What is the difference between Focus and Priority in Riftbound?
Ruling: Focus determines who can play an Action during a Showdown when there is no chain. Priority determines who can play a Reaction during a chain.
Sequence:
- Player with Focus plays an Action during Showdown Open State
- Priority passes between players as they play Reactions on the chain
- Focus remains with the original player throughout the entire chain
- When the chain fully resolves, Focus passes to the next player
- Priority passes along with Focus
- The new Focus player can now play an Action
Nuances:
- Focus exists to prevent a player from playing multiple Actions in a row without other players getting a chance to play Actions during a Showdown
- Focus rotates around players, tracking who gets first opportunity to play an Action when the chain resolves or someone passes Focus
- Priority rotates during chain resolution, tracking who can play Reactions