When the chain is resolving in Riftbound, can players play reactions between each spell resolution, or does the entire chain resolve at once?

Ruling: After both players pass priority, each chain item resolves one at a time. Before each chain item resolves, there is another round of priority where players can add reactions, starting with the owner of the next chain item to resolve.

Sequence:

  • Both players pass priority on the current top chain item
  • Top chain item resolves
  • Priority opens again for reactions to the next chain item (starting with its owner)
  • Both players must pass priority again
  • Next chain item resolves
  • Process repeats until chain is empty
  • Once the whole chain finishes, Focus passes automatically

Nuances:

  • A player does not have to pass priority after playing a card to the chain - they can play multiple cards in succession before passing
  • Cards only resolve after both players pass priority, so effects like drawing cards happen only after resolution (players sometimes jump the gun on their draws before cards actually resolve)