A character holding an object and making a close combat attack against a single character must use the object in the attack unless the character is using a power that will deal no damage. If a character is using a light object in a close combat attack, modify the character’s Damage Value by +1 for the attack; if using a heavy object; modify the character’s Damage Value by +2 for the attack.
•Using an object in a close attack increases the Damage Value, not the Damage Dealt. And so your damage value is subject to the Rule of Three.•Since close combat damage with an standard light or heavy objects modifies the Damage value, using the Outsiders Team Ability on a character would nullify any extra damage that an object would grant it (in close combat).