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Hey all, a couple of days ago I was playing against Skaven. Some question popped up that I need your input on:

1. When I challenge and the opponent refuses, do I decide who I sent to the back ranks?
2. Do Skaven have any particular rule that supercedes this?
3. Does the Doomwheel have to declare a charge? I have seen the FAQ but it doesn't address this issue.
4. Can my wizard take a Biting Blade (stupid powernoob question I know but I apparently cannot find this)?
5. Burning Head, can I cast it when in combat/have no LoS?

1) See the rules for declining challenges (hoo! Hiss!) where it states exactly what happens with no ambiguity.
2) No, howver anything with "Verminous Valour" can head to the back ranks with no ill effects
3) No, this is covered in the FAQ - dont look for the word "charge" there, look at the implications of what it is telling you hapens with the way it moves.
4) Yes, really silly weapon on anyone that isnt a chaos sorceror. and even then its silly
5) You cannot cast it INTO combat unless it specifically states you can, otherwise there are no inherent rules on LOS requirements for spells - each spell states what it needs. THe exception are magic missiles, which can never be cast in combat and always need LOS.

Very good. I was pretty sure about the first one. My opponent disagreed at first but couldn't find anything to the contrary but in the heat of battle, it is much harder to find a foggily remembered rule, so I thought I'd ask if I had overlooked anything.

As to the Biting Blade, I thought it was a little boost for a Wizard with the VHS and had a few spare points...

WHich is why the BfSP mini rulebook is a god send - ebay

Ah yes, forgot VHS - however still you are generally better off with other magic items.