If the Bell's unit charges in close combat, the Bell causes D6 Impact Hits on the unit charged. In close combat, enemies in base contact with the Screaming Bell can choose to attack either the Screaming Bell or the Grey Seer, in the same way as with a character riding in a chariot. Since the Bell has a Weapon Skill of 0, all attacks directed against it will hit automatically. The Grey Seer can fight against enemies all around the Screaming Bell. The striker is too busy ringing the Bell and can't fight.

If the Grey Seer refuses a challenge, he can declare that he's hiding behind the Bell for protection. The Grey Seer is not moved from the Bell, but he cannot fight and cannot be attacked for the duration of that combat engagement. The challenger is free to attack any other model he's in base contact with, including the Bell itself (if he's in base contact with it).