Marvel Champions Codex

RulingHall of Heroes (rules 1.0–1.4)

Ultron: Ultron I (and other similar effects) read: “Forced Response: after XXX attacks you…” for the new you ruling,…

⚠ This ruling is from an older rules version (Hall of Heroes (rules 1.0–1.4)) and might be outdated.

Question

Ultron I (and other similar effects) read: “Forced Response: after XXX attacks you…” for the new you ruling, it appears that this can be interpreted as identity (since Retaliate triggers “after this character is attacked”). But that suggests that if an ally defends the attack, Ultron I doesn’t trigger? (Note: this similarly effects: Goblin Knight, Electro, Pumpkin Bombs, Radioactive Man, Thunderball, etc).

Answer

Attacks are always made against a player. If you choose to defend with an ally, the attack was still against you. It is just defended by your ally. I know that’s not clear with the current rules reference. We’re going to be updating that as soon as our schedule allows.

-Caleb