Does Eager Apprentice reduce repeat costs?

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Yes, Eager Apprentice reduces the total cost of a spell that includes a **Repeat** cost.

According to RiftJudge FAQ #629, Eager Apprentice reduces the total cost of a spell (which includes the base cost plus the optional **Repeat** additional cost) once.

Here is the sequence for determining the cost:
1.  **Declare:** Declare you are using **Repeat** when putting the spell on the chain.
2.  **Calculate:** Calculate the total cost by adding the base cost and the **Repeat** additional cost together.
3.  **Apply Discounts:** Apply cost reductions (such as Eager Apprentice) to that combined total.
4.  **Pay:** Pay the final, reduced cost.

As noted in the FAQ, Eager Apprentice's discount applies to the combined total cost, not separately to the **Repeat** portion. If you have multiple Eager Apprentices, their discounts stack (FAQ #8817), and they are applied to the total cost after the **Repeat** cost has been added.