Versioned mechanics guide
Cover
Terrain and firing angles shape ranged engagements. Cover was reworked in the August 26 combat update.
Reworked on Aug 26; final rule text not public · checked Sep 20, 2026Confirmed
What the official material actually says
- Cover affects ranged positioning and firing angles.
- The Aug 26 update explicitly says Cover was reworked for deterministic combat.
Needs launch-build verification
Where the evidence stops
The announcement does not publish the new calculation, eligibility or exact modifier. Do not rely on older demo formulas.