Monday, July 11, 2022

Horus Heresy 2e Review: Legion Champion

Warpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️
2/5 Stars. Don't get me wrong, its playable. And for certain legions (or chapters thereof), it is also fluffy. I just don't see too many people playing it. They're simply not that amazing or points efficient in comparison to other choices -- a praetor is better for the HQ slot that does the same job and offers "more". 

Background.
The best of the legion's blades, the Champions are charged with seeking out the enemy leaders and slaying them for all to see!

Strengths. 
Champions gain a +1 WS bonus which is welcome and will certainly have an effect in the second edition of this game. 

The "Never Back Down" rule compels the character to take part in challenges laid down by enemies, and must similarly issue their own. When entering or continuing in such a manner, their own unit gains fearless which is a nice touch.

The free paragon blade is a big bonus.

Weaknesses.
Not many, but equally there's not too many bonuses that I can point to and say "this is worth the points cost". Nor is there a particularly compelling reason to select a Champion over, say, a Praetor or named character?

Difference to First Edition.
Improved - somewhat. Can't say that I think this edition is vastly different to the first edition, although clearly there are differences.

Builds.
Legion Champion, Paragon Blade, Hand Flamer (97 points).
Something of a baseline champion.

Legion Champion, Tartaros Armour, Paragon Blade, Volkite Charger, Grenade Harness (117 points).
A solid build for Tartaros terminators and intended to be placed with a similarly armoured squad. Go full Cataphractii to taste, but here would suggest retaining Tartaros. 
 

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