Lethal puzzle
Taunt math
The enemy hero is at 14 health, but a taunt blocks your board. This is where many players count too quickly.
Board and hand
- Minion A attack5
- Minion B attack4
- Taunt health3
- Direct damage spell6
Question
Can you clear the taunt and still deal 14 to face this turn?
Remember: damage used on the taunt is not face damage.
Show answer
- Use Minion B with 4 attack to clear the 3-health taunt.
- Minion A can now attack face for 5.
- Cast the direct damage spell for 6.
- Total face damage: 5 + 6 = 11. No lethal.
- If you counted both minions as face damage, you overcounted by 4.