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So question: If Power Weapons are now divided into Power Swords and Power Axes (and Mauls and so on), with different rules for each, does that mean the same is true for Frost Weapons?

For those that aren't familiar, in Codex: Space Wolves you can take a Frost Weapon as a special weapon on some models. Its a Power Weapon that provides +1 Strength.

I do not like the idea that my Wolf Guard Battle Leader on Thunderwolf just got nerfed from Initiative 5 to Initiative 1 just because aesthetically the Axe from the Terminator box set looked awesome compared to any of the swords I could find when I made him. I mean, what's the point? Why not just rock a Power Fist for an extra 3 strength...

Or does that 'hammer' ability that gives you initiative 10 the first round override "unwieldly"?

Waiting on the rulebook at the moment. Whomever decided a war axe is "unwieldly" over at GW is a bit daft. I could understand -1 Initative but actually dropping it to Initiative 1 is just ridiculous...

Perhaps you should read the Space Wolves FAQ.

Wow, case closed. I'm apparently blind and missed a thread in YMDC that answers my question... by pointing me to the FAQ.

So yes, short story: got the shaft with my favorite model. Sucks, we'll move on.

Sorry for the wasted post!