Best Origin to choose in Rogue Trader

When creating your main character in Rogue Trader, you must select their Origin. They have a determination factor on your character by giving them unique features, skills, and stat modifiers, so in this guide, I will help you with the choice.

What origin to choose in Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader

You can select from six Origins when creating a new character in Rogue Trader. Each Origin provides a set of features and talents for your character. Remember to choose wisely, as your Origin selection can't be changed, even if you respec your character. Moreover, some Origins are better than others depending on the archetype you choose, so here's a list of the best.

Commissar Origin in Rogue Trader

The Commissar origin is ideal for players who prefer a leadership role, particularly effective for Tactical and Command archetypes. This origin emphasizes willpower and authority, providing bonuses that enhance control and morale on the battlefield.

• Features:
  • At All Costs!
• Char Modifiers:
  • Weapon Skill+5
  • Fellowship +5
• Skill Modifiers:
  • Coercion +5
  • Athletics +5

Crime Lord Origin in Rogue Trader

The Crime Lord origin is perfect for players looking to adopt a more cunning and resourceful playstyle, ideal for Stealth and Subterfuge archetypes. This origin focuses on leveraging underworld connections and shady tactics.

• Features:
  • Sure-Fire Plan
• Char Modifiers:
  • Weapon Skill +5
  • Perception +5
• Skill Modifiers:
  • Awareness +5
  • Logic +5

Ministorum Priest Origin in Rogue Trader

Ideal for players who seek a spiritual and influential role, the Ministorum Priest fits best with the Support and Diplomatic archetypes. This origin grants abilities related to faith and persuasion.

• Features:
  • War Hymn
• Char Modifiers:
  • Agility +5
  • Fellowship +5
• Skill Modifiers:
  • Commerce +5
  • Demolition +5

Navy Officer Origin in Rogue Trader

Navy Officer is a prime choice for strategic and leadership-focused players, aligning well with Command and Tactical archetypes. It emphasizes strategic insight and navigational prowess.

• Features:
  • Brace for Impact!
• Char Modifiers:
  • Agility +5
  • Fellowship +5
• Skill Modifiers:
  • Commerce +5
  • Demolition +5

Related: Officer Build Guide – Rogue Trader

Noble Origin in Rogue Trader

The Noble origin is for players who prefer a role of influence and wealth, ideal for diplomatic or strategic archetypes. It offers bonuses in social interactions and resource management.

• Features:
  • You. Serve Me.
• Char Modifiers:
  • Intelligence +5
  • Fellowship +5
• Skill Modifiers:
  • Coercion +5
  • Persuasion +5

Astra Militarium Commander Origin in Rogue Trader

The Astra Militarum Commander Origin in Rogue Trader is tailored for players who excel in strategic leadership and battlefield command. It's an ideal choice for those who enjoy playing a commanding role, orchestrating the flow of battle, and leading their allies to victory.

• Features:
  • Regimental Tactics
• Char Modifiers:
  • Ballistic Skill+5
  • Perception +5
• Skill Modifiers:
  • Athletics +5
  • Medicae +5

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