Source: Warhammer Fantasy: 8th Edition

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Are upgrades bought for characters from army specific lists which aren't magic items or equipment (such as Vampiric Powers or Deamonic Gifts) special rules? (p66)

Yes, unless specifically stated otherwise in an entry.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 8

What are 'magical attacks'? (p68)

All attacks made by spells and magic items are considered to be magical attacks, as are all attacks that are specifically noted as being magical attacks. Shots fired from magical items are also considered to be magical attacks, unless their description specifically states otherwise. Hits inflicted by rolls on the Miscast table are treated as magical attacks.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

When moving Fast Cavalry or Skirmishers, should I measure from the location of each model before it moves and place it anywhere within its Movement Allowance (or double its Movement Allowance if it is marching)? (p68, 77)

Yes. Except when there is a unit or impassable terrain in the way, the distance moved must include the distance required to move around these obstacles.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

Do all forms of Flaming Attacks cause Fear in war beasts, cavalry and chariots? (p69)

Yes, any model that has a Flaming Attack will cause Fear. This includes unit upgrades, models that only have ranged flaming attacks and even Wizards with spells that cause Flaming Attacks.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

Is a character mounted on a monster, chariot or monstrous beast susceptible to the Killing Blow special rule? (p72)

No, as the character's troop type as changes to 'monster', 'chariot' or 'monstrous cavalry' respectively, thereby rendering Killing Blow ineffective. Only Heroic Killing Blow will work against these targets.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

If a Monster and Handlers unit is required to take a characteristic test, which values can you use? (p73)

You can only use the monsters characteristics; the handlers are ignored for this purpose.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

When the models in a unit with the Monster and Handlers special rule have different Movement Allowances, which one decides how far the unit can move? (p73)

The monsters Movement Allowance is used.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

If a Monster and Handlers unit is required to take a Leadership test, which Leadership value can you use? (p73)

You must use the highest.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

Does a Random Move count as a 'normal' move for triggering a Dangerous Terrain test? (p74)

Yes, unless the model is making a charge, pursuit or flee move, in which case it counts as a move of the appropriate type.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

When a model has multiple profiles and the Stomp or Thunderstomp special rule, which profile is used to determine the Strength of the hit(s)? (p76)

You always use the mount's profile.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

What constitutes an action for models that have failed a Stupidity test? For example could a character with a Healing Potion drink it? (p76)

Everything counts as an action so if you have failed your Stupidity test you can do nothing at all apart from bimble forwards the compulsory D6".

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 9

Do units that are deployed as Scouts count toward determining who finished deploying their army first? (p79)

No.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 10

Must a unit with Frenzy that is in charge range of an enemy unit on the first turn of the game, take a Leadership test due to Berserk Rage if it deployed as Scouts or made a Vanguard move? (p79)

No. A Frenzied unit only takes a Leadership test due to Berserk Rage if it can charge. As it is not allowed to charge, there is no need to take the test.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 10

If a character is deployed as part of a unit with the Vanguard special rule, can that unit still make its Vanguard move? (p79)

If the character in question has the Vanguard special rule as well, then yes, they may. Otherwise, no, the character’s presence prevents the unit from using Vanguard.

Source: Warhammer Rulebook Official Update Version 1.9, p. 10