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Hi,

If I cast a malediction on an enemy unit (eg from a farseer attached to a dark reaper squad), does that then count as having targeted them - meaning I can then only shoot at that unit in the shooting phase?

I've gone through the brb and the brb faq and I thought I could as they are 'manifested' rather than fired - they use a different game mechanic to a psychic shooting attack.

They are also cast at different points in the turn.
But in my last game, my opponent said I could only shoot a squad of terminators with my dark reapers, as the attached farseer had cast a malediction (Doom) on them. I didn't want to argue so I let it slide.

If there’s something in the rule book I've missed I would be grateful if someone could point it out.

Thanks in advance

I don't think so, the only psychic powers that work that way are the ones that count as shooting attacks.

Your opponent was incorrect. The limitations on targeting only apply to shooting attacks.

Maledictions are not shooting attacks.