Preventing damage

[bluesky33]

If a bane says before you act this deals x combat damage to you can you prevent that damage by using an armor? Or can you only use armor after combat?

[Hawkmoon269]

Yes, you can play cards and use powers to reduce damage any time you are dealt damage unless that damage may not be reduced.

WotR Rulebook p13 wrote:

Taking Damage

When you are dealt damage, you and other players may play cards and use powers that reduce or otherwise affect the specific type of damage you’re being dealt.