Defensive

Defensive is a melee attack rule that generates additional attacks from enemy failed melee attack rolls.

When a model uses a Defensive weapon or rule in melee, first roll that model's normal melee attack dice.

After the enemy's melee attack dice are rolled and enemy failed rolls against that model are known, roll 1 additional Defensive attack die for each of those failed enemy melee attack rolls.

Defensive-generated attacks resolve immediately as part of the same melee comparison.

Defensive-generated attacks do not generate additional Defensive attacks unless another rule explicitly states otherwise.

Ownership Note

Weapon Traits lists Defensive as a melee weapon trait and points here for the rule text.

Example

A unit or weapon with Defensive meets the rule's stated condition. Defensive is a melee attack rule that generates additional attacks from enemy failed melee attack rolls. Once those steps are complete, play continues normally.

Frequently asked questions

What does Defensive do?

Defensive is a melee attack rule that generates additional attacks from enemy failed melee attack rolls.

What is the main result of Defensive?

Defensive is a melee attack rule that generates additional attacks from enemy failed melee attack rolls.

What limits should I remember for Defensive?

Defensive-generated attacks do not generate additional Defensive attacks unless another rule explicitly states otherwise.

What happens after Defensive is resolved?

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

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