WHat is this you speak of?
(Reference new batgirl fig)

Combat Reflexes is one of 4 new powers that will be starting out in DC Unleashed. You can read more about it here:
http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showth...threadid=80519

One of the things I love about this power is,"Knockback damage dealt to this character is reduced to 0." Of course what they don't mention is that the character still has to have this power after being dealt the attack damage to avoid the Knockback damage.

no, all damage is access/taken all at once, you woulnd wait to see if you have the power after, it is all at once.

No, it isn't.

The attack's damage is dealt. Defensive powers apply, and then the attack's damage is taken. If there is knockback the figure is now moved the appropriate number of squares; if the figure is dealt knockback damage, the powers able to apply are the ones currently showing on the dial.

That is curious.

I'm sure that currently under the current rules you are correct.

But why would they make a power like that? would make it un-useable. oh well.

Hopefully they'll make an FAQ addition that sets this straight.

It's hardly unusable since the aspect of avoiding knockback damage isn't the entire extent of the Combat Reflexes power. It also allows you to automatically be knocked back if you choose, so you can escape from a fight without having to roll for break away.

um, show me where it is written like this from wizkids

General FAQ under knockback:
"Damage dealt from knockback and damage dealt from an attack are considered separate sources of damage for powers such as Toughness, Invulnerability, and Impervious. For example: Character A, with Invulnerability, is dealt 4 damage from an attack. Character A’s attacker rolled doubles. Character A’s Invulnerability reduces that damage dealt by 2, to a total of 2. Character A clicks its dial twice, and its Invulnerability is replaced with Toughness. Character A is knocked back 2 squares, causing Character A to fall off elevated terrain. Character A is dealt 2 damage from the fall, but Character A’s Toughness reduces this damage dealt to 1. After falling, Character A clicks its dial once."

Always on the ball is the Maestro.

cool thanks