Can you use Alpha Strike on a battlefield with Baron Nashor?

Yes, you can use **Alpha Strike** on a battlefield where Baron Nashor is present, but **Baron Nashor cannot be chosen as a target** for the damage.

Yes, you can use Alpha Strike on a battlefield where Baron Nashor is present, but Baron Nashor cannot be chosen as a target for the damage.

Baron Nashor's Protection: Baron Nashor has the ability: "I can't be chosen by enemy spells and abilities." As established in RiftJudge FAQ #9446 and #8771, when an ability or spell (like Alpha Strike) requires you to select specific units to deal damage to, that process is considered "choosing" those units. Consequently, Baron Nashor is an illegal target for any portion of the damage from Alpha Strike.
Alpha Strike Mechanics: According to RiftJudge FAQ #9467, you are not required to target all enemy units at a battlefield; you choose which units receive damage. Since Baron Nashor cannot be chosen, you simply must choose other legal targets at that battlefield to receive the damage.

If there are no other legal enemy targets at that battlefield, you would not be able to assign any damage to units at that location.

FAQ #9940May 1, 2026