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Afaik, the rule regarding templates and the requirement to cover as many/much of the target unit as possible hasn't changed. I don't have my rulebook handy, could someone verify that please?

Based on the above rule still being in effect, is it ever possible for a template fired from a Flying Hive Tyrant be placed in such a way that 2 Wave serpents, sitting directly next to one another, could be hit with the same template?

Being able to pull off this tactic is much more viable if this rule no longer exists as it once was in 6th Ed.

Also, would the same limitations be imposed on a Tyrannofex shooting it's torrent Acid Spray? Being torrent gives it much more flexibility, so again, if this rule still exists, darn. If they've done away with it, cool!

It has not changed. You must cover as much of the target vehicle as possible with a template weapon.

Yes, make sure you are only JUST able to cover the further away WS, nominate that as the target, with the other WS in between. Voila, you hit both.

So in the example, with a 7" teardrop template, I would need to position myself at roughly 6-6.5" away? While still maintaining 1" away from the intervening Wave Serpent?

If I remember correctly, a Wave Serpent is roughly 4.5" wide. So that would mean to me that my opponent would have to have the Serpents 1" or less away from each other AT MINIMUM...

Also, because of AdLance needing to stay close together, could I do the same to the Knights if all variables fall into place right?

roxor08 wrote:
So in the example, with a 7" teardrop template, I would need to position myself at roughly 6-6.5" away?

No, you don't need to move the model to hit as much of the target as possible. You move where you wish.

But when you fire (from your chosen position) you must cover as much of the target as possible.