Does Volibear Imposing have to tank ability damage first, or just combat damage? Can Yasuo Remorseful target other units with his ability when Volibear Imposing is defending?

Ruling: Tank only applies to combat damage. Yasuo can target any unit at the battlefield with his ability, even when Volibear Imposing is defending.

Sequence:

  • Yasuo can use his ability to target any unit (including Snapvine Predator)
  • Combat damage occurs at the end of combat when both players sum their might and allocate lethal damage
  • Tank only applies during this combat damage step

Nuances:

  • Combat damage specifically refers to might calculations at the end of combat, not ability damage