If a defending unit with Shield leaves the battlefield during combat, does it lose the bonus Might from Shield immediately, and does the attacking unit with Assault keep its bonus Might?

Ruling: When a unit with Shield leaves the battlefield during combat, it immediately loses the bonus Might from Shield. However, the attacking unit with Assault retains its bonus Might until the showdown ends (as long as it remains on the battlefield).

Sequence:

  • Combat starts with Shield Poro defending (3 Might) and Assault Poro attacking (3 Might)
  • Shield Poro is moved from battlefield using a spell/ability
  • Shield Poro immediately drops to 2 Might
  • Assault Poro remains at 3 Might for the duration of the showdown

Nuances:

  • The Assault unit only retains its bonus Might if it stays on the battlefield
  • This ruling is explained in the Core Rules FAQ