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bolt§9. Melee Assist mechanic

In Melee Attack Action both the Attacker and the Defender can receive Modifiers from nearby allies who are providing a Melee Assist.


§9.1.Attack Assists (for the Attacker)

The Attacker gains a +1 🟥Attack Die Modifier for each Friendly unit that provides an Attack Assist.

A Friendly unit provides an Attack Assist if it meets all of the following conditions:

  • It is adjacent to the Defender and the Defending Unit is withing his Front Arc.

  • It is not ⛓️Engaged by any Enemy unit other than the Defender.


§9.2.Defensive Assists (for the Defender)

The Defender gains a +1 🟦Defence Die Modifier for each Friendly unit that provides a Defensive Assist.

A Friendly unit provides a Defensive Assist if it meets all of the following conditions:

  • It is adjacent to the Attacking Unit and the Attacking Units is withing his Front Arc.

  • It is not ⛓️Engaged by any Enemy unit other than the Attacking Unit.

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