META Battle Standard Bearer - Critical to Win? | Meta Analysis | Warhammer | Old World Legends Show

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Today we’re diving into one of the most important — and most misunderstood — characters in Warhammer: The Old World: the Battle Standard Bearer. Every army can take one, but not every army uses theirs the same way. In this video, we break down the core archetypes, the role of the BSB across all factions, and the big question every general faces:

How many points should you really spend on a character who isn’t your Lord-level beatstick or your top-tier wizard?

In this video, we explore:

🛡️ What the BSB Actually Does
Why the re-roll is so powerful, how it interacts with morale, and why some armies treat the BSB as mandatory while others can get away without one.

⚔️ BSB Archetypes Across Every Army
From tanky anchors to mobile support pieces to fragile but essential morale boosters — we cover the full spectrum.

🧩 Which Armies Need a BSB the Most
Low Leadership hordes, elite but brittle troops, psychology-heavy factions, and armies that crumble without support.

💰 How Many Points Should You Spend?
When to keep your BSB cheap and cheerful, when to invest in defensive gear, and when (if ever) to build a combat-oriented standard bearer.

🏹 Faction-by-Faction Considerations
How High Elves, Chaos, Orcs & Goblins, Tomb Kings, Bretonnia, Empire, Dwarfs, Skaven, and more approach their BSB differently.

🎯 Common Mistakes to Avoid
Over-upgrading, under-protecting, mispositioning, and treating the BSB like a hero instead of a support piece.

Whether you're building your first list or refining a tournament-ready force, understanding the BSB’s role is one of the biggest power boosts you can give your army.

💬 Join the discussion:
Do you run your BSB bare-bones, tanked up, or as a hybrid support fighter?

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Thanks for watching — and may your battle standard never fall.