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Q1. Can a single model split it's attacks between multiple models ? Example: Ghazghkull is in B2B with a sqad of units, and their IC, can he put 4 attacks on the squad and 3 attacks on the IC ?

The only thing I can find on this is pg.41 under Multiple Combats - Attacking

Models that were engaged with more than one enemy unit at the beginning of the combat (before any model attacked) may split their attacks freely between those units. Declare how they are splitting their attacks immediately before rolling to hit

Seems like an answer, but the argument I've heard is that it specifically says 'Models', and the example diagram below that refers to 2 separate models splitting their attacks.


Q2. When do you have to declare what model is attacking what ? Example : 6 Nobz are in an assault with a squad and 2 ICs. 3 regular Nobz are in b2b with the unit/or the IC, the other 3 Nobz have Powerklaws, are not in b2b with anything, but all 3 are within 2" of all models that are in b2b. Therefore the PK Nobz can choose weather they want their attacks to go onto the IC, or the squad. Do they choose what they are attacking when the assault starts, or when their initiative value comes up ?

again on pg.41 under attacking I find

In multiple combats, when it is time for a model to attack, the following extra rules apply

Maybe I'm missing something that you gents can point out for me, thanks.

Disarray wrote:Q1. Can a single model split it's attacks between multiple models ? Example: Ghazghkull is in B2B with a sqad of units, and their IC, can he put 4 attacks on the squad and 3 attacks on the IC ?

The only thing I can find on this is pg.41 under Multiple Combats - Attacking

Models that were engaged with more than one enemy unit at the beginning of the combat (before any model attacked) may split their attacks freely between those units. Declare how they are splitting their attacks immediately before rolling to hit

That's your answer in a nutshell. You can split your attacks between units with which you are engaged.

Seems like an answer, but the argument I've heard is that it specifically says 'Models', and the example diagram below that refers to 2 separate models splitting their attacks.

It refers to models because you allocate each model's attacks. Those models split apply their attacks to specific enemy units. You don't attack enemy models... you attack enemy units.

Q2. When do you have to declare what model is attacking what ? Example : 6 Nobz are in an assault with a squad and 2 ICs. 3 regular Nobz are in b2b with the unit/or the IC, the other 3 Nobz have Powerklaws, are not in b2b with anything, but all 3 are within 2" of all models that are in b2b. Therefore the PK Nobz can choose weather they want their attacks to go onto the IC, or the squad. Do they choose what they are attacking when the assault starts, or when their initiative value comes up ?

You determine who can attack at the start of the combat. You declare what they are attacking at their initiative step.

insaniak wrote:

Disarray wrote:

Seems like an answer, but the argument I've heard is that it specifically says 'Models', and the example diagram below that refers to 2 separate models splitting their attacks.

It refers to models because you allocate each model's attacks. Those models split apply their attacks to specific enemy units. You don't attack enemy models... you attack enemy units.

Right, but it doesn't say a Model may split it's attacks, it says MODELS may split their attacks, and the example given in the diagram below says space marine 6 can target unit A and space marine 7 can attack unit B, nothing about a single MODEL splitting it's attacks.

Disarray wrote:Right, but it doesn't say a Model may split it's attacks, it says MODELS may split their attacks,

Of course it does. Because if it said 'a model' people would be arguing that only a single model in the unit can split their attacks.

Models can split their attacks freely amongst enemy units with which they are engaged. That means that any model in your unit can do so.

The example given is just an example. You're trying to read 'models may split their attacks' as 'units can split their attacks...'

So everyone is OK with a single model splitting it's attacks, and models deciding what they are attacking when their initiative order is reached ?

Yes, however you can only decide who to attack based on your choices before you start resolving combat - if you were forced to attack unit A at the start of combat you MUST attack unit A when your I step is reached, even if A no longer exists.