Category:Magic Ability

• Category: Magic Ability - A list of non-caster models that can cast spells.
• Category: Magic ability spell - A list of their spells.

Rules Clarification : Magic Ability      (Edit)

• Using a Magic Ability counts as a spell, for effects such as Spell Ward, Witch Hunter, etc.

• Combat Action

Nearly all Magic Ability spells require the spellcaster to use their Combat Action to cast the spell. As such it is not an "at any time" ability (like it is when warcasters/warlocks cast spells). This means ...

• You must complete your movement before you use a MA.
• A model in a unit cannot use its Combat Action to cast a spell until all members of the unit have completed their movement. (Infernal Ruling)
• You cannot make initial ranged or initial melee attacks on the same turn you use a MA.
• You cannot buy additional melee/ranged attacks after using a MA special attack. Refer to the core rulebook, "Special attacks listed as a rule of the model itself are neither melee attacks nor ranged attacks. The rules for these special attacks indicate the nature of any additional attacks that can be made afterward, if any."
• You cannot use a MA on the same turn you charge. Because a charge must (almost always) be followed by a melee attack.

• Non-Combat Action

There are a few models that can use a Magic Ability without using their Combat Action. These models get around all the restrictions listed above.

• Models with Geomancy or Necromancy can use a Magic Ability at "any time" just like a warcaster/warlock.
• Models with Battle Wizard or Necrophage can make melee attacks then get a bonus "free" spell.
• Models with Combat Caster can cast a spell before charging, then do a normal charge + melee attack.
• Note that Battle Wizards, Combat Casters, etc have the option to use their Combat Action to cast a spell. Their special rule is in addition to the normal spell casting, not instead of.