I am a new dungeoneer player and I have a few questions. I couldn't seem to find the answers on the FAQ either.

1. First could someone please explain the "counterattack" concept. For example when a monster attacks a hero do they get to counterattack with their speed b/c it is a diamond. On a similar note when a hero initiates a challenge on a monster, does the monster get to counter attack back using its speed attack or any other form that is a diamond. I am just confused by counterattack in general :)

2. Secondly why do monsters even have speed? They are never on the board long enough to move around.

Thanks for any help that can be provided!

"Counterattack" should really be thought of as "defense", except with the possibility of hurting the attacking player/monster. It's the matching value (melee/magic/speed) used to oppose an attack, and attacks must always be opposed the matching value.

Without the circle symbol though, a monster may not choose to initiate that type of combat.

I thought that heroes could challenge monsters (with a saved movement point) with speed, for which the monsters would need a speed value to oppose, but I see that is not the case, at least in Vault of the Fiends. Don't remember what monster speed is used for now, then. :)

I forwarded your question to Thomas Denmark ... we're all going to be busy with GAMA Trade Show for the next week, though, so it might take a while for a response.

Michelle Nephew
Atlas Games

I got a reply from Thomas Denmark: Monsters have Speed because of the optional rules that allow for a Wandering Pack. I hope this helps!

Michelle Nephew
Atlas Games

Thanks much for the response :)