Creating Your Character in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader
Your character’s origin is a crucial part of their backstory and greatly influences their abilities and attributes in Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader. It shapes the kind of character you will play in the game and sets the stage for your role in the Imperium of Man.
What Your Origin Determines
- Features (unique abilities that some origins have)
- Characteristic and Skill Modifiers
- Talents
No Right or Wrong Origin
There is no right or wrong origin in Rogue Trader. The best one for you depends on your playstyle. If you enjoy role-playing, go for an origin that resonates with you. If you prioritize stats and abilities, read on to find the best origins in Rogue Trader.
Top Origins in Rogue Trader
While there is no definitive “best” origin, some origins are undeniably advantageous to run throughout the game. Here are three of the top origins worth considering:
Commissar
Feature: “At All Costs!” that boosts attacks
Characteristic Modifier: Fellowship +5
Attribute Modifiers: Persuasion, Coercion, and Commerce skills
Ministorum Priest
Capable of charging the party’s Momentum
Characteristic Modifiers: Toughness and Willpower
Skill Modifiers: Medicae
Sanctioned Psyker
Specialized psychic abilities with different approaches to playstyle
Skill Modifier: Lore (Warp)
Full List of Origins in Rogue Trader
- Astra Militarum Commander
- Commissar
- Crime Lord
- Ministorum Priest
- Navy Officer
- Noble
- Sanctioned Psyker