Is damage removed at the end of combat, even when no units die?

Ruling: Yes, damage is always removed at the end of combat, even if no units die.

Sequence:

  • Combat damage is dealt
  • Any units with lethal damage are killed
  • Units are healed of all damage (this happens once per combat, immediately after units have died from lethal damage)
  • After healing, any triggers resolve

Nuances:

  • Abilities that trigger at end of combat (like Deathknell) resolve after the heal step, so damage dealt by those abilities remains on units after combat ends
  • If you stun an enemy unit, deal damage but it doesn't die, then recall your unit and engage again, the enemy will have healed from the first combat