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Designer commentary and errata from the September 2024 Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game FAQ PDFs.
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FAQ
Armies of The Hobbit
Q: How does the interaction between Balin's Longbeard special rule work when played against Elrond's Foresight of the Eldar? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.11, 62)
A: Elrond must use any Foresight Points he wishes to use before Balin uses his Longbeard special rule. After the dice has been re-rolled, Elrond may not use any more Foresight Points.
Q: When Bifur uses his Embedded Axe-blade, can he use his two-handed weapon or Piercing Strike? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.12, 40)
A: No. Additionally, when using his Embedded Axe-blade, Bifur will only ever roll a single D6 as it makes a single Strike, even if the enemy model is Trapped.
Q: If Bofur uses his Steadfast special rule to negate the effects of the Wrath of Bruinen or Nature's Wrath Magical Power, will it still affect all other models in range or is it negated entirely? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.12, 40)
A: It is negated entirely.
Q: Can Bombur use his Raising Spirits special rule if he has already been charged that turn? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.13, 41)
A: No.
Q: In Armies of The Hobbit, Gandalf the Grey doesn't have the option for his cart like he does in Armies of The Lord of the Rings. Does this mean that if I take Gandalf the Grey from one of the army lists in Armies of The Hobbit, I cannot take Gandalf the Grey on his cart? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.16)
A: Yes. Gandalf the Grey may only be on his cart when taken from one of the army lists from Armies of The Lord of the Rings. A note on the Allies Matrix: We have had a few questions asking us about the levels of alliance presented in the Allies Matrix; 'should this army be Historical with this one?', or 'why isn't X Historical Allies with Y?'. When we developed the Allies Matrix we spent a lot of time working out timelines, deciding what timelines each Army List represents, and cross referencing these to give the fi nal Allies Matrix. Historical Allies represent those that actually fought together, not just co-existed. So, for example, the reason that The Fellowship are not Historical Allies with the Dead of Dunharrow is simply because the Fellowship had been broken before the Dead were recruited by Aragorn, and so they did not fi ght alongside each other. Convenient Allies are those that did co-exist, but did not fi ght together (even though they could have in theory). The reason that Angmar and Mordor are not Convenient Allies is that the Angmar list represents the rule of the Witch-king, whilst Mordor represents Sauron's armies after he leaves Dol Guldur and returns to Mordor. These two timelines do not cross, and so they are Impossible Allies. Hopefully this will give you some sense of what we were looking at when devising the Allies Matrix. We are confi dent that all of the alliances presented are how they should be. If you are still thinking 'but I cannot do this scene from the fi lms/books with the Allies Matrix!' then fear not; there may be something slightly different coming soon that will solve your dilemma! A note on Man-sized models: A Man-sized model is anything that is roughly the size of a Man or smaller. This includes, but is not limited to: Men, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Orcs, Uruk- hai and Goblins. This will also include Men that are slightly bigger than other Men, such as Beorn when he is in Man- form; after all, he is still a Man!
Q: Do Wargs, Spiders or any other animal-like models count as being Man-sized for the purpose of special rules that refer to Man-sized models? E.g. Dáin Ironfoot's Headbutt. (Armies of The Hobbit, p.27)
A: No.
Q: When an Iron Hills Ballista counts as declaring its Heroic Shoot, can it also declare 'Loose!'? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.31)
A: No.
Q: Can any of the Dwarves that ride an Iron Hills Chariot (of any variant) dismount from the Chariot? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.32)
A: No. Once a Dwarf is on the Chariot, it cannot leave the Chariot unless the Chariot is destroyed.
Q: What happens if the driver of an Iron Hills Chariot is Paralysed? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.32)
A: The driver will be Paralysed as normal. Whilst the driver is Paralysed, the chariot cannot move, however, any friendly model also in the chariot that did not make a Shooting attack that turn may attempt to aid the driver in recovering from the effects of the Paralyse Magical Power.
Q: Can any selection of the Champions of Erebor be deployed together as a single warband, as per the additional rules for Erebor Reclaimed, so long as the warband contains no other models, or must it be all 13 of the Dwarves to allow for them all to be deployed together? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.36)
A: You may deploy any combination of the Champions of Erebor together in one warband, so long as the warband includes no other models. However, the warband must include Thorin Oakenshield, King Under the Mountain.
Q: The Erebor Reclaimed Army Bonus states that it affects all friendly Erebor Dwarf models. Does this affect friendly Iron Hills Dwarves that are taken as part of the list? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.36)
A: No, as they have the Iron Hills Keyword and not the Erebor Keyword.
Q: If Ori the Dwarf, Champion of Erebor, is taken as part of the Kingdom of Khazad-dûm army, do any of the Heroes from that list benefit from his Chronicler special rule? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.41)
A: If Ori is taken as part of the Kingdom of Khazad-dûm army list, then Balin and Flói will both benefit from Ori's Chronicler special rule in addition to those listed.
Q: When an opponent selects one of their Hero models to be the bearer of a large sum of gold as per the Master of Lake-town's Dragon-sickness special rule, do they have to tell the Master's controlling player which Hero they have selected? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.45)
A: Yes.
Q: Can both Bard and Girion take a Windlance in the same army, or is the Windlance unique? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.49, 57)
A: They may both take a Windlance. However, such an alliance will naturally be an Impossible alliance.
Q: What happens if Sigrid or Tilda is accidentally slain by a friendly model such as a Siege Engine? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.50)
A: Bard will still be subject to the Something to Fight for special rule, however, for the purpose of who killed his daughter, it will count as if the model has already been slain. This means that Bard will have to Charge the nearest visible enemy model for the remainder of the game.
Q: What happens to Bard if either Sigrid or Tilda are killed by a Siege Engine? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.50)
A: If Sigrid or Tilda is killed by the initial shot of a Siege Engine, then the Siege Veteran will be the target of Bard's rage for the Something to Fight for special rule. If Sigrid or Tilda is killed by the area of effect or by another model being flung into them (such as with piercing shot), then no single model is the target of Bard's rage. Instead, treat this situation as if Bard has already slain the target of his rage.
Q: Does Girion, Lord of Dale's Windlance Trained special rule allow him to count as a trained crew when firing a friendly Windlance? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.57)
A: Yes.
Q: What happens if a Moria Blackshield Shaman successfully casts Shatter on Thranduil's additional Elven-made sword? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.71)
A: Thranduil will lose the additional Elven-made sword, and therefore the rules associated with it (including the Bladelord special rule). He will not, however, count as being unarmed as he will still have another Elven-made sword if he has taken the additional Elven-made sword option.
Q: Does Thranduil benefit from any part of the Bladelord special rule whilst he is mounted? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.71)
A: No.
Q: If a model supports using their Elven-made glaive, do they still get the bonus to win the Duel for it being Elven-made? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.74)
A: Yes, the wargear they are using to support is still Elven- made.
Q: If a model Shields using their Elven-made glaive, do they still get the bonus to win the Duel for it being Elven-made? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.74)
A: Yes, the wargear they are using to Shield is still Elven- made.
Q: Can a model be moved out of combat by a Wood Elf Sentinel's Eldamar Madrigal special rule? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.77)
A: No.
Q: Can a Wood Elf Sentinel's Eldamar Madrigal special rule be used to make an enemy model Charge if the model they are Charging doesn't have a Control Zone? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.77)
A: No.
Q: If Radagast is mounted upon his Eagle, and the combined model is targeted by a Magical Power, can Radagast use the Eagle's free point of Will from Resistant to Magic as well as any from his own store? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.79, 83)
A: Yes.
Q: Is Sebastian's Strike affected if Radagast is using his two- handed staff, if Radagast is on his Eagle and uses the Rend Brutal Power Attack, or any other situation? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.79)
A: No. Sebastian will always confer a single Strength 1 Strike regardless of any other situations. The only exception is that if the target is Trapped, Sebastian will still get to double his Strikes.
Q: If Beorn is in Bear-form, can he still declare the same Heroic Actions that he could do in Man-form? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.80)
A: Yes.
Q: Can Beorn transform into bear form if there isn't enough space to place the Bear model? If so, what happens? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.80)
A: Yes, so long as the only things in the way are models and not immovable terrain. In this instance Beorn will be placed so that the centre of the Bear model's base is where the Man model was previously. Then move any displaced models the minimum distance possible so that they are 1" away from Beorn. In this situation, players take it in turns to displace models, starting with Beorn's controlling player. Beorn may then move normally.
Q: When Beorn transforms into bear-form, does the Bear model have to be centred over the Man model or does it only need to be overlapping part of the Man model? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.80)
A: The Bear model only needs to be overlapping part of the Man model. When Beorn transforms into a Bear, the Bear model must be placed so that it is not displacing any models if possible.
Q: If Beorn has to displace models when he transforms, can this force models out of combat or into combat with another model if they would end up in base contact with an enemy model? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.80)
A: No to both instances. Models that were in combat when displaced will remain in combat with the models they are engaged with. In the odd situation that a model would be displaced into base contact with an enemy model, they will not count as being in combat with that model unless they subsequently charge that model.
Q: Can Beorn use his Skin-changer special rule when he moves as part of a Heroic Combat (Armies of The Hobbit, p.80)
A: Yes.
Q: Can Beorn transform into a Bear before he moves onto the board in scenarios where this applies? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.80)
A: No.
Q: When Beorn (or Grimbeorn) uses the Crushing Strength Brutal Power Attack, if the target saves a Wound with Fate does this stop Beorn from rolling again for another Strength 10 hit? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.81)
A: No. Beorn (or Grimbeorn) will continue to inflict Strength 10 hits until he fails a To Wound roll.
Q: If I have both Azog and Bolg in my force, does the Azog's Legion Army Bonus give both models the Master of Battle special rule or just the leader? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.92)
A: Just the model that is the leader; in this case Azog.
Q: In a Historical Alliance between Azog's Legion and Azog's Hunters, if I choose Azog or Bolg as my leader, but take them from the Azog's Hunters list, do they still gain Master of Battle as per the Azog's Legion army bonus? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.92)
A: No. They will only get Master of Battle if they are taken from the Azog's Legion army list.
Q: If Azog is fighting with the stone flail and declares a Heroic Strike, does his Fight value increase before being reduced to 6, or is it reduced to 6 before the Heroic Strike? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.93)
A: Your first example is correct. The stone flail will increase Azog's Fight value and then it will be reduced to 6, so you are better off saving your Might for other things!
Q: If Azog fights with his stone flail, are enemy models knocked Prone as soon as they are hit or at the end of the Fight? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.93)
A: At the end of the Fight, so long as they have been hit.
Q: Can Azog stack the +1 To Wound for using the stone flail two-handed with his I am the Master special rule, effectively allowing him to wound any Hero model on a 2+? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.93)
A: No.
Q: Do the banners on Azog's Signal Tower count as a banner for Scenarios that award Victory Points for having a banner? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.94)
A: Yes, they are banners. Each banner on the Signal Tower will count as a separate banner for the purpose of Victory Points, so all of them will need to be destroyed before a player no longer counts as having a banner.
Q: Can Flói Stonehand's Loremaster special rule be used to turn off the effects of Azog's Signal Tower? If so, how does this work? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.94)
A: No.
Q: Which Heroic Tier do Azog's Lieutenants and the White Warg count as for the purpose of Heroic Challenge? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.94, p.95)
A: Independent Heroes.
Q: If Azog is riding the White Warg, do enemy models have to make a Courage test for charging him as only the White Warg causes Terror? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.95)
A: Yes, as the White Warg causes Terror.
Q: Can the White Warg be chosen as a target to be protected or killed in the Fog of War Scenario? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.95)
A: Yes.
Q: If Azog is riding the White Warg and is affected by the Panic Steed Magical Power, will the White Warg remain on the board thanks to its Raging Beast special rule? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.95)
A: Yes.
Q: Can the White Warg be chosen as the Assassin in the Assassination Scenario? If so, what happens? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.95)
A: Yes. However, if the White Warg is chosen as the Assassin then whilst Azog is still riding it any kills the model makes will be attributed to Azog and not the White Warg.
Q: Does the Troll Catapult count as having the Troll upgrade for a Siege Engine? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.100)
A: No.
Q: If a Troll Brute loses a Duel roll and is forced to Back Away into contact with another model, does that model suffer a Strength 10 hit as per the Troll Brute's Crushing Blow special rule? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.101)
A: No, as backing away does not count as moving.
Q: When a War Bat uses its Pluck special rule, if it fails the roll to inflict a Strength 4 hit on its target does it still get to roll to see if it knocks its target Prone? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.102)
A: Yes.
Q: If the rider from atop a Warg, Fell Warg, or similar is slain, and the mount passes its Courage test to remain on the battlefield, does it keep the Cavalry keyword even though it is no longer a Cavalry model? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.107)
A: No, as it is no longer a Cavalry model.
Q: Can models mounted upon a Fell Warg use its Fell Sight special rule for the purpose of charging? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.107)
A: Yes.
Q: Can any selection of the Nazgûl of Dol Guldur be deployed together as a single warband, as per the additional rules for the Dark Powers of Dol Guldur, so long as the warband contains no other models, or must it be the Necromancer and all 9 of the Nazgûl to allow for them all to be deployed together? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.108)
A: You may deploy any combination of the Nazgûl of Dol Guldur together in one warband, so long as the warband includes no other models. However, the warband must include The Necromancer of Dol Guldur.
Q: Can the Nazgûl of Dol Guldur use Might to influence their Unholy Resurrection roll? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.110)
A: Yes, so long as they have Might remaining.
Q: What happens if Flói negates a Nazgûl of Dol Guldur's Unholy Resurrection special rule, and the Nazgûl of Dol Guldur is slain during that turn? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.110)
A: The removal of Unholy Resurrection means that no marker would be placed when the Nazgûl of Dol Guldur is slain and, as such, there is no marker for them to come back from the following turn. As a result, the Nazgûl will be slain outright.
Q: If the Spider Queen declares a Heroic Move and then spawns a number of Broodlings as part of that Heroic Move, can the Broodlings move as part of the Heroic Move? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.115)
A: No.
Q: Can the Spider Queen use her Progeny special rule whilst she is engaged in combat? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.115)
A: No.
Q: If a Bat Swarm that is under the effects of the Channelled version of the Shroud of Shadows Magical Power is Engaged in a fight, do the models they are Engaged with halve their Fight value twice (once for Blinding Swarm and once for the Magical Power) or just once? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.117)
A: They will only halve their Fight value once (rounding down).
Q: If the Goblin King is Set Ablaze as a result of the Channelled version of the Flameburst Magical Power, will he still get to use his Blubbery Mass special rule? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.119)
A: Not against the initial Strength 9 hit, as this was caused by a Magical Power. However, Blubbery Mass can be used against wounds inflicted by the Strength 5 hit at the end of each turn.
Q: Can an enemy model copy Grinnah's Swap with Me Heroic Action using the Master of Battle special rule? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.120)
A: No.
Q: What happens if Grinnah uses Swap with Me to swap with the Goblin King who was in combat with multiple enemy models but, due to his smaller base size, Grinnah cannot be placed in base contact with all of the same models? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.120)
A: In this unusual situation, Grinnah will be placed as close to the centre of where the Goblin King was. Grinnah will still count as being in combat with all the same models as the Goblin King was originally, even though he is not in base contact with them all.
Q: When Grinnah uses Swap With Me to swap places with the Goblin King, does the Goblin King's base have to be placed centrally over where Grinnah's base was? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.120)
A: No, though the Goblin King must still be placed so that his base covers all of the area that Grinnah's base took up.
Q: Does the contraption holding the Goblin Scribe count as part of the model when working out whether or not a model has Line of Sight to the Goblin Scribe? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.120)
A: Yes. This is an exception to the usual rules regarding scenery on the base of a model.
Q: What happens if the Goblin Scribe is affected by a Heroic March? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.120)
A: The Goblin Scribe will be unaffected by the Heroic March. This means he will not increase his Move value by 3", but also does not have to remain within 6" of the Hero that declared the Heroic March if they call At the Double! as he cannot move.
Q: Can a model with the Chittering Hordes special rule make Special Strikes when supporting? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.122)
A: No.
Q: If a Siege Engine rolls a 6 to hit Smaug (benefiting from his Missing Scale rule), does Smaug suffer a number of Wounds equal to half of his Wounds characteristic (as per the Siege Engine rules on p.115 of the rules manual) AND a number of Wounds equal to the Strength of the weapon? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.129)
A: No, it inflicts either half of Smaug's Wounds or a number of Wounds equal to the Strength of the weapon, whichever is higher.
Q: How are models that cannot normally be directly affected by Magical Powers that would prevent them from moving (such as Smaug or the Mumâk) affected by Special Rules that would make them suffer the effects of the Paralyse Magical Power, but that technically aren't Magical Powers (such as a Mirkwood Spider's Spider Web or Shelob's Caught in a Web Brutal Power Attack)? (Armies of The Hobbit, p. 129)
A: Models that cannot be prevented from moving (such as Smaug or a Mûmak) will be unaffected by Special Rules that make them suffer the effects of the Paralyse Magical Power.
Q: Is Smaug a Battlefield target or Siege target? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.129)
A: A Battlefield target.
Q: Can Smaug be Immobilised/Transfixed? (Armies of The Hobbit, p.129)
A: Yes. Official Errata, August 2023 The following errata correct errors in the Armies of The Hobbit. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Errata Page 8 - Thorin's Company - Army Bonus Add the following sentence to the end of the Army Bonus: Additionally, all models from this Army List gain Heroic March. Page 28 - Drár - Wargear Add axe to Drár's wargear. Page 29 - Iron Hills Captain - Options Change the first option to the following: May exchange war spear and shield for mattock - Free Page 31 - Iron Hills Ballista - The Old Twirly Whirlies Add the following sentence after the first sentence: An Iron Hills Ballista has a range of 12"-48". Page 31 - Iron Hills Ballista Change the points cost of an Iron Hills Ballista to 125 points. Page 43 - Óin the Dwarf, Champion of Erebor - Prognostication Change Óin's Prognostication special rule from Passive to Active. Page 45 - Master of Lake-town Add the following special rule: "Who would have the nerve to question my authority?" (Passive) - The Master of Lake-town trusts no one, and doesn't take kindly to others undermining his rule. If your army contains the Master of Lake-town then he must be your leader, regardless of the Heroic Tier of other Hero models in your army (unless your army includes another Hero with a similar rule). Additionally, if you are including an Army of Lake-town allied contingent as part of a Convenient Alliance or Impossible Alliance, then the Master counts as a Hero of Fortitude - both when building your army and during the course of the game. Page 46 - Alfrid the Councillor Add the following to Alfrid's profile: Alfrid may only be included in an army that includes either the Master of Lake-town or Bard the Bowman. Page 61 - Gil-galad Add the following line to the restrictions for using Gil-galad: If your force contains Gil-galad, then every alliance will be Impossible Allies with the following exceptions: Númenor will still be Historical Allies, and Lothlórien, Fangorn, and the Misty Mountains will still be Convenient Allies. Page 62 - Elrond, Master of Rivendell - Vilya Change Elrond's Vilya special rule from Active to Passive. Page 62 - Elrond, Master of Rivendell - Foresight of the Eldar Change the second sentence to read: During the Priority phase, after the dice has been rolled, so long as he is alive and on the battlefield, Elrond may choose to alter the controlling player's dice roll. Page 64 - Arwen Change Arwen's Heroic Tier to Minor Hero. Page 64 - Arwen Add the following to Arwen's profile: Arwen may be included in a Fellowship army as part of the Fellowship army list, so long as it also includes Aragorn - Strider. Page 66 - Círdan Change Círdan's Heroic Tier to Minor Hero. Page 68 - High Elf Stormcaller Change the High Elf Stormcaller's Powers of Nature special rule from Active to Passive. Page 72 - Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood - Options Change the points cost of Legolas' Elven cloak to be 5 points. Page 79 - Radagast's Sleigh Add the Fleetfoot special rule to the sleigh. Page 79 - Radagast the Brown - Magical Powers Change the range of Nature's Wrath to 3". Page 86 - Galadriel, Lady of Light Change Galadriel, Lady of Light's Heroic Tier to Hero of Fortitude. Page 109 - The Necromancer of Dol Guldur - Magical Powers Add the Curse Magical Power. This has a range of 12" and is cast on a 4+. Page 1 10 - Nazgûl of Dol Guldur - Heroic Actions Add the following Heroic Actions to the profile: Heroic Strike. Page 158 - Good Armies Alliance Matrix Change the Shire to be Historical Allies with The Rangers, and Convenient Allies with Rivendell.
Armies of The Lord of the Rings
Q: If Frodo Baggins is alive, the Fellowship Army Bonus states that they never count as being Broken. How does this affect scenarios that award Victory Points for an opponent's force being Broken? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.8)
A: Whilst Frodo is alive, the Fellowship will not be considered to be Broken and so will not give away Victory Points for being Broken.
Q: Can Samwise Gamgee use his Let him go or I'll have you, Longshanks! special rule to declare a free Heroic Combat if he is already in the same combat as Frodo? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.9)
A: No.
Q: Can Merry and Pippin use Bill the Pony's Second Breakfast special rule to recover a point of Might that they spent from Boromir's store, and if so does it go to Merry/Pippin, or back to Boromir if it is recovered? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.10)
A: No. Models can only recover their own Might. A note on Man-sized models: A Man-sized model is anything that is roughly the size of a Man or smaller. This includes, but is not limited to, Men, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Orcs, Uruk-hai and Goblins. This will also include Men that are slightly bigger than other Men, such as Beorn when he is in Man-form; after all, he is still a Man! A note on the Allies Matrix: We have had a few questions asking us about the levels of alliance presented in the Allies Matrix; 'should this army be Historical with this one?', or 'why isn't X Historical Allies with Y?'. When we developed the Allies Matrix we spent a lot of time working out timelines, deciding what timelines each Army List represents, and cross referencing these to give the final Allies Matrix. Historical Allies represent those that actually fought together, not just co-existed. So, for example, the reason that The Fellowship are not Historical Allies with the Dead of Dunharrow is simply because the Fellowship had been broken before the Dead were recruited by Aragorn, and so they did not fight alongside each other. Convenient Allies are those that did co-exist, but did not fight together (even though they could have in theory). The reason that Angmar and Mordor are not Convenient Allies is that the Angmar list represents the rule of the Witch-king, whilst Mordor represents Sauron's armies after he leaves Dol Guldur and returns to Mordor. These two timelines do not cross, and so they are Impossible Allies. Hopefully this will give you some sense of what we were looking at when devising the Allies Matrix. We are confident that all of the alliances presented are how they should be. If you are still thinking 'but I cannot do this scene from the films/books with the Allies Matrix!' then fear not; there may be something slightly different coming soon that will solve your dilemma!
Q: Can Meriadoc Brandybuck or Peregrin Took use their "For the Shire!" special rule to spend Might points from an enemy Boromir of Gondor in range? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.10)
A: No!
Q: Does Gandalf require Line of Sight and In The Way rolls when using the fireworks from his cart? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.11)
A: Gandalf does require Line of Sight, however, he does not need to make In The Way rolls.
Q: If Boromir uses the Horn of Gondor and one of the models he is engaged in a Fight with has a special rule that allows them to automatically pass Courage tests, does this take precedence even if the model has a lower Courage value than other models in the same Fight? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.12)
A: Yes.
Q: Legolas Greenleaf's Deadly Shot special rule states that if he fires a single arrow then he will always hit on a 2+, and that this cannot be modified in any way. Can this 2+ be modified by Legolas' Final Count, 42 special rule if Gimli has killed more enemies than Legolas? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.13)
A: No, Deadly Shot cannot be modified.
Q: Legolas Greenleaf's Deadly Shot special rule states that if he fires a single arrow then he will always hit on a 2+, and that it cannot be modified in any way. Can this be modified by a Crebain's Cloud of Birds special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.13)
A: No, Deadly Shot cannot be modified.
Q: If Gimli son of Glóin is fielded as part of the same army as Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood, does Gimli still benefit from his 'I myself am sitting pretty on 43' special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.13)
A: No.
Q: Legolas Greenleaf's Deadly Shot special rule states that if he fires a single arrow then he will always hit on a 2+, and that this cannot be modified in any way. Can this 2+ be modified by the Shadow Lord's Pall of Darkness special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.13, 137)
A: No, Deadly Shot cannot be modified.
Q: If Legolas uses his Deadly Shot special rule to hit any target on a 2+ and then rolls a 1, can he use a point of Might to turn the 1 into a 2 and therefore hit? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.13)
A: Yes.
Q: Can Gandalf the White use Shadowfax's Will points in order to Cast Magical Powers? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.34)
A: No.
Q: Can Gandalf the White use Shadowfax's Will points in order to Resist Magical Powers? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.34)
A: That will depend on the Magical Power being used. If the Magical Power specifically targets either the rider or the mount (such as Black Dart) then only the part that is being targeted may use their Will points. If the Magical Power targets the whole model (such as Command/Compel) then Will points can be used from either Gandalf, Shadowfax, or a combination of both. However, Gandalf may never use his Might points to improve a D6 rolled as one of Shadowfax's Will points.
Q: Can Shadowfax be chosen as a Hero to protect/target in Scenarios where this is applicable (such as Assassination or Fog of War)? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.34)
A: No, as Shadowfax doesn't have the Hero keyword.
Q: If Denethor fails his Courage test for his Broken Mind special rule, is he considered to be an enemy model until the end of the turn? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.35)
A: No. He will still count as a friendly model, even if he is having a moment of madness!
Q: If Denethor fails his Courage test for his Broken Mind special rule, and is then targeted by an enemy model's Magical Power, who chooses whether Denethor can attempt to resist; Denethor's controlling player or the opposing player? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.35)
A: Denethor's controlling player, not the opposing player.
Q: If a force contains Denethor and a Hero of Legend from another army list, does Denethor's "The rule of Gondor is mine, and no other's!" mean that he will be the leader even though the Hero of Legend is from a higher Heroic Tier? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.35)
A: Yes, Denethor will be the leader.
Q: If a Rohan Cavalry model charges into combat, and is subsequently charged by another Cavalry model, does it still benefit from the Army Bonus and gain the +1 Strength as it charged? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.60)
A: Yes. The model still charged.
Q: Can Grimbold upgrade any Warriors from the Rohan army list to be Helmingas, or just the Warrior of Rohan profile? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.65)
A: Just the Warrior of Rohan profile.
Q: As a King's Huntsman always passes an In The Way roll on a 2+ when they target a Cavalry model, does the 2+ mean they will hit the rider, or their choice of rider or mount? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.66)
A: When a King's Huntsman shoots at a Cavalry model they must declare whether they are targeting the horse or the rider. If they hit the Cavalry model, they will hit the targeted part of that model on a 2+.
Q: Glorfindel's Armour of Gondolin states that he cannot be targeted by Brutal Power Attacks. How does this work with Brutal Power Attacks that do not target a model? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.75)
A: Brutal Power Attacks, such as Barge or Sauron's Unstoppable, do not target any models and so Glorfindel will still be affected. In the case of an Ent's Bludgeon Brutal Power Attack, Glorfindel may not be selected as the bludgeon, but may still be hit by it.
Q: Do models that join another army list due to a Hero allowing them to (such as Gildor Inglorion being able to include Wood Elf Warriors in his warband) gain the keywords of that army list? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.79)
A: No.
Q: Can a model be moved out of combat by a Wood Elf Sentinel's Eldamar Madrigal or a Dead Marsh Spectre's A Fell Light is in Them special rules? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.89, p.132)
A: No.
Q: Can a Wood Elf Sentinel's Eldamar Madrigal special rule be used to make an enemy model Charge if the model they are Charging doesn't have a Control Zone? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.89)
A: No.
Q: Does the Fangorn Army Bonus mean that Ent models cannot be knocked Prone? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.90)
A: No, Ent models can still be knocked Prone as normal, with the exception of the Call Winds, Nature's Wrath, Wrath of Bruinen and Sorcerous Blast Magical Powers.
Q: If they are taken as an upgrade for Treebeard, do Merry & Pippin count towards your force's Break Point? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.91)
A: Yes.
Q: If they are taken as an upgrade for Treebeard, can Merry and Pippin be bought an Elven cloak? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.91)
A: No.
Q: Whilst mounted on Treebeard, can Merry & Pippin still throw stones if Treebeard is Engaged in combat? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.91)
A: Yes.
Q: When Merry & Pippin throw stones when mounted on Treebeard, where is the distance measured from? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.91)
A: From Treebeard's base.
Q: Whilst mounted on Treebeard, can Merry & Pippin be targeted individually by Magical Powers or special rules? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.91)
A: Yes, though any Magical Powers or special rules that target the entire model will still also affect Treebeard, who can then attempt to Resist as normal (if applicable).
Q: Are models that are being used as the bludgeon during the Bludgeon Brutal Power Attack still considered to be in base contact with any models they were in base contact with before the Brutal Power Attack took place? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.91)
A: No.
Q: Can an Ent model use the Bludgeon Brutal Power Attack to target a model riding a Monster (such as a Ringwraith on a Fell Beast)? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.91)
A: No, as it is a Monster model.
Q: If Flói Stonehand uses his Loremaster special rule to negate the Blades of the Dead special rule from an enemy model, can that model still make strikes? If so, can they then use Special Strikes? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.98)
A: Yes to both.
Q: Can Flói Stonehand use his Loremaster special rule to negate Gûlavhar's Strength of Body, Strength of Will special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.98, p.127)
A: No.
Q: When Flói Stonehand negates the effects of a piece of wargear, is it only the Active or Passive benefits that are negated, or all benefits associated with that wargear? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.98)
A: Just the Active or Passive benefits. This will not make Andúril stop counting as a sword for example.
Q: Can Flói Stonehand use his Loremaster special rule to negate special rules that are not listed as either Active or Passive, such as those found in a Legendary Legion or a War Beast model's ability to Trample? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.98)
A: No. Flói can only use his Loremaster ability to negate a special rule that is listed as either Active or Passive.
Q: If Mardin is supporting an Iron Shield, does he get +2 when rolling To Wound Monster models - +1 for Torozûl and +1 for a Foe Spear supporting an Iron Shield? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.98, 104)
A: Yes.
Q: Can a Shieldbearer use its In Defence of the King special rule to declare a free Heroic Combat if they are already in the same combat as the Dwarf Hero they are protecting? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.102)
A: No.
Q: How exactly do Dwarf Ballistae work when they target a Battlefield target? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.105)
A: Follow the steps below:
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Roll To Hit and Scatter as normal.
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If the Scatter hits a combat, roll to see which model in the combat is hit in the same way as a shooting attack.
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Make any In The Way rolls that are required.
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Once you have worked out which model is hit, they suffer a Strength 9 hit. If the hit model was in a fight then all models in the fight will also suffer a Strength 9 hit, and be knocked Prone if they have a Strength of 5 or lower (Strength 6 or higher models will still suffer the Strength 9 hit but will not be knocked Prone).
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If the model that was hit has a Strength of 5 or lower, they are then flung D6" directly away from the Ballista (even if already slain).
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The flung model will stop if it hits terrain or a model with a Strength of 6 or higher. The flung model, and the terrain/Strength 6 model will then both suffer a Strength 6 hit.
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Any model with a Strength of 5 or lower that is passed over by the flung model will be knocked Prone and then suffer a Strength 6 hit.
Q: If a model that is hit by the initial shot from a Ballista is killed, are they still flung back or are they removed immediately? (p105 & 179) (Armies of The Lord of the Rings)
A: The slain model is still flung backwards and will still hit models in their path when flung back.
Q: If an enemy model begins its move already in the Control Zone of Tom Bombadil or Goldberry, are they allowed to Charge them as they have started their move already in the Control Zone? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.108-109)
A: No. A model that starts its move in the Control Zone of Tom Bombadil or Goldberry can only choose to forego their move and remain where they are, or to finish their move outside of their Control Zone ensuring that they moved no closer to Tom Bombadil/Goldberry whilst within their Control Zone.
Q: Do Tom Bombadil and Goldberry have to take a Courage test in order to Charge an Invisible model? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.108, 109)
A: No, they may Charge an Invisible model without having to take a Courage test.
Q: Can a War Beast or Chariot that ignores Control Zones when moving, move into the Control Zone of Tom Bombadil or Goldberry and therefore into base contact with them? If so, what happens? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.108-109)
A: Yes, a War Beast or Chariot can move into Tom's or Goldberry's Control Zone and even into base contact with them. When this happens, Tom or Goldberry do not take any hits from the War Beast or Chariot and the War Beast or Chariot will stop moving, though they will be engaged in combat. Remember, though, that Tom and Goldberry will automatically win any fight they are involved in, so there is no risk of them being crushed by a rampaging Mûmak or run over by a Chariot!
Q: If Sauron has three or more Wounds remaining, the Barad- dûr Army Bonus states that the force does not count as being Broken. How does this affect scenarios that award Victory Points for an opponent's force being Broken? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.112)
A: Whilst Sauron has three or more Wounds remaining, a Barad-dûr force will not be considered to be Broken and so will not give away Victory Points for being Broken.
Q: If Sauron is hit by a Magical Power or ranged attack that causes multiple Wounds, and he is on his last Wound, does he take a The One Ring test for each Wound suffered, or only a single test as the rules for The One Ring state that he only takes a test each time he loses his last Wound during the Fight phase? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.113)
A: He will only take a single test in these situations. This is treated in the same way as Fate in that a single saved roll will negate all Wounds caused by attacks that do multiple Wounds.
Q: If the rider from atop a Warg, Fell Warg, or similar is slain, and the mount passes its Courage test to remain on the battlefield, does it keep the Cavalry keyword even though it is no longer a Cavalry model? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.120)
A: No, as it is no longer a Cavalry model.
Q: When the rider of a Warg Rider is slain and the Warg passes its Courage test to stay on the board, does the Warg retain the Mordor or Angmar keyword (depending on what list it was taken from)? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.120, 131)
A: Yes.
Q: If Gûlavhar is already wounded and slays an enemy model in combat before making all his Strikes, does he regain Wounds and therefore Attacks immediately, and can therefore use them in the same combat? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.127)
A: No. Gûlavhar will only gain Wounds by slaying models at the end of a combat he is involved in.
Q: If Gûlavhar suffers any Wounds whilst making Attacks (such as from Haldir's One Final Blow special rule, or Sharku's Riding Dagger) which results in its Wounds being reduced, will its Attacks be reduced before making any more Strikes? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.127)
A: If Gûlavhar is making its Strikes all in one go then this will have no effect on the number of Attacks Gûlavhar makes. However, if Gûlavhar makes its Strikes individually and has its Wounds reduced before it has finished making all its Strikes then its Attacks will immediately be reduced. This may result in Gûlavhar having to immediately stop making Strikes.
Q: Gûlavhar's Strength of Body, Strength of Will special rule states that his Attacks and Courage are equal to his remaining Wounds. How does this interact with special rules that increase or decrease a model's Courage value (such as Harbinger of Evil or a war horn) or Magical Powers that permanently affect a model's Courage value (such as Drain Courage)? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.127)
A: Gûlavhar will still be affected by special rules that increase or decrease his Courage value as normal. In these instances, work out what Gûlavhar's Courage value would be (equal to his remaining Wounds) and then apply the modifier of the special rule in question; so, if Gûlavhar had his full 4 Wounds remaining, and was affected by the Harbinger of Evil special rule, his Courage value would be 3. Gûlavhar cannot be affected by Magical Powers that permanently affect his Courage value (such as Drain Courage).
Q: Can a Shade still use its Chill Aura special rule if it is Transfixed or Paralysed? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.128)
A: Yes, as it is a Passive ability even though it needs to be activated at the start of the Fight phase.
Q: Can a Dead Marsh Spectre force an enemy model to make a Jump, Climb, Leap or Swim test using their A Fell Light is in Them special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.132)
A: They may not make an enemy model make a Jump, Climb or Leap test. However, if they make a model move into a water feature that would cause a Swim test, this will be taken as normal.
Q: Can a Dead Marsh Spectre's A Fell Light is in Them special rule be used to make an enemy model Charge if the model they are Charging doesn't have a Control Zone? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.132)
A: No.
Q: Is the Great Beast of Gorgoroth a Battlefield Target or a Siege Target? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.146)
A: As it has the Monster keyword and is not mentioned in the list of Siege Targets, it is a Battlefield Target. Its Howdah is also a Battlefield Target.
Q: If the Balrog or Watcher in the Water hits a War Beast, its Howdah, or a model riding in the Howdah with their Fiery Lash or Tentacles special rule respectively, what happens? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.151, p.159)
A: If the War Beast or Howdah is hit then it will suffer the hit as normal, but will not be moved into base contact with the Balrog or Watcher in the Water. A model in the Howdah will be moved as described in the rules for the Fiery Lash or Tentacles.
Q: If the Balrog or Watcher in the Water hits a Cavalry model with their Fiery Lash or Tentacles special rule respectively, is the whole model dragged into the fight or just the part that was hit? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.151, 159)
A: Both rules state the model, so it will be the whole model.
Q: If the Balrog suffers multiple Wounds from attacks that would normally kill it outright, will it take half its total number of wounds from each successful attack or half in total as per its Demon of the Ancient World special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.151)
A: It will take half from each, so it will take two attacks with the ability to kill the Balrog outright to do so.
Q: If the Balrog or the Watcher in the Water hits a model with their Fiery Lash or Tentacles special rule respectively, and by dragging them into combat by the shortest possible route would also put the dragged model into base contact with another friendly model, will that friendly model also count as being in combat with the dragged model? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.151, 159)
A: Yes.
Q: Can the Watcher in the Water displace models so that they are forced off the edge of a cliff? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.159)
A: Yes, the model will take falling damage as normal.
Q: Can the Watcher in the Water displace models so that they are forced off the edge of the board? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.159)
A: No.
Q: Can the Watcher in the Water shoot models it is Engaged in combat with? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.159)
A: Yes. Additionally, the Watcher will not need to take an In The Way roll to see if it hits itself.
Q: Can the Watcher in the Water target mounts directly with its Tentacles shooting attack? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.159)
A: Yes.
Q: If the Watcher in the Water suffers any Wounds whilst making Attacks (such as from Haldir's One Final Blow special rule, or Sharku's Riding Dagger) which results in its Wounds being reduced to 3 or less, will its Attacks be reduced to 3 before making any more Strikes? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.159)
A: If the Watcher in the Water is making its Strikes all in one go then this will have no effect on the number of Attacks the Watcher in the Water makes. However, if the Watcher in the Water makes its Strikes individually and has its Wounds reduced to 3 or less before it has finished making all its Strikes then its Attacks will immediately be reduced to 3. This may result in the Watcher in the Water having to immediately stop making Strikes as it will already have made 3 (or more).
Q: Can the Watcher in the Water use Might to increase its roll to arrive on the board for its From the Deep special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.159)
A: No.
Q: Can the Watcher in the Water still use its Tentacles special rule if it has moved over half its Move allowance that turn? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.159)
A: Yes, though it will still suffer the -1 penalty for moving and shooting.
Q: Can models finish their move on top of a Moria Goblin Drum? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.161)
A: No, but they may attempt to jump over it.
Q: Bat Swarms (and other flying models) now have a Move allowance of 3". Why is this? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.163)
A: The Fly special rule is what gives these models their 12" move; this is to give them a Move allowance for when they walk should you ever need it.
Q: If a Bat Swarm that is under the effects of the Channelled version of the Shroud of Shadows Magical Power is Engaged in a fight, do the models they are Engaged with halve their Fight value twice (once for Blinding Swarm and once for the Magical Power) or just once? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.163)
A: They will only halve their Fight value once (rounding down).
Q: How many models does a Warg Marauder count as for the purpose of building an army and Bow Limit? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.164)
A: Like all Cavalry models, it will count as a single model. As it is armed with an Orc bow it will also count as a model towards your Bow Limit.
Q: There are some models in the Isengard army list that do not have the Isengard keyword, such as the Orcs and Dunlendings. Does this means they do not benefit from the Isengard Army Bonus? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.166)
A: Correct. The Orcs (being from Mordor) and the Dunlendings (being from Dunland) are not from Isengard, and as such do not have the Isengard keyword, and therefore do not benefit from the Isengard Army Bonus.
Q: The Isengard Army Bonus states that models with the Isengard keyword do not take Courage tests for being Broken until they have suffered 66% casualties. How does this affect Scenarios that award Victory Points for an opponent's force being Broken? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.166)
A: Although models benefiting from the Army Bonuses do not take Courage tests for being Broken, the army itself is still Broken and will award Victory Points as normal.
Q: If a model within 6" of Gríma Wormtongue declares a Heroic Action without spending Might (such as through the use of the Master of Battle (X+) or a special rule in their profile), how many Might do they have to spend due to Gríma's Wormtongue special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.168)
A: None as no Might points are being spent to declare the Heroic Action.
Q: If an Isengard army is Broken, but has not yet suffered 66% casualties, then models with the Isengard keyword do not take Courage tests for being Broken, but those without do as per the Army Bonus. In this situation, can an Isengard Hero still make a Courage test for being Broken in order to use their Stand Fast! special rule to allow Warrior models without the Isengard keyword to stay and fight? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.166)
A: Yes, however, should they fail their Courage test they will still be removed as a casualty, so be careful when opting to make these Courage tests!
Q: Do Uruk-hai Scouts that are upgraded to be Mauhúr's Marauders still gain the Woodland Creature special rule from the Isengard Army Bonus? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.166)
A: Yes, they are still Uruk-hai Scouts after all.
Q: Do Uruk-hai Drummers gain the Woodland Creature special rule from the Isengard Army Bonus? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.166)
A: Yes.
Q: If an enemy model charges Gríma and wins the fight, can they strike his horse if Gríma is mounted? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.168)
A: No.
Q: If an enemy model Commands Gríma to Charge an enemy model, will this cause Gríma to have revealed his true allegiance? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.168)
A: No, as this Charge was not voluntary.
Q: If Gríma Wormtongue is charged by a model riding a War Camel, does he still suffer a Strength 4 hit from their Impaler special rule even if he has not been revealed yet? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.168)
A: Yes.
Q: Once his force is Broken, can Uglúk use his Head Taker special rule to pass any Courage test, or just one for being Broken? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.169)
A: Just the Courage test for being Broken.
Q: Once his force is Broken, can Uglúk use his Head Taker special rule to pass a Courage test, even if he is benefiting from the Isengard Army Bonus and the army has not yet suffered 66% casualties, in order to allow friendly Warrior models to benefit from his Stand Fast!? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.169)
A: No. Uglúk can only use Head Taker to pass a Courage test he would normally have to take for being Broken.
Q: If Sharku suffers a Wound, but then saves it by passing his Fate roll, does he get to make a strike against the enemy model for his Riding Dagger special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.170)
A: No.
Q: Does an Uruk-hai Berserker benefit from their Impervious to Bow-fire special rule against throwing weapons? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.176)
A: Yes, throwing weapons are still shooting attacks.
Q: When a bomb is dropped, can it be dropped only touching one of the bomb carriers, or must it be dropped touching both? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.178)
A: When the bomb is dropped, it must be placed touching both of the bomb carriers. The only exception is if one of the bomb carriers is slain, in which case the bomb is dropped touching the remaining bomb carrier, as close to where the slain bomb carrier was.
Q: Can a Demolition Charge be placed overlapping a model's base? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.178)
A: No.
Q: Does a single successful Fate roll prevent all Wounds suffered from an Isengard Demolition Charge, or just one? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.178)
A: Just one Wound per successful Fate roll.
Q: When a Demolition Charge detonates, do you measure from the centre of the charge or from the edges of the charge? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.178)
A: Measure from the edges of the Demolition Charge.
Q: Do models that do not technically charge, such as a Khandish Chariot, need to take a Courage test if they wish to try to run over a terrifying model? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.189)
A: No.
Q: Can models that do not technically charge, such as a Khandish Chariot, still try to run over enemy models if they are part of a Heroic March? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.189)
A: Yes.
Q: If a model riding a Khandish Chariot is involved in a successful Heroic Combat, can it use its Chariot Charge in the ensuing movement? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.189)
A: Yes.
Q: Can a Khandish Chariot be knocked Prone via the Bash special strike? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.189)
A: Yes.
Q: Is the Golden King of Abrakhân's two-handed weapon a sword? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.192)
A: Yes.
Q: Can the Golden King of Abrakhân be supported by a model armed with a spear or pike that are on a 25mm base? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.192)
A: No.
Q: Does the Golden King of Abrakhân's Riches Beyond Renown special rule decrease an enemy model's Courage value for the duration of the turn or the remainder of the game? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.192)
A: The duration of the turn.
Q: If a War Mûmak of Harad (or any other War Beast for that matter) suffers the effects of Set Ablaze, are the Howdah and the Crew also Set Ablaze? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.194)
A: No. A War Beast, its Howdah, and its crew, are all considered to be separate for the purposes of the Set Ablaze special rule.
Q: Can the options for a War Mûmak of Harad be shattered by the Shatter Magical Power? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.194)
A: No.
Q: How are models that cannot normally be directly affected by Magical Powers that would prevent them from moving (such as Smaug or the Mumâk) affected by Special Rules that would make them suffer the effects of the Paralyse Magical Power, but that technically aren't Magical Powers (such as a Mirkwood Spider's Spider Web or Shelob's Caught in a Web Brutal Power Attack)? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p. 194)
A: Models that cannot be prevented from moving (such as Smaug or a Mûmak) will be unaffected by Special Rules that make them suffer the effects of the Paralyse Magical Power.
Q: Can models other than the Mûmak War Leader or a Mahûd Beastmaster be placed on the forked section outside of the Howdah? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.194)
A: No, any other models that are riding the Mûmak must be placed within the Howdah.
Q: Does the Sigils of Defiance option for the War Mûmak of Harad affect the Mûmak as well? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.195)
A: Yes.
Q: Can Mahûd Warrior models benefit from their Warrior Pride Army Bonus if there is a friendly Mûmak War Leader on Royal War Mûmak, a friendly War Mûmak of Far Harad, or a friendly War Mûmak of Harad with the Mahûd Beastmaster upgrade, in combat within 6" of them? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.200)
A: Yes. Although the Mahûd Hero isn't technically in combat themselves, riding a Mûmak that is in combat is still pretty inspiring!
Q: If a model on a War Camel kills a model it charges with the Impaler rule and then charges another model, will it inflict a Strength 4 hit on this model too? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.203)
A: Yes.
Q: If a model on a War Camel charges an enemy model across a barrier, do they still cause a Strength 4 hit against the enemy as per the Impaler special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.203)
A: No. Cavalry models gain no benefits when charging a model defending a barrier.
Q: If a model with the Impaler special rule charges a Cavalry model and kills the mount on the charge, will it now gain the Cavalry Charge bonuses as it is now fighting against an Infantry model? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.203)
A: No, as the model initially charged a Cavalry model.
Q: Can a Corsair Reaver within 6" of a Corsair Bo'sun choose to automatically fail its Courage test for its Mindless Killers special rule? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.207)
A: Yes.
Q: Can a Corsair Reaver activate their Mindless Killers special rule if they move as part of a Heroic Combat? Also, if a Corsair Reaver activates their Mindless Killers special rule in the Move phase, do they still benefit from it if they then move as part of a Heroic Combat in the same turn? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.207)
A: Yes to both questions.
Q: If a model with a pavise is hit by an impact hit, such as from a War Beast, Chariot, or a model with the Impaler rule, does it still gain the Defence bonus from the pavise? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.207)
A: Yes.
Q: The Allies Matrix in the rules manual lists the Fellowship as Historical Allies with the Dead of Dunharrow, whilst the Allies Matrix in the Armies of The Lord of the Rings lists them as Convenient Allies. Which one is correct? (Armies of The Lord of the Rings, p.238)
A: They are Convenient Allies. After all, the Fellowship has been broken by the time Aragorn recruits the Army of the Dead! Official Errata, February 2024 The following errata correct errors in the Armies of The Lord of the Rings. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction.
Battle Companies
Q: If the rider of a Cavalry model is slain, but their mount stays on the board, will the model still gain Experience Points for any kills subsequently made by the mount? (Battle Companies, p.7)
A: Yes!
Q: Can I spend Infl uence Points to decrease a Reinforcement roll? (Battle Companies, p.8)
A: Yes.
Q: How many points do Magical Powers add onto a Hero model's point's value? (Battle Companies, p.9)
A: None.
Q: Do Heroic Actions gained by a Hero increase their points cost? (Battle Companies, p.9)
A: No.
Q: If a Warrior model rolls A Hero in the Making on the Warrior Progression chart, can they choose a lower result instead? (Battle Companies, p.12)
A: No, the Warrior is clearly destined for greatness and must take up the mantle of being a Hero!
Q: For the purposes of promoting Warrior models, is it the starting wargear or the wargear present at the time of promotion that determines what a model promotes into? For example, if I start with a Warrior of Rohan with bow and then discard the bow and purchase a shield, will they promote into a Rider of Rohan (as if they had a bow) or a Rohan Royal Guard (as if they had a shield)? (Battle Companies, p.12)
A: A model will promote based on the wargear they currently hold at the time of promotion; so, in the above example the Warrior of Rohan would become a Rohan Royal Guard. However, if a model has enough wargear that would mean they could, in theory, promote in multiple ways (for example, a Warrior of Rohan with bow and shield), then the controlling player may choose how they promote.
Q: If a Battle Company hires a Wanderer, gains wargear through captured tiles, or gains wargear through the campaign, can a Hero from that Battle Company purchase this wargear for themselves even though it is not in the Armoury and not normally available to any member of their Battle Company? (Battle Companies, p.18)
A: No. A Hero may only purchase wargear that is in the Armoury if it is available to a member of their usual Battle Company, or listed as unique wargear on their Battle Company's page. Not if it is available to another model that joins from another source.
Q: Can Hero models purchase wargear that is not part of the Armoury or listed as Unique Wargear for the Battle Company; for example, armour, Elven cloaks, Twin Blades, Pavise, etc.? (Battle Companies, p.19)
A: No.
Q: If I already have 14 members in my Battle Company, and I roll a Vault Warden Team for my reinforcements roll, what happens? (Battle Companies, p.46-47)
A: The Vault Warden Team will be added as normal, even though this will take your Battle Company above the maximum of 15 models. Should another model be slain later to take your Battle Company back down to 15 models, they may not be replaced as you will now be back to the maximum number allowed.
Q: If one member of a Vault Warden Team dies, how many points will the remaining member cost as the points cost for a Vault Warden Team is for both members? (Battle Companies, p.46-47)
A: It will cost half the number of points, rounding down. So, a Vault Warden Team is normally 25 points, so one surviving member would cost 12 points.
Q: If one member of a Vault Warden Team dies, can another member of the Battle Company be upgraded to replace them? (Battle Companies, p.47)
A: No.
Q: As a Cave Troll is not listed as being (Rare 1), can I have more than one of them in my Moria Battle Company? (Battle Companies, p.58)
A: Yes. So long as you have enough Influence Points of course!
Q: Can a Cave Troll purchase a Troll Chain as it has one in its profile? If so, how many Influence Points will it cost to buy one? (Battle Companies, p.58)
A: Yes. It will cost the same as a normal throwing weapon from the Armoury.
Q: How many points do Broodlings add onto a Denizens of Mirkwood Battle Company? (Battle Companies, p.63)
A: 5 points each.
Q: Do bows carried by Haradrim Warriors and Haradrim Raiders have Poisoned Arrows? (Battle Companies, p.64, 65)
A: Yes.
Q: Do Corsair Reavers treat the Leader and Sergeants as a Bo'sun for the purpose of their Mindless Killers special rule? (Battle Companies, p.67)
A: Yes.
Q: If I wipe my opponent's Battle Company out before either player has achieved their victory conditions, do I still win? (Battle Companies, p.71)
A: Yes.
Q: If a Hero isn't wearing any type of armour, but a member of their Battle Company has the ability to take a type of armour (armour, heavy armour, etc.), can the Hero purchase a type of armour from the Armoury? (Battle Companies, p.73)
A: No. The only option a Hero has is to upgrade armour to heavy armour. If the Hero doesn't have any armour then they cannot choose this option. This will likely be because the Hero in question has made a name for themselves as a ranger, scout or some similar role that doesn't require armour and taking some would only hinder their natural talents.
Q: In the Recovery scenario, can models move the Relic off any board edge, or just their opponent's board edge as per the objectives? (Battle Companies, p.74)
A: Only your opponent's board edge.
Q: In the Wolves Attack Scenario, does the Wargs force become Broken if they are reduced to 50% of their starting number? (p76) (Battle Companies)
A: The Wargs cannot be Broken in this Scenario.
Q: In the Tame the Beast Scenario, how do we resolve a fight including the Troll and members from both Battle Companies? (Battle Companies, p.78)
A: Each side will roll their dice simultaneously, with the highest single D6 winning the overall fight. Models may still only strike enemies they are directly Engaged with.
Q: Is a captured Hero model's points cost added onto the Battle Company's rating for the A Daring Rescue Scenario? (Battle Companies, p.81)
A: No.
Q: What happens if A Daring Rescue is rolled when neither Battle Company has a Hero lost in battle? (Battle Companies, p.81)
A: Re-roll the Scenario.
Q: What happens if A Daring Rescue is rolled when a Battle Company has multiple Hero models lost in battle? (Battle Companies, p.81)
A: Play the Scenario with one of the Hero models first, and then roll again to determine if you need to play A Daring Rescue or Secure the Area to rescue the other Hero.
Q: In the A Daring Rescue Scenario, can the Defender target the prisoner with shooting attacks? (Battle Companies, p.81)
A: No.
Q: In the Baggage Train Scenario, where do the Baggage Ponies start? (Battle Companies, p.82)
A: Anywhere touching the southern board edge.
Q: Do models gain Experience Points for killing Baggage Ponies? (Battle Companies, p.82)
A: No, they are only a pony after all!
Q: In Map-based Campaigns, some special territories give bonuses to certain rolls such as the Shire giving +1 to the Injury Chart and Minas Tirith giving +1 to Reinforcement rolls. Are these bonuses optional? (Battle Companies, p.107-109)
A: Yes. the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (S23) and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LCC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s23) Official Errata, August 2022 The following errata correct errors in Battle Companies. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Errata Page 27 - Wandering Dwarf Change the Wandering Dwarf's Move value to 5". Page 34 - Rohan Add the following: Riders of Rohan in this Battle Company do not count towards your Bow Limit. Page 54 - Isengard Change all instances of Orc bow on this page to Uruk-hai bow. Page 82 - Baggage Train - Objectives Change the objectives to read: Attacker Victory - The Attacker has at least three pieces of cargo in their possession at the end of the game. Defender Victory - At least three pieces of cargo and at least one model that is not a Baggage Pony have escaped the board via the northern board edge. Draw - Any other result. Various Pages - Magical Powers Below are the ranges for the Magical Powers found within this supplement: Aura of Dismay 6" Blinding Light - Call Winds 12" Command/Compel 12" Enchanted Blades 6" Flameburst 6" Fury (X) - Immobilise/Transfix 12" Instill Fear 3" Wither 12"
Defence of the North
Q: Can Grimbeorn transform into bear form if there isn't enough space to place the bear model? If so, what happens? (Defence of the North, p.68)
A: Yes, so long as the only things in the way are models and not immovable terrain. In this instance Grimbeorn will be placed so that the centre of the Bear model's base is where the Man model was previously. Then move any displaced models the minimum distance possible so that they are 1" away from Grimbeorn. In this situation, players take it in turns to displace models, starting with Grimbeorn's controlling player. Grimbeorn may then move normally.
Q: When Grimbeorn transforms into bear-form, does the Bear model have to be centred over the Man model or does it only need to be overlapping part of the Man model? (Defence of the North, p.68)
A: The Bear model only needs to be overlapping part of the Man model. When Grimbeorn transforms into a Bear, the Bear model must be placed so that it is not displacing any models if possible.
Q: If Grimbeorn has to displace models when he transforms, can this force models out of combat or into combat with another model if they would end up in base contact with an enemy model? (Defence of the North, p.68)
A: No to both instances. Models that were in combat when displaced will remain in combat with the models they are engaged with. In the odd situation that a model would be displaced into base contact with an enemy model, they will not count as being in combat with that model unless they subsequently charge that model.
Q: Can Grimbeorn use his Skin-changer special rule when he moves as part of a Heroic Combat (Defence of the North, p.68)
A: Yes.
Q: Can Grimbeorn transform into a Bear before he moves onto the board in scenarios where this applies? (Defence of the North, p.68)
A: No.
Q: What exactly can Grimbeorn (and as a result, Beornings) be allied with outside of the Beornings Legendary Legion? (Defence of the North, p.68)
A: Treat Grimbeorn in the same manner as all other Wanderers in the Wild. As a result, Grimbeorn has his own list of what he can ally with provided in his profile. Beornings can then be included in Grimbeorn's warband as normal.
Q: Do special rules that affect both the rider and mount (such as a war camel's Impaler special rule) affect both the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn and the Royal Palanquin? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: Yes, though this still doesn't make the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn a Cavalry model.
Q: Can Magical Powers that affect either the rider and mount (such as Black Dart or Wither) be used to target either the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn or the Royal Palanquin? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: Yes, though this still doesn't make the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn a Cavalry model.
Q: When a Magical Power targets the whole model (such as Bladewrath or Paralyse), will this affect both the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn and the Royal Palanquin? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: Yes.
Q: If the Royal Palanquin is affected by a Magical Power that permanently reduces a characteristic (Wither or Drain Courage), and then the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn subsequently dismounts, are the Black Dragons that replace the Royal Palanquin also affected by the original Magical Power? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: Yes. Additionally, if the Royal Palanquin is affected by the Wither Magical Power, it will also reduce the Strength of the Strikes that the Royal Palanquin makes if the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn wins the Fight.
Q: If the Balrog or the Watcher in the Water hits the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn or his Royal Palanquin with their Fiery Lash or Tentacles special rule respectively, is the whole model dragged into combat or just the part that was hit? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: Both rules state the model, so it will be the whole model.
Q: How many models does the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn count as when determining a force's Break Point? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: The Dragon Emperor of Rhûn and his Royal Palanquin will count as a single model when determining a force's Break Point. Only the Dragon Emperor needs to be slain for the model to count as a casualty towards the force being Broken. Additionally, any Black Dragons that replace the Royal Palanquin, such as when the Dragon Emperor dismounts or is slain, will not increase a force's Break Point; however, each one that is subsequently slain will count as a separate casualty towards the force being Broken.
Q: If a Magical Power such as Sorcerous Blast or Tremor hits the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn whilst he is riding his Royal Palanquin, how many hits will the Royal Palanquin take? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: One. The Royal Palanquin is essentially a single mount with 6 Wounds, and should be treated as such. When the Dragon Emperor dismounts, you simply replace the Royal Palanquin with a number of Black Dragons equal to its remaining Wounds.
Q: If the Dragon Emperor of Rhûn dismounts either normally or as part of a Heroic Combat, can the Black Dragons that replace the Royal Palanquin move themselves during that move or Heroic Combat? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: No.
Q: If an Ent model targets the Dragon Emperor with the Bludgeon Brutal Power Attack whilst he is riding his Royal Palanquin, will the Dragon Emperor automatically be dismounted as per the rules for Bludgeon? (Defence of the North, p.73)
A: Yes.
Q: Does Razgûsh's Bone-breaker remove all special rules associated with an enemy model's Elven-made weapon, or does it just negate the bonus for winning the roll-off in the case of a tied fight? (Defence of the North, p.80)
A: Bone-breaker only removes the bonus for winning the roll-off in the case of a tied fight. Any other special rules associated with the Elven-made weapon will still apply.
Q: When Razgûsh's War Leader of the North special rule references Orc Captains, is that only the Orc Captain profile or any profile that includes the words Orc Captain, such as Zagdûsh, Orc Captain; Morannon Orc Captain or Gorbag, Orc Captain? (Defence of the North, p.80)
A: Only the Orc Captain profile.
Q: In the Defenders of Erebor Legendary Legion, do friendly models need to be within 3" of all the listed characters to benefit from the Royal Bloodlines special rule or just within 3" of any of them? (Defence of the North, p.89)
A: Within 3" of any of them.
Q: Do Orc Captains, Orc Warriors and Warg Riders retain the Hatred (Elf) special rule granted by Razgûsh's War Leader of the North special rule even after he is slain? (Defence of the North, p.95)
A: Yes.
Q: If the Assault on Lothlórien Legendary Legion is playing the Clash By Moonlight Scenario, will the Scenario's Dark of Night special rule stack with the Legendary Legion's Cover of Darkness special rule to give models +2 To Wound when making shooting attacks? (Defence of the North, p.97)
A: No, the bonus is only applied once.
Q: When using the Assault on Lothlórien Legendary Legion, do the FAQs that affect the Dark of Night special rule from the Clash by Moonlight scenario also apply to the Cover of Darkness special rule? (Defence of the North, p.97)
A: Yes.
Q: In the Assault on Lothlórien Legendary Legion, can Drûzhag take Fell Wargs in his warband even though they are not listed as part of the Legendary Legion? (Defence of the North, p.97)
A: No.
Q: In the Assault on Lothlórien Legendary Legion, do supporting models gain the +1 bonus To Wound for the Ruthless Savagery special rule? (Defence of the North, p.97)
A: No. Official Errata, February 2024 The following errata correct errors in Defence of the North. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction.
Fall of the Necromancer
Q: If Azog uses the Surprise Attack special rule from the Pits of Dol Guldur Legendary Legion in the same Priority phase as an enemy model uses a special rule that would allow them to win the roll for Priority, what happens? (Fall of the Necromancer, p.57)
A: Azog's Surprise Attack will take precedence over other special rules that confer this effect, such as Saruman using a Palantír. If they are both used in the same Priority phase, then they will still both count as having been used. Official Errata, August 2022 the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (S23) and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LCC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s23) The following errata correct errors in Fall of the Necromancer. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Errata Page 55 - The Vanquishers of the Necromancer - Additional Rules Change the first bullet point to read: The Vanquishers of the Necromancer must always include Galadriel, Lady of Light; Gandalf the Grey and Saruman the White. Saruman the White is always the army's leader. Page 55 - The Vanquishers of the Necromancer - Masters of Magic Change to read: Friendly models may still attempt to cast Magical Powers even if they are already engaged in combat, with the exception of the Sorcerous Blast, Wrath of Bruinen and Nature's Wrath Magical Powers.
Gondor at War
Q: In the Streets of Minas Tirith Scenario, where do the Mordor Trolls deploy? (Gondor at War, p.28)
A: Deploy a Mordor Troll in each section in the same way as the Morannon Orcs.
Q: In the Battle of Pelennor Fields Scenario, how many Blackroot Vale Archers are required? (Gondor at War, p.58)
A: 12.
Q: Ingold's Resolute Fighter special rule states that he doesn't Back Away. Does this mean he cannot be Trapped? (Gondor at War, p.78)
A: No. Even though Ingold doesn't Back Away, he will still count as being Trapped for the purposes of doubling Strikes, and other special rules that require a model to be Trapped.
Q: Ingold's Resolute Fighter states that he does not Back Away. Does this mean that he is immune to the Barge Brutal Power Attack? (Gondor at War, p.78)
A: No, if Ingold is Barged he will still Back Away as described in the Brutal Power Attack. This is an exception to the Resolute Fighter special rule that states Ingold never Backs Away.
Q: Do I still get Victory Points for wounding the enemy leader if my opponent still has Húrin alive and on the board? (Gondor at War, p.79)
A: Yes. Húrin only prevents Victory Points from being scored for killing the enemy leader.
Q: If Flói Stonehand removes Húrin's Line of Command special rule during a turn, and then the leader in the same army as Húrin is slain during the same turn, does the opposing player gain Victory Points for slaying the enemy leader? (Gondor at War, p.79)
A: No, as Victory Points are only calculated at the end of the game.
Q: Does Dernhelm count as two models (Éowyn and Merry) for the purpose of calculating model count and Break Point? (Gondor at War, p.84)
A: Yes.
Q: As Dernhelm is essentially Éowyn and Merry, can they both declare a different Heroic Action in the same phase? For example, can Dernhelm declare a Heroic Strike and Merry also declare a Heroic Combat in the same turn? (Gondor at War, p.84)
A: No. Whilst Merry is mounted upon Dernhelm's steed, they are a single model and therefore may only declare a single Heroic Action in each phase.
Q: If Merry dismounts from Dernhelm, can he remount during a later turn? (Gondor at War, p.84)
A: No.
Q: If Merry dismounts from Dernhelm, does she immediately revert to the Éowyn profi le? (Gondor at War, p.84)
A: Yes. The Dernhelm profi le is only used when both Éowyn and Merry are mounted together on the same horse.
Q: Can Elfhelm re-roll his In The Way roll against a Cavalry model for seeing if he hits the rider or the mount? (Gondor at War, p.85)
A: Yes.
Q: Can Déorwine, Chief of the King's Knights, use his For Théoden! special rule to declare a free Heroic Combat if he is already in the same combat as Théoden? (Gondor at War, p.85)
A: No.
Q: When deploying any models from The Mûmak War Leader's warband outside of the Howdah, do you measure from the Mûmak's base or the War Leader (who does not have a base)? (Gondor at War, p.96)
A: From the Mûmak's base.
Q: The rules for the Mûmak War Leader state that he may include Haradrim Warriors in his warband from the Serpent Horde army list as if they were from the Far Harad army list. Does this mean they lose the Serpent Horde Army Bonus as they are no longer part of that list? (Gondor at War, p.96)
A: Yes. However, remember that the Far Harad army list doesn't have any bows, so any Haradrim Warriors with bows that you include will be the only models that have bows towards your Bow Limit.
Q: If multiple Corsair Warrior models in the same fight choose to re-roll a single dice for Delgamar's Ruthless Commander special rule, what happens if some of the models don't roll high enough to win the Duel roll, but other models do? (Gondor at War, p.99)
A: In this case, no models will suffer the Strength 2 hit as the Duel roll was won by the Corsair player. If none of the models re-rolled high enough to win the fight, then any models that chose to re-roll would suffer the hit.
Q: If the Mûmak War Leader declares a Heroic Challenge whilst atop his Royal War Mûmak, as per The Making of a King special rule, and is successful, who gains the Might points back - the Mûmak War Leader or the Mûmak itself? (Gondor at War, p.116)
A: The Mûmak War Leader.
Q: When part of the Grand Army of the South Legendary Legion, can the Mûmak War Leader declare a Heroic Combat whilst atop the Royal War Mûmak if it is Engaged with the enemy leader as per The Making of a King special rule? (Gondor at War, p.116)
A: Yes.
Q: In the Black Gate Opens Legendary Legion, do supporting models gain the +1 bonus To Wound for the Hordes of Mordor special rule? (Gondor at War, p.119)
A: No. Official Errata, August 2023 The following errata correct errors in Gondor at War. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Errata Page 88 - Mordor Add the following to the Mordor army list: The Witch-king of Angmar counts as a Hero of Legend if taken as part of a Mordor army list. Page 103 - Rangers of Ithilien - Additional Rules Replace the second bullet point with the following: A Rangers of Ithilien Force must always include Frodo, Sam and Sméagol. Page 109 - The Riders of Théoden - Additional Rules Add the following additional rule: Riders of Rohan within this Legendary Legion do not count towards your force's Bow Limit. Page 109 - The Riders of Théoden Add the following option to Dernhelm: Throwing spears - 5 points.
Matched Play Guide
Q: In Scenarios where models deploy within 6" of the warband's captain, if a player wishes to deploy models on an elevated piece of terrain higher than the warband's captain, does the model need to be within 6" of the warband's captain or the captain's base? (Matched Play Guide, p.10-29)
A: Any part of the captain's base.
Q: In Scenarios where you score Victory Points for killing enemy Hero models or the leader, are the Victory Points still scored if the Hero model is removed as a casualty in another way? For example, if they flee the board, are reduced to 0 Will when they have the Will of Evil special rule, or any other situation. (Matched Play Guide, p.10-29)
A: Yes. You will still score the Victory Points if the enemy Hero or leader is removed as a casualty in any way.
Q: If in the Matched Play Scenarios, when a deployment states that models must be deployed within a certain area, is this within or wholly within? (Matched Play Guide, p.10-29)
A: Deployment is always wholly within with one exception. In the Contest of Champions Scenario, leaders only need to be within 3" of the centre of the board rather than wholly within.
Q: In Scenarios that require models to capture objectives, do models that have temporarily switched sides (e.g., Denethor, Thráin the Broken) count as scoring Victory Points for their owning player or the player who temporarily controls them? (Matched Play Guide, p.10-29)
A: Their owning player.
Q: In Scenarios where you score Victory Points for wounding a specific Hero (such as the leader), if the Hero model is wounded and then is subsequently healed (such as with the Renew Magical Power), do they still count as having been wounded for the purpose of Victory Points? (Matched Play Guide, p.10-29)
A: Yes.
Q: In Scenarios where you score Victory Points for breaking the enemy force, if the game ends at the end of a turn in which one force has killed enough models to break the enemy force at the start of the next turn, do they still score Victory Points for breaking the opposition force? (Matched Play Guide, p.10-29)
A: Yes.
Q: In Scenarios where models can exit the board, do they need to move the entire base off the board, move part of their base off the board, or just touch the edge of the board? (Matched Play Guide, p.10-29)
A: They will need to move part of their base off the board.
Q: In Scenarios that use the Maelstrom of Battle special rule, can models be Commanded/Compelled to charge an enemy model on the turn they arrived? (Matched Play Guide, p.13, 20, 24)
A: No. The Maelstrom of Battle rule states that models may not charge on the turn they arrive. This includes if an enemy model tries to force them to through the use of the Command/Compel Magical Power.
Q: What happens if a model that can kill models by moving into them, such as a War Beast or an Iron Hills Chariot, tries to do so as they enter the board via the Maelstrom of Battle deployment, but fails to kill a model whilst not completely on the board? (Matched Play Guide, p.13, 20, 24)
A: A model that moves in this way must be completely on the board before attempting to kill any models via its special rules, such as a War Beast using their Trample special rule.
Q: In the Lords of Battle Scenario, do wounds inflicted upon my opponent in ways other than being dealt by my army count towards my Wound tally? (Matched Play Guide, p.14)
A: Yes. Essentially, any time an enemy model is removed as a casualty, you will add the points onto your Wound tally. This includes, but is not limited to, the likes of fleeing models (though you will still only score points for mounts if you actually kill them), models that are trampled/run over by a friendly War Beast or Chariots, models removed by special rules such as Kardûsh's Heart of Darkness and even situations such as models being removed as a result of falling damage.
Q: Do models that may spend Will points as if they were Fate points give points towards the Wound tally for spending Will points in this manner in the Lords of Battle Scenario? (Matched Play Guide, p.14)
A: No. The Will points are spent as if they were Fate points, though they are not themselves Fate points and therefore will not count towards the Wound tally.
Q: Do models that are benefitting from the Fury Magical Power give points towards the Wound tally for making a Fury save? (Matched Play Guide, p.14)
A: No.
Q: In the Lords of Battle Scenario, do you add points to your Wound Tally for wounding or disabling a Siege Engine? (Matched Play Guide, p.14)
A: Yes. If you manage to disable a Siege Engine, then you will add points to your Wound Tally equal to the number of Wounds the Siege Engine had remaining.
Q: In the Lords of Battle Scenario, do you add points to your Wound Tally for an opposition Demolition Charge that has detonated? (Matched Play Guide, p.14)
A: Not if it detonates of its controlling player's accord.
Q: If a model gains Might points in some way (such as winning a Heroic Challenge), can they regain them in the Lords of Battle and Contest of Champions Scenarios even if this would take them back above their starting Might points? (Matched Play Guide, p.14, 18)
A: Yes. Models that gain Might points in some way and then spend them, can still regain them in these Scenarios as they were spent earlier in the battle.
Q: In the Reconnoitre Scenario, do models that have escaped the board count as being on the board for determining whether a force has been Broken or reduced to 25%? (Matched Play Guide, p.15)
A: Yes.
Q: In Scenarios that allow models to exit the board, can a model exit the board via means other than their own movement, such as Backing Away, being Commanded/Compelled, being Hurled/ flung back by a Siege Engine, or any other such instance? (Matched Play Guide, p.15, 17, 25)
A: No. A model can only leave the board in these Scenarios via their own movement.
Q: In Scenarios that allow models to exit the board, can a model enter the Control Zone of an enemy model and then move within that enemy model's Control Zone in order to exit the board? (Matched Play Guide, p.15, 17, 25)
A: No. Once a model enters the Control Zone of an enemy model then it must Charge that model; it cannot exit the board as part of that Charge as then it would no longer be Charging that enemy model.
Q: In the Clash by Moonlight Scenario, if models have been illuminated by an effect such as Blinding Light, can they be targeted by shooting attacks, Magical Powers or special rules at distances greater than 12" away? (Matched Play Guide, p.16)
A: Yes, though shooting attacks will still gain the bonus of +1 when rolling To Wound.
Q: In the Clash by Moonlight Scenario, can models with the Cave Dweller special rule still see enemy models at distances greater than 12" away? (Matched Play Guide, p.16)
A: Yes. Additionally, shooting attacks that target a model with Cave Dweller will not gain the bonus of +1 when rolling To Wound.
Q: If when a Siege Engine lands a hit it would also deal a hit to other models within a certain range of the initially hit model (such as the Area Effect rule of the Gondor Battlecry Trebuchet), do these additional hits also gain the +1 To Wound in the A Clash By Moonlight Scenario? (Matched Play Guide, p.16)
A: No.
Q: The rules for deploying Siege Engines state they are deployed within 6" of the controlling player's board edge, whilst the rules for the Contest of Champions Scenario state that your leader must be deployed within 3" of the centre of the board. If my leader has a Siege Engine (e.g., Bard the Bowman or Girion with a Windlance), which takes precedence? (Matched Play Guide, p.18)
A: The deployment rules for Contest of Champions will overrule the deployment rules for Siege Engines in this situation.
Q: In the Heirloom of Ages Past Scenario, if the relic is in the possession of a model, which will score their controlling player 6 Victory Points, will the opposing player score 3 Victory Points if they have more models within 3" of the model carrying the relic than their opponent? (Matched Play Guide, p.20)
A: No. The 3 Victory Points for having the most models near the relic only applies if no models are in possession of the relic.
Q: In the Fog of War Scenario, do players secretly write their objectives down before or after deployment? (Matched Play Guide, p.22)
A: After both sides have been deployed.
Q: If a Cavalry model is on top of an Objective marker in the Destroy the Supplies scenario, and then loses their mount and does not roll a 6 on the Thrown Rider chart, can they still destroy the Objective marker during the End phase? (Matched Play Guide, p.27)
A: No.
Q: Can a Prone model destroy an Objective marker in the Destroy the Supplies scenario? (Matched Play Guide, p.27)
A: No.
Q: In the Assassination, if I choose a Siege Veteran as my Assassin, do I still score Victory Points for killing my Target with the Siege Engine? (Matched Play Guide, p.29)
A: They will only count as killing the target if it is killed by the initial shot, not by damage caused by area of effect, piercing shots, and so on.
Q: In Doubles Scenarios, when a Scenario says that it continues until one force is reduced to 25% of its starting numbers, does this mean one player's force, or the entire doubles army? (Matched Play Guide, p.32-37)
A: The entire doubles army.
Quest of the Ringbearer
Q: Does Mablung's Birdcalls special rule mean that Mablung, and friendly Rangers of Gondor within 6" of him, can target enemy models with the Stalk Unseen special rule even if they are more than 6" away? (Quest of the Ringbearer, p.83)
A: Yes.
Q: Can Barliman Butterbur use his Barliman Butterbur, At Your Service special rule to benefi t a Hero model that is part of the Fellowship, but is not part of the Fellowship Army List such as Gandalf the Grey from Survivors of Lake-town; Aragorn, King Elessar; or Legolas Greenleaf, Prince of Mirkwood? (Quest of the Ringbearer, p.86)
A: Only Hero models taken directly from the Fellowship Army List.
Q: Can Gimli use his Galadriel's Locks to re-roll the dice of friendly models in a Duel roll, or only his own dice? (Quest of the Ringbearer, p.95)
A: Only his own.
Q: When as part of the Depths of Moria Legendary Legion, can the Balrog target Gríma Wormtongue with its …and Flame special rule? (Quest of the Ringbearer, p.101)
A: Yes.
Q: If a Ringwraith model declares a Heroic Move, can they still use their Screech of the Nazgûl in the same turn? (Quest of the Ringbearer, p.103)
A: Yes. The Screech of the Nazgûl allows them to use the Channelled version of Transfi x, though it is not itself declaring the use of Heroic Channel.
Q: When Shelob uses her She is Always Hungry special rule, does she gain the re-roll for the remainder of the game or just until the end of the turn? (Quest of the Ringbearer, p.105)
A: Until the end of the turn. Official Errata, August 2022 the names of the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LLC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (S23) and places therein are trademarks of Middle-earth Enterprises, LCC under license to New Line Productions, Inc. (s23) The following errata correct errors in the Quest of the Ringbearer. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Errata Page 27 - The Pass of Caradhras - Set-up Add the following to the end of the paragraph: Finally, flip the cards that make up the Pass of Caradhras face up. Page 97 - Rangers of Ithilien - Additional Rules Replace the second bullet point with the following: A Rangers of Ithilien Force must always include Frodo, Sam and Sméagol. Page 99 - Lurtz's Scouts - Army Composition Change the points cost of an Uruk-hai Scout's shield to 1 point. Page 103 - The Black Riders - Army Composition Change the points cost of The Witch-king of Angmar's Morgul Blade to 10 points.
Rules Manual
Q: If a model begins its move within an enemy model's Control Zone and chooses to move away (as one of the options listed), can the model moving away still Charge a different enemy model? (Rules Manual, p.26)
A: Yes.
Q: If a model making a Duel roll would have a modifier applied to their roll, and they choose to re-roll due to the effect of a banner, special rule or some other effect, does the modifier also apply to the re-roll? (Rules Manual, p.45)
A: Yes.
Q: Some special rules refer to checking to see if a model would be Trapped if it loses the Fight. When should this be checked and what exactly does it mean? (Rules Manual, p.47)
A: This should be applied at the time the special rule in question comes into effect. For example, some may say 'at the start of the Fight phase', in which case you would check to see if the model is Trapped at the start of the Fight phase. Others might say 'during a Fight' or similar, in which case you would check at the start of that Fight before any dice are rolled. In all instances of this type of rule, a model would be considered Trapped if, should they lose the ensuing Fight, they would be unable to Back Away as normal. If the model would be able to Back Away as a result of a friendly model deciding to Make Way, then they would not be considered Trapped for the purpose of the special rule.
Q: Do the likes of inanimate objects, such as a Siege Engine, demolition charge, the Mirror of Galadriel, and so on, count as a model for the purpose of an army's Break Point or for holding Objectives? (Rules Manual, p.56, 134)
A: No.
Q: Some special rules, such as the Goblin King's Blubbery Mass or Malbeth the Seer's Gift of Foresight, allow models to ignore Wounds on a dice roll as if a point of Fate had been spent. Can Might be used to alter such rolls? (Rules Manual, p.69)
A: Yes.
Q: If a model with a spear was supporting a Hero model that declared a Heroic Combat, and the Hero subsequently charged another enemy model whilst remaining in base contact with their original spear support, can the model with the spear support them again? (Rules Manual, p.71, 86)
A: No.
Q: If a model armed with a spear is engaged in a fight and after the fight is resolved they find themselves in base contact with another friendly model (such as if they Back Away), can they still spear support even though they have already been involved in a fight? (Rules Manual, p.71, 86)
A: No. The only exception to this is if the spear-armed model was engaged in a fight (though not supporting) alongside a friendly Hero model who successfully declared a Heroic Combat, in which case after moving as part of the Heroic Combat, the spear-armed model could provide support in this second combat.
Q: If a Hero has declared a Heroic Defence and would normally be wounded on a 6/4+, then do both rolls now have to be a natural 6 as per the rules for Heroic Defence? (Rules Manual, p.74)
A: Yes.
Q: Can a Monster that has been Immobilised/Transfixed still use Brutal Power Attacks? (Rules Manual, p.79)
A: No.
Q: If a Hero with a two-handed weapon rolls a 6 in their Duel roll, which then suffers a -1 penalty due to the rules for two-handed weapons, can they then use a Might point to boost the rolls back up to a 6? (Rules Manual, p.85)
A: Yes. The roll has essentially been changed from a 6 to a 5, and so the Might point can be used to boost it back up to a 6.
Q: If a model has two weapons (such as a Dragon Cult Acolyte or a Corsair Reaver) and wishes to swap them for a different type of weapon for 1 point, can they only swap one and therefore use either their original Special Strike and the one for the new weapon? (Rules Manual, p.88)
A: No. If such a model pays a point to swap their weapons in this manner, they must swap both of them for the same type of weapon.
Q: In what order are Special Strikes and Shielding declared? (Rules Manual, p.88)
A: During a Duel roll, the player with Priority gets the first opportunity to declare their model's Special Strikes, though they can choose to pass if they wish. The player without Priority then gets the opportunity to declare their model's Special Strikes. If they also pass, then the Duel roll takes place and no further Special Strikes can be declared. If they opt to declare any Special Strikes then their opponent may then choose to respond by declaring any Special Strikes if able. This continues until both players have finished declaring Special Strikes. It is important to note that once a model has declared a Special Strike of any kind, they cannot change their mind after an opposing model declares a Special Strike. Treat Shielding as a Special Strike for the purpose of deciding the order that they are declared.
Q: Does the Piercing Strike Special Strike increase a model's Strength for the purpose of special rules such as Monstrous Charge? (Rules Manual, p.89, 1 10)
A: No. Piercing Strike only increases a model's Strength for the purpose of making Strikes.
Q: If a model has a special rule that allows specific friendly models (such as those with the required Keywords or profile names) to count as in range of a banner, do those specific models have to be in range of the model with the special rule, or do they just need to be involved in a fight that is in range of the model with the special rule? (Rules Manual, p.91)
A: In these instances, it is important to remember that the model with the special rule is not actually a banner themselves. As a result, the models that count as in range of a banner must themselves be within range of the model with the special rule in order to benefit from it. Additionally, only the models that benefit from such a special rule may re-roll a dice in the Duel roll, so it is important to make a note of which dice can benefit and which ones cannot.
Q: Can a model affected by the Immobilise/Transfix Magical Power interact with anything else during the turn in which they are affected, such as detonating a demolition charge, interacting with objectives in Scenarios that allow this, use a special rule from a Legendary Legion that requires them to act, shout or similar (such as Death! from the Riders of Théoden Legendary Legion), or any other similar situation? (Rules Manual, p.98)
A: No. A degree of common sense is required when working out what a model affected by the Immobilise/ Transfix Magical Power can do. If the model would theoretically need to move to do it, then they are unable to do so.
Q: If a Cavalry model has the Fortify Spirit Magical Power cast upon them, will the mount also gain the benefits if they are subsequently targeted separately by an enemy Magical Power? (Rules Manual, p.101)
A: Yes.
Q: Can a Hero that is under the effects of the Paralyse Magical Power use Might to affect their own roll to see if they recover at the end of the turn? (Rules Manual, p.102)
A: Yes, as it states that Might may be used to modify the roll.
Q: If a model has its melee weapons shattered by the Shatter Magical Power but still has a ranged weapon, does it still count as unarmed? (Rules Manual, p.103)
A: Yes, as it has no melee weapons.
Q: Who exactly can attempt to resist the Tremor Magical Power? Only the initial target, or any model under the line? (Rules Manual, p.105)
A: The Tremor Magical Power states that it will target the initial target and any model under the line; therefore either the initial target or any model under the line may attempt to resist the Magical Power.
Q: Does a model with the Swift Movement special rule still measure the vertical distance when moving over obstacles? (Rules Manual, p.107)
A: Yes.
Q: Do models have to be on the board to be able to use special rules? (Rules Manual, p.107)
A: Yes, unless the special rule only works when the model is off the board such as Madril's Master of Ambush or Guritz's Master of Reserves.
Q: Do inanimate objects such as a Siege Engine, demolition charge, the Mirror of Galadriel and so on count as terrain for the purpose of the Stalk Unseen special rule? (Rules Manual, p.110)
A: Yes.
Q: When a Siege Engine fires using Severed Heads, does the shot still scatter as normal resulting in the model the shot scatters onto being the initial target for the purpose of Severed Heads? (Rules Manual, p.119)
A: Yes.
Q: In a Scenario where you deploy your army in a corner (such as Divide & Conquer or Storm the Camp), which table edge counts as the player's board edge for the purpose of deploying a Siege Engine? (Rules Manual, p.121)
A: The player who decides their table edge first may choose any table edge touching their deployment zone as their table edge. However, in these Scenarios a Siege Engine must still be deployed in your deployment zone as normal.
Q: When a demolition charge explodes, does it hit models that are in range, but on the other side of a piece of tall impassable terrain such as a wall, rockface or equivalent? (Rules Manual, p.122)
A: No.
Q: Can a model be deployed in or on a piece of terrain that would make it impossible for other models to reach them during the course of a game, such as on top of a pillar, sheer cliff or building with no way to climb? (Rules Manual, p.142)
A: No.
Scouring of the Shire
Q: Can Farmer Tolman Cotton use his pitchfork as a two- handed weapon when he is supporting a fi ght? (Scouring of the Shire, p.48)
A: No.
Q: When during a turn can Lotho Sackville-Baggins use his Considerable Wealth special rule, and how long do the effects last for? (Scouring of the Shire, p.51)
A: The fi rst bullet point states Lotho can use it when an enemy model declares a Charge against him. The other two can be used at any point in a turn. In all cases, the effects last until the end of the turn. Official Errata, August 2023 The following errata correct errors in Scouring of the Shire. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Errata Page 46 - The Shire Add the following to The Shire army list: Dúnedain count as Minor Heroes if taken as part of a The Shire army list. You may only include Dúnedain in a The Shire force if it also contains Gandalf the Grey. Page 46 - The Shire Add the following to the Shire army list: Gandalf the Grey counts as a Hero of Valour if taken as part of a The Shire army list. If your army includes Gandalf, it may not include Frodo of the Nine Fingers; Samwise the Brave; Meriadoc, Captain of the Shire or Peregrin, Captain of the Shire.
War in Rohan
Q: If a Crebain is In The Way of another model, will it be hit on the roll of a 1-3 as per the standard In The Way roll, or will it only be hit on the roll of a 6? (War in Rohan, p.76)
A: The Crebain will be hit on a 1-3 as normal. In fact, this is a good way of hitting Crebain with shooting attacks - so be careful where you place them!
Q: If a Dunlending Huscarl is supporting a fi ght, and is within 3" of multiple Dunlending Hero models, do they gain a bonus of +1 to their Fight value for each due to their Favour of the War Chief special rule? (War in Rohan, p.76)
A: No. They will only gain a bonus of +1 to their Fight value, regardless of the number of Dunlending Hero models that are in range.
Q: If a Legendary Legion is used as part of a siege game, can they still purchase siege equipment? (War in Rohan, p.99)
A: Yes. Official Errata, August 2023 The following errata correct errors in War in Rohan. The errata are updated regularly; when changes are made any changes from the previous version will be highlighted in magenta. Where the update has a note, e.g. 'Regional update', this means it has had a local update, only in that language, to clarify a translation issue or other minor correction. Errata Page 81 - Defenders of Helm's Deep Change Haldir's points cost to 85 points. Page 95 - Assault Upon Helm's Deep - Break the Walls Change the first sentence to read: Isengard Ballistae from this army list may re-roll results of a 1 for To Hit and Scatter rolls during the Shoot phase. Page 95 - Assault upon Helm's Deep Change the points cost for an Isengard Troll's war drum (Isengard) option to 25 points.
Errata
Armies of The Lord of the Rings
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Page 33 - Aragorn, King Elessar
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Aragorn, King Elessar may not be included in the same force as Boromir, Captain of the White Tower; Boromir of Gondor or Denethor, Steward of Gondor.
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Page 40 - King of Men
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Page 45 - Gondor Avenger Bolt Thrower - Crew
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Page 52 - The Dead of Dunharrow - Army Bonus
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Additionally, warbands from this army list that contain between 8 and 12 models do not need a Hero to be the Captain of the warband.
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Page 64 - Gamling - Royal Standard of Rohan
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Additionally, a single Rohan Hero model within 3" of the Royal Standard of Rohan at the start of the turn, that has no Might remaining, may automatically add 1 point of Might to their store.
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Page 73 - Gil-galad, High King of the Elves
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If your force contains Gil-galad, then every alliance will be Impossible Allies with the following exceptions: Númenor will still be Historical Allies, and Lothlórien, Fangorn, and the Misty Mountains will still be Convenient Allies.
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Page 74 - Elrond, Master of Rivendell - Vilya
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Page 74 - Elrond, Master of Rivendell - Foresight of the Eldar
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During the Priority phase, after the dice has been rolled, so long as he is alive and on the battlefield, Elrond may choose to alter the controlling player's dice roll.
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Page 76 - Arwen
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Page 76 - Arwen
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Arwen may be included in a Fellowship army as part of the Fellowship army list, so long as it also includes Aragorn - Strider.
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Page 78 - Círdan
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Page 80 - High Elf Stormcaller
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Page 85 - Haldir
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Page 87 - Galadhrim Knight - Wargear
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Page 100 - Dwarf King
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Page 107 - Drár - Wargear
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Page 123 - Mordor War Catapult - Area Effect
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If a Catapult scores a hit against a Battlefield target, all models within 2" of the target suffer one Strength 5 hit and are knocked Prone (this additional hit does not kill a target outright).
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Page 128 - Shade - Chill Aura
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Page 128 - Shade - Chill Aura
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At the start of the Fight phase, before Heroic Actions are declared, a Shade may spend a point of Will to activate this ability. All models (both friend and foe) within 6" of one or more Shades that have activated this ability suffer a -1 penalty to its Duel roll. This is cumulative with other such penalties, such as for wielding a two-handed weapon. Friendly Angmar models are not affected by this special rule.
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Page 141 - Gothmog, Lieutenant of Sauron - Wargear
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Page 148 - Black Guard of Barad-dûr - Options
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Page 164 - Warg Marauder
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Page 178 - Uruk-hai Demolition Team, Detonation Table
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Dud. The charge has been damaged in some way and will not detonate yet - roll again next turn and add +1 to the roll.
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Page 178 - Demolition Charges - Detonating the Charge
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A model may only attempt to detonate the charge if the resulting explosion would affect at least two enemy models, or an enemy Siege target; meaning there must be at least two enemy models within 2" of the charge to detonate it.
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Page 179 - Isengard Assault Ballista - Piercing Shot
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An Isengard Assault Ballista has a range of 6"-48".
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Page 180 - The Easterlings Army Bonus
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If there is an Easterling contingent as part of an army that contains an alliance, this Army Bonus is only in effect if 25% or more of the total models in the army have the Easterling keyword.
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Page 182 - Easterling Dragon Knight - Knights of the Dragon Cult
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Page 191 - Haradrim King
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Page 201 - Mahûd King
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Defence of the North
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Page 52 - Garrison of Dale
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Page 63 - Orophin
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Page 69 - Beornings - Wargear
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Page 70 - The Easterlings
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Page 72 - The Dragon Emperor of Rhûn
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Page 91 - The Beornings - Additional Rules
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Page 97 - Assault on Lothlórien - Additional Rules
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Page 97 - Assault on Lothlórien - Additional Rules
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This Legendary Legion may not include more Goblin models than Orc models.
Matched Play Guide
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The campsites are the deployment areas of the two armies. A campsite is captured if at the end of the game you have more models entirely within your opponent's campsite than they do.
Rules Manual
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Page 28 - Pairing Off Fights
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At the end of the Move phase, opponents are always paired off into one-on-one Fights where possible.
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When a model makes a shooting attack that targets a War Beast or a Monster with the Fly special rule, when they are determining models that are In The Way, they ignore models (both friendly and enemy) that do not have any of the following keywords: Monster, Siege Engine, War Beast. If the target model is Engaged in a fight, then the In The Way test for being in combat is still applied.