Question Re: Venomthrope Spore Cloud and Assault

[rollawaythestone]

Last night I asked a question regarding the Venomthrope spore cloud and when exactly in the charge-subphase wounds from the dangerous terrain are allocated.

Here is the thread on DakkaDakka: www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/468677.page

I'm a new player and still trying to wrap my head around it, but the implication is that the Venomthrope can be used to stop assaults short if the range is on the cusp - similar to a second overwatch. This used to not be an issue in 5th Edition, but now in 6th with how assaults and wound allocation works, this could be a big deal. A buff for the Venomthrope - especially against assault armies with weak saving throws like the Orks.

[jifel]

If it's the closest models to the venomthropes, as you'd think, then yes the wounds would go to the closest models. Which can't be "Look out Sir!"-ed to my knowledge.

[rollawaythestone]

Nope. Each individual model takes the test, so it's not closest (even though that would be more effective). It's unclear whether those wounds can be LoS'd, though. I didn't check. Pg. 90 describes taking wounds from the dangerous terrain check.

If only one model is in range of the assault, I like the odds of a 1 in 6 chance of causing a wound to that model.

[hyv3mynd]

You roll dangerous tests as each model moves. There is never allocation or lookout sir. If the closest model or models fails dangerous test and their armor save, and no other models are in range, the charge fails.

[swarmy]

He can't save sarge from choking on his own frothy blood