Targeting restrictions vary from spell to spell. However, unless stated otherwise the following rules apply:

• The target must lie within the Wizard's forward arc.

• The Wizard does not need line of sight to his target.

• The target must lie within the spell's range.

• Wizards cannot target spells at units engaged in close combat.

Some spells have a type that enforces additional casting restrictions, or waives others. There are five distinct types of spell: augment, direct damage, hex, magic missile and magical vortex. Some unique spells, or spells that are printed in older Warhammer army books, do not have a type – their text will contain any casting restrictions that apply.