4.5/5 stars. You will want one for every space marine army you run realistically, but I can see them being left out at lower points games for third edition.
Background.
Masters of their legions, Legion Praetors are the commanders just below the Primarchs themselves. Every force (apart from kill teams, and probably below something like 1250 points) should take one realistically! They represent the mighty warriors of humanity and are the battle leaders of the legions that carry similarly mighty weaponry into battle and can order the requisition of rare legion detachments when needed.
Strengths.
The stat line is excellent with WS=6 arguing for a close combat orientated monster, although the BS=5 is nothing to sneeze at either. With 4 wounds and A=5=I, they are quick and fearful opponents. The Ld=10 alone is good enough to take them, but the bonus reaction slot that they get will prove absolutely invaluable to all armies, let alone access to the Apex Detachments that they grant.
Weaknesses.
There are no real downsides or weaknesses here realistically. Most upgrades are slightly cheaper than second edition as well.
Builds.
There are many potential builds for praetors, and here I've simply listed configurations that stood out to me, or appealed to me the most. Your mileage may vary.
1 Praetor, no upgrades (120 points).
The naked praetor is just as viable in third edition as it was in second. Sure, you are not going to see a praetor played like this, but I'm including it for completeness. Note the points cost is the same as second edition as well. In theory, you could just take Combat Retinue detachment here (hence it is still the same as Second Edition).
1 Praetor, no upgrades (120 points).
The naked praetor is just as viable in third edition as it was in second. Sure, you are not going to see a praetor played like this, but I'm including it for completeness. Note the points cost is the same as second edition as well. In theory, you could just take Combat Retinue detachment here (hence it is still the same as Second Edition).
1 Praetor, Jump Pack, Paragon Blade or Thunder Hammer to taste (155 points).
Front line and going places. And cheaper than second edition remarkably!
1 Praetor, Combi-Disintegrator, Charnabal Sabre (135 points).
Front line and going places. And cheaper than second edition remarkably!
1 Praetor, Combi-Disintegrator, Charnabal Sabre (135 points).
Tempting to just take the disintegration pistol here to make it even cheaper. Take a cyber familiar to taste.
1 Praetor, Lightning Claws, Melta Bombs (145 points).
Cheap and cheerful to charge out of a land raider. Add on a jump pack if you prefer?
1 Praetor, Boarding Shield, Power Fist (140 points).
For Zone Mortalis and similar board configurations.
1 Praetor, Lightning Claws, Melta Bombs (145 points).
Cheap and cheerful to charge out of a land raider. Add on a jump pack if you prefer?
1 Praetor, Boarding Shield, Power Fist (140 points).
For Zone Mortalis and similar board configurations.
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