How is Might calculated when Smokescreen (-4 Might, minimum 1) and Cleave (Assault +3) are played in a chain, with Smokescreen played first as a reaction and Cleave played second?

Ruling: Effects resolve in the order they were played on the chain. When Smokescreen resolves first, it reduces the 3 Might unit to 1 Might (applying -4 with minimum 1). Then Cleave resolves, adding Assault +3, resulting in a final 4 Might.

Sequence:

• Unit starts with 3 Might
• Smokescreen resolves: 3 - 4 = -1, but minimum is 1, so unit is at 1 Might
• Cleave resolves: 1 + 3 = 4 Might final

Nuances:

• The order matters significantly. If Cleave were played first then Smokescreen, the result would be different: (3 + 3 = 6, then 6 - 4 = 2 Might final)
• Actions cannot be played in response to reactions; they can only be played when the chain is empty
• Only one chain can exist at a time, but multiple chains can happen within one showdown after each resolves and players pass priority