Magical item special rules override mundane weapon rules. Magical items override other special rules that come into conflict with them only if the result is 'bad' for the user of the magic item. So, for example, the effect of the Potion of Knowledge will effect a mage who is immune to psychology, as this is bad for the user of the item, but the Dread Banner will not effect an enemy unit that is immune to psychology, as this would not be bad for the user of the item (in fact it would be very good!). Please note that this is a guideline only, but it should help resolve most situations that occur in the correct 'spirit of the game'. We know this still allows the old 'item plus 2-h weapon combos', but we're not too worried about this, as they are rather limited in number and who can use them.

Magical effects which allow a model to strike first take precedence over normal strike order, including charging, initiative and non-magical double-handed weapon penalties. If both models have first strike ability, then resolve in initiative order, or if the initiatives are equal, then roll a D6. This does not apply if the wielder has a magical weapon, in which case roll a D6 at the start of each combat phase to see which takes precedence.

All characters can take at most 1 magic or runic weapon (if Dwarven), 1 ward, 1 bound spell, 1 magic item from the magic armour category or 1 item of runic armour (if Dwarven) and, provided the character is a Battle Standard Bearer , 1 magic standard.

No. Nowhere in the rules does it state that you have to do this, and there is a magic item whose power is to reveal enemy magic items.

No, the only exceptions to this are specifically stated. Some exceptions stated are Dispel Scrolls, Runefangs, the Dwarf Rune of Stone and Chaos Armour.

Yes.

No.

If the effects of the item are considered to be a bound spell, yes, otherwise no.

Yes they can be used to dispel the spell, and the item will be destroyed on a further roll of 6.

Assuming that it is otherwise legal, it is suggested that a character with one head should never be able to wear two helms or two crowns in the same battle. However, crowns can be worn with helms. See answer to above regarding how magic items interact with with other for more details.

No and no.

No.

Yes. Treat all "killed" or "dead" results as "destroyed." Some magic weapons and spells are so powerful that they will rip apart or obliterate wood and steel as easily as flesh.

Glancing blow rules are too ambiguous to resolve this question. If players cannot agree, roll a D6 at the start of the game. Items which directly affect the to hit, wound and save rolls would always apply.

No.

That character loses any magic level gained, and loses one randomly determined spell. The others are assumed to have been memorized by the spell caster, so he may continue to have them, even if not otherwise allowed to.

Only if he is an Orc or Goblin shaman.

No. Thus a wizard using the Book to get Necromantic spells cannot pick his spells, Dark Magic users cannot use dispels as power, High Magic users are not considered a higher level for purposes of dispelling, do not get an extra spell to discard at the start of the game and can not use power cards as dispels. Non-Skaven Warlocks would get no warpstone, non-Goblin shamans get no mushrooms.

Yes.

No and no.

Yes on all accounts. The Book of Nagash Magic Item card should allow Liches and Vampires to take it.

No. The Carstein Ring is limited to (Vampire Only) Settra is allowed to use items that are limited to (Vampire, Liche or Necromancer only).

No.

No.

Yes.

The die roll cannot be a die roll that the opponent makes.

No.

When a spell caster has a Familiar, and is mounted on a steed or monster it is assumed that the spell caster carries the Familiar with him. Therefore, the spell caster gets to move at the rate of his mount. When the spell caster stops moving, place the Familiar next to him.

Yes.

The character knows that an Assassin is in the unit, but may not target the Assassin with spells or missile fire. The Assassin may not 'surprise attack' the character with the Skull Staff.

No, No, and No. Although the character 'knows' the Gyrocopter is there, and even roughly where it might be, he can't attack it because he can't actually see it.

No.

Special saves only.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

No.

Make the roll to save the wound before the magical effect or multiplication of wounds occurs.

A weapon with the Dwarf Rune of Smiting generates its multiple wounds before the special save. This rune is an exception to the way all other magic weapons are treated.

Yes.

No, the rebounded wound affects the model that causes the original wound.

Yes. For a single model all to hits rolls are taken together, then all to wound rolls, then all saves for the victim. The only exception is when a model makes attacks with different initiative values (i.e. a character riding a monster, or in a chariot), in which case all attacks with the same initiative are made at the same time (i.e. for a character on a monster, roll the attacks for the character all together, and the attacks for the monster all together).

The Black Amulet only rebounds wounds cause by hand-to-hand combat attacks from other models, not wounds caused by 'devices' such as the Black Amulet or Rune of Spite. Spells that cause wounds during the Close Combat Phase would not be rebounded, although they may still be saved.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

No.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, treat him as a Necromancer in all respects.

No.

No. Once you use the Black Gem of Gnar, the affected models are effectively removed from the game and are ignored.

The unit is free to move and fight normally. If the effect of the gem wears off, then treat the champion or trooper as a stranded single character that must attempt to rejoin the unit whenver possible. Award victory points for the entire unit if it is defeated, even if a champion or a trooper model is still gemmed or stranded.

Items that target magic items (to destroy/disable) can work against the Black Gem of Gnar before it is activated, but not after.

No. The Escape Winds of Magic card can only be used when the spell caster would otherwise be killed, and the Black Gem of Gnar does not kill the spell caster.

The character with the Black Gem of Gnar can activate before he and his unit are run down by the chariot. Thus, the chariot/rider/harnessed beasts and the Black Gem of Gnar character are all frozen before the chariot causes any casualties.

The Gem bearer may activate the Gem as soon as he is in contact with an enemy model

No.

No.

Roll a D6 at the start of each combat to see which takes precedence.

Suggested Amendment: when armed with a non-magical double-handed weapon, magical first strike takes precedence. Roll a D6 at the start of each combat if the weapon is a magical weapon.

Yes.

No.

Yes and no.

Yes.

Note, however, that the Wizard himself is no longer able to retain Winds of Magic cards.

No.

Yes.

Yes.

Use the riding characters statistics.

No.

Both dice can be re-rolled.

Yes.

No.

No.

Yes.

Yes - these items effect all creatures capable of flight, regardless of their current mode of movement.

No. The Collar of Khorne worn by Flesh Hounds neutralizes magical attacks. Skaven special weapons are considered magical due to warpstone.

No. You must declare that you are drinking it at the start of your own turn.

Yes, however race specific effects, such as Night Goblins striking first with the Bad Moon Banner, will not affect other races, such as Orcs.

Only the Battle Standard Bearer may take a magic standard as one of his magic items. Other than Battle Standard Bearer s, only unit standard bearers in units that are allowed magic standards may take magic standards.

Roll a D6 at the start of each combat to see which takes precedence. Suggested Amendment: Magical first strike ability allows models with non-magical double-handed weapons to strike first.

No.

No. The reference to 'side' in the Battle Banner card text is referring to the 'side' of the hand-to-hand combat that the Battle Banner is involved in. The Battle Banner bonus only applies when the character/unit carrying it is involved in the combat.

Yes.

Yes.

Yes, but only the figures in base to base contact with the bearer of the standard. Take these casualties at the beginning hand-to-hand combat every turn.

Yes.

No. This includes characters using Aldred's Casket of Sorcery (assuming the Casket has captured a spell). Although the character is unharmed, roll a D6 to determine whether the item is destroyed.

No.

The magical banner prevents the frenzied unit from pursuing. As a house rule, it is suggested that you roll a D6 at the end of each round of combat. On a 1-3 the banner does not provide the unit with its magical benefits, and the unit's frenzy causes the unit to pursue. On a 4-6 the banner works and the frenzied unit will not pursue.

Yes, assuming the character is using the Master Rune of Adamant. In all other cases, even if circumstances would give the character a 0+ or better armour save, treat it as a 1+ armour save.

Yes, the Orcs & Goblins characters can get any magic armour.

Yes.

The Dawnstone only allows the original armour save to be re-rolled, not the special save. The Special save of the armour may still be made.

No. This is a classic example of how the fictional fluff must take a back seat to the rules where the two conflict. While the card suggests that the effect of the shield is to interfere with the shooter's aim, in actuality what is being conferred upon the bearer is a simple armour save, which a bolt thrower's bolts will ignore.

The character pursues, the unit does not.

Yes

Yes

Yes.

Yes, this is specified on the card description for the magic item. Assume the character also has a supply of regular arrows.

The Bow can be used, but the arrow's special abilities only work against targets flying high.

No.

If the Sword of Destruction bearer is in base to base contact with the unit standard bearer, then the magic banner is nullified, otherwise it is not.

Note, if the magic banner is not affected by the sword of destruction, models in base to base contact with the Sword of Destruction bearer continue to gain the benefits of the magic banner.

The wielder may pick from the known items, or may pick randomly.

Yes.

Yes.

No.

He adds a mounted figure.

No.

Yes

No.

No. If a weapon multiplies a hit, then the multiple hits are applied against a single model.

If 1 wound will be turned into many wounds by the weapon, or some other magical effect will apply (such as a Frostblade's effect) make the roll to rebound the wound before the 1 wound is turned into many wounds or the magic takes effect, as per the Black Amulet. Thus, if the Master Rune of Spite rebounds a wound from a Frostblade, the attacker is not killed.

Note, a weapon with the Dwarf Rune of Smiting generates its multiple wounds before saves and rebounds can take effect. This rune is an exception to the way all other magic weapons are treated.

No. A Dwarf Character cannot have 2 magic items of the same type.

Yes. The special effect of the Master Rune of Spite is not considered an armour save.

The Rune of Luck can only modify die rolls that directly involve the character, and it cannot be a die roll that the opponent makes.

Yes

Yes.

No.

No.

No.

The Ring of Corin targets the entire device

The Ring of Corin would have to exceed the point cost of the runes. The war machine would still operate after its runes have been removed.

No.

No.

No.

No

The Warhammer Design Team have stated on more than one occasion (in both White Dwarf #201 and Citadel Journal #20) that the Rune of Forging cannot be placed on these warmachines. Under a strict interpretation of the wording in the Dwarf Army Book, it is permissible. It is suggested that players decide for themselves before playing whether they believe allowing this rune on these machines is unbalancing. One common house rule requires a separate Rune of Forging to be purchased for each barrel of the Organ gun. Another good house rule simply limits the Rune of Forging to one use per Rune per turn.

Yes, but once the Gyrocopter moves or shoots, it is visible for the rest of the game.

The Rune of Forging can be on more than 1 cannon as long as the set of runes on each cannon is unique.
The uniqueness rule for runes applies to all runes other than the Rune of Stone; this means that it includes the war machine runes.

Therefore, 2 organ guns that just have the Rune of Forging are illegal. On the other hand, 1 organ gun with (Rune of Forging) and another organ gun with (Rune of Forging, Rune of Disguise) is legal.

Yes.

Before any rolls to wound.

The Master Rune of Death affects everything, as to the points value, we're happy with them!

A runic item counts as a single magic item no matter how many runes are on it. Therefore, a Dwarf General can have 3 runic items with 3 runes apiece for a total of 9 runes held by 1 figure.

This also means that items that destroy/disable magic items will disable/destroy all runes on a given item.