Switching attack types after Mind Trick

[zeusjus]

Hello,

When a unit performs an attack during their activation, if Obi-Wan Kenobi, Out of Hiding uses Mind Trick, does the attacker have to perform the same type of attack on the new attack? The Mind Trick ability simply states the character "may make another attack".

For example: Captain Rex is engaged with a wounded ally of Obi-Wan. On his activation, Rex chooses to shoot at Obi, who uses Mind Trick. Even though he was originally doing a ranged attack, could Rex then perform a melee attack against Obi-Wan's wounded ally?

For the above example, would it make any difference if the original attack had to be a specific type? For example, Clone Sergeant Hunter is in a similar situation, but attacks the wounded unit with Striking Distance, which stipulates a melee attack. If Mind Trick is used on that melee attack, could Hunter then perform a ranged attack?

Thanks!

[Thoras]

On 4/11/2024 at 12:39 PM, zeusjus said:

When a unit performs an attack during their activation, if Obi-Wan Kenobi, Out of Hiding uses Mind Trick, does the attacker have to perform the same type of attack on the new attack?

No

On 4/11/2024 at 12:39 PM, zeusjus said:

For example: Captain Rex is engaged with a wounded ally of Obi-Wan. On his activation, Rex chooses to shoot at Obi, who uses Mind Trick. Even though he was originally doing a ranged attack, could Rex then perform a melee attack against Obi-Wan's wounded ally?

Yes

On 4/11/2024 at 12:39 PM, zeusjus said:

For the above example, would it make any difference if the original attack had to be a specific type? For example, Clone Sergeant Hunter is in a similar situation, but attacks the wounded unit with Striking Distance, which stipulates a melee attack. If Mind Trick is used on that melee attack, could Hunter then perform a ranged attack?

It would make no difference.

You satisfied the conditions of Striking Distance when making the first attack, which was ended early. The attack granted by Mind Trick does not have the limitations imposed by Striking Distance.

[mythslegend]

To build off this,  let's say Rex in combat with Kenobi's ally, Kenobi mind tricks making the attack invalid does Rex have to attack? Or can I do something else with the action? 

[Thoras]

1 hour ago, mythslegend said:

To build off this,  let's say Rex in combat with Kenobi's ally, Kenobi mind tricks making the attack invalid does Rex have to attack? Or can I do something else with the action? 

Mind trick doesn’t invalidate the attack, it just ends it early.

That attack still occurred and “used” whatever resources applied to it.

Mind trick provides the character specifically an attack, not a combat action or a choice of other action types.

[mythslegend]

So if there is no other legal target for Rex to attack after mind trick is used, Rex's turn ends? Given that the action isn't refunded. 

[Thoras]

7 hours ago, mythslegend said:

So if there is no other legal target for Rex to attack after mind trick is used, Rex's turn ends? Given that the action isn't refunded. 

His turn isn't ended automatically, no. He can still make any remaining actions he may have or potentially use abilities or other special rules.