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In what order do attack triggers and defend triggers resolve during combat?

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FAQ #3129·asked by 240194442718478346·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Chains always resolve backwards. Attacking player's triggers go on the chain first, then other triggers, then defending player's triggers. Since the chain resolves backwards (newest item resolves first), defender triggers resolve before attacker triggers.

Sequence:

  • Attacking player's triggers are placed on the chain first
  • Other triggers are placed on the chain
  • Defending player's triggers are placed on the chain last
  • Chain resolves backwards: defending player's triggers resolve first, then other triggers, then attacking player's triggers

Nuances:

  • When a player controls multiple triggers (like Yasuo and Mask), that player chooses the order those triggers are placed on the chain
  • Players can communicate trigger order either by stating the order they finalize (go on chain) or the order they resolve - both communicate the same information
  • Reactions like Stupefy are added to the chain after triggers and therefore resolve before the triggers
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