If you attack a monster but do not defeat it, does its damage stay on the card? — Arkham Horror FAQ | RulesPal

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If you attack a monster but do not defeat it, does its damage stay on the card?

The rulebook's Attack Action section says the damage tokens stay with the monster.

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Purple · Community · 2018-11-30

Yes. The damage tokens stay on the monster card, and they stay with it when it moves.

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