If a unit is damaged by a Singularity and then an opponent's unit is removed before damage is assigned in combat, does the damaged unit heal back to full health at the end of combat?
Ruling: Yes, the watcher heals back to full health. Once combat has been initiated, you always go through all combat steps including Resolution, where healing occurs.
Sequence:
- Combat is initiated (Showdown phase begins)
- Before Damage step, the recruit is removed via Void Seekers
- Combat continues through all phases
- During Resolution phase, healing happens
- The watcher heals from 1 health back to full (7 health)
Nuances:
- Combat consists of three main parts: Showdown, Damage, and Resolution
- Many players incorrectly think only the Damage step counts as "combat"
- Healing occurs during Resolution regardless of whether damage was actually assigned in the Damage step