Should the +4 CS be applied to the firing squad instead of the target? The phrase "targeted squad" makes it sound like you're giving your target a better chance to save. but a 5" template can only hit 5 models max so there is no advantage to giving up 5+ shots unless you're getting a bonus.
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and hitting targets that you cannot see.
Ok, so the only real benefit (since unlike indirect you're still firing at them with the same modifiers plus this one) is that you're rolling once instead of multiple times hoping to get one good roll for the whole template.
It doesn’t replace it but you can only get up to the maximum age bonus.
Perhaps I misread that... Is the +4CS you're giving away replace long range and cover (which would normally be 2-4 CS by itself) or is it cumulative with those modifiers? It seems extremely situational, if it would ever come up at all.
Usually there are ways (moving up, higher ground, standing still, abilities, etc.) so you aren't shooting at someone getting a max age defense bonus
Ok, I can see that. It makes more sense for long range fire where the enemy models were getting max bonuses anyway.
Volley is for shooting models you cannot see all of. So essentially you are able to get your 5 shots in to hit a squad that you might only be able to see one or two of.
Also using a large template you do get a +1 Combat Situation.
The way we seen it used here with play testers is the following with say a squad of 6+ archers.
5 use Volley to shoot at the others behind terrain and 1 or more fires direct (at the ones they can see). So you can hit additional targets. The squad really does not get that much of a bonus as long as you are stationary.
So being stationary the archers using the large Blast get +1, large 5" template gets another +1. The targets of the attack will get +4 giving them only a +2 advantage to their saves and it allows you to target most if not the entire enemy squad.
One of the best advantages of Volley shooting is shooting beyond your accuracy range because their bonus is already limited to the Maximum Age Bonus. So you can fire Volley shots all the way across the board.