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Are unit special abilities optional, and does Rohan Shield Wall stop them?

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  • Krieghund · Community · 2025-01-30
  • Krieghund · Community · 2009-08-04

Unit special abilities, such as the Half-Orc removing three damage counters, are optional; if used, the full amount must be removed, and a Stronghold doesn't prevent the effect. Rohan Shield Wall cancels only the damage, not the hit that triggered another effect.

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