Yes.

Once the spell is cast. If you're out of range, you have wasted the Power and/or Dispel dice.

Only the spells noted with the rule "Remains in Play" or "Lasts One Turn" are "remains in play" and follow the rules for such creatures. Other spells may endure beyond the current turn, but are not "remains in play" and do not follow those rules. This means that ONLY spells with the specific tag of "Remains in Play" or "Lasts One Turn" = "remains in play" per page 139 of the rulebook. These spells may be subsequently dispelled by an opponent in his own turn by utilizing some of his power dice as dispel dice. If a spell is not tagged as such (and the spell's description doesn't specifically grant the ability to dispel it in subsequent turns) then the spell provides a lasting effect which can NOT be dispelled in subsequent turns.

There is no general rule preventing a Wizard from casting spells while he or his unit is in close combat, but specific spells may not be castable in this situation. Spells specifically defined as "Magic Missiles", for instance, cannot be cast while the Wizard or his unit is engaged in close combat, and some other spells explicitly cover this situation in their description. Further, a spell cannot be cast at a unit in close combat unless its description explicitly allows it to do so and many spells require line of sight. These factors, taken together, generally restrict the available targets for the Wizard's spells. Note however, that nowhere in the rules does it state that the act of being engaged in close combat blocks line of sight... only models and terrain block line of sight. This means that in instances where a Wizard's line of sight is not entirely blocked by other models, the Wizard may still be able to draw line of sight to potential targets. This also means that Wizards who are riding on Large Targets or whom are Large Targets by nature may still be able to draw line of sight to potential targets, even if their frontage is fully occupied by enemy models (who are not also Large Targets).

There's no problem with casting multiple spells on the same unit, and normally the effects will be cumulative - i.e 2 Flames of The Phoenix would each have chances of causing damage. On one-off effects, such as Rain Lord, then the effect is a blanket rule which won't be improved with multiple castings - in this case, you can't make them any wetter with two spells than you can with one.

No. The spell affects the unit, and characters can choose to leave the unit and so be unaffected. Of course, if the unit was destroyed around him, leaving him the only one in the unit, the spell would keep affecting him - there is no unit to leave anymore!

No. The spell effect will continue to effect the character, but will not be transferred to the unit he has joined. If the spell was transferred to the unit, situations would arise where the character would no longer actually suffer from the spell (e.g. damage spells resolved as shooting hits). Also if the spell was transferred to the unit, the character could leave the unit in the following movement phase and no longer suffer from the spell per the Q&A above!

Bound Spells can only be destroyed if the item specifically states in its description that it can. In other circumstances, no - Bound Spells cannot be destroyed. If the Bound Spell is destroyed and the item is a magic weapon, it is only the spell that is lost - the item is still magical weapon.

As with other dispels, you need to equal the casting value to successfully dispel.

The spells continue to take effect until either the Wizard chooses to end it, the Wizard is slain. the Wizard casts another spell, or until the Wizard leaves the battlefield (counting as slain).

Yes. The instructions in the Rulebook for a D3 begin: "Roll a D6 and halve the score." A player may re-roll the result of a D6 prior to halving the result to generate the D3 result.

Unless specifically stated in the item/spell description, a re-roll will neither ignore a Miscast nor cause Irresistible Force.

The model does not move and counts as if it had been knocked into another model. If it is on a normal steed (not a monster) it gets blown about as normal.

Unless specifically written in the description of an item or ability, Irresistible Force can never be dispelled. Note that some items, such as Sizzla's Shiny Baubles, may have an effect on Irresistible Force, but these are generally not normal dispels.

Yes. It should read "dispelled as usual" rather than "dispelled with dice as usual".

They would fight as any other unit.

The fleeing unit must flee again. Units that are already fleeing are an exception to the normal charge response rules. Whenever a unit successfully charges a previously fleeing unit, the unit automatically flees again. Just because they cannot choose to flee, does not mean they are not forced to. The charging enemy destroys the fleeing troops if it catches them, as normal.

Yes. As it is not a magic missile, it does not need to conform to normal targeting rules.

No. The only spells which count as missiles are those which are specifically noted as "magic missiles" in their descriptions.

The Rulebook states "Note that characters on their own..... are classed as units as well, so spells that target units can be cast on these targets." In general, only spells that are classified as "magic missiles" must follow the shooting rules for selecting targets. Please refer to the two Q&As above for additional guidance.

Yes they can be cast, but only unengaged units are affected, as the spells do not specifically state that they can be cast at units in combat.

If a unit with Magic Resistance is a potential target for one of these spells its Magic Resistance may be used. If multiple units with Magic Resistance are targeted, use the highest Magic Resistance value, NOT all of them added together.

No, it is not enough for the unit with Magic Resistance to be a potential target, it has to be an actual target of the spell.

Yes, they can cast it, but only unengaged units are affected, as the spell does not specifically state that it can be cast at units in combat.

Yes.

No.

If a unit with Magic Resistance is a target for one of these spells, its Magic Resistance may be used. If multiple units with Magic Resistance are targeted, use the highest Magic Resistance value, not all of them added together.

The Casket does not effect units that are engaged in combat at all. It is assumed that they are engrossed in the combat, and so will never be affected.

No. Before hidden models are revealed, there is no way that they can be harmed.

The spell is clearly classified as a "Magic Missile". The rules for "Magic Missiles" state that they can only be cast at a target if it would be a viable target according to the rules for shooting. Therefore the caster must have LOS to the target unit, the target unit must be within range (24"), and the caster can't pick out a unit consisting of one similar sized character, Skaven weapon team, etc. within protective radius of a unit of five or more similar sized models. Once the caster has chosen a valid target, the next step is to cast the spell. If successfully cast (and not dispelled) then the text of the spell states: "the spell hits a single model (chosen by the caster)" This means that the caster may allocate the hit to a Champion or an attached character in a valid target unit.

Yes (the thunderbolts smash through the roof! Obviously...)

Both the character and the mount take a hit.

Yes.

Apply the highest value.

These extra dispel dice (which appeared in some of the item descriptions early in Sixth edition) should be treated just like Magic Resistance. We will be amending the offending items in reprints as they come up.

No to all of the above. Note that it is not enough for the unit with Magic Resistance to be a potential target. The unit has to be an actual target of the spell. Magic Resistance, like dispel scrolls, comes into affect only at the point when the magical energy is summoned (i.e. the spell is cast). Once the effects of the spells become a reality, it's too late.

This spell has a range of 24" and can be cast on an enemy unit visible to the caster which has no models (friend or foe) within 1" of its front rank (walls, hedges and other scenic features don't matter). The spell cannot be cast on units with a 360° line of sight. A searing wall of flame suddenly rises in front of the unit. To represent this take some cotton wool or paper and place this in a line up to 1" thick in front of the unit. The unit suffers 1 automatic hit for each model (including characters) in its front rank. Each hit is resolved with a Strength of 4. View online.

This spell has a range of 12" and can be cast on an enemy unit which is visible to the caster. If successfully cast, the enemy's weapons begin to crumble and rust away. No weapon bonuses or penalties apply to the affected unit for the remainder of the battle. For example, a unit wielding Great Swords will not get their +2 Strength bonus in combat for the rest of the battle, but will now not have to strike last. A unit with missile weapons may not shoot for the duration of the entire battle. Affected units are assumed to use their fist/claws, etc, and so cannot benefit from the rules for using two hand weapons or a hand weapon and shield. War machines and magic weapons cannot be affected by the Bane of Forged Steel - only ordinary weaponry carried by troops. View online.

They have a hand weapon so all rules that apply to hand weapons count. It has no effect on units with hand weapons only.

This spell may be cast upon the Wizard himself or any single friendly independent character model within 12" of him - the spell can only be cast on a model with a Unit Strength of 1 (it won't work on a mounted model or a model riding in a chariot, for example). View online.

No.

No. Per guidance from the Design Team questions such as this should be answered with the phrase "if normally allowed" in mind. As a unit that is less than 25% of its starting size is not normally allowed to rally, the spell can not be used to rally the unit.

Once the comet is on its way, that's your lot you can jump up and down on the wizard all you like, it ain't gonna stop fifty tons of star iron slapping into the battlefield. You can attempt to dispel it in subsequent turns as usual.

No. The spell states that fleeing troops within 12" will automatically rally. This means that fleeing troops will not have to take leadership tests in the rally stage of their next turn and will automatically rally at that time. Note the difference in wording between Guardian Light and the Lore of Beasts spell, The Oxen Stands.

Yes.

That's exactly how it works - once you're wet, you stay wet.

Half speed.

No.

In Warhammer Chronicles 2004 and the Warhammer Annual 2004 (UK).

Heavens, Beasts and Life.

Warhammer Chronicles 2004 lists them as "Trial Rules", while the Warhammer Annual 2004 (UK) includes all materials in the book as official. Gav Thorpe of the Warhammer Design Team has stated that it isn't fair to expect someone just starting out to have to buy anything besides the basic rulebook and thus the Revised Lores of Magic are not "Official" (there was a mistake in regards to the Warhammer Annual 2004), however the Design Team always uses the revised Lores of Magic and the Revised Lores of Magic should be thought of as "Unofficial but Highly Recommended". For tournament play, consult with the organizer or judges.