If I play Hextech Ray (3 damage action spell) during a showdown and my opponent wants to play Ride the Wind (action spell that moves a unit), does my damage resolve first since Ride the Wind is not a reaction?

Ruling: When you have priority and play an action spell like Hextech Ray, your opponent cannot respond with another action spell like Ride the Wind since it is not a reaction. Your damage resolves, the chain closes, and then your opponent can decide whether to play Ride the Wind afterward.

Sequence:

• You play Hextech Ray with priority
• Opponent cannot respond with Ride the Wind (it's an action, not a reaction)
• Hextech Ray deals 3 damage and the chain closes
• If the unit dies from the damage, it dies
• Opponent can then play Ride the Wind if they still want to (and if the unit survived)