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Does a monster's rolled Shield or Retaliate protect it before its turn?

The rulebook text states this plainly.

  • Gloomhaven: Buttons & Bugs rulebook · Rulebook · Other Monster Abilities
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No. Bonuses from the rolled action begin only after the monster performs its action and last to round end, while its printed bonuses are always on. Attacks before its turn face only the base values.

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