Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion · Board game rules
When does a Modifier card miss occur?
Quick answer
A Modifier card miss occurs when a "2" card is drawn, causing the attack to deal no damage.
Details
In the game, when a figure performs an attack, they flip one attack modifier card from their deck. The specific outcome of a "miss" is tied to the "2" card:
- A "2" card results in the attack dealing no damage, effectively causing a miss [p.8 — Attack Modifier Cards].
- This card also includes a shuffle symbol, requiring the entire attack modifier deck to be shuffled at the end of the round [p.8 — Attack Modifier Cards].
Other modifier cards (e.g., numerical values, "2" for doubling damage) do not cause a miss but instead adjust the attack’s effectiveness. Disadvantage or other conditions may worsen an attack’s odds but do not inherently cause a miss unless they lead to a "2" card being drawn.
Watch out:
If a character or monster has Curse cards in their modifier deck (added via certain conditions), these function identically to a "2" card, causing a miss when drawn [p.22 — New Conditions]. Ensure these are tracked separately and removed after use.