The Game Turn

Turn Structure

The game is divided into turns, during which models move, attack, and use abilities. Each turn follows a structured sequence to ensure smooth gameplay.

Sides

Every battle has two opposing sides, each controlling a force of models.

• Each side may be controlled by one or more players.

• Large games may include multiple players managing different portions of an army.

Turn Sequence

Each turn consists of five phases, resolved in the following order:

1) Priority Phase

• Both sides roll a die to determine priority.

• The winner of the roll chooses whether to take the first action in each phase or allow the opponent to act first.

2) Movement Phase

• The side with priority moves its models first.

• Once movement is complete, the opposing side moves.

• Some units may have special rules allowing them to move outside of this phase.

3) Shoot Phase

• The side with priority resolves all of its ranged attacks.

• The opposing side then resolves all of its ranged attacks.

• At the end of this phase, all casualties from ranged attacks are removed from play, meaning every unit gets to shoot before being removed from play.

• Some ranged weaponry will specify when a model is removed from play immediately [Quick Shot]. If this happens, then casualties from these weapons can be removed from play before they have an opportunity to resolve their ranged attacks.

4) Close Combat Phase

• Melee combat is resolved for all engaged units.

• The side with priority chooses the order of combat resolution.

• Models removed in this phase take effect immediately.

5) End Phase

• Any lingering effects (special rules, abilities, etc.) are resolved.

• The turn is completed. Start a new turn with Phase 1 – Priority.