4.5/5 stars. Rounded down. Savage close combat character.
Background.
Some of the best that any given legion has to offer. These are the swordsmen of the space marine legions and they carry with them not only deadly weaponry, but also a significant quantum of pride and honour for the legion as they march forth. They deliberately seek out enemy commanders to take down - close and personal - to bring the Imperial Truth closer to home.
Strengths.
With WS=6 as base, the champion of the legion will want to get into close combat as quickly as possible (so remember a transport solution or take one of the Legacy versions with a jump pack or mounted).
The must always take part in challenges due to the Never Back Down special rule. Other than that, they come with a Paragon Blade to help them out which is very nice indeed.
Weaknesses.
Upgrades are very limited - only a combi-melta or melta bombs. Neither of which is especially appealing overall. Secondly, you might want to consider if a named legion character does the job better (some named characters seriously outshine even a legion champion).
Builds.
Champion with Jump Pack (135 points).
My personal favourite, but of course even a naked Champion is a threat if you have a transport and a retinue. Take a jetback alternatively for 155 points.
Champion in Cataphractii Terminator Armour (135 points).
A nice addition to a land raider!
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