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Phoenix Lord Fuegan has the Fire Axe which makes him attack like a Monstrous Creature (2D6+Str for armour pen, ignore armour saves). How would this relate to 6th edition?
I can see a couple of ways:
1: His attacks ignore armour save and get 2D6 for armour penetration or
2: He gains the Smash special rule and Hammer of Wrath special rule.

Thoughts?

I don't think either one really works right anymore. You might have to discuss it with your opponent first before it gets explicitly FAQ'd into one or the other (or some amalgamation of both).

Happyjew wrote:Phoenix Lord Fuegan has the Fire Axe which makes him attack like a Monstrous Creature (2D6+Str for armour pen, ignore armour saves). How would this relate to 6th edition?
I can see a couple of ways:
1: His attacks ignore armour save and get 2D6 for armour penetration or
2: He gains the Smash special rule and Hammer of Wrath special rule.

Thoughts?

That is a very good question. A literal reading of the rules text for Fuegan indicates it is allowed to attack as a monsterous creature. Given monstrous creatures now do not now automatically ignore armor saves nor have +1d6 to vehicle armor penetration any more, i'd say giving him the special attack rules of a monstrous creature while using the fire-axe is reasonable.

I'd expect it'll be FAQ-ed as a more normal profile along the lines of an (+1 Strength, AP-2, Armor-Bane) power weapon eventually though.

Although it is close combat based, I left out Fear, because that would just be silly.

Sergeant Joe: "Lets get 'im lads."
Bob: "But Sarge, he has a big axe, and well, I've just soiled myself from the size of it."
Sergeant Joe: "Good point, RUN AWAY!!!"

I think this weapon will have Armourbane (2D6 Vs armour) and AP 3 just like a PW

Currently, he can use it to gain a Smash attack. So half his attacks but at double strength and AP2.

Did you check the FAQ for any changes?

Yeah, no change mentioned in the FAQ.