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The High Elf Prince warscroll has me confused.

Specifically, the option of taking the "Phoenix Banner" has me confused:

A High Elf Prince is a single model.
Some Princes are armed with a magical Starblade, while others wield a larger Enchanted Polearm, such as a halberd
or a spear. If riding to war, a Prince may instead slay his foes with a mighty Star Lance. Many High Elf Princes fight with an Enchanted Shield for protection, while others prefer instead to carry a magical Reaver Bow to shoot their foes from afar. Occasionally, a Prince will have the honour of carrying a Phoenix Banner.

How do I read this? Is this in addition to the other options, or does it replace it? If I play WYSIWYG, my model has the standard, a shield, and so cannot attack. Although if I read it as being an addition, it is possible he has a sword, shield & banner.

Curiously, the Dark Elf version for example specifies that the banner is being attached to the steed while the model is using both hands to attack. Thoughts?

Seems sensible that it is an additon to me and he can still have a weapon but the rules don't say - I would just mention it to your opponent

I read the AOS rules thus:

The Elf Prince can have:

A Starblade OR a Polearm OR a Spear OR a Star lance
Additionally they may have either a Enchanted Shield OR a Reaver Bow
Additionally they may carry the Phoenix Banner.

 Mr Morden wrote:
I read the AOS rules thus:

The Elf Prince can have:

A Starblade OR a Polearm OR a Spear OR a Star lance
Additionally they may have either a Enchanted Shield OR a Reaver Bow
Additionally they may carry the Phoenix Banner.

I agree with one slight modification....

A Starblade OR an Enchanted Polearm OR a Star Lance (only if mounted)
...rest as above....

Snapshot wrote:

 Mr Morden wrote:
I read the AOS rules thus:

The Elf Prince can have:

A Starblade OR a Polearm OR a Spear OR a Star lance
Additionally they may have either a Enchanted Shield OR a Reaver Bow
Additionally they may carry the Phoenix Banner.

I agree with one slight modification....

A Starblade OR an Enchanted Polearm OR a Star Lance (only if mounted)
...rest as above....

Good catch - but yeah I do find that its pretty clear tbh.