zeusjus Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoras Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythslegend Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoras Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythslegend Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoras Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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