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Is the cost of a magic banner in addition to (i.e. an upgrade), or in lieu of (you only pay cost of magic banner - not both)?

In other words, a unit wants to but a magic standard costing 50 points, which is correct?

10 points for unit standard + 50 for magic banner upgrade= 60 points total
Magic banner = 50 points total

You must buy the standard bearer, who has an additional point cost over a regular model, and then you must purchase the magic standard for him to bear, which has its own cost.

It is an upgrade.

Rihgu wrote:
You must buy the standard bearer, who has an additional point cost over a regular model, and then you must purchase the magic standard for him to bear, which has its own cost.

It is an upgrade.

Thank you

For the record, it's like that in every edition. You have to have a Bearer before you can get a Standard for him to carry

Another thing to note, it counts towards the value of the unit in every respect.

So a magic banner can help you reach 25% value of core or cause you to exceed the 50% limit on special.