor must see another non-recruit die to spawn a recruit at its base. Since Viktor dies at the same time, he doesn't see the other deaths occur.

Sequence:

• Damage is assigned in order
• Damage is dealt simultaneously to all targets
• Cleanup cannot happen until the effect resolves fully

Nuances:

• Viktor's ability requires him to survive to witness another non-recruit's death
• The order of damage assignment doesn't matter for Viktor's trigger since all deaths are simultaneous