Does a character with 0 Might die immediately, or only when they take damage?

Ruling: A character with 0 Might does not die immediately. They only die if they have non-zero damage marked on them that equals or exceeds their Might.

Sequence:

  • Might reduction reduces how much damage a unit can take before dying and reduces the damage they deal in combat
  • Damage is marked on units and is compared against their Might during cleanup
  • During cleanup, units with non-zero damage marked that equals or exceeds their Might are killed
  • A unit at 0 Might with no damage marked survives

Nuances:

  • Might reduction and damage are different mechanics - reducing Might is not the same as dealing damage
  • A unit with damage marked still deals its full Might value in combat (damage doesn't reduce combat damage dealt)
  • It's possible to have units with 0 or negative Might through combinations of effects