Effects - do they require a successful hit to work?

[Oompa]

As per page 54, description of the daily power..

"Daily powers usually include an effect that takes place regardless of whether the power is used successfully.
As a result, these limited resources are at least slightly beneficial every time you use them. Once you use a daily power, you need to take an extended rest (page 263) before you can use it again."

 

[cmbarona]

Indeed. Area and close will tell you if it's one creature or many in the area of effect, and if, as with this one, it says each _____ in burst, then zero targets IS a viable choice.

So... it is possible to attack the darkness with Magic Missle.

 

[Kordeth]

So... it is possible to attack the darkness with Magic Missle.

No, because magic missile isn't an area attack. It is, however, possible to attack the darkness with thunderwave.

 

[Hypersmurf]

No, because magic missile isn't an area attack. [/i]

You can attack into the darkness with Magic MIssile, though, using the targeting-opponenets-you-can't-see rules.

-Hyp.