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Special Rules

Battering Ram

If this unit completes a successful charge, resolve damage against all enemy models within 1 inch of a model in this unit.

Last updated 9 August 2026

How Battering Ram works

If this unit completes a successful charge, resolve damage against all enemy models within 1 inch of a model in this unit.

The Force of that damage is equal to half the unit's Resolve, rounded up.

Resolve Battering Ram damage as if the affected unit had been attacked, through the normal attack and damage rules, unless another rule explicitly states otherwise.

Example

A unit or weapon with Battering Ram meets the rule's stated condition. If this unit completes a successful charge, resolve damage against all enemy models within 1 inch of a model in this unit. Once those steps are complete, play continues normally.

Frequently asked questions

What does Battering Ram do?

If this unit completes a successful charge, resolve damage against all enemy models within 1 inch of a model in this unit.

What is the main result of Battering Ram?

If this unit completes a successful charge, resolve damage against all enemy models within 1 inch of a model in this unit.

What limits should I remember for Battering Ram?

Resolve Battering Ram damage as if the affected unit had been attacked, through the normal attack and damage rules, unless another rule explicitly states otherwise.

What happens after Battering Ram is resolved?

Finish any remaining steps of the current command, attack or timing window, apply the restrictions or lasting effects stated in Battering Ram, and then continue play.

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