How the Ward Keyword Works
Ward is a magical shield that prevents your opponent from picking your character as a target for their effects.
The Rules of Ward
- Untargetable: Your opponent cannot choose this character for any action or ability that says “Choose” or “Chosen.”
- What Ward Doesn’t Stop:
- Challenges: Opponents can still challenge a character with Ward normally.
- Global Effects: If a card affects everyone (like Be Prepared, which banishes all characters), Ward will not save them because the card doesn’t “choose” a specific target.
- Example: Your opponent cannot use Dragon Fire to banish your Ward character, but they can still challenge them with a high-strength character.
Strategic Use
- Safe Questing: Ward is essential for protecting your “Questing Engines” – characters that generate lots of Lore but are physically weak.
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