How does the Tank keyword work when assigning damage in combat?

Ruling: When resolving a showdown, damage must be assigned to Tank units first, but any remaining damage can then be assigned to non-Tank units. Tank is most effective when protecting valuable units and when your total might exceeds the opponent's.

Sequence:

  • Opponent assigns damage equal to their might
  • Damage must be assigned to Tank units first
  • Any remaining damage after destroying Tank units can be assigned to non-Tank units

Nuances:

  • Tank alone doesn't prevent damage overflow; the Tank unit must have enough health to absorb all incoming damage to fully protect other units
  • Tank is more strategically valuable when defending high-value units with sufficient might to survive