Engagement

When is a model engaged?

A model is engaged when it is within 1 inch of an enemy model.

A unit is engaged when at least one of its models is engaged and the rule being used treats engagement at unit level.

A model or unit can be engaged with more than one enemy model or unit at the same time.

Checking engagement

Use the models' current positions on the battlefield. If movement, a charge, casualty removal, or another effect changes those positions, check engagement again using the new positions.

Engagement is not limited to the units involved in the command currently being resolved. Any models within 1 inch of enemies are engaged.

Effects of engagement

Engaged models may be prevented from making ranged attacks unless a rule creates an exception. They may also take part in melee under the Melee rules.

Engagement identifies which models and units are in this game state. It does not by itself choose attack targets or decide the order of melee attacks.

Engagement with several units

If a model is within 1 inch of enemy models from several units, it is engaged with all of them. The same applies when a Charge, Intervene, or another rule brings multiple enemy units into engagement.

Example

A model finishes movement 0.8 inches from an enemy model, so both models are engaged. A second enemy model from another unit is also within 1 inch, which means the first model is engaged with both enemy units. If one enemy is later removed and the remaining enemy is more than 1 inch away, engagement is checked again using the new battlefield positions.

Frequently asked questions

How close must enemy models be to become engaged?

They are engaged when they are within 1 inch of each other.

Can one model be engaged with more than one enemy unit?

Yes. It is engaged with every relevant enemy unit that has a model within 1 inch.

When should engagement be checked again?

Re-check it whenever movement, casualty removal, or another effect changes model positions.

Does engagement decide who attacks in melee?

No. Engagement identifies the game state; the Melee rule determines participation, targets, attack rolls, and damage.

Can an engaged model make a ranged attack?

Engaged models may be restricted from ranged attacks. Follow Shooting and any specific weapon or unit exception.

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