After both players pass focus during combat (with no When I Attack or When I Defend effects), can the attacking player play a reaction before combat damage is assigned?

Ruling: No, after both players pass focus, there is no window to play reactions before combat damage assignment. The game proceeds directly to combat damage assignment.

Sequence:

  • Player A attacks
  • Player A passes focus
  • Player B passes focus
  • Combat damage is assigned (no reaction window)