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I assume this has been discussed, but my search-fu is weak (apparently)


From what I can tell, the BGB has no rules on the number of psy powers allowed per turn, That is handled by each codex.

THe BGB does say that you can't use any other power on the turn you use a force weapon.


Ahriman has a specific rule that lets him use more than one power, and lets him use other powers and the force weapon.

MoT sorcs don't have that, so from what I can tell, if they choose to use the force weap, they can't use any other power.

Is this accurate per RAW?

Is this the way it tends to be played?

Doesn't this really make aspiring sorcs a joke?

You are correct. You cannot use a power and a force weapon in the same turn. As for as their usefulness, well, I'm not big on the Spiky Boyz, but I have seen a well placed Force Weapon take down some pretty nasty things in my time. 'Fexes, Demon Princes, Hive Tyrants... all who fell with a stupid look on their face.

By a joke, I meant that he is allowed to use two powers a turn, but is only given one power.

It doesn't seem to make sense.

Edit: posted before I read the rules...I'll edit in later tonight

I'd let you use it, as I consider force weapon fry-ing goodness to be a psychic power, and you get 2 a turn. Screw RAW, they encourage us to do things our way

The idea is that, if you KNOW you're chargin the enemy, you don't use your psychic power on them that turn if there are any multi-wound models in the unit.
KWIM?

Charging an IG unit? Fry 'em with your Doombolt/Gift of Chaos/Enter Power Here first.You won't need the extra ability, likely.
Charging a Carnifex? Resist the urge to "Bolt of Change" him with the AP1, so you have an insta-kill change in HtH.

Now, before anyone nails me for charging T-Sons into combat... I know it can be risky but, in some cases, it's better to charge than be charged. Sometimes, you NEED to charge to limit an enemy's effectiveness or protect a vulnerable unit from shooting. Then again, sometimes you're charging IG and it's worth it.


Eric

You can use one psychic power per gaming turn... one per movement phase, one per shooting phase, etc.

- G

so does tha meen my nillla libby can use that power that allows re rolss and the charge a demon prince and still use the force weapoj??

Green Blow Fly wrote:You can use one psychic power per gaming turn... one per movement phase, one per shooting phase, etc.

- G

How do you figure? If you can use a power once per turn, it means once per turn.. not once per each phase within a turn.