<p>Of course you can kill it. That's the point of the Illusionist. The ability doesn't say "The enemy cannot combat", just that you can skip its attack phase.</p>

<p>I like to see it as </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>"Your fellow illusionist cast a powerful spell that makes the monster
  believe you are elsewhere. The monster tries to attack you, but
  instead he attacks an empty space, making his attack so worthless you
  don't even need to block. Now you can strike back and put him out of his misery!"</p>
</blockquote>

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Amarnasan
<p>For instance, the Illusionist has an ability:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Target unfortified enemy does not attack this combat.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Does that mean it doesn't deal damage, or that it does not participate at all in combat?</p>

<p>IE: Can I still kill this unit even though it isn't attacking?</p>

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What does it mean when you prevent a unit from attacking?
Inbar Rose
# What does it mean when you prevent a unit from attacking?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-11-29)

For instance, the Illusionist has an ability:

> Target unfortified enemy does not attack this combat.

Does that mean it doesn't deal damage, or that it does not participate at all in combat?

IE: Can I still kill this unit even though it isn't attacking?

**Tags:** mage-knight


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-12-02. Score: 6 | Accepted answer

Of course you can kill it. That's the point of the Illusionist. The ability doesn't say "The enemy cannot combat", just that you can skip its attack phase.

I like to see it as

> "Your fellow illusionist cast a powerful spell that makes the monster
> believe you are elsewhere. The monster tries to attack you, but
> instead he attacks an empty space, making his attack so worthless you
> don't even need to block. Now you can strike back and put him out of his misery!"


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