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I started another thread where I created a profile for what I'd like to see the Emperor's Champion to be and while there definitely was some wishlisting in it, I tried to keep it a somewhat "fair" model. The little bit of feedback I got leaned more towards a cheaper, less killy model so I'm curious; for a "bargain" CC BT character, would you rather have a captain with AA and BB or take the EC?

Here are general pros and cons of both:

Captain + AA + BB = 165pts Standard captain stats, so 4 attacks in this configuration (5 on the charge) swinging at S7 AP 2 at initiative. In a challenge, this guy will reroll all hits and gain the rending USR.

Emperor's Champion = 140pts Compared to captain, -1A/W/BS. Has Fearless USR, must declare/accept challenges, in a challenge he will also reroll all hits and gain USR but he must pick between 2 stances: a) regular initiative and S but rolls to wound of 6 gain Instant Death USR or b) +2S, unwieldy, 2-handed

What do you guys think? Overall I think the extra W and A and the ability to not accept/declare challenges outweighs the minimal chance of getting instant death wounds with the EC, even for 25pts.

Thoughts?

Considering the price jump from a Captain to a Master and ignoring the rule difference, 25 points for+1 attack and wound is a steal.

Roger that.