Hi guys,

My scenario:

Before The Great Bridge is explored The Balrog already has 25 damage points on him, in this case I don't need to sacrifice heroes in order to damage him but I'm not sure if The Balrog loses all the keywords if no hero is discarded.

Thanks

36 minutes ago, caribecards said:

Hi guys,

My scenario:

Before The Great Bridge is explored The Balrog already has 25 damage points on him, in this case I don't need to sacrifice heroes in order to damage him but I'm not sure if The Balrog loses all the keywords if no hero is discarded.

Thanks

FAQ Page 5 (1.15): The word "then"

If a card effect uses the word “then,” then the preceding effect must resolve successfully for the subsequent dependent effect to resolve.

So yes, you'd still need to discard a hero.

You could use a zero threat hero like a unique ally with Sword-thain or Thalion with enough side quests cleared.

Thank you guys