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Simple question. Do markerlights (or any other hits that don't cause wounds, if there are any) grant cover saves?

RAW seems to simply not allow for it, only allowing saves for actual wounds, but is there a FAQ or some type of common tournament consensus on this? I've asked on other boards and gotten anything from "RAI could go either way" to "summarily kick in the junk anyone who honestly thinks they're allowed a cover save against markerlight hits"

What do you guys think? If you have a FAQ or other 'hard' reference, please provide a link!

Rmeju

Saves are taken against wounds. That's why the Gift of Chaos is so much fun: it doesn't cause wounds to the target gets no saves.

*zap!*

Splloorchh!

Thanks for the vote of support.

Anyone have any 'hard' references?

Nurglitch summed it up for you... if you want otherwise, provide some of your own "hard" references that might suggest that you could get a save.

This was FAQ'd a long time ago that you do not get coversaves against markerlights.

Now it's in the main rules, that cover saves only work against wounds caused (or in the case of vehicles, against damaging hits).

Sorry. No saves against markerlights.

Little red dots don't hurt, do they?

Actually, I'm the one using the markerlights. I just wanted to make sure my arguments were all valid

Thanks guys!

Rmeju

You don't get a cover save from a markerlight, though I do in no way condone any kicking in the junk.

If you *do* go for the junk, make sure to light it up with a laser pointer first. The moment he glances down: WHAM!