Official Riftbound ruling
What happens when I discard a Patched Porobot with Hwei, Brooding Painter’s move trigger?
Two triggers will go on the chain, in the order of your choosing. One says “Give me +3
Might this turn.” while the other says “Ready up to 2 runes.”
Hwei, Brooding Painter says “do the following based on the discarded card's type …” Unlike our previous reflexive triggers printed on cards that use a similar template (cf Twisted Fate, Gambler), Hwei doesn’t say “do one of the following …” As long as the card has the appropriate type, you will put the corresponding reflexive trigger on the chain. If somehow there existed a card that was a spell unit gear, you would put three reflexive triggers on the chain when you discard it to Hwei.
Riot's question and answer, word for word, from theVendetta Rules FAQ and ClarificationsCore Rules 387.1.b (as numbered in August 2026)
The cards
Hwei, Brooding PainterUnit
When I move, draw 1, then discard 1. Then, do the following based on the discarded card's type:
• Spell — Draw 1.
• Gear — Ready up to 2 runes.
• Unit — Give me +3
Might this turn.
Patched PorobotUnit
(I enter exhausted.)
When you play me, if you control 3 or more other gear, draw 1.