Marvel Champions Codex

RulingHall of Heroes (rules 1.6)2025-05-22

I have a question around attacks that have multiple targets. I recently played Spray Fire to attack Black…

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Question

I have a question around attacks that have multiple targets. I recently played Spray Fire to attack Black Widow and my 3 engaged minions. The preparation card that was discarded from the Black Widow ability was an A.I.M. Grunt. Which of the following should I understand the ability to mean. 1. It only references the part of the attack that targets/affects Black Widow, resolving that part against the Grunt instead. So dealing damage to the Grunt and each minion engaged with the chosen player? 2. The entire attack now resolves against the Grunt, essentially protecting Black Widow and the other 3 minions. Does the grunt take damage once or twice? 3. Spray Fire effectively resolves normally, dealing damage to Black Widow and any minions engaged with the chosen player.

Answer

A.I.M. Grunt’s preparation ability makes it the target of the attack the villain would have taken. In the case of Spray Fire, it is taking 3 damage in place of Black Widow; and because the damage dealt to “the villain” and “the minions” is simultaneous, the Grunt only takes 3 damage once.

— Alex