[Salamander]

Can u cast it on a model in cc if yur not in cc? it says any model within 18"

 

[The VisCount]

It's tough but i have to say No; the power requires a LoS and Close Combats block all line of sight. I think this includes into the combat. I think it would be hard for the Farseer to get a fix on his targets mind.
You can however use it against a model in base contact within a close combat.

 

[Salamander]

if u cant cast it when yur not incc why would u be ableto cast while yur in combat??

 

[The VisCount]

Because I believe it came up in the Eldar codex FAQ and they said you could cast against a model in base contact.
It's a targeted attack, imagine it like a gun, you wouldn't shoot a guy fighting your mate because you couldn't get a clear shot. But if they guy is right there at point blank range, fire away.

 

[Salamander]

but u cant fire a gun ehile in base contact so...

 

[arew]

It probably should be stated in the codex if it was allowed to use in cc.
for the mutating spell of chaos, it is stated very clearly that it CAN be used in cc. All other spells basically says, use instead of shooting= NOT in cc

 

[GnomviD]

it says that it can be cast on any enemy unit within 18" which the Farseer has LoS for...

 

[Arch Magos Tolanus]

Since Mind War is used in the shooting phase instead of a gun IT CAN NOT BE USED IN CC. Same applies for Eldritch Storm, however Guide and Fortune can be used in CC since they are cast at the start of the Eldar turn.

 

[GnomviD]

Originally posted by Arch Magos Tolanus@Sep 16 2003, 09:09
Since Mind War is used in the shooting phase instead of a gun IT CAN NOT BE USED IN CC. Same applies for Eldritch Storm, however Guide and Fortune can be used in CC since they are cast at the start of the Eldar turn.

I checked up the Codex FAQ, and that's right, Mind War and Eldritch Storm can't be used in CC...