Editing Breath attack (section)

== In-Depth Explanation ==

When attacking from any of the six primary hex sides, breath attack also attacks the hex behind, in the direction of the attack.

[[File:Dragon breath 6 directions.png|600px]]


A special case arises for breath attacks by two hex wide creatures, since they can be positioned centrally above or below the target hex and attack vertically.

[[File:Dragon breath verticals.png|400px]]


In this case, ambiguity arises as to which of the two hexes behind should be subject to damage.

Resolution of the ambiguity '''depends on the approach vector of the attacking creature'''... specifically, '''the hex to the rear of the approach vector will be subject to damage'''.

If the attacking creature approaches from the left for a vertical attack, the hex behind and to the left will be subject to area damage.

[[File:Dragon breath left approach.png|600px]]


If the attacking creature approaches from the right for a vertical attack, the hex behind and to the right will be subject to area damage.

[[File:Dragon breath right approach.png|600px]]


Within the special case of vertical attacks, another special case arises when the '''approach vector''' of the attacking creature is '''''also''''' vertical. In this case, resolution of the ambiguity '''depends on the facing direction of the attacking creatures army'''... specifically, '''the hex to the rear of the army's facing direction will be subject to damage'''.

If the attacking creature approaches vertically for a vertical attack and the attacking creatures army faces right, the hex behind and to the left will be subject to area damage.

[[File:Dragon breath vertical approach army right.png|600px]]
 

If the attacking creature approaches vertically for a vertical attack and the attacking creatures army faces left, the hex behind and to the right will be subject to area damage.

[[File:Dragon breath vertical approach army left.png|600px]]


=== Notes ===

* {{wh}} [[Mechanics and Engineers]] cannot attack vertically, as they are 1-hex creatures.