Reference
Riot’s answers about how specific cards work, listed by card name.
108 answers from Riot’s rules FAQs, filed under every card they involve.
Where does a Flow spell go when Abandon counters it?
It is banished, rather than returned to hand.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can an opponent play Abandon on your spell while you control an empowered Mel, Newly Awakened?
Yes. On resolution they Predict, but nothing else happens.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Who controls a battlefield ability like Abandoned Hall’s when a specific player makes its choices?
The player the ability says makes a choice adds it to the chain, makes all its choices and controls it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 190.6.a and 190.6.c
If Hidden Blade kills Akali, Deadly Weapon in response to her move trigger, does the trigger still deal damage?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What happens if an opponent plays Flash on Akali, Silent in combat after you play Star-Crossed on her?
Akali is unaffected by Star-Crossed when it resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What happens when Akshan, Mischievous takes an opponent’s equipped Shady Spectacles and becomes a copy of Aphelios, Exalted?
The previously equipped unit loses its copy effect. Akshan becomes a copy of a friendly unit his controller chooses. If he copies Aphelios, the Aphelios ability does not trigger.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Flash moves two of Alpha Strike’s targeted units to base, can the opponent then counter Alpha Strike with Repulse?
No, unless both of those units have left the board for a non-board zone.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 359.3.e.3 and 359.3.e.9.a
What happens when Akshan, Mischievous takes an opponent’s equipped Shady Spectacles and becomes a copy of Aphelios, Exalted?
The previously equipped unit loses its copy effect. Akshan becomes a copy of a friendly unit his controller chooses. If he copies Aphelios, the Aphelios ability does not trigger.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Aphelios, Exalted trigger twice when you attach Svellsongur to him?
No. As of the Vendetta rules update, he does not trigger twice. This replaces the Spiritforged FAQ answer.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Do Arise! and Rell, Magnetic use reflexive triggers?
Yes. Both received errata to “then do this:” wording, so readying the tokens (Arise!) and attaching the Equipment (Rell) happen as a separate chain item.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 387.1 and 388.1
What happens if Green Father replaces Aspirant’s Climb with Brush while both players are at 8 points?
If it’s the first battlefield that player has scored, they draw 1 and the game continues with both players at 8.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 194.2, 194.2.b, 438.1.a, 471.1.b and 471.1.b.1
Which card gets Astral Heron’s discount?
The next card you play this turn after the triggered ability resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you play Atakhan from your deck with Rek’Sai, Breacher on the board, can you pay Accelerate and kill Rek’Sai for Atakhan’s additional cost? Does Atakhan enter ready?
Yes. If you paid Accelerate, Atakhan enters ready.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 356.2, 805.2.b and 805.6
Does Ava Achiever let you hide cards?
No. She lets you play cards with Hidden from your hand.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 811.1.c.1
What does “here” restrict on Ava Achiever?
Only units. Errata: if the card is a unit, play it here.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.2
If a Sand Soldier copying Azir, Ascendant with Shady Spectacles uses the copied ability, then Shady Spectacles is detached and reattached to copy Azir again, can it use the ability again?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What does “this battlefield” mean on Iascylla and on Azir, Sovereign?
Iascylla’s delayed trigger refers to the battlefield she held. Azir, Sovereign’s attack trigger refers to the battlefield where he is located when it resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Blast Cone stun an empowered Gangplank, Naval, and does Back Off on a stunned Gangplank give him +3 Might?
Blast Cone stuns him. Back Off on a stunned Gangplank does not give him +3 Might this turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Do you have to choose both targets to play Back to Back?
Yes. You must choose two different friendly units, though it still resolves if one or both are no longer valid.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.8, 359.3.e.1, 359.3.e.8 and 399
If Blind Fury or Promising Future reveals a card you can’t play, where does it go?
It stays banished. These four cards received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 358.5
What if Unlicensed Armory prevents the death of the unit you kill with Baited Hook?
You can’t play any unit.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 359.3.e.12, 359.3.e.14.b and 370.1.a.1
If you take control of an opponent’s Stupefy with Rebuttal and it resolves, what counts as your spell?
Ravenbloom Student triggers twice, Battering Ram costs 4 Energy, and your opponent’s Legion abilities are active.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Blast Cone stun an empowered Gangplank, Naval, and does Back Off on a stunned Gangplank give him +3 Might?
Blast Cone stuns him. Back Off on a stunned Gangplank does not give him +3 Might this turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Blind Fury or Promising Future reveals a card you can’t play, where does it go?
It stays banished. These four cards received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 358.5
Should Blood Rush say “this turn”?
Yes. Its errata gives a unit Assault 2 this turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14
What happens if Green Father replaces Aspirant’s Climb with Brush while both players are at 8 points?
If it’s the first battlefield that player has scored, they draw 1 and the game continues with both players at 8.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 194.2, 194.2.b, 438.1.a, 471.1.b and 471.1.b.1
What happens if you Brush a Brush? Can you swap back to the original battlefield?
The first Brush token stops existing. When swapping back, you can choose any replaced object, including the original battlefield.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 438.1.a, 438.6, 438.7.b and 438.7.b.1
When you play Charm, do you choose the destination as well as the unit?
Yes. Both are chosen as you play it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.4
Is Convergent Mutation missing “this turn”?
Yes. The English printing is an error and received errata adding “this turn.” The English “increase” wording is kept.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 477.1.a.1 and 477.3.b
If you play Counter Strike in response to Elder Dragon’s play effect, does the chosen unit die?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 142.4.c, 437.2.a and 437.4
If a unit killed for Cruel Patron’s cost is saved, is the cost still paid?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 357.2.a
If an opponent plays two spells in a row, can Crumbling Sands counter the first one?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Darius, Trifarian trigger if he is your second card played this turn?
Yes. He is on the board when the trigger is checked.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 383.2.c.1 and 419.4.a
Does Darius, Trifarian trigger if he is your third card?
No. If he isn’t present right after your second card, he won’t trigger that turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 383.2.c and 419.4.a
Do triggered abilities with multiple targets, like Sona, Harmonious, need all targets available?
Yes, so Sona, Targon’s Peak, Dark Child - Starter and Kinkou Monk received “up to” errata.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.8, 355.13 and 383.2.a.1
If Blind Fury or Promising Future reveals a card you can’t play, where does it go?
It stays banished. These four cards received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 358.5
Is the first friendly unit on Deathgrip a cost or a target?
A target. It is chosen with the other friendly unit and killed as the spell resolves. If it doesn’t actually die, the other unit gets no Might. You still draw 1.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 355.7 and 359.3.e.14.b
If the Deceiver legend copies Zilean, Time Mage, do you make infinite Zileans?
You can copy Zilean, but you won’t make infinite copies.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 337.1.b, 337.2, 371.1, 375 and 388.1
Can an empowered Heimerdinger, Inventor use the ready 2 gear ability from an unempowered Jayce, Defender of Tomorrow legend?
Yes. He can activate it if he is empowered, whatever Jayce’s empowered status is.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Disintegrate draw a card if the damage kills the unit after it resolves?
Yes. Errata changed it to “If this kills it, do this: draw 1,” a reflexive trigger.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 323.5, 387.1, 387.3 and 428.5.c
If Dragon Form is played on a unit with -1 Might from Stupefy, does Fiora, Grand Duelist trigger?
No. The unit is 4 Might as soon as Dragon Form applies.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Temporal Breach plays Elder Dragon from base and you pay Dragon Roost’s additional cost, where does it go?
You choose which of the two locations to play it to.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can you pay Dragon Roost’s cost to play Perched Grimwyrm there if you haven’t conquered Dragon Roost this turn?
No, even if you conquered another battlefield this turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What do you choose as you play Dragon’s Rage?
Only an enemy unit and where to move it. Errata made the rest a reflexive trigger that chooses another enemy unit at the destination.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.4, 355.5.b, 355.8, 359.3.e.14.a and 388.1
If Draven, Audacious wins on the attack and conquers, does his trigger happen before you score?
Yes. It resolves before your conquer point and before conquer effects trigger.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 466.3, 466.4, 466.5.d, 471.1.a.1 and 471.1.b.1
Is Dune Drake missing “this turn”?
Yes. It is a printing error and received errata: +2 Might this turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16
Does Edge of Night’s auto-attach ability work?
Yes, after errata. It now attaches to “a unit you control (here)” so it can find the chosen unit after being recalled to base.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 457.1 and 811.1.d.2
If Temporal Breach plays Elder Dragon from base and you pay Dragon Roost’s additional cost, where does it go?
You choose which of the two locations to play it to.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Hextech Ray kills while Imperial Decree’s delayed trigger is active, can Immortal Phoenix return from your trash?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you play Counter Strike in response to Elder Dragon’s play effect, does the chosen unit die?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 142.4.c, 437.2.a and 437.4
If Elder Dragon targets your units at two battlefields and you Flash them to base, are they dealt damage?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 355.9.b, 359.3.e.2, 359.3.e.5 and 406.5
Do Ember Monk and Noxus Saboteur count for Teemo, Strategist?
No. Only cards with the Hidden keyword count.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 801.3 and 811.5
What costs does Ezreal, Prodigy reduce?
Optional additional costs, such as Repeat and Accelerate or Blast Corps Cadet’s. Not Equip costs and not Deflect costs.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 356.2.a.2, 356.4.c, 805.2, 818.1.c.2 and 820.1
When can you react to Fallen Feline played to a battlefield, and how does naming a card work?
You can react to its play effect before a spell is named. Once the ability resolves, opponents can’t play spells with that name; spells already on the chain are unaffected.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How do Falling Star and Icathian Rain choose their targets?
You choose all targets as you play the spell, and players can react before any of it resolves. You can choose the same unit or different units for each instance.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 355.5, 355.8, 359.3.c and 809.1.c
If Temporal Portal gives Find Your Center Repeat, how much does it cost with its reduction?
4: base cost 3, plus Repeat cost 3, minus the 2 reduction, which applies once.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 131.2, 356.1.c, 356.4 and 820.1.d
What happens if an opponent plays Flash on Akali, Silent in combat after you play Star-Crossed on her?
Akali is unaffected by Star-Crossed when it resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Elder Dragon targets your units at two battlefields and you Flash them to base, are they dealt damage?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 355.9.b, 359.3.e.2, 359.3.e.5 and 406.5
If Flash moves two of Alpha Strike’s targeted units to base, can the opponent then counter Alpha Strike with Repulse?
No, unless both of those units have left the board for a non-board zone.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 359.3.e.3 and 359.3.e.9.a
How does Fox-Fire handle targets that gain Might before it resolves?
On resolution, you kill any subset of the original targets whose total Might is 4 or less. If no single unit fits, it does nothing.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.11, 355.11.a and 355.11.b
If Fox-Fire’s original targets die, move or lose Might, can you pick new units there?
No. You can only kill units from among those you originally chose.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.11.b
What happens when an opponent plays Switcheroo on their 2 Might unit and your empowered Gangplank, Naval?
Gangplank replaces his Might being lowered with +3 Might this turn. The other unit still gets its increase.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Blast Cone stun an empowered Gangplank, Naval, and does Back Off on a stunned Gangplank give him +3 Might?
Blast Cone stuns him. Back Off on a stunned Gangplank does not give him +3 Might this turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Stupefy on a 1 Might empowered Gangplank, Naval give him +3 Might?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Garen, Commander dies in combat, does a Recruit that relied on his Might bonus die too?
No. Units are healed of combat damage before lethal damage is checked again.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 322, 323.5 and 466.1.a.1
If Dragon Form is played on a unit with -1 Might from Stupefy, does Fiora, Grand Duelist trigger?
No. The unit is 4 Might as soon as Dragon Form applies.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What happens if Green Father replaces Aspirant’s Climb with Brush while both players are at 8 points?
If it’s the first battlefield that player has scored, they draw 1 and the game continues with both players at 8.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 194.2, 194.2.b, 438.1.a, 471.1.b and 471.1.b.1
Can Hallowed Tomb return another copy of your Chosen Champion?
Yes. All copies of the card you chose are interchangeable.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 103.2.a.3
Can Hallowed Tomb return a different card with the same Champion tag?
No. Only a card with the exact full name of your Chosen Champion.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 103.2.a.3 and 103.2.b.2
Can an empowered Heimerdinger, Inventor use the ready 2 gear ability from an unempowered Jayce, Defender of Tomorrow legend?
Yes. He can activate it if he is empowered, whatever Jayce’s empowered status is.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Icathian Rain chooses a unit at Heisho, Shell of the World once and Irelia, Fervent in base five times, do you pay for Deflect?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Hextech Ray kills while Imperial Decree’s delayed trigger is active, can Immortal Phoenix return from your trash?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Hidden Blade kills Akali, Deadly Weapon in response to her move trigger, does the trigger still deal damage?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Hidden Blade’s kill is replaced, does the controller still draw 2?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 359.3.e.14.b
Can Immortal Phoenix return if it was the unit killed?
Yes. You can Hidden Blade your own Phoenix and replay it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 383.2.c.1
When a card like Unlicensed Armory saves a unit, does its damage stay?
No. These cards received errata to heal the unit, exhaust it and recall it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 369.1 and 370.1.a.1
Can these cards save a unit already in base or already exhausted?
Yes. You heal, exhaust and recall as much as applies, and you exhaust the unit even if you can’t recall it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 055 and 455
If you take an opponent’s unit with Hostile Takeover, move it to base and then play Temporal Breach on it, where does it go?
It stays in banishment.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What happens when you discard Patched Porobot to Hwei, Brooding Painter’s move trigger?
Two reflexive triggers go on the chain in the order you choose: “Give me +3 Might this turn.” and “Ready up to 2 runes.”
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What does “this battlefield” mean on Iascylla and on Azir, Sovereign?
Iascylla’s delayed trigger refers to the battlefield she held. Azir, Sovereign’s attack trigger refers to the battlefield where he is located when it resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Icathian Rain chooses a unit at Heisho, Shell of the World once and Irelia, Fervent in base five times, do you pay for Deflect?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How do Falling Star and Icathian Rain choose their targets?
You choose all targets as you play the spell, and players can react before any of it resolves. You can choose the same unit or different units for each instance.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 355.5, 355.8, 359.3.c and 809.1.c
If Hextech Ray kills while Imperial Decree’s delayed trigger is active, can Immortal Phoenix return from your trash?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What counts as killing a unit with a spell for Immortal Phoenix?
Your spell kills a unit during resolution, or deals damage that kills it in the cleanup right after. The unit must actually die.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 411.6, 417.6.b.3, 428.5.b and 428.5.c
Can Immortal Phoenix return if it was the unit killed?
Yes. You can Hidden Blade your own Phoenix and replay it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 383.2.c.1
If Hextech Ray kills while Imperial Decree’s delayed trigger is active, can Immortal Phoenix return from your trash?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Icathian Rain chooses a unit at Heisho, Shell of the World once and Irelia, Fervent in base five times, do you pay for Deflect?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can Janna, Savior’s play effect heal your units with no enemy unit present?
Yes. Errata changed it to move “up to one” enemy unit.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 355.8 and 355.13
How does Jax, Unmatched work?
After errata, your Equipment everywhere have Quick-Draw, so the attach part works once the Equipment is on the board.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 384.2 and 819.1.d
If your Singularity is countered, can you still play Jhin, Meticulous Killer for one Mind power this turn?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 419.4.b and 425.1.c
Does Karma, Channeler trigger from recycling runes?
No. “Cards” means Main Deck cards only.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 052
Does Karma, Channeler trigger when Sabotage recycles cards into another player’s deck?
No. Players always recycle their own cards, and Karma received errata to match.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 056.2 and 416.1.c
Can Kato the Arm give himself his own Might and keywords?
No. Errata changed his ability to target another friendly unit.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14
Does Kato the Arm give keywords and Might he gained during the game?
Yes. He gives his current keywords and Might, locked in as the ability resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 359.3.f.1 and 359.3.f.2
If Kayle, Justified is empowered 3 times and gets disempowered, does she lose all of them?
No. She loses one empowered status.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can you activate Kayle, Justified’s empower ability while she is already empowered?
Yes. Below 3 empowered statuses she gains another. At 3, the ability can still be activated but does nothing when it resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can Profiteer disempower your own Ambessa, Matriarch of War legend to empower Kayle? Do you control your legend?
Yes to both.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How does combat damage assignment work if your 4 Might unit has both Ki Barrier and Lotus Trap this turn against a 4 Might defender?
You order the replacement effects. With Ki Barrier first, your unit takes no damage and keeps 3 damage prevention. With Lotus Trap first, your unit takes 1 damage and has no prevention left.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Do triggered abilities with multiple targets, like Sona, Harmonious, need all targets available?
Yes, so Sona, Targon’s Peak, Dark Child - Starter and Kinkou Monk received “up to” errata.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.8, 355.13 and 383.2.a.1
Does Kog’Maw, Caustic’s Deathknell damage happen before or after combat damage is healed?
After. Survivors keep 4 damage after combat.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 158.3, 320, 466.1.a.1 and 808.1.d.3
How does combat damage assignment work if your 4 Might unit has both Ki Barrier and Lotus Trap this turn against a 4 Might defender?
You order the replacement effects. With Ki Barrier first, your unit takes no damage and keeps 3 damage prevention. With Lotus Trap first, your unit takes 1 damage and has no prevention left.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Flash moves two of Alpha Strike’s targeted units to base, can the opponent then counter Alpha Strike with Repulse?
No, unless both of those units have left the board for a non-board zone.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 359.3.e.3 and 359.3.e.9.a
Can Profiteer disempower your own Ambessa, Matriarch of War legend to empower Kayle? Do you control your legend?
Yes to both.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How does Moonfall work with an empowered Mel?
The chosen enemy unit gets −3 Might. The other enemy units at that battlefield get −2 Might.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How does Stupefy work with an empowered Mel, Newly Awakened?
The chosen unit gets -2 Might, to a minimum of 1 Might. A 2 Might unit becomes 1 Might.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can an opponent play Abandon on your spell while you control an empowered Mel, Newly Awakened?
Yes. On resolution they Predict, but nothing else happens.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does an empowered Mel, Newly Awakened stop Rebuttal from taking control of your spell?
No. Gaining control of a spell is not countering it. If the Rebuttal player pays one power of any domain on resolution, they gain control of your spell; if they don’t pay, your spell is not countered.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How does Moonfall work with an empowered Mel?
The chosen enemy unit gets −3 Might. The other enemy units at that battlefield get −2 Might.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How does Nocturne, Horrifying’s ability work? Does revealing him count?
It is not a triggered ability. As you look at or reveal him from the top of your deck, you may banish him and play him for one power of any domain. Revealing and looking both count.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 369.1 and 370.1.b.1
Can you play more than one Nocturne, Horrifying if Stacked Deck shows several?
Yes. If you banish and play all three, Stacked Deck puts nothing in your hand and recycles nothing.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 055 and 359.3.e.11
Do Ember Monk and Noxus Saboteur count for Teemo, Strategist?
No. Only cards with the Hidden keyword count.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 801.3 and 811.5
What can Pack of Wonders return to your hand?
Another friendly gear, unit or facedown card hidden at a battlefield. Not a Hidden card from the trash, and not cards from your deck.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.9.a.3
What happens when you discard Patched Porobot to Hwei, Brooding Painter’s move trigger?
Two reflexive triggers go on the chain in the order you choose: “Give me +3 Might this turn.” and “Ready up to 2 runes.”
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you conquer with Swain, Visionary after playing only Patched Porobot and Stupefy this turn, how many points do you score?
2 points: 1 from conquering and 1 from Swain.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can you pay Dragon Roost’s cost to play Perched Grimwyrm there if you haven’t conquered Dragon Roost this turn?
No, even if you conquered another battlefield this turn.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can Pickpocket kill a Gold token?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 185.3.a.1
Can Unforgiven move your ally’s unit to your own base and take it?
No. A unit you don’t control moved to base goes to its controller’s base. Unforgiven, The Syren and Portal Rescue received errata to reflect this.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 107.1.c and 323.7
Can Profiteer disempower your own Ambessa, Matriarch of War legend to empower Kayle? Do you control your legend?
Yes to both.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
An 11 Might Renekton, Brute is disempowered by your Profiteer. Does his ability trigger if Stupefy targets him, or if you activate his ability?
No, in neither case.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Blind Fury or Promising Future reveals a card you can’t play, where does it go?
It stays banished. These four cards received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 358.5
If you take control of an opponent’s Stupefy with Rebuttal and it resolves, what counts as your spell?
Ravenbloom Student triggers twice, Battering Ram costs 4 Energy, and your opponent’s Legion abilities are active.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Can Ravenborn Tome grant bonus damage to spells on later turns?
No. It received errata: the next spell you play this turn deals 1 Bonus Damage.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16
Does an empowered Mel, Newly Awakened stop Rebuttal from taking control of your spell?
No. Gaining control of a spell is not countering it. If the Rebuttal player pays one power of any domain on resolution, they gain control of your spell; if they don’t pay, your spell is not countered.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What new choices can you make when you play Rebuttal and pay one power of any domain?
You can make new choices for any number of the spell’s targets or modes. The rest stay the same.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you take control of an opponent’s Stupefy with Rebuttal and it resolves, what counts as your spell?
Ravenbloom Student triggers twice, Battering Ram costs 4 Energy, and your opponent’s Legion abilities are active.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you hold Reckoner’s Arena with Yone, Blademaster there, does Yone’s conquer ability trigger?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 383.4.g and 383.4.g.1
Do Spiritforged cards that play cards from your deck banish them first?
Yes. Rek’Sai, Swarm Queen, Void Burrower, Void Rush and Reinforce received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 358.5
If you play Atakhan from your deck with Rek’Sai, Breacher on the board, can you pay Accelerate and kill Rek’Sai for Atakhan’s additional cost? Does Atakhan enter ready?
Yes. If you paid Accelerate, Atakhan enters ready.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 356.2, 805.2.b and 805.6
Do Spiritforged cards that play cards from your deck banish them first?
Yes. Rek’Sai, Swarm Queen, Void Burrower, Void Rush and Reinforce received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 358.5
Do Arise! and Rell, Magnetic use reflexive triggers?
Yes. Both received errata to “then do this:” wording, so readying the tokens (Arise!) and attaching the Equipment (Rell) happen as a separate chain item.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 387.1 and 388.1
An 11 Might Renekton, Brute is disempowered by your Profiteer. Does his ability trigger if Stupefy targets him, or if you activate his ability?
No, in neither case.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Flash moves two of Alpha Strike’s targeted units to base, can the opponent then counter Alpha Strike with Repulse?
No, unless both of those units have left the board for a non-board zone.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 359.3.e.3 and 359.3.e.9.a
What happens if Ride the Wind tries to move your unit from Vilemaw’s Lair to base?
The unit is readied.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Rift Herald’s Deathknell force your opponent to play a unit from their hand?
No. A player can’t be compelled to act on private or secret cards when the effect specifies a type or quality of card. They may ignore it instead.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 128.6 and 128.6.a
Can Rumble, Hotheaded recycle a Mech token, and where does it go?
Yes. A unit or gear token is recycled to your Main Deck, then stops existing. Rumble can still check its Might.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 185.2.e, 186.1 and 359.3.e.13
Does Karma, Channeler trigger when Sabotage recycles cards into another player’s deck?
No. Players always recycle their own cards, and Karma received errata to match.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 056.2 and 416.1.c
If Shady Spectacles makes an unempowered unit copy an empowered unit, is the equipped unit empowered?
No. Empowered is a status and is not copied, so the equipped unit stays unempowered.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What happens when Akshan, Mischievous takes an opponent’s equipped Shady Spectacles and becomes a copy of Aphelios, Exalted?
The previously equipped unit loses its copy effect. Akshan becomes a copy of a friendly unit his controller chooses. If he copies Aphelios, the Aphelios ability does not trigger.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If a Sand Soldier copying Azir, Ascendant with Shady Spectacles uses the copied ability, then Shady Spectacles is detached and reattached to copy Azir again, can it use the ability again?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Sigil of the Storm target? Can you respond by recycling the chosen rune?
It no longer targets. Errata changed it to “you must recycle one of your runes,” chosen as the ability resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.10.f
If your Singularity is countered, can you still play Jhin, Meticulous Killer for one Mind power this turn?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 419.4.b and 425.1.c
Do triggered abilities with multiple targets, like Sona, Harmonious, need all targets available?
Yes, so Sona, Targon’s Peak, Dark Child - Starter and Kinkou Monk received “up to” errata.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.8, 355.13 and 383.2.a.1
If Temporary is granted to an attached Spinning Axe, does it die at the start of your Beginning Phase?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 135.4.b, 721.2, 816.2 and 816.2.a
Can you play more than one Nocturne, Horrifying if Stacked Deck shows several?
Yes. If you banish and play all three, Stacked Deck puts nothing in your hand and recycles nothing.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 055 and 359.3.e.11
Are Zhonya’s Hourglass and Stand United limited to their battlefield when played from Hidden?
Only effects that choose are limited. Zhonya’s saves the next friendly unit that dies anywhere. Stand United buffs a unit at its battlefield, but its extra buff bonus applies everywhere.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 811.1.d.2 and 811.2
What happens if an opponent plays Flash on Akali, Silent in combat after you play Star-Crossed on her?
Akali is unaffected by Star-Crossed when it resolves.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
How does Stupefy work with an empowered Mel, Newly Awakened?
The chosen unit gets -2 Might, to a minimum of 1 Might. A 2 Might unit becomes 1 Might.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you take control of an opponent’s Stupefy with Rebuttal and it resolves, what counts as your spell?
Ravenbloom Student triggers twice, Battering Ram costs 4 Energy, and your opponent’s Legion abilities are active.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you conquer with Swain, Visionary after playing only Patched Porobot and Stupefy this turn, how many points do you score?
2 points: 1 from conquering and 1 from Swain.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Does Stupefy on a 1 Might empowered Gangplank, Naval give him +3 Might?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Dragon Form is played on a unit with -1 Might from Stupefy, does Fiora, Grand Duelist trigger?
No. The unit is 4 Might as soon as Dragon Form applies.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
An 11 Might Renekton, Brute is disempowered by your Profiteer. Does his ability trigger if Stupefy targets him, or if you activate his ability?
No, in neither case.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Will Origins cards like Stupefy lose “to a minimum of 1”?
No. Origins cards keep their functionality.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 477.3.b
Does Aphelios, Exalted trigger twice when you attach Svellsongur to him?
No. As of the Vendetta rules update, he does not trigger twice. This replaces the Spiritforged FAQ answer.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you conquer with Swain, Visionary after playing only Patched Porobot and Stupefy this turn, how many points do you score?
2 points: 1 from conquering and 1 from Swain.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
What happens when an opponent plays Switcheroo on their 2 Might unit and your empowered Gangplank, Naval?
Gangplank replaces his Might being lowered with +3 Might this turn. The other unit still gets its increase.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Do triggered abilities with multiple targets, like Sona, Harmonious, need all targets available?
Yes, so Sona, Targon’s Peak, Dark Child - Starter and Kinkou Monk received “up to” errata.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.8, 355.13 and 383.2.a.1
How many enemy units does Teemo, Strategist target?
One, chosen as the ability goes on the chain. It deals 1 to it for each Hidden card revealed.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 355.5.b, 383.3 and 715.4
Do Ember Monk and Noxus Saboteur count for Teemo, Strategist?
No. Only cards with the Hidden keyword count.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 801.3 and 811.5
If Temporal Breach plays Elder Dragon from base and you pay Dragon Roost’s additional cost, where does it go?
You choose which of the two locations to play it to.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If you take an opponent’s unit with Hostile Takeover, move it to base and then play Temporal Breach on it, where does it go?
It stays in banishment.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
If Temporal Portal gives Find Your Center Repeat, how much does it cost with its reduction?
4: base cost 3, plus Repeat cost 3, minus the 2 reduction, which applies once.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 131.2, 356.1.c, 356.4 and 820.1.d
When a card like Unlicensed Armory saves a unit, does its damage stay?
No. These cards received errata to heal the unit, exhaust it and recall it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 369.1 and 370.1.a.1
When The Harrowing tells you to play another card during its resolution, when do you play it, and what if you can’t?
You put the card on the chain as a pending item, finish The Harrowing, then finish playing the pending card. If you can’t, it returns to where it came from.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 158.3, 337.1.b, 358.5 and 419.1
Can Unforgiven move your ally’s unit to your own base and take it?
No. A unit you don’t control moved to base goes to its controller’s base. Unforgiven, The Syren and Portal Rescue received errata to reflect this.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 107.1.c and 323.7
Can you conquer and hold battlefields while an opponent has Tianna Crownguard at a battlefield?
Yes. You still conquer, hold and get those triggers, and can draw instead of the final point. You just can’t gain points.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 383.4.c.2.c, 383.4.d.2.c and 471.1.b.1
Can Tideturner played from Hidden choose a unit at another location?
Yes. Errata restricts it to a unit you control and lets it choose one at another location.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 811.1.d.2
If Turn to Dust is played on an attached Equipment, does it die in the Beginning Phase?
Yes. The granted Temporary is active and kills it in its controller’s next Beginning Phase.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 135.4, 135.4.b and 816.1.b
Is Twisted Fate’s “do one of the following” a reflexive trigger?
Yes.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 387.1 and 387.1.b
Can Unforgiven move your ally’s unit to your own base and take it?
No. A unit you don’t control moved to base goes to its controller’s base. Unforgiven, The Syren and Portal Rescue received errata to reflect this.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 107.1.c and 323.7
What if Unlicensed Armory prevents the death of the unit you kill with Baited Hook?
You can’t play any unit.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 359.3.e.12, 359.3.e.14.b and 370.1.a.1
When a card like Unlicensed Armory saves a unit, does its damage stay?
No. These cards received errata to heal the unit, exhaust it and recall it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 369.1 and 370.1.a.1
Can these cards save a unit already in base or already exhausted?
Yes. You heal, exhaust and recall as much as applies, and you exhaust the unit even if you can’t recall it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 055 and 455
When can you use Vi’s ability to recycle cards from your trash for Might?
Only in your Main Phase outside a showdown. It has no Action or Reaction keyword, so it can’t be used in combat or a showdown.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 145.2, 308.1.a and 381
What happens if Ride the Wind tries to move your unit from Vilemaw’s Lair to base?
The unit is readied.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Vendetta Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-08-14
Do Spiritforged cards that play cards from your deck banish them first?
Yes. Rek’Sai, Swarm Queen, Void Burrower, Void Rush and Reinforce received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 358.5
Which damage gets Void Gate’s Bonus Damage?
Only damage dealt to units at Void Gate. Errata clarified the wording.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 715.2
Do Spiritforged cards that play cards from your deck banish them first?
Yes. Rek’Sai, Swarm Queen, Void Burrower, Void Rush and Reinforce received errata to banish the card before playing it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 358.5
If several units die at once as the first deaths of the turn, does Wraith of Echoes trigger more than once?
Just once.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 383.1.b
If you hold Reckoner’s Arena with Yone, Blademaster there, does Yone’s conquer ability trigger?
No.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 383.4.g and 383.4.g.1
When does Yone, Blademaster trigger?
After errata, when he conquers a battlefield that was uncontrolled. That includes a noncombat showdown he conquers and some surprise defense situations.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Spiritforged FAQ, 2026-01-14 · Core Rules 359.3.f.3, 464.2.c.1, 464.2.c.2 and 469.1
Are Zhonya’s Hourglass and Stand United limited to their battlefield when played from Hidden?
Only effects that choose are limited. Zhonya’s saves the next friendly unit that dies anywhere. Stand United buffs a unit at its battlefield, but its extra buff bonus applies everywhere.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 811.1.d.2 and 811.2
When a card like Unlicensed Armory saves a unit, does its damage stay?
No. These cards received errata to heal the unit, exhaust it and recall it.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Riftbound Origins FAQ, 2025-10-16 · Core Rules 369.1 and 370.1.a.1
If the Deceiver legend copies Zilean, Time Mage, do you make infinite Zileans?
You can copy Zilean, but you won’t make infinite copies.
Riot’s answer ↗ · Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications, 2026-04-29 · Core Rules 337.1.b, 337.2, 371.1, 375 and 388.1
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