Empire Army Hero's weapon choice

[Blue Moon]

I'm trying to work out the best option for my heros weapons. I'll spell out what I'm taking, and the weapon options. Any advice would be appreciated.

Captain of the Empire BSB in a big unit of knights. 20 points to spend on a weapon.

WS S A
5    4 3

Warrior Priest leading a small unit of knights. 15 points to spend on a weapon

WS S A
4    4 2

Either of them can any of the following in whatever combination, as long as the points fit.

Sword of Battle: +1A 15pts
Sword of Justice: Reroll failed wounds 20pts
Sword of Might: +1S 15pts
Sword of Striking: +1 to hit pts
Wyrmslayer Sword: 4+ to wound plus removes scaly skin save 15 pts

I'm currently thinking Sword of Justice for BSB and Sword of Might for Warrior Priest.


Thanks

[StarDragonFTW]

Apart from the obvious ... give your BSB a Banner!!!

What other items have you given the Warrior Priest? You hsould giv ehim Icon Of Magnus so your knights dont fail that crucial fear test and not charge in or run off the board from Terror.

That leaves you 25 points to spend on the Sword Of Justice. Re-roll hits and wounds on first turn is good - especially in a challenge.

Otherwise Sword of Might or Striking are always good choices

[Blue Moon]

I did orignally thinking of having a banner on the BSB, but I wanted to put the BSB in a unit of knights, which can have their own banner. I can't really see a great combination of banners for a unit of knights. I at first thought Griffon Banner + War Banner, but I think not being able to chase down an enemy is too big a sacrifice.

[StarDragonFTW]

Banner of Sigismund -> Stubborn
Steel Standard -> +d3" Charge Range.
Banner of Arcane Protection -> MR 2, for extra protection versus Spirit of the Forge!

[Funkadelic Erik]

Griffon banner on a unit of knights would be a waste. Steel standard would probably be better, for that extra range.

I'd also plump for the Sword of Justice - thats a good magic item for 25 points.

[Blue Moon]

I agree, although it would be awesome against Daemons. I've included the Steel Standard on another unit. I think I will go for the Sword of Justice, only 20pts, so even more of a bargin. Will have to swap a few of the items around though.

I see the attraction of the other banners, but I guess you've always got to compromise, and leave some things out.