If a 3 might unit is reduced to 1 might by Thousand Tail (Watcher), and then receives a buff, does it go to 2 might or remain at 1?

Ruling: The unit goes to 2 might. Debuffs like Thousand Tail check on resolution how much they will reduce a unit's might, then apply that fixed amount. The buff is applied after the debuff resolves, so it increases the might from 1 to 2.

Sequence:

  • 3 might unit gets debuffed by Thousand Tail/Watcher (reduces to minimum 1 might)
  • Unit is now at 1 might
  • Buff is applied after the debuff resolves
  • Unit goes to 2 might

Nuances:

  • The debuff amount is set when it resolves and doesn't continuously recalculate
  • Units can exist at 0 might and won't die unless they have at least 1 damage marked on them
  • If a buffed unit at 2 might (originally 1 might + buff) takes 1 damage and then loses the buff, it becomes a 1 might unit with 1 damage and dies
  • Might does not equal HP; damage doesn't lower might, only marks damage on the unit