<p>This is clearly stated on page 20 of the rulebook. (For reference the <a href="https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/30/4f/304f72e3-4fe4-4f91-bfbe-75133161b092/va65_agot2_rulebook_web.pdf">rulebook</a> and the <a href="https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/c0/fc/c0fcd94d-ad0e-4ac0-947e-b258356fabfd/va65_agot2_faq_v1_4.pdf">FAQ</a>.)</p>

<p>On p. 20 it states:</p>

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  <p>If either the attacker or the defender holds the Valyrian Steel Blade token, that player now has the option of using its ability to provide +1 to his total Combat Strength. If used, flip the token to its faded side, as a reminder that it cannot be used again this round. </p>
</blockquote>

<p>So, no, a supporting player is neither the attacker or defender and so cannot use the Valyrian Steel Blade in that combat.</p>

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<p>Is it possible to use the <strong>Valyrian Steel Blade</strong> to add +1 strength on my unit which is <strong>supporting</strong> other player during his battle?  </p>

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Using blade on supporting unit in A Game Of Thrones
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# Using blade on supporting unit in A Game Of Thrones

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-06-10)

Is it possible to use the **Valyrian Steel Blade** to add +1 strength on my unit which is **supporting** other player during his battle?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2015-06-10. Score: 8 | Accepted answer

This is clearly stated on page 20 of the rulebook. (For reference the [rulebook](https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/30/4f/304f72e3-4fe4-4f91-bfbe-75133161b092/va65_agot2_rulebook_web.pdf) and the [FAQ](https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/c0/fc/c0fcd94d-ad0e-4ac0-947e-b258356fabfd/va65_agot2_faq_v1_4.pdf).)

On p. 20 it states:

> If either the attacker or the defender holds the Valyrian Steel Blade token, that player now has the option of using its ability to provide +1 to his total Combat Strength. If used, flip the token to its faded side, as a reminder that it cannot be used again this round.

So, no, a supporting player is neither the attacker or defender and so cannot use the Valyrian Steel Blade in that combat.


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