Question: Spellbender and AoE Spells

#1 - June 9, 2013, 10:41 p.m.
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If a blue can answer this one that would be great!

How would Spellbender interacts with AoE Spells? For example, I have two minions and my opponent plays Blizzard.

1. Spellbender won't be triggering
2. Spellbender will only protect one (but which one)
3. Spellbender will protect all minions

Thanks in advance.
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#19 - June 12, 2013, 11:45 p.m.
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If a blue can answer this one that would be great!

How would Spellbender interacts with AoE Spells? For example, I have two minions and my opponent plays Blizzard.

1. Spellbender won't be triggering
2. Spellbender will only protect one (but which one)
3. Spellbender will protect all minions

Thanks in advance.


The answer here is 1. Spellbender won't trigger with AOE effects. Spellbender will only trigger with single target spells.
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#21 - June 13, 2013, 12:32 a.m.
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The answer here is 1. Spellbender won't trigger with AOE effects. Spellbender will only trigger with single target spells.


:O

REALLY!?

And would it trigger on non-damage specific spells? Like Sap and whatnot? Would it be considered "being hit" ?


Yes, Spellbender will trigger off of Sap. It doesn't have to be a damage spell.

Spellbenders will work with cards like Swipe that have an initial single target component. The Spellbender will protect your minion from the initial hit of four damage, and your minion that triggered Spellbender will end up taking one damage since it isn't the primary target anymore.