Timing

Melee Timing

After every command has completely resolved, check for opposing models that are within 1 inch or otherwise legally engaged. Resolve each eligible close combat immediately before play continues.

Last updated 9 August 2026

When melee is checked

After a command has fully resolved, check the battlefield for opposing models within 1" or otherwise legally engaged by a rule.

If opposing models are within 1" or otherwise legally engaged, resolve each eligible close combat or melee interaction immediately unless another rule explicitly states otherwise.

This is an intended global post-command melee attrition rule. Existing melees are eligible to resolve after each command resolution if opposing models remain within 1" or otherwise legally engaged.

When these rules apply

This timing check applies globally after command resolution, not only to the unit that resolved the command.

Multiple separate combats resolve separately, one after another.

When this timing check requires eligible melees to resolve, continue resolving eligible melees one after another until all are done.

Melee may occur multiple times per turn if repeated command resolutions leave opposing models within 1" or otherwise legally engaged.

Notes

Example

A unit completes its command and the players apply Melee Timing. After a command has fully resolved, check the battlefield for opposing models within 1" or otherwise legally engaged by a rule. Once those steps are complete, play continues normally.

Frequently asked questions

When is Melee Timing checked?: After a command has fully resolved, check the battlefield for opposing models within 1" or otherwise legally engaged by a rule.
What is the main result of Melee Timing?: After every command has completely resolved, check for opposing models that are within 1 inch or otherwise legally engaged. Resolve each eligible close combat immediately before play continues.
What limits should I remember for Melee Timing?: If opposing models are within 1" or otherwise legally engaged, resolve each eligible close combat or melee interaction immediately unless another rule explicitly states otherwise. When these rules apply This timing check applies globally after command resolution, not only to the unit that resolved the command.
What happens after Melee Timing is resolved?: Finish any remaining steps of the current command, attack or timing window, apply the restrictions or lasting effects stated in Melee Timing, and then continue play.

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