If I have a 2 might unit attacking into an empty battlefield, opponent plays orange Rengar, I stun the orange Rengar with Back Off, how will the combat resolve and if Rengar will score a point?

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FAQ #9936·May 1, 2026·Asked before Vendetta
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Sequence of Events

  1. Your Move: You perform a Standard Move with your 2-Might unit to an open battlefield. This initiates a non-combat showdown. You are the Attacker ().
  2. Opponent's Response: Your opponent plays Rengar, Trophy Hunter as a [Reaction]. Because there is an enemy unit present, they may play Rengar to that battlefield. Upon playing Rengar, your opponent becomes the Defender ().
  3. Your Response: In response to Rengar entering play, you play Back Off as a [Reaction], targeting Rengar. Rengar becomes Stunned.
  4. Showdown Conclusion: The chain empties, and both players pass focus. Since units from both players are present, the non-combat showdown transitions into a combat showdown.

Combat Resolution

  • Combat Damage Step: Your 2-Might unit deals its Might in damage to Rengar. According to , "A Stunned Unit does not contribute its might to damage in the combat damage step." Therefore, Rengar does not deal damage to your unit.
  • Combat Cleanup:

Will Rengar Score a Point?

Rengar may score a point if he survives the combat.

Points from Conquering () are established by taking control of a battlefield. Control is established during the resolution step () if a player has units remaining and the opponent does not:

  • If Rengar survives the combat damage, your 2-Might unit is recalled to your base per .
  • If Rengar remains on the field as the only unit remaining, your opponent will establish control of the battlefield and potentially score a point.
  • If your unit successfully defeats Rengar, you remain at the battlefield, allowing you to establish control and potentially score a point.

Note: I could not fully verify this ruling against the retrieved rules.

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