Perplex lets you add or subtract 1 to any value on the dial. So if you have two Rookie Harley's on the board and your opponent has Unique Flash, you could perplex Flash's cost down to 99 points and then you could mind control him with out taking any damage since he is no longer over 100 pts.

Thoughts?:D

Perplex can only be used to modify the 5 numeric stat values: Speed, Attack, Defense, Damage and Range.

It cannot be used to modify the point cost of a figure, nor can it beused to add/subtract the multiple ranged-target icons (lightning bolt icons).

Can you tell me where it is stated that it is only those 5 values? The reason I ask is because the PAC states any combat value, which can be taken a number of ways.

because those are the values used for combat. he is right. you are wrong.

Quick Question for you: themark37,

have you ever read the faq's sheet on the heroclix's website???

here's what the current faq's section for DC mentions:

Perplex

-Perplex does not require an action. Perplex can be used if the figure has 0, 1 or 2 action tokens, and can be used even after the figure has been given an action for the turn.

-Perplex requires a clear line of fire. It is not, however, a ranged attack action and therefore is not subject to restrictions specific to ranged attacks. Exception: when used against a soaring figure, Perplex is subject to the same half range reduction as a ranged attack (15)

-A figure with Perplex may use that power on itself.

-Perplex must be used either before or after another action. You cannot use Perplex in the middle of another action.

-Perplex can be stacked.

-Perplex can affect range, attack, defense, speed, and damage values.


Hope this clears your muddled thinking. BTW I do not mean to sound harsh by asking, or stating this info.

Alrighty... no need to be snyde....or snide.... anyways...


But, yes, the most current FAQ specifically states which values can be modified by the Perplex power.

To TheFallenOne
It was a question and I was asking for people's thoughts not their insults. I am sure there is someone in a Firelord thread that you can go bother.

To Sazabi
I have read the FAQ's, as a matter of fact, I have read it many times.

My question is with their wording. It states: Perplex can affect range, attack, defense, speed, and damage values.

What it doesn't state is these are the only ones. People have question wording before, and that is all I am doing.

Yes, the wording of this has been question to death by judges on the WK Judges forum.

It was ruled that the only values that Perplex can modify are Range, Attack, Defense, Speed and Damage.

i was curious ...

since it states that perplex does not follow normal range attack rules, etc....

does this apply to LOF and a Stealthed figure?

I will assume that you still cannot perplex a Stealthed figure in Hindering terrain.

BUT

It does seem possible for the Enchantress to be 'shaking her booty'. She might not see the Black Panther, but he sure as heck can see HER!!!.

just curious on how it would work.

wes

Since Perplex does require Line of Fire to be drawn....

And Stealth would block Line of Fire drawn to the Stealthed figure...


Then you would not be able to Perplex a Stealthed figure.

Sorry admironheart but it does require line of sight/fire for perplex. One of these days we will find a cure for the Stealth sickness.

Added ammunition...

The Rulebook -
Also:
Line of Fire is not a Range Combat exclusive, it is a game concept that Range Combat happens to use: they are not one and the same.

Couldn't you just turn stealth off when you go on offense and then perplex the figure,then turn it back on at the end of your turn?

You could still use Perplex on your own Stealthed figures. You just have to turn off Stealth for the turn. It will turn back on at the end of your turn. Remember, Stealth is an optional power.

napa - yes you can do that except you have no control of turning Stealth back on: it comes back on automatically at the end of your turn.