Failed dispel attempts and dispel scrolls

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Sackree
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Failed dispel attempts and dispel scrolls

#1 Post by Sackree »

So I was watching a game on UB and an interesting rules question came up.

If a wizard has failed a dispel attempt in a magic phase, can he use his scroll later against a different spell?
My gut says yes because he is not technically making a dispel attempt, but there were people arguing the fact that to use the dispell scroll "instead of making a dispel attempt" as the rules state, he must first be eligible to make a dispel attempt.
As far as I can see though the only time mentioned that a wizard cannot use his scroll is when fleeing (FAQ) so am I to assume because there is no mention of failed dispel attempts not allowing its use it is therefore allowed?

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Re: Failed dispel attempts and dispel scrolls

#2 Post by SpellArcher »

I'd say per BRB he can't use it.

If the magic item wording suggested it could be used instead of the army making a dispel attempt I'd say he was good to use it. But it strongly implies the wizard himself, to me.
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Re: Failed dispel attempts and dispel scrolls

#3 Post by Prince of Spires »

it is definitely not allowed.

From the BRB faq:
Q: Can there ever be more than one attempt at dispelling a spell per
magic phase? Can a Wizard use a scroll if it isn’t allowed to make a
dispel attempt, for example the spell was cast with irresistible force
or the wizard has previously failed to dispel a spell that turn? (p35)
A: No to both questions.

Specifically mentions the case of having failed to dispel.

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Re: Failed dispel attempts and dispel scrolls

#4 Post by Bolt Thrower »

Even though this FAQ is clear, I think it is worth repeating that this affects not just dispel scrolls, but all the other types as well i.e. feedback scroll.
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