A model will sometimes be called upon to make a characteristic test. Such a test could be made against any characteristic the model has. For example, a Toughness test is a characteristic test.

To make a characteristic test, roll a D6 and compare the result to the relevant characteristic on the model's profile. If the result is equal to or less than the value of the characteristic, the test is passed. If, however, the result is greater, the test has been failed.

Where a model (or unit) has more than one value for the same characteristic, use the highest value.

Automatic Pass and Fail

When making a characteristic test a natural roll of 6 is always a failure, and a natural 1 is always a success, regardless of any other modifiers. Additionally, if the model has a characteristic of 0 or ' - ' it automatically fails the test.