Edward Jamer
Canada
Fredericton
NB
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From the general FAQ (v2.2):
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Any Phase/All Phases: This ability can be used during the ranged, melee, or magic phase of combat. However, “Before Combat” is not a phase, so abilities with the “Any Phase” or “All Phases” timing tag cannot be used “Before Combat.”
No Timing Tag: If a card has no timing tag, then it is either always on (such as the Belt of Strength with its “You receive +3 Body”) or it describes specifically when it can be used in its card text. (For example, “Padded Leather Armor” has the ability “Activate to cancel 1 wound being inflicted on your Hero,” so it can only be used when 1 or more wounds are being inflicted on your Hero.) This should be clear from the context of the card ability.
I checked the Gauntlets of Shadow card, and the text is pretty clear that it could be used anytime a wound is about to be inflicted (no phase or timing tag present).
Not sure what other armor you were using. If there actually was an "Any Phase" timing tag (for example: Rune Plate from the base set) then by the book it's probably not allowed.
Which expansion is Landrac the Wise from? I'm surprised to see non-Zanaga heroes being used, because I kind of felt the heroes in that expansion were slightly overpowered on purpose.
Edit: Oh, he's from Isle of Dread. This is a great resource:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/filepage/63814/as-at-jan-2011-a...
