Annoying Item bonuses in profiles

What rahotep75 says, and Bugman is not the only example (e.g. the same applies to Queek the for Attack characteristic).

BRB Official Update Version 1.9, p. 6:

Q: Does a magic item or spell that gives a bonus to a characteristic, do so bonus for all rules purposes (e.g. the effect of spells, characteristic tests, etc)? (p4)
A: Yes, except for magic weapons or where the description of the item or spell specifically says otherwise.

Q: Does a weapon that gives a bonus to a characteristic only give that bonus when being used to attack a model?(p4)
A: Most weapons, including magic weapons, state when the bonus is given. For example, a model with the Fencer’s Blades will always have Weapon Skill 10 whilst a model with a great weapon will only have +2 Strength when striking an enemy in close combat. When a weapon does not say when the characteristic bonus applies, then it only applies when striking, or being struck, in close combat.

Thanks all.
So Bugman is physically altered by the weapon to have S5, cheers 🍺

well, technically, Joebuggs is just stella strong and his axe doesn't actually do anything.

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