FAQ (GW) **Q.** Can a unit of Jezzails cause a Panic test on themselves?
**A.** Generally no, but the Skaven player could voluntarily take a panic test for it at his discretion.
**S.** Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team / Direwolf FAQ Council Interpretation
Pavise The heavy shield carried by the Skaven at the front is very effective against missile weapons, but too bulky to be of any use in close combat. It confers a 5+ armour save against ranged attacks only (normal and magical missiles). This combines with the team's basic save for a total armour save of 4+ against missiles.
Reliable Jezzails are the most reliable weapons .. developed by Clan Skrye (they're almost safe!). For each Jezzail that obtains a result of 1 on its roll to hit, roll another dice. If this second dice rolls a 2-6 the shot was a dud and all is fine, but if the result is a 1, the gun has a serious problem. To represent this, the Jezzail hits itself (roll to wound as normal).
Cavalry Base Weapon teams consist of two Skaven models mounted on a single cavalry base. Treat them exactly like cavalry models, except where otherwise specified. This means that they have a Unit Strength of 2 and get a 6+ basic armour save (to represent that there are effectively two models to kill, similar to cavalry models). This also explains their two Attacks.