How do you commit infamy for Killing Strike

By Korrh, in Black Crusade Rules Questions

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KILLING STRIKE
Tier: 2
Prerequisite: Weapon Skill 50
With expert precision the character can land blows which defy his opponent’s ability to counter, sliced through his defences as surely as a powerblade cuts flesh. When making an All Out Attack, the character may spend one Infamy Point to choose to make that melee attack unavoidable with the Parry or Dodge Skills. Other means of stopping attacks (such as Shadow Fields or Displacement Fields) are unaffected.

So, how do you commit your precious infamy point in this case? Should it be done after attack has landed to cancel the Dodge/Evasion roll or before the attack itself (with a chance of missing it completely)?
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I would spend it before you make the roll, it's a risk you should have to take as otherwise you can choose to take favourites and use it when you know your rolls have just resulted in precision shots to the head. You would only use this if you are desperate or you are sure you are able to score those hits.

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Makes sense. On top of it, WS 50 (prerequisite) + 30 (all out Attack) = 80%, which is a pretty good chance to hit.

Thanks!

Edited by Korrh
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And if you miss with that kind of bonus, would you really feel worthy of holding on to an infamy point?

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The key phrase is : When making an All Out Attack. Not after you have made an All Out Attack.

Timing-wise, declaring your action takes place before rolling, so I'd say that Killing Strike should be declared there - right after you declare that you are going to use an All Out Attack. But before rolling.

Edited by Keffisch
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Thanks guys!