Wand of Terror

By DomaGB, in Talisman Rules Questions

How does the wand of terror work when fighting multiple creatures in one battle?

Title: Wand of Terror

Draconic Lord: Grilipus

Card Type: Magic Object

You may use the Wand when you are about to engage an Enemy in battle or psychic combat. Roll 2 dice. If the score is equal to or higher than the Enemy's Strength or Craft, move the Enemy to any other space in this Region. If it is lower, resolve the attack normally.

Encounter Number: 5

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Since it is used when you're about to engage in battle or psychic combat, it is used on each Enemy separately. They are considered as one Enemy only when you resolve combat against them.

Perhaps you're also asking whether you can use it on both Enemies, one at a time: I suppose the answer is "no, you may use the Wand of Terror only once per combat". This is an old question and was first asked when the Wand of Dragonfire was introduced with the Dungeon. We still wait for an official clarification about these effects (Fire Wizard Pyroblast ability is another one).

This item seemed to slow down the Nether Realm cards. I noticed there was no indication how many times it could be used. We played into the wee hours last nite and decided it could only be used on 1 creature. The Nether card had sent all spirits to attack one of the players. If it had worked the character on Pandora's box would have lost. he only had 3 cards left and those would not have killed the last player alive. We all were uncertain of the multi creature battle. Afterwards, when 2 players left, 2 of us looked around online for an answer. So we posted this here...

Edited by DomaGB

I think it is odd that we have now had 3 expansions(4 counting Netherland) and 2 1/2 years but still no updated FAQ! For a game so popular with so many odd scenarios and characters with contradicting rules/abilities....and we can't get an FAQ? Being a miniature gamer I am aware GW has always been punctual in having a FAQ's put out FAQs for their games so I wonder if their is a problem in getting this done since it is technically "contracted out" to FF.

There is quite a fanbase here and some people that are quite vested in the game and its nuancies but nothing ever official and a LOT of contradictions. I wish FF and GW would consider putting out an PDF of all rules in one file with examples and FAQ's so we would have one OFFICIAL rulebook. I have a lot of friends that are rules lawyers and power gamers so they exploit loopholes as best as possible. I think these nuancies when paired with newbies playing alongside veterans does not bode well for keeping their interest. But the good side is everyone can team up against these rules nazis and vanquish them. But, still, something official to reference would be beneficial.