If exactly one creature is blocking it, it assigns all its combat damage to that creature. If two or more creatures are blocking it, it assigns its combat damage to those creatures according to the damage assignment order announced for it. This may allow the blocked creature to divide its combat damage.

Can you block multiple attackers with one blocker?

Since all blockers are declared at the same time, it cannot be assigned to block one creature multiple times; each blocker is assigned to one attacker when blockers are declared.

Do blocking creatures deal combat damage?

A blocking creature assigns combat damage among the attacking creatures it blocks, which is one creature except in the case of certain abilities. Attacking creatures that are blocked but have the blocking creature removed from combat before the Damage Assignment Step deal no combat damage.

Can creatures block more than one attacker?

Each creature can only block a single attacker, but the defending player may choose to block an attacking creature with more than one creature. Both players are given a chance to cast instants and activate abilities after blockers have been declared.

How many creatures can 1 creature block?

Yes. There is normally no limit on how many creatures can block each combat nor is there a limit on how many creatures can block a specific attacker. Some cards may change this by saying creatures can only be blocked by one creature, but the default is “no limit”. 509.1a.

How does a blocking creature assign combat damage?

They always assign damage equal to their power: 510.1a Each attacking creature and each blocking creature assigns combat damage equal to its power. 510.1d A blocking creature assigns combat damage to the creatures it’s blocking. There’s no weird confusing rules here. The blockers always get to hit the creature they’re blocking.

How does combat damage get divided up among multiple blockers?

It sounds like the thing you missed is that this is only talking about the blocked creature (the attacking creature) assigning its combat damage to the creatures that are blocking it – it’s an explanation of how that damage can get divided up among multiple blockers.

Can a creature block more than one attacker?

No, one creature cannot be chosen to block multiple attackers (unless otherwise specified on the card, like Avatar of Hope). Each blocking creature may be assigned to one attacking creature.

How does damage work in Magic The Gathering?

The first thing that happens is the aforementioned damage going on the stack as a single, indivisible action. The attacking player assigns damage first, then the defending player. If multiple creatures block an attacker, the attacking player assigns the damage to those creatures as she sees fit.